FULL SUMMARY OF ALONE AT 18
Orphaned at the age of 10 and now turning 18 in two weeks Mitchie Torres is terrified. Legally turning 18 means you are an adult and should be able to care and provide for yourself. Therefore the orphanage she knows as home will no longer be her home after that date. Little did she know or ever think that a benefit concert at the orphanage just days before her birthday, a pop star and a stormy night, might just change her life. Maybe she is not so alone at the age of 18.
Alone at 18
Chapter 1: 2 Weeks Away
I woke up due to the sun pouring into my room. I sat up blinking a few times adjusting my eyes to the light. I finally open them cautiously and stretch my arms out above my head. I sigh looking towards my wall to see what day it is. It is March 25th. I groaned burying my head back into my pillow wishing time would just stop and never start again. In 14 day's I was turning 18, a girls dream right? Well not mine, not at all, I was literally terrified.
Maybe I should tell you why since you probably all think I am a crazy person but I am not okay? My name is Michelle Marie Torres and as you know I am currently 17. Everyone calls me Mitchie, my parents started that when I was about 3 years old it just suited me. Every girl dreams of a fairytale life, with their family and friends, a perfect childhood. Mine wasn't even close. I loved my family more than anything in the world but apparently I didn't deserve them. At the age of 10 my parents were both taken from me in a car accident. I was left has an orphan and sent to where I am in this current moment.
I was in Los Angeles sunshine orphanage. Sounds great doesn't it. I heard it was one of the best funded orphanages but it felt like a dump compared to where I lived at the age of 9 even though it is a very faint memory. We had limited rules, everything was organized and most people had to share a room. I was the oldest child here by 4 years the second oldest was 13. Everyone who came after me around my age got adopted of course no I am still here.
Everyone thought I had issues when my parents died. What kid in their right mind would be the happiest person alive when their parents just died and they were left with nothing? Name one. I had a shrink, who came in once a week to talk me although I usually just stayed quiet. I would barely eat, maybe a bite or two of a meal a day. It took me two months to finally eat 3 meals a day but I was doing okay now. I don't socialize with a lot of the kids I stay in my room which is actually my own. Even though I mentioned everyone shares a room I am 17 and they decided that a teenage girl needs her privacy so that's why I am in this box size room. Thanks for the room but it could be bigger.
My room was literally the size of an oversized box. My twin size bed was pushed right against the wall where the small window rested. The bed was metal and the only reason I could sleep was the mattress was actually, comfortable, which was surprising since the bed looked like the bottom of a bunk in a prison, probably cheaper that way. The window was covered by white lace curtains making dark an impossible thing. Light shown in through the night from an annoying street lamp and the sun shone through every morning at. I turn to my clock, 7:00 every morning, joy right? The other wall then has a dresser and a mirror. Then the door, the room was small and pathetic.
Life was still horrible even with my own room. We got new clothes 4 times a year, seasons, fall, winter, spring and summer. It wasn't enough clothes and a growing girl like me needs more I mean my bra's right now barely cover anything since it was just spring I got some new clothes but only one bra so I am screwed. My breasts won't stop growing until I am 21 isn't that just lovely? I go to the public school down the street. The best thing is tomorrow is the final day that I am attending school. This school started in June ended in March, it was messed up but whatever, so I was graduating tomorrow I guess I would always have a high school diploma, only that though. I was happy I would at least get that.
The orphanage only had 50 kids and I was thankful for that too. Along with the clothes we actually get 100$ each a year to get whatever we want for our room or personal wants of course. I mean it is great last year I got an amazing bed set that is full of colour and lightens up the room and make me feels at home. I also got some make-up which I really wanted to and I love wearing it, but sparingly so I don't waste it.
Anyway back to the real reason why I'm recently depressed for the first time since my parents died. I'm turning 18 and the orphanage can no longer help me out. Therefore the day of my 18th birthday I am to go out on my own and survive. To support myself as an adult should. This is the law however I don't understand how the government can expect us to stay alive on the streets, with no job, no shelter, no money and no food. I have never felt more alone then I did at this moment. I thought I felt it when my parents died but now knowing I soon had nothing left not even the orphanage I finally felt the reality of loneliness settle it and it was one that I wish upon no-one. I sigh not letting myself feel sorry for me. I know deep down there was a reason life was like this, a reason god made it happen this way, I didn't know what it was and I don't know if I ever will. I don't understand his reasoning but I know there is a reason and no matter what I am happy with the life I have received so far.
