Chapter One
New Beginnings and Goodbyes
My name is Mary Cynthia Brandon. I was named after my Grandmother and my great aunt who died when she was young that's all I was ever told about her. None of the family even has a picture of my great aunt .I never understood why the subject of her was so hush hush. But I never had the nerve to ask.
I did some research on my own and I found out that she was hospitalized for claiming she saw the future. She died in that horrible place. No one believed in her visions so I doubt they would believe mine either. I found out from an old family friend that Mary Alice swore that she saw the fire that killed her best friend before it happened. No one believed her in fact they thought that she had started the fire. Because she in fact did see it before it happened. Two days later they locked her into that place. I every once in a while get glimpses of the future. For insistence I saw that we were going be leaving our house before any word had spread about the hurricane. But I never said a word because I didn't want to be locked up like I was crazy too.
Most of my life my family has lived in Biloxi Mississippi. My father has decided to send me to my grandparent's house in Fork's Washington. They thought it was better this way so they could rebuild after hurricane Katrina. Our home was ruined and so was my life. I mean the town of Forks is so small having a population of less than four-thousand people. Biloxi was ten times that size before Hurricane Katrina. The only reason why I didn't argue this change is because I saw myself having friends at the new school and the new car they were bribing me with. A Saturn sky turbo the car an awesome car and the color was candy apple red and it had a convertible top.
We are driving to Forks because I am scared to death of flying and I am not going to have my parents seeing my car in photos. My grandparents bought it for me and we are using it to drive and then later my parents are flying home. The horribly long drive is almost done and then I'll finally be in my new home. I can see my Grandparents house ahead.
"Mary we are so glad to see you". "You're going to love Forks" my Grandmother said to me opening my door after we finally arrived after the long drive. The only response I could muster was a smile. "You start school Monday I'm sure you'll find your niche here" my Grandfather said to me smiling as we made our way into the house.
The house is nice it has a lot of windows and is mostly wood it it's very bright and warm. I know I will love it here definitely. I even have my own bathroom attached to my bedroom.
"The Newton's next door have a son your age his name is Mike he will be riding with you to school on Monday" my Grandmother said in a sweet voice but the smile in her voice didn't reach her eyes. Inside I thought to myself that they were probably cringing inside at the sight of me. Not only did I change my hair color but the way I dressed also. At least they didn't try to say I would fit right in that's a plus. And they were pretty nice being I have changed a lot since they last saw me. I have long blue black hair and also have on my bat sunglasses and my bite me necklace. A lot different from the preppy girl they knew from my young years.
I hope that I will fit in living in a town this small even though I didn't fit in at my old school. I actually liked it that way. I prided myself on being an individual who needs normalcy. I couldn't stand all the copy cats at my old school. I like being different.
"Take off those sun glasses dear we are inside" my mother said in a tone of embarrassment. She has always wanted to change me back to the preppy girl I once was. I took off my glasses and smiled at my Grandmother she smiled back this time I could see the happiness in her eyes. "We are going to get your things out of the car and then say our good byes and then you can take us to the airport dad" my father said hugging me tight while looking at my Grandfather. "Of course son I know you need to be getting back I wish there was more you would let me do to help" my grandfather said looking down. I could see it in his eyes that he wanted more time with his only son. "Dad you and mom have done enough taking care of our little girl "my father said with a tear in his eyes. My father isn't one for emotions he is the bread winner and my mother is the heart of the family so this emotion shocked me. After all my things were inside I gave my father a big hug and a kiss on the cheek and said I love you."I'll miss you kiddo" my father said with a tear running down his face. My father and I have always been very close we didn't need a lot of words."I'll miss you too" my mother said grabbing me into a hug. I love you mom was the only words I said. I secretly hated my mother in a way for not loving me the way that I am. My eyes were tearing up as they walked out the door. My grandmother made me a quick dinner and then I went to bed. All the emotions of the day were too much. I would spend time with my grandparents tomorrow. After a quick shower I lay in bed thinking about tomorrow. I put my iPod on and went to bed knowing that I have a lot of unpacking to do tomorrow. I'll need all the energy I can get.
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