Chapter 1- New Beginnings

"Yes mom I'm about to get on the plane right now. No mom nobody has kidnapped me and is forcing me to say this. I love you too, bye." God I love my mom but sometimes I just want to strangle her.

As I'm looking around the airport I see so many people with so many busy face and luggage filled so much I can see the budge on the side. It's crazy to think everyone here has somewhere to go and be, or somewhere or reason to escape.

My reason is Golden Gates University, just the name in itself is expensive. Unlike some I didn't have daddy's money to get me everywhere if I wanted to go to college I needed a scholarship, if I wanted a car I would have to get a job. I've been working since I was 16 and it's all led me to this.

I smile to myself as I think of how hard I worked and how amazing this new journey of mine is gonna be

"GATE 5c is now boarding at this time I repeat Gate 5c is now boarding at this time" the intercom loudly blasts

"Well here goes nothing"

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That was the most horrific plane ride I have ever been on in my entire life. I mean I get that I should have taking first class but who has that type of money, not I.  Personally I didn't think it was that big of a deal but oh was I wrong.

The random man beside me smelt god awful and the kids were treacherous, never again. That was my first plane ride and last.

Getting of the plan I see a lot of wealthy looking college kids. I can infer this because trust me their outfits and jewelry speaks for itself and so do all of their matching Golden Gates jackets.

I am way out of my element here!

School starts in two days which means I have two days to get all of my clothes and belongings into the dorm room and find my outfit for school.

You know those girls that could care less how they look for school, yep!

I AM NOT HER... don't get me wrong I'm not gonna go extra and I prefer a natural face because makeup makes me break out which means what I lack in my face I make up for with my outfit.

I'm not the prettiest girl in the world I mean I have a little acne but not a lot my foreheads big but it could be worse, thick rimmed white glasses , I have perfect plump lips, medium eyes not to big but not to small, and a dark caramel skin complexion, but I think I'm pretty decent nothing to stare at but nothing to shy away from.

I have absolutely no trouble making friends in fact I'm pretty out there, in high school I had a ton. Mostly because of my humor. And I had so many friends but none I could talk to and really get personal with except one and she's coming to Golden Gates  in about a week.

These girls walking by are gorgeous with beautiful blond and brunette hair. There are girls of all colors but most with red bottom shoes and diamond earring and I dress amazing and classy but their outfits are on a whole other level.

I wave and say hello to people as I pass by because you never know when you might need someone so first introduction is always the best. To my surprise they're nice as well. Geez so these college and highschool movies really do lie.

Trying to catch a taxi I lift my skirt and put my leg in the middle of the street and wave my hand like I've seen in a movie once.

What seems to be a taxi approaches the side of the road where I am standing quickly. Rolling down his window I see a pair of hazel eyes and tan skin staring back at me.

"Hey beautiful.. I'm guessing you need a ride" ohhh he better stop boosting me up because I will catch feelings in a heart beat.

"Nah I need a photoshoot .. yes I need a ride please and thank you" rolling my eyes I try not to smile as I get in the taxi. I'm not going to make it easy for him.

I've never been in a relationship and I don't plan on getting married my goal is to be a successful lawyer or doctor and make it big on my own, no help, just me. And I might flirt and play cutesy but I don't plan on being in a relationship neither do the guys who flirt with me because they never text or ask me out so I guess we're on the same page

He continues to ask me questions throughout the long ride to Golden Gates University dorms.

"Where did you live originally?"

"New Orleans."

"We'll why don't you have an accent?"

"Well not everyone has one neither do my parents I guess it's just who your around."

"Are you single?" Is he serious right now I mean I could be a serial killer and he cute and all but I don't know him like that. But I don't wanna hurt his feelings.

"No my boyfriend is in Orleans still." I didn't realize I had lied until it fell out of my mouth like Bitch you don't have to lie for him sis you could just be honest but it's too late to take the lie back so I just ride with it.

"Oh" he mumbles with them ashy lips but instead of continuing to question me he drives quietly to my destination.

Welp somebody in they feelings now

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"WOW" I loudly say I step out of the taxi and I lowkey fell like he made me pay extra since I hurt his little feeling cause that was too expensive of a drive.

The dorm house is unreal with the university close by in walking distance. The dorm house is white with a huge golden gate upon entering and a golden door to open the house the ID card is near the door and and I slide my card through the door.

The first room I see is a snack/theater room and there are elevators for your dorm room level instead of looking around I get into the elevator cause all I want to do is pack and go to sleep. I'm on level 4 out of 10 levels and room 38.

I opened my golden door to a beautiful all white room and it's gorgeous. I could never afford this and I have no idea how I got in but I'm going to savor every moment of it.

I unpack and get ready to fall asleep so I can start my new tomorrow as early as possible.