Part 18
I woke up in the morning feeling so down that i could barely lift my feet off the ground. My life was about to end and my parents actually expected me to cheer up?
I pick up my bags and looked around my room. I was leaving so much behind, so much that i wouldnt be able to see for 4 years. I wouldnt be able to see my friends... or my family.. though i think that was a bonus. I didnt want to see them anyway. I heard my mum calling me so i turned around and walked towards the car. I loaded my bags and got in, knowing that this was the begining of my trip to hell.
The drive was long and became more depressing as i drove further away from my life. We pulled up outside the increadibly large building that reminded me of a prison, right down to the bars on the windows. I guess it looked nice but anything nice looked clouded to me. My parents took my bags and bagan walking towards the double doors adverised as reception. We walked in and the warmth of the room hit me. There was a nice looking lady behind the counter who smiled and nodded her head towards the padded seats to our left. We sat and waited in silence.
After about 5 minutes a skinny lanky lady walked in the door. She pushed her glasses back the ridge of her nose and smiled. "H hello ddarling' she said shaking as if she was being posessed by the devil. "Welc come to my school... im su ure you wwill enjoyy y your sstay here. Wee h have a vvery comforttabble setttting hhere"
She chatted on a bit about the program and the accomodation, i wasnt really listening much. After about half an hour, my parents kissed me and said goodbye, leaving me in this strange place with this strange woman. She showed me to my room. I was alone for the moment though i would be getting a new room mate a few weeks on.
My room was small. It had a double cubboard and a set of drawers, a desk and 2 single beds. There was 2 night tables with lamps on them and some ugly green curtains to accompany my view of the tennis courts.
I was informed that i was lunch time and advised to go get something to eat before i begin my first class. I walked into the cafeteria and looked around. And i knew everyone was looking back at me. I was motioned to the serving area where i was given a tray with some meatloaf, mashed potato and salad aswell as a small chocolate custard. I found myself an empty table and sat down.
I realized that i had left my drink, but i wasnt going to get it until a girl said 'ill mind your tray'. She'd obviously seen me looking.
I accepted and went to get it but when i got back she and all her friend were at the table and she was eating my lunch.
"Excuse me" i said with no enthusiasm
"What do you want" she replied with snarl in her voice.
"Thats my lunch"
"I dont see your name on it" she said as if she was the queen. So i sneezed, right on to it.
"No.. but my flu is on it now"
Everyone at the table laughed so hard they got up and walked away. She just looked at me in discust and i smiled. She threw my tray on the floor and smiled back.
"Oh thats brutal... now ill have to go get another one... oh no... the pain of it all" I said and she walked away in a huff...
Id deffinatly made a friend.
part 19