Meet Aleri.
I lay on my bed thinking about the things I need to get done before summer ends,which basically means before school resume.
Thankfully I get to attend the school of my dream with my best friend so that settles my usual uncomfortable feeling anytime I move to a new place or start somewhere new.
I've sincerely been praying that I dont get a repeat of high school in college, not that I suddenly want to be the "it" girl,but a little love and friend group wouldn't hurt right????
Stretching and yawning and deciding I've done enough thinking for the day and realising the thinking I've done so far wouldn't even help me get over things when the time comes, I walk to the bathroom to brush and cleanup.
The moment I open my room door,I'm hit with my Mum's favourite breakfast duo,sandwich and hot chocolate. I most definitely would miss waking up to this smell. Can't believe I would soon be responsible for my own meal.yikes
" So the princess finally wakes huh" my mum asked sarcastically, somewhat a routine because she says that everyday,Can't even point out exactly when the routine started but it's been on a while,not like I'm complaining thou,my Mum is the only person in the world that treats me like a princess.
"Why should I wake early and deprive myself of being called a princess" I reply, placing a loud peck on her check while hugging her from behind.
"Ewwwwww,Mum she's going to spit on our breakfast " my brother says while walking into the kitchen.
" You are just jealous you can't kiss Mum like I do,and she doesn't call you a princess " I retorted showing him my tongue.
"Haha,you wish,why on earth would I want to ne called a princess??? and aren't you too old to be showing your tongue???
I conspicuously flipped him after making sure my Mum wasn't watching,unlike other homes,you also get to tip the jar when you make gestures and not just when you say the "f**k you " word.
"Enough of the bickering already, Aleri,shouldn't you be trying to hurry up,I thought you are going shopping with Faith today??
" But Jude started it first Mum"i reply,walking to the dinning to eat because I do have an appointment with Faith,my best friend and the happiest about today.
Faith literally has the whole of College planned out and according to her calendar, today is the day we go buy all the trouble causing dresses we would need. ( her words not mine) thou I won't say it doesn't scream fun to me. I'm happy I got into the school of my dreams with my best friend.
It's actually the school of our dreams because we've both been talking and dreaming nonstop since forever.
I was barely done eating when the ever bubbly Faith came knocking and preaching Time and how it waits for no one.
The last days of summer was spent excitedly buying,packing,researching and planning for college with Both my Mum and Faith randomly deciding we need to either buy this or pack that.
It was exhausting but I couldn't help but enjoy the last days I get to spend with my Mum and brother. It was obviously my last days at home because you could clearly feel the tension in the air,even Jude has been picking less fights with me and I've also caught him staring teary eyed at me right before he develops the sudden urge to go to the bathroom,or go to his room to check on his phone,or rush to the kitchen to get water.
"I can't believe we would be freshmen by this time next week,owning and strutting through the campus like it's our playyyyyygrrrooounnddddd " Faith said screeching and singing for the umpteenth time.
" When would you get tired of the countdown already Faith,we are both going to the same school but you sound way too excited about it that I do.
" That's because you chose to tune down your excitement while I didn't. I have soo much planned for us,I promise we would have a much better college year than we did in highschool. plus we would be free to make all the bad decisions and make out with all the boys and girls we choose.
I wonder why you are not as excited as I am,one would think Mrs Peters gives you much freedom than my parents do me. Faith said giving me the parent stare down.
" You actually are right,we finally get to go clubbing and if we are lucky, maybe even loose our virginity. I excitedly say momentarily envisioning my mystery crush and all the bad things I would enjoy us doing to each other.
"Uhmm,let's get back to packing and cross checking things we've packed, I don't need a prophet to decide where your head's at,it boldly written on your face you baddie. Faith laughingly says while throwing a piece of cloth on my face to jolt my attention.
" Always a kill joy.
"Well dorrrr,you need to stop thinking about it and work towards actually doing it.
" it's not like I would do myself you know,I actually need a man to practice and actualise all the things I've imagined.
"You would need to go out more and actually socialize for that to happen,and for you to be able to do that,you need to be more friendly and stop pouting unnecessarily.
"I can't help but pout if I'm around douchbags,so sorry not sorry,but my pout isnt going anywhere till I see someone deserving of my smile.
"I pray it doesn't turn you into an old virgin with 99 cats.
" At least I would have you to help take care of the cats Faith"
"But honestly Leri,show me another 18yrs old that's as pretty as you are,curved in all the right places,brown eyes,brown hair that I've practically never seen having a bad day,tanned skin that looks fresh all year round that is yet to pop their cherry. we need to go out more Leri,we need more fun in our lives.
"Well,I know another 18yrs old that meets those exact criteria you just mentioned but yea,I guess you have a point.
I can't wait to enjoy our new life in