Chapter 20 - Epilogue
I stared out my window, an inner peace flowing through me like it hadn't in some time.
I felt free, like I had just come out of a long coma
I was breathing again and the world seemed so colourful, so inspiring.
I smiled sadly as I begin to read over the letter I was planning to leave for mum.
Dear Mum,
I'm sorry I couldn't of told you I was planning to leave.
One look at your face would of put me off the idea.
It's not that I don't love it here, it's the desert, it's my home and it always will be
It's just that I think I've been here long enough
The world is a scary place, and it's only going to get scarier it I don't see it for myself.
Please don't worry about me.
I'll be fine.
We're more alike then you know
Love Neeka
I softly placed the letter on my already made bed and picked up my bag and swung it over my shoulder.
The sun was threatening to rise and I knew it was time to leave.
I looked at my room one last time, it had seen the best moments of my life, survived the worst of my moods and had been the safest place in the world for me.
A true smile broke erupted on my face, and I laughed softly.
I was really doing it
I quietly left my room, crept down the hall, trailed my fingers across the old beige circular table and exited the house through the old flywire door
Then I begun my own adventure, whatever it may be.
The sun had risen.
I was mended, a broken doll no longer.
A/N: That concludes the final chapter in Neeka's story, thankyou for everyone who has taken the time to read this. I'm not much of a writer, but I adored the experience of finally finishing a story. I could not have done it without the truly awe-inspiring reviews I've been blessed enough to receive. Thankyou all so very much.