Part 6: Chained to you: Safely

I have decided to drop out from this high school because I have no courage left to face the wrong choice of my life, in the name of Daniel nor I want to see the most horrible mistake of my life whom I use to call my sister from different mother.

Since I had already made my mind not to go to school so I were locked in my room since a week now. My parents also got worried because of this behavior and change in my attitude. According to them I were going towards depression. But then something unusual happened. I have been trying to get admission into the fashion designing school in California but due to its highest ever marks requirement and also no chance of mine with the scholarship, I could not get into that. Moreover I did not also pursue the opportunity with my whole heart because somewhere in the back of my mind, I wanted to be here in Vegas only with the people I loved the most and had strong faith that I will keep feeling the same for them throughout my life. But, suddenly everything changed in my life. I have lost my boyfriend, my best friend and also the zeal to pursue my studies.

And today, I have received the offer letter from the university in California, which was once my dream university to be in, and everything was as per my requirements. They offered me not only the admission into the best course of the university but also the scholarship, along with the hostel room to stay in. All I had to do was to book the tickets and fly to my dream land.

And it took me no time to decide, what I wanted to do. I booked the first flight ticket, the very next Monday and in the meantime did all my homework regarding the paper work and all here. My parents were also very happy for me. They always knew what I wanted to do and especially after the break up incidence, they were happy for me to know that I may start a new life with the new positive vibes. And nothing better would have come my way than this.

It’s Monday and I am already at the airport with my parents who have come to drop me off. And with the wet eyes but at the same time those glowing with the new hopes, I bid my good byes and waved at them for one last time.

Now it was a time for one more surprise. At the checking counter, I got to know that my booking have been upgraded to the business class without any extra charges. I have never heard of this happening to anyone before. But at the same time I were happy for this change. And now was the turn for me to get the princess treatment (being the business class traveler). I have been escorted to the seat with due respect and the hospitality started, the moment I got settled in my seat.

It was almost the time for the flight to take off and just then my neighboring seat passenger moved in. And God knows why I have been receiving so many surprises since few days coz he came nothing less than a surprise. He is the same man who saved me the other day in the bus.

“Hey, Karissa! Right? How are you doing?” he said.

“Hmm. I am doing absolutely fine Mr. Knight. And I am so sorry for the last time when I decided to run away from the hospital without informing, rather thanking you. Actually I tried to approach you to pay my regards and thank you for the much needed help you provided me the other day, but by the time I’d called to know about you at the hospital, you’d left.” I uttered everything in just one breath without waiting for his reply. Actually I were embarrassed and also feeling awkward to face him because of everything I’d done in the past.

“It’s OK. You need not to even mention that again. I am happy that you are all right now. So are you travelling alone? And if I may ask, what made you that way the other day?” he asked. And that is how our conversation began, which went on and on till the time we reached California.

He gave me his contact details and asked me to call him if I need any assistance or help or anything else. And I reciprocated the same by sharing my details with him. Although it seemed that he never wanted to say good bye to me, but I had to as the college cab was waiting for me to pick me up as per their policy and drop me to the university, all safe and sound.

I must say, it was really nice meeting him. At least now I have someone known in the city also whom I can approach whenever I will be in need. Although I don’t know if I will ever do that but the feeling is soothing to know.