chapter three

I didn't have nightmares often but when I did it is always about the day I lost everything.

Although my parents unexpectedly abandoned me, deep down I knew it was going to happen. Little me loved my mom and dad and I was willing to disappear if it would make them happy.

I still love and care for my parents, I understand why they did it and I will never hold it against them. I am just happy I had them as parents.

It was just a dream, I missed my parents but I am more satisfied knowing they are happy together where ever they are.

The weather is nice today so it won't be good spending my time inside my apartment. I got up from the window where I spent the whole night sleeping.

My neck still hurts very much from earlier and my legs were numb causing me to stumble a little.

"I feel so heavy, I shouldn't have slept there" I murmured to myself.

Walking off my current state, I dragged my tired self to the bathroom for a well-deserved shower.

I got in and stripped, I turned on the shower and waited for it to get hot then I entered. The water poured down my body, calming me. I felt all my tense muscles relax and It made me moan in relief.

I washed my hair with strawberry-scented shampoo my mom always used. After my bath, I wrapped my body in my fluffy green towel and walked into my bedroom.

A smile tugged on my face as I stretched and thought of what I would do today before my shift at the restaurant.

"Daises"

I said as I got a glimpse of my sketchbook. Daises is a popular pastry place around here, it was just like the one back at home that mom always took me to.

Although I love the pastries, I go there because it is like a safe place for me. I always feel relaxed there and I always draw there.

I did few shows for kids there too, the owner daisy wanted to pay me but I was just satisfied that the place made me feel closer to my mom so I declined her offer.

After I put on a pink floral dress, I put my black hair in a ponytail and grabbed my bag. I put my sketchbook and my pencil inside my bag and I put on my black sandals at my bedside before heading for the door.

The air outside is so refreshing, I am glad I decided to go out.

I walked down my street to daises since it is not too far and the weather is perfect for a walk.

Taking a deep breath I love the smell of the clean air, the trees are beautiful as ever and I loved the quiet area. No one lived around here except me but I didn't mind, I actually loved it.

As I neared the shop I could already smell the deliciousness coming from the shop and It made me crave for a cupcake.

My mouth water as I enter the shop, it seems like I am early since there is only one customer here which is unusual. This place is normally packed, I know because I'm a regular.

The other person in here with me had his back to me, he is well-built and it seems like he was just coming from a run.

I turned towards the counter and scanned it for anyone. No one was there so I walk to my favorite table and sit down quietly, I bring out my sketchbook with a pencil, and waited for someone to attend to me.

"Elisa is that you?" I heard some call me.

I look around until my eyes lands on Rose. It was a little weird when everyone that worked here was named after a flower.

I smiled at roses approaching figure and nodded.

"You are just as quiet as usual" rose pulls me into her hands for a warm hug.

As she hugs me, I look up straight and see that the other customer is now looking at us.

I couldn't actually see his face and I don't care so I tap rose twice at her back signaling her to stop the hug.

The people that work here are old and very welcoming. I remember the first day I came here, it was the day I was about to be adopted.

I didn't want another family, I didn't deserve one so I ran away to this place. The women here took good care of me but they had to send me back to the orphanage.

"Elisa darling, you hardly ever come anymore and the kids miss you"

I admire rose's beautiful face as she speaks to me, I wonder how she managed to look so fresh despite her age.

Before I realized it, I hug Rose again burying my face in the crook of her neck

"Sorry Rose, I was busy" I finally speak to her.

Rose pulls me away from the hug and holds my face in her hands.

"You are having nightmares again, aren't you?"

I forgot how easily she could read me, I hold back a sob and nod to her.

"Sweetie are you okay" Rose sat me down on the chair and pull my face so she is looking me in the eye.

I nod, not willing to talk about it.

"If you don't want to tell me, it's fine just wait I will get you your favorite cupcake"

I smile at her and nod again. I will always be grateful to all of them for loving me but Daisy and Rose were closer to my heart.

As she left me there, I looked around and all the happy memories came in. I remember the first time I met hazel, I was so shy but hazel didn't like me.

She said that her mom, Daisy loved me more than her. After a few times we stayed together we somehow became friends.