It was all a lie

A new beginning

My life has been chaotic since birth. I was adopted when I was a baby. They said that my parents couldn’t keep me because of lack of money and resources. I have a deep understanding of that and I don’t blame them, they did what they had to do.

They adopted me away to parents who were perfect on paper. They had always wanted a child and tried for years. They gave up after 5 years and decided to adopt. Sounds like the start of a perfect life with loving parents who really wanted you? Wrong.

When I was 10 years old, they decided that I was too much for them to handle. I wasn’t different from other children, they just decided that they didn’t really want a child. It’s pathetic that it took them 10 years to decide that. I grew up with parents who ignored me and pretended that I didn’t exist.

They dropped me off at an orphanage and told them to keep me. They didn’t even say goodbye. I didn’t feel sad about that, I felt like I didn’t know them regardless.

The employees at the orphanage were really good people, they helped me create the life I have now and gave me all the love they managed to give.

So now I’m standing outside of Montgomery College. I have worked my a*s off since I was 15 years old and got the money and grades to get me into one of the greatest colleges in the country. I worked two jobs while also going to school during the day. I’m really proud of myself if I could say so myself.

I found my way to my dorm room and started unpacking. My dorm room isn’t big, it’s only space enough for two beds and two desks. I guess I’m the first to arrive because the other side of the room is empty. I don’t have much stuff. I used all of my money for college, so I haven’t got any money to spare. I'm not complaining, I have everything I need. But it wouldn’t hurt to have more clothes.

I'm woken up from my nap by someone dragging their luggage in to the room and a flashlight from someone’s phone.

I switch on my bedside lamp and squint to see who it is.

´´Oh I'm so sorry! I tried my hardest to be quiet´´ The stranger nervously said.

´´It’s alright, I have probably gotten enough sleep´´ I rubbed my eyes and sat up in bed.

´´Did you just arrive now?´´ I asked.

´´Yeah, my flight was delayed. My name is Julia, by the way, I’m from Florida´´ She held out her hand for me to shake.

I chuckled ´´I’m Julie, I’m from California´´

´´Wow, almost twinsies´´ She smiled broadly.

´´So, have you explored the campus yet? I have never been to New York before, I want to really get the college experience and get to know the City´´ She asked.

´´No not yet. I just unpacked and took a nap. I was on the bus for almost 24 hours, so I was exhausted. I didn’t get much sleep on the bus because of two children and a old man snoring in the seat behind me´´ I chuckled.

´´Oh, well. Then we have to freshen up and meet people, just give me 20 minutes´´

After more than 20 minutes we were out of the dorm and walking around the campus. The campus was much bigger than I imagined. Looks like people are exploring much more than the campus, because there are a few who is exploring each others mouths, gross.

´´So what are you studying?´´ Julia asked.

´´Business, maybe art on the side, I haven’t decided yet. What about you?´´

´´Same. Well not art, but I’m going to study business. I want to be a successful business woman and walk around with those cute business suits in baby blue and pretend to own the place´´ she wiggled her eyebrows. I couldn’t help but chuckle at that.

As we walked around looking at the scenery there was some guys walking around handing flyers to everyone. They approached us and handed us a sheet.

´´Hi! I´m Alex. I´m throwing a party tonight, I´ll love it if you can make it. I promise that it will be fun, only first-year students tho, so don’t go around and invite people´´ he said and walked away.

´´So, what do you say? It’s the perfect opportunity for us to get to know people around here and start the semester by having fun´´ She said hopefully.

´´I dont have anything to wear´´ I said.

She just smiled and dragged me back to the dorm room.