Meant To Be
Cecilia, a self-proclaimed 'nerdy kid' allergic to peanuts and a lover of romance novels, embarks on her dream college journey at Winters. Escaping the confines of home, she anticipates a fresh start, a chance to reinvent herself. But an unexpected encounter with Charlie, a boy with captivating green eyes, quickly turns her meticulously planned new life into a whirlwind of stammering, butterflies, and a friendship that promises to shake things up. Will this be the breakthrough she’s longed for, or will her quest for independence be complicated by the irresistible pull of a new connection?
The rhythmic hum of the plane faded, replaced by the gentle murmur of passengers stirring. I pried my eyes open, a wave of grogginess washing over me, and watched as people began to collect their belongings.
This was it. The moment I had dreamt of for years. Freedom. Independence. No more nagging older sister, no more questionable smells from my younger brother. Just me, finally alone, finally in control.
With a stretch and a yawn, I gathered my suitcases, my eyes still half-closed, and stumbled off the plane. The bus stop beckoned, and I muttered a silent prayer for an available taxi. This new life, my breakthrough, was about to begin.
