"I'm being serious, Elizabeth. I just have to leave," said Cristina seriously. "We graduated months ago and it's time to go away and find a job. I am tired of not doing something. I have to go; I just have to go..."
"But what are you gonna do outside this Boarding school? Mrs. Grant loves you!" Elizabeth interrupted.
"No, I'm sorry. I don't wanna stay here, Elizabeth. My whole life has been the same, this Boarding School, manners, dresses and corsets. I need something new! My parents aren't around anymore... it's only me. The decision is made: Tomorrow early, I'll be gone and I'm gonna see how beautiful is New York" Cristina added happily and full of hopes.
Elizabeth couldn't help it but cry.
"Well, good luck to ya, Crispy. I hope you the best," said the girl while her best friend wiped her tears with her thumb. "I'm just scared. You're my best friend and I won't see you everyday anymore... I am gonna miss you so bad. Where are you going to work, live? You have no idea, sweetie"
After only listening, Cristina answered:
"Well Liz, I do not know what I am going to do, but I know this is what I need to do, go away. New York is calling me and I can feel it. Maybe my life will be like I always wanted and maybe I'll have to leave. But I'll be doing what I love and feel" repeated the girl confidently.
"Ok, do it. I hope you find what you want... I know you want a boy," joked Elizabeth.
"Yeah, that is what... and need" the other girl laughed, "Let's go to sleep, ok?"
The two girls fell asleep very late at night. It was cold outside. It was beginning of December, for Cristina and Elizabeth; it would be their first Christmas apart. There was a lot of angst and consternation caused by this young girl's departure. Nevertheless, like many of the girls of her age Cristina wanted to go to the big city and look for a job... and maybe a little love. However, she had no idea that love was in the air and her dream boy would appear very soon. Elizabeth woke up, and for her surprise, Cristina had already left, and a note lay on her bed.
"Dearest Elizabeth,
It seems like yesterday the day we met. Remember? We were only 9 years old. I came from Boston and you came all the way from Texas--- I still remember the accent you had. I had the luck to be roommates with you and develop a great friendship together. God, we had a lot of fun here! The summers were great, my family could never come and pick me up and I spent all those magical days with you.
Girl, you're the best friend I've ever had. You supported me when my parents died, and luckily, my whole schooling had been paid by that time. All the girls left to Europe and to the west and we were the only ones that stayed. Oh, Liz! ·You have no idea of how much I'm gonna miss you. Remember I never wanted to leave you, I just wanted to leave this place. If you leave someday, Look for me in the streets of New York. We can work to rent a small place together and save some money to buy tickets... and finally go to Europe! Please, please wish me luck.
Love,
Cristina"
Elizabeth looked down to the window and saw how Cristina walked away. She called her one last time.
"Crispy!"
"Yeah?" she answered.
"Good luck, sunshine"
"Thanks, Elizabeth. Good luck to you too".
Walking all day long with two big suitcases wasn't that pretty like Cristina thought. It was too cold to full of people, and life in New York seemed to be very hard. However, what did she know? It was just her first day outside in the real world. "Where can I live? Where can I find a hotel?" Cristina thought to herself while she walked through the cold streets. She felt independent, but at the same time, she felt so insecure. The equilibrium that she had during her whole life was gone.
Ok, people this is my first chapter, I really need your help because my English sucks. So, all of your reviews are welcome. I also need some girl newsies!
Casting
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Personality (likes, dislikes. Clothes and All that stuff):
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Romantically Involved With A Newsie? (List at least three... Jack is taken):
Thank you!!!!
Chocolates.
