Under an influence

Welcome to New York City

Madam, wake up we have arrived" Sofia gently shook me letting me know we were in New York City.I opened my eyes only to see that my father had already left the plane. I quickly stood and quickly left "Thank you Sofia" I waved and went to join my father who wasn't far from the plane.He was on a phone call walking towards a black SUV.I followed him and we got onto the car."There's someone I would like you to meet once we reach the mansion. I think you would like her" my father said to me and I nodded." I'm your father Lolita you don't have to be so quiet and shy around me" "yes I know" I answered in a whisper. He went back to staring and his phone and I looked out the window.It was evening time now and the streets were buzzing with cars and people and the lights made everything so warm and beautiful.It reminded me of the first time I visited New York with my mom. This memory had my heart bleeding, my mom I missed her so much already how am I supposed to survive without her?

After a very long drive we started approaching a place, it seemed to be a fortress. There were many trees and flowers then we approached a tall gate, after seeing who it was the guards opened and we entered. The car drove deeper into the yard, there was so much space Infront of the fortress. There were all kinds of rose bushes trimmed just right, there were some trees and the grass was a fresh shade of green.It looked beautiful and made me feel much better about being there. The car came to a stop Infront of the building.I got out of the care and gazed in amazement at the beautiful sight infront of me. I had never been there before. The building was large and tall and the walls were made of something that looked like gray Carrara marble which was glistening with the sun."Welcome to New York Lolita" a middle aged woman said approaching me from the fortress."My name is Emily and I will be helping you settle in." "Nice to meet you Emily" I smiled and shook her hand."Please let's go in." She said and started walking towards the door and I followed her. We entered the place and unlike the outside the inside was a mixture of black and white and black which complimented the gray Carrara marble walls. "Follow me" my father said to me taking off to a room and I did as he said."Amelia?" my father called out " I'm coming" a response came from somewhere behind me.I turned around and my eyes fell on a girl.She looked around my age, warm ivory skin and had the most perfect caramel blonde hair flowing from her head to her waist.She had a slender figure beautiful rosy lips and light brown eyes and was wearing a pink sundress reaching just above her knees, she looked like someone straight out of a magazine. She was stunningly beautiful something I've always wanted to be. Welcome back home dad " "dad?" the word slipped out of my mouth without my consent and they both turned to look at me. She giggled and walked towards me extending her hand "you must be Lolita I'm Amelia " I smiled and shook her hand "pleasure to meet you Amelia." "Amelia will help you settle in and if you need anything at all and you don't want to come to me you can talk to her" my father said, I nodded and he left disappearing around a corner.

"Are you hungry Lolita? Have you eaten anything since the morning?" "No I don't really have an appetite and you can just call me Lola." "Then in that case let's get you something to eat hmm?" I nodded and she lead the way to the kitchen."I know you don't feel like eating right now but at least have this sandwich then we can go and get unpack your thing, how does that sound?" I smiled and nodded then I had a seat and tried my very best to push that sandwich down my throat." I know what you are going through Lola, I lost both my mother and father at a young age so I'm very familiar with the pain of losing family. I know that we don't know each other yet and I'm just a stranger to you but if you wanna talk about what you are going through or anything at all, I'm a great listener." "I will, thank you Amelia" I said to her with a smile and finally swallowed the last piece of the sandwich and pushed it down with some water. "Alright I'm done" "Then let's go" she said holding my hand and leading me through the place. We went up a pair of stairs then down a hall way till we stood infront of a door "This is your room Lola and that is my room so I'm just a knock away" she said pointing to the door next to mine, she then opened the door allowing us to go inside ."wow" I whisper causing her to smile.The room was a mixture or black and white just like everything in this fortress. The bed was covered in black sheets with white designs and sith the pillows complimenting it. The walls were a snow white shade and there was a black glass wall with a sliding door which lead to a balcony. most of the floor was covered in a black carpet with white designs similar to those ot the bedsheets and there was a walk in wardrobe and a toilet and shower. "You like it?" "It's beautiful" I replied the walked into the wardrobe and gestured me to follow her."Here are your bags let's unpack" she said opening the first bag. "So how old are you Lola" "I'm 17 turning 18 in about 2 week's time and you? "I turned 19 last month" I nodded and continued unpacking my clothes and packing them into the wardrobe. "Who did you leave behind in Australia?" "Just my uncle and aunt and a few family friends" "What about your friends and boyfriend?" she asked. "I didn't really have friends and I don't have a boyfriend" "Ohhh" she said sounding shocked. "If you don't mind asking how did you get to know my father" I finally asked the question that had been roaming around my head."It's a very long story but he saved me from very bad people who held me captive after the death of my parents and brought me here to live with him ever since."Oh I see"

After about an hour or so of unpacking and packing we finally finished I thanked Amelia and then I went to take a shower. After the shower I had some of the dinner that was brought to my room then I lay motionless on the bed. My mom is all I could think about, my beautiful mom. She also had a buzzy personality like Amelia unlike me. She had the most beautiful curly brown hair that went down till he hips and her hazel eyes complimented he beautiful facial features. I remember when I broke up with my last boyfriend in sophomore year and wanted to kill myself, she was there for me and helped me get through that horrible time. I really don't know how I am going to continue living without her. A tears started to flow ot of my eyes and I hugged my legs to my chest and silently sobbed until I fell asleep.