"Flight 67 to Forks, Washington is now boarding at gate 36" The loud lady on the intercom announced. I sighed lightly and looked at my grandmother. I really didn't want to go.
"Sweetie, I know you don't want to go but it's the best thing for you. And you know it's what your parents wanted for you too" My grandmother, Joan, said pulling me into an embrace. I sighed.
"Yes, I know and I'm happy to see Aunt Karen and Uncle Tim and the kids. But it's just hard to leave." I stated.
"I know," she murmured "But I promise it will get easier and you can call and come visit whenever you please" she said and kissed my forehead. I hugged back and then we said our goodbyes and I was on the plane headed into my new life.
My name is Mary Alice Brandon, but I go by Alice. I'm an only child and I just lost both my parents in a car accident. It's been rough. I've been living with my grandmom for a few weeks and I was okay with that but I knew what my parents wanted. They wanted me to have a semi-normal life so I decided to move with my aunt and uncle and their 2 children, Logan and Anna. This was going to be hard but maybe I needed the change
I got off the plane and grabbed my suitcase from the luggage area. I found my aunt standing there.
"Ali! Come here!" She yelled and I ran over to her and gave her a tight hug.
"Hi Aunt Karen! It's so good to see you again." I murmured and smiled at her.
"You too sweetie! My you've grown up! I have everything set up for you at home and the kids are dying to see you" She laughed. I smiled and thanked her as we put my stuff in the car and drove to her house. We talked about my parent's then school until we pulled up to the small but adorable house.
"Wow! This place is so cute" I exclaimed making my way to get my stuff then walk toward the door with Aunt Karen. She laughed and helped me in. I was greeted by hugs and squeals when I walked in. Uncle Tim was telling me how happy he was to see me and how much I've grown while Anna and Logan smashed me with hugs and about my room I would be sharing with Anna. I must say it was nice to feel this welcomed but it was overwhelming me a little bit. Later, Anna and Aunt Karen showed me our room. They had made me a nice area in Anna's room with my bed, a chair, and a night stand with a pink light. Anna also opened up her some of her closet to me. I unpacked with Anna. I couldn't help but get a little upset when I pulled out my picture of mom and dad and put it on my nightstand but I pushed the sadness away and continued to unpack and chat with Anna.
Aunt Karen called us down a little while later for dinner. We all sat down and I picked at my food quietly.
"So Ali," Aunt Karen started "I registered you for school! You'll be going to Forks High School and you can take the bus to and from school" she said smiling.
"Okay thanks Aunt Karen. I really appreciate it" I said forcing the best fake smile I could.
"Oh my pleasure! I got your binder and stuff for you; I figured you already had a book bag." She went on
"Oh yes I do" I smiled. I was actually kind of happy to start school. It always distracts me and gets me out of the house. We finished talking and eating dinner and then I sat on the couch with Anna and Logan and set up my binder, pencil case, and book bag. I also studied my map of the school and found out where all my classes were on my schedule, so I was somewhat prepared.
Everyone went to bed early that night. I got a shower and put on some sweat pants and a tank top for bed and laid down and read then thought about my parents. Things were going to be really difficult and I knew it. I was scared and wasn't ready but I knew, somewhere deep down inside, there was hope.