One
I had been shy and hesitant all my life. Unlike my twin sister, Angel, I lacked an outgoing and confident personality. It was Angel's letter that finally convinced me to venture out of my comfort zone.
Dearest Larraine, the weather is absolutely splendid today in Hawaii! Just two weeks ago, our town achieved the perfect status, and I am now in possession of the prized golden watering can! Soon, lovely golden roses will be gracing Hawaii's grassy hills. I'm having such a grand time here, sis…but I must admit, life is not the same without you. How is life back at home? Mum and Dad have been sending me their love through their letters, and I thoroughly miss them, but not as much as you, sis. Please don't take this as an offense, but I worry for you, Larraine. A young lady should be out, exploring new and exciting places, and making friends to last a lifetime. A young, lovely lady like you should be having the time of her life! As much I love home, and you know I do, it was never quite an adventurous place. But Hawaii is an adventure in itself, Larraine! And your sister misses you dreadfully. Please consider moving here! There is a spare bed in the attic that you could stay in, and I know the neighbors will welcome you with open arms. Hawaii is waiting for you, sis! Don't let your life pass you by!
All my love,
Angel
Don't let your life pass you by…the words ingrained themselves into my mind, until I finally caved in, and decided to do something brave for once in my life. I decided to move to Hawaii.
"So, where's a young, pretty lass like you headed to?" The cab driver asked me as I hurried into the back of the car.
"Hawaii, sir," I replied, to which the odd sea creature chuckled.
"Oh, it's Kapp'n, young lass. Hawaii, eh? I be hear'n mighty things about that town! Lovely place, it is, with tall coconut trees and hybrid flowers swayin' in the cool breeze. Plenty of sunshine too. I say, it be a perfect place for a young, ambitious lass!"
I smiled shyly, feeling grateful for Kapp'n's friendliness but also uncomfortable with giving him too much information about myself.
"I'm hardly an ambitious person, Kapp'n. In fact, I wouldn't be here at all if it weren't for my sister's wishes."
"Oh I see, you be goin' to Hawaii to be reunited with your long lost sister!"
I only gave a half-hearted smile, slightly amused by Kapp'n's over exaggeration.
"Well, I'm sure a well-to-do lass like you has more than enough money to start a new life in Hawaii," Kapp'n nodded at me from the cab mirror.
"Um, well, I have enough."
"Oh? Well, what do you plan to do once you arrive, young miss…"
"Larraine," I said after a few seconds of silence.
"Ah yes, young miss Larraine, what exactly do you intend to do in Hawaii?"
"I don't really know," I stuttered, feeling very uncomfortable now. It was true; I had no idea what my long-term intentions were in Hawaii, only that I was going to live with Angel. I felt a tinge of regret taking root in my stomach, but I willed it to go away. I knew things would turn out fine as long as I was with my strong, confident sister.
"Well, young lass, I regret saying this, but…no, I won't! We will see each other again soon!" I gave him a smile, small but honest this time. My heart lightened, and I took a deep breath as I opened the cab door. I felt ready.