7 years ago
"Gabriela Veneziano." Gabriela stood from her seat as a wave of claps and cheers rose as she did. She walked up the stairs to Mrs. Bonnefoy, her principal, who handed her her diploma, her freedom, but most importantly, her passport. She could feel the small rectangle rapped inside the tube of paper. As she shook her hand Mrs. Bonnefoy spoke very softly so only Gabby could hear her.
"I wish you luck sweetie," Gabriela smiled and nodded. Mrs. Bonnefoy and Sakura were the only ones who knew what was going to happen later that day. She would be getting on her bike (she never had a car because Elizabeth was afraid she would drive away to flirt with boys) and ride till she got to Rome. It would be a ten day trip she learned from much research, she would have to travel through Slovenia and Venice and many more new and exciting places. But she made sure she was always by the ocean. One of her fondest memories with her papa was at the beach so seeing the water almost everyday of her journey would be a comfort and a little incentive.
"Thank you, for everything." Mrs. Bonnefoy smiled as she called the next name. As Gabriela stood with her friends on the stage she looked out into the crowd of red and yellow graduation caps and gowns. She knew all these girls had plans, dreams, and ambitions. But who knows if they will ever fulfill them? Only she knew she would, she would leave and never return to this town, these people, her mother.
"Gabby?"
She blinked as she looked at Sakura who was standing next to her.
"How much longer?" Sakura whispered softly. Gabriela mused at the question she had been asked all day.
"One hour, sixteen minuets, and twenty two seconds. I have my bike all set up in the back of the school so you and Mrs. Bonnefoy can see me off."
"Did you remember soap?"
"Yes,"
"Money?"
"Enough to buy a car if I wanted to." Sakura chuckled.
"Underwear?"
"Sakura!" Gabriela tried not to laugh so instead tears of laughter built up in her eyes.
"Sorry sorry, it's a habit."
"I know I know." The two girls smiled at one another as they listened to the last few names, the last few moments, and the last few-
"OH MY GOD! SOMEBODY CALL AN AMBULANCE!"
The world stopped.
How had such a beautiful day, a day of hope and dream fulfillment become one of destruction and sadness? Was it part of gods plan? Were there some ulterior motives for making Elizabeth OD? Or was god just trying to make life even harder for Gabriela? Maybe it was a sign; Gabriela thought as she sat in the extremely uncomfortable hospital chairs, was she just never supposed to leave? Was she just supposed to always take care of her mother?
"Gabriela? Your mother is waking up, would you like to see her?"
"Yeah, um, Dr. Kirkland, how much longer till she can, leave?"
"Well, it all depends on the patient, sometimes a few days. Sometimes months. But don't worry. My staff and I will do everything in our power to help your mother have a speedy recovery." Dr. Kirkland had always been a kind man and always knew what to say to make things look better than what they were. Plus a good English accent could always make it seem so much nicer. And for some reason, she believed him. Her mother was always quick to recover from hangovers and colds. So why wouldn't she recover from this quickly too! And once she is sure her mother is ok she can slip out the back like she had planed in the first place.
That was the plan; at least, that was what it was seven years ago.
Done! And I did it before midnight! I know it's a very short chapter but look on the bright side! Germany is coming up in a chapter or two!
LOL! I would like to thank everyone who told me they enjoyed my last chapter and I hope I am up to par on this one as well!
And some how I snuck Arthur in there right at the end! I told myself I wouldn't, but I just couldn't help myself! =3