When I get out of the orphanage and set on my own I will do my best on the path I was given and if it fails me then that's what was meant to happen. Everything happens for a reason and it is all for the best even if you know or not and I will forever believe in that even though it brings pain and heartache, happiness and the joy of life comes as well.
I was still laying down when a knock came through my room. "Mitchie are you up?" the voice of my social worker sounded. She was more of my friend she took me shopping for the clothes. We didn't talk business or about my parents we just talked, I didn't make friend at school but it's because I didn't want anyone to know my situation.
"Come in Alyssa" I said smiling sitting up in my bed as she sits beside me
"Nervous?" She asked
"Yeah I want to thank you for everything you have done, you are a great friend" I smiles
"Thanks Mitchie, I know you will do what's mean for you. The director wants to see you" She said and I sighed
"Alright I might as well get it over with" I said standing up and she stood up taking my hand as well. I squeezed it for reassurance as we made our way to the director's office.
I sat down in one of the chairs opposite his desk. Mr. Boreman had been very welcoming to me in the orphanage and I needed to thank him for letting me stay. Sure I was upset and scared to leave the safety net I have known but it's what as to be done. Alyssa sat in the chair next to me as he sat down and looked something up on his computer then turned his attention towards us.
"Good morning Miss. Torres" He said smiling
"Good morning Mr. Boreman" I said slightly smiling
"Alright, so your 18th birthday is in a few weeks" He says "I am sorry it has come to this and I hope you know we tried our best to find you a family" He said and I nodded
"I know thank you for that. Thank you for letting me stay here as long as I have" she said
"I wish I had better news for you and thank you weren't here this long, as if you were adopted. You are off of the list unfortunately unable to b e up for adoption as the process takes more time then 2 weeks and that is unfortunately all we have." He said
"Yeah I understand I know the reality two weeks away" I sigh
"Again I am sorry. We do our best not to let this happen to our children, fortunately we had good luck but you're not the first and we are sorry to see you go" he said "You have potential and our very bright we can't give you much. The 100$ we give at the beginning of the year is now 200$ for you this year. Maybe you can find something to help you keep safe out there. That's unfortunately all we can do for you" He said and I nodded
"Thank you though, I'm happy I experienced this place with all the amazing children" I smiled
"They are a good bunch of kids. They did do something for you, but it is for them also. Next week a famous band is coming to play here you like them and so do all the kids. They are signing CD's for all of you and a private concert. All children put in 25-50$ to get them here I hope you enjoy it" I said and I was shocked
"They did it for their enjoyment though right?"I said
"Yes they did, don't worry they want them to play for them as well as for you. You are an amazing Woman Miss. Torres and we do wish you the best of luck. You may go" He said and I nodded standing up
"Thank you Mr. Boreman" I smiled and left with Alyssa.
I didn't know why the kids did that and I was happy. It would be someone they liked to which I was happy but I was thankful to the. I didn't know how much fun I would have but I would try to put on a front. I wasn't alone as of now but in 2 weeks I would be alone at the age of 18, I was afraid as to come but I would be strong and do the best to enjoy the last two weeks I have left in the place that had been my home for the last 8 years, they had done a lot and I would forever be thankful. I just wish it wasn't ending like this and with that thought I curled back up in my bed the reality hitting me hard as tears fell down my face my body falling into the darkness of sleep. My greatest fear would be here, just 2 short weeks away.
A/N: Hey guy. I am back yes so soon. I had this idea for a while and I am so excited about it. This is the beginning just explaining what is happening. Shane is coming up in the next chapter as it is a smitchie camp rock story, of course that's what I write. This chapter was explaining the begging and some chapters will be up in Shane's Point of view or at least parts of chapters. I would love to hear your feedback and thoughts on the story. I am planning on working very hard on this story. Please review and if you wish, story alert and I can't wait to hear your comments and enjoy my new story Alone at 18.