Chapter 24: Will there be someone special for me?

I have been here for almost a month now.

And Anika makes it seem that it is not so bad after all.

And I'm thankful that I got to meet such an upbeat 13 year old!

My mom and I talked about what I did.

She forgave me for , putting my life out on the line.

She told me that, I was an excellent fighter, just like my dad.

I have not seen her for a week, because of training.

Yep, I'm taking this seriously.

So no one else I love and care about gets hurt!

Anyway back to the present.

" Avianna, do you think that there is someone out there that will love me for who I am?", Anika asked one morning.

I smile at her. " Of course there is, there is a special someone for everyone".

"Really, everybody?", she asked.

"Well maybe not everybody", I said with a frown.

"Avianna! Don't talk down about yourself!", Anika scolded.

I give her a weak smile.

" Avi", she says as she takes both of my hands and holds them.

"You're pretty, smart, strong, and a great leader!", Anika said.

" Thank you, Anika. I needed that", I said thankful for Anika's kind words.