Abigail's New Start

The last 18 years have been tough since I was dumped out on the orphanage steps. I struggled to try to make friends and it seemed like no matter what I did I was in the wrong I'm just honestly ready to start over.  As I exit off the greyhound bus into the Fall air I can't help get rid of the chills that run up my back, I'm determined to start all over.  I tighten my jacket knowing I have to find my hotel before it got dark.   The Wild Elk Rehabilitation Center is breathtaking I still can't believe I got accepted into this center my only hope is they can help me get on my feet. It was a long process to get accepted into this program and supposedly I have a few amazing skills that they have seen as beneficial to them. As I walk in the clerk greets me, " Hello I'm Abigail Joy I have a room booked for one." I say. I'm just beyond ready to get check-in, get comfy, and sleep for days. I honestly can't remember the last time I was allowed to sleep actually sleep in. *Flashback to 10 years ago*    "Abigail hurry get up if we are late you know what will happen.! Come on Abigail, Mr. Jon will be up here any second.", but it was too late the door swung open so fast that Michelle let out a startled scream. " Mr. Jon please don't punish her again it was my fault honest, Mr. Jon I didn't get her up in time to get ready", Michelle spits out as fast as she could. Before I could even speak to defend Michelle I heard the whoosh of his belt coming undone and smacking Michelle hard across the back. "Now Michelle," Mr. Jon says, "how many times do I have to tell you honesty is key? We do not defend others who can not obey the rules. Now hurry downstairs to breakfast before you miss it altogether."  "Yes Mr. Jon," Michelle whispers as tears stream down her face she turns towards me to plead with her eyes not to argue with Mr. Jon. " Mr. Jon I'm sa sa-sorry," I start to explain as he walks closer " I didn't sleep well last night the nightmares Mr. Jon." I try to scoot as far into the corner knowing what he is about to do. "Abigail in this house there are no excuses if you are not up if you are not dressed, and your bed has yet to be made on time then you must accept the consequences. Do you understand  Abigail? You are going to learn this today." *end of Flashback *  I try to rub the scar on my back as it starts to tingle, I'm just trying to do whatever I can to ease the pain just a little until I can reach my room. The ding of the elevator as I  reach my floor brings me out of my thoughts as I quickly exit out of the elevator to find my room.  I scan the card to my room, open the door, and slowly take in my room. In front of me, I see the fireplace is already lit and my room is toasty warm, I can't help but sigh in relief knowing that for once I'm safe. The room is really spacious with a queen-size bed decorated in a rose pink floral quilt, the bathroom shocked me when I discovered it has a huge jacuzzi tub I couldn't help but squeal with excitement over it a bubble bath was definitely in order right away, the water that came out of that faucet brought an instant smile to my face. Out of nowhere, I hear a light knock on the door.  I can't help but wonder who that could be as I approach the door slowly.   when I crack the door I see a tall, blonde with olive skin standing at my door. " Can I help you?" I ask cautiously. " Oh hello I'm Brittany, I didn't mean to bother you I just realized you checked in and wanted to introduce myself I'm the owner's Richard's daughter, it is really exciting that you are here it seems like it is been forever since another female my age checked in and I'm beyond excited. How was the trip it wasn't rough on the way in?  I know how the road up the mountain can be." She seemed to be overly anxious to see a new face and I wasn't quite sure how to respond to her. " Hi, I'm Abigail it's nice to meet you, so Ummm which room is yours?" I asked curious to see how close we really were. " I'm right across the hall from you if you need anything just let me know I'll be happy to help. Oh by the way if the clerk hasn't told you breakfast is served between 6 and 8 am if you happen to miss it, that's completely okay.  The kitchen is open 24/7 so you are welcome to go down at any time and fix something. With that said I'll let you head to bed Abigail I know you must be exhausted. Night" Brittany said as she turned to leave. I closed the door in a hurry realizing that the bathwater was still running.   After my bath and getting dressed my stomach started to rumble reminding me I haven't eaten all day, as much as I want to to go to sleep I knew I needed to go see what I could find in the kitchen to snack on. since Brittany was across the hall I could ask her. "Um Brittany about this kitchen," she giggles before I could even finish " Come on the kitchen is this way I could hear your stomach rumble before you made it out your own room, I was just thinking about going down for dinner myself so perfect timing ", Brittany smiles and leads the way. When I walked in the kitchen I quickly realized it was set up like a huge buffet line that had almost anything you could think of it quickly overwhelmed me with the amount of food put out. The first things my eyes landed on were the potatoes and gravy my eyes lit up and a smile slowly formed on my face. Steaming hot potatoes is something I hadn't had in years and couldn't help but fill my plate completely up with them. Brittany stood to the side with a lop-sided smile on her face "It's been that long huh?", I just nod my head understanding what she meant. Seriously though hot meals came far in between in the orphanage and it was mainly leftovers that Mr. Jon brought home from work. "Oh, Abigail I almost forgot father wants to see you when you get up in the morning to go over orientation, if you'll come to get me I"ll be happy to take you to him." "Sounds like a plan", It wasn't long before we finished and headed back to our rooms, "Night Brittany, and thanks again," I spoke once we reached our rooms.   Tomorrow is the start of a new day, but was I really ready?