Alpha Milan

Chapter 6: No turning back

I decided to take the 30 minute walk to the bus station.Here in Sand Diego buses stop running at one a.m. and start back at six a.m. I had three hours to get there and wait for it to open,so I could get the hell outta here.

During my walk I had so much running threw my head all at once.One of the main things were where will I go? where do even want to go?I never really thought about that much. I was more focused on getting away,than trying to figure out my next move.

My original plan was to stay in San Diego long enough to see my grandma before I left,that's if she's still alive that is.But I know all to well, that it was too risky to stay in town for much longer than I had to.

I decided that once I got settled somewhere else,then I would come back and check on her as soon as I could. she'd understand wouldn't she? she just had to.

I'm so thankful that life doesn't start stirring around in my old foster home until around seven o'clock. That gives me enough time to be loaded up and gone by then.They probably won't even notice I'm gone until this afternoon,because us kids got ourselves ready for school,while they slept in as always.They made sure to teach us how to see about ourselves,so they wouldn't have to.

I arrived at the station at four fifty two. I would of made it here quicker,but my mind and lack of sleep slowed me down. I still had a little over an hour to wait,so I slumped down on a nearby bench,to rest my aching body.

Jolting up with shocked eyes,I didn't even realize I dozed off.I quickly looked at my phone to see how much time I had left. "YES!" It was now five fifty eight in the morning. throwing my bag over my shoulder,I made my way over to the front entrance,so I could be the first customer. I had finally decided where I wanted to go. My new location didn't have to be a million miles away,just enough to help me breath better knowing I was no longer here.This was it. My big escape and a new start. I know it won't be easy,but I'll make it won't I? "hell yes I will!" I have no choice. I am my only source of survival,so I will do it.

Walking through the double doors that had finally opened,I swiftly made my way to the ticket window. The clerk gave me a wide smile while asking me about my destined location. While giving her an equally bright smile, asked for one ticket to Los Angelos please. After paying my one fifty for my ticket,I went to the restroom and to pick up stacks for the road.

I am so glad I have the money I needed to make my departure,and there wasn't an ounce of regret in stealing that money.

After gathering up my snacks inside my bag,,I loaded on the bus,handed off my ticket,and and found me a comfortable seat in the back.

My journey would take two hours. Approximately two hours and 22 minutes from San Diego to be exact.

I don't know what the future holds,or if I'll even make it where I'm going,but I will give it my all until the end.

Finding a cheap motel and a job is my main priority when I arrive. The money I have left won't last forever,so I gorgeous to get some kind of job to keep me afloat.I manage to get my social security card and birth certificate from my foster mom last year,so I'll use that to get my ID while I'm here.All the anxiety,fear,and happiness finally overwhelmed my senses,as sleep took me over. I didn't fight it either,I was truly exhausted. when I open my eyes again,I will be in my new city,my new life.

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My bus has just arrived,and I couldn't have been more excited than I am right now.

"I actually did it!" "I'm actually here!"

Los Angeles I hope your ready for me,because here comes

"Jyn Stevens"