Liza: Meeting Jessica

Liza : 14 years old

Location : London

London... The city of ancient buildings, churches, the Thames river, bridges, busy streets, old apartments, red double-deckers, black cabs, traffic blocks, Buckingham Palace,museums, delicious food, flocks of pigeons, and universities. The hub of art, culture and fashion. The city of freedom and experimentation.

Today is my first day at my new high school. Just like every other school, I could make out many species of students over here as well. The popular ones, the nerds, the sporty ones, the weird ones, the bullies, the gossip club, the music club,the lovey dovey couples, the single club, the fashionista, the lonely birds and the list goes on and on.

Staring at the ground, I walk into the classroom. Everyone's eyes were on me, the new girl, judging what category I fitted into. I didn't give a damn about them or their thoughts.

I finally find an empty table at the last row. While I was going through my timetable, I felt someone tap my shoulder. I look up.

"You look lonely. Would you like to sit with me?"

"Yeah thank you. I'm Liza by the way. Nice to meet you".

"I'm Jessica Mary Eilish. You can call me Jess."

Six months have passed since I've arrived here at London. One thing that I came to understand in these six months is that the English coming of age movies is overly exaggerated. In reality, school is just like a news paper printing press that kept giving away assignments like a printer doomed to print copies forever.

I liked it though. I immersed myself into the world of books. Soon I was the top student in class. I wasn't particularly happy about it. It was just the only way to save myself from falling into depression. By keeping my mind preoccupied with the home work and exams I was able to keep away thoughts of Joan.

Jessica turned out to be the best girl ever. She and I were total opposites when it came to our taste in music, dressing style, food and also character. I would describe her as crazy, wacky, stubborn, kind, empathetic girl with a lovable personality and passion for singing.

When I was with Joan, I used to put on a fake smile and acted like an extrovert to make her happy, but with Jessica I was able to be my true self; a boring, studious, introvert. As time passed Jessica became my calming balm, my healer, a reliable friend. I felt like I could her anything and she wouldn't judge me for it.

No matter how hard I try, I still can't get over Joan. I miss her like crazy. I miss touching her. I miss teasing her. I miss her smile. I miss her presence.

I've been keeping contact with Joan through email ever since I've arrived here at London. No matter what I did, I just couldn't get over her or how she made my heart blush.

No one can ever replace her....or so I throught... until....