"How come you're in this place?" I suddenly asked, curious with this mysterious guy.

Caleb smiled and took a sit on Jamie's now vacant bed. He sighed and leaned his forearms on his thighs as he looks at me.

"I'm actually here to look for a girl" he said.

Hmm, I'm not sure if I heard it right. "You came all the way here to look for a girl? I think it's better to look for a girl at the mall"

"That's not what I meant; I'm looking for a girl I know. I'm supposed to look after her" he explained.

"What's she, your girl friend?"

"More of a sister"

"Oh, so you have a sister? How did you two get separated?"

Caleb looked at the window and smiled, "Uh, I really couldn't remember. All I know is that I need to look for her"

"And you think she is somewhere here?"

"Yes"

"What's her name?"

"Uh, I can't remember"

"What, how can you not know your sister's name?"

"We got separated for a long time and all I can remember is her face"

"Well, there are over 300 girls in this boarding school. So, good luck with that." I said and continued doodling on my diary.

Toc-toc-toc.

"Abigail!"

Oh shoot! It's Sr. Ana. What do I do? What do I do? She's going to kill me if she finds out that Caleb is in my room!

"Abigail Combs, you open this door. NOW!" she demanded, knocking and turning the knob.

I got up from the bed and pulled Caleb's hand. But where can he hide? I can't push him out on the window. That would make me a killer! Oh there! I opened the big brown wardrobe and pushed him inside. I made sure that he is covered with clothes and I told him to keep quiet. Caleb just nodded and suppressed a smile.

"At the count of three, this door should be open" Sr. Ana said, "One…two…"

I opened the door quickly and yawned, pretending that I just woke up. And I swear I can see Sr. Ana's nostrils flaring already.

She let out a sigh and looked at me in annoyance as she folds her chubby short arms.

"Abigail Combs, what's taking you so long? You're just going to turn the knob" she said, very annoyed.

I tried to look innocent when I apologized, "Sorry, Sr. Ana. I was sleeping"

"Tsk, I'm just glad that your parents are here already to take you"

"What, my parents?" hearing that made my eyes gleam in excitement.

I accidentally pushed Sr. Ana out of the way and ran downstairs to see if my parents are really there. I saw in the lobby, Mother Superior Claire, talking to a beautiful couple. My parents specifically!

"Mom! Dad!" I cried excitedly.

The couple looked at me with beautiful smiles and I ran towards them and jumped on my father's arms that he lifted me off the ground.

"Hi angel, we're so glad to see you again" he said with his British accent and kissed me on the cheek.

I giggled then hugged my mom next who is standing beside dad, "I've missed you guys so much. But, I thought you'll fetch me by tomorrow morning?"

My mom smiled the most beautiful smile I've seen and cupped my chin, "Well, your grandfather is eager to see you and so are we"

"Get your things ready and we'll leave" dad told me.

I nodded and ran back upstairs. Actually, some of my stuff is already packed. I placed my suitcase on top of my bed to pack my remaining clothes. I opened my brown wardrobe and I nearly screamed again when I saw Caleb looking at me. I clutched my chest and breathe for awhile.

"Oh God, I'm so sorry. I totally forgot you were there" I said sincerely.

Caleb smirked and stepped out of the wardrobe and watched me fold my hanged clothes. He gave another confused look of his and placed his hands inside his pockets.

"Are you leaving?" he asked.

For the first time, I didn't sound snobby or grouchy to him at all. "Yes, I am. My parents are here to take me back home"

"But I thought tomorrow is the start of vacation?"

"Well, change of plans" I zipped my suitcase and give him a pat on his shoulder. "Good luck with your stay here. It's no fun at all" I told him and left.

My parents said goodbye and thanked the sisters for taking care of me. The sisters seemed please, except for Sr. Ana. I didn't get the chance to apologize for pushing her aside earlier. Oh well, at least I won't be seeing her for awhile. I'm sure she'll be pretty happy about that. I went inside our blue van along with mom while dad loads the back with my stuff. I looked at the dormitory building and saw Caleb on one of the windows. I waved slightly and he waved back with a smile. My dad went to the driver's seat and turned to look at me.

"Are you ready to leave?" he asked with a smile.

I nodded and grinned, "Let's go home"

Smoothly, we left the perimeters of the boarding school and off to the road that would take us to New Mexico Desert. It's been awhile since I was last on the road. By the time we're in the boarding school, we weren't allowed to leave unless it's vacation time. I watched the cars pass by and the scenery of the buildings and palm trees. Then I heard my parents laughing. They were discussing something that seems to be funny. I observed my parents quietly and I really think that they're the most beautiful couple I've ever seen. And I'm proud to say that I'm their daughter. My dad, Michael Combs, is around his forties now. He's a retired policeman from England when he went here in the states. He was twenty four back then. He was having lunch at the Angel's Diner which was Paradise Falls back then, when robbers attacked the diner. Fortunately, my father was there to help out and that's where he met my mom. Rebecca Hanson, my mom, was twenty when they met. She is beautiful then and until now. She's got long auburn wavy locks, green eyes, and cherry lips. According to my grandpa, I have my mother's cherry lips and I have my father's blue eyes. Either ways, I'm just happy that I look like them; the most beautiful people in the world.

The sky is turning pink with a hint of purple, indicating that it's already sun down. I looked out and realized there are no more buildings on the sides of the road, but only sand and cactuses. We've arrived at the New Mexico desert. I rolled down the window and popped my head out to feel the cool breeze of the wind. This feels so much like home, without the pollution and noise coming from the city. From the distant, I could already see a big tall "Angel's Diner" sign blinking with lights and a gray three story house beside it.

Mom looked back at me and smiled, "Welcome home, dear"