50 Days to California

"You are going to love your new school, Caroline," my mom said while I was focused on going through my college's yearbook

"That is the fifth time you are saying that today mum, I know that I will love it." I groaned, rolling my eyes.

"I know, I know, I am just really worried about you"

"Worried about me?" I raised my brow in confusion as I closed the college's yearbook and focused solely on my mother

"It is just that we stay in California, and your college is here in Sydney, the distance is a little crazy don't you think? "

"This is my dream college mom, and I am 18 already you have to stop being so overprotective. .... It's just a few miles, I will be a fine mom"

"You are an adult now, you can take care of yourself " she inhaled deeply trying to convince herself that it is the right time to let me go. She thinks there is something wrong with leaving me to stay all alone in Australia, but there was nothing she could do to change my mind since I was already determined to study in Australia ever since 3rd grade.

"We are here " the driver announced as he slowly winded down the car tinted glass to show me my new college

"It looks far better than I imagined"I muttered, opening the door to the car with a smile on my face as I observed my new environment while the servant helped in bringing my stuff out of the car trunks.

Just like most of the kids in this college, I also came from a wealthy family, but I am only going to have a problem fitting in because I was a total social outcast. My overprotective mother didn't give me the chance to live the life of a normal teenage girl.

"Do you like your new school?" My mother asked as she placed her hand on my shoulders while I answered. "yes" with a bright smile on my face

"I am glad you do, how about we check out your new room together? "

"You don't have to go through the troubles mom, I am sure I can find my way from here" I desperately wanted to get rid of her so I can live my life in peace, but it seems that is not going to happen without a fight.

"I insist Coraline, come on let us go" I rolled my eyes and sighed before nodding my head and forcing a smile

"Sure, let us go"

My mother caught the attention of students in the hallway as everyone focused on us due to the bodyguards clothed in black suits and fancy butlers that surrounded us.

"Are these guards really necessary mom?" I tried my best to keep my head up despite the uncomfortable stares I was getting from everyone.

"What do you mean?"

"Everyone is staring at us, you are just a wealthy businesswoman mum, not the president or an important famous politician, we don't need these guards"

"No Coraline, of course, we do"

"Look mother, you might be comfortable with all these bodyguards and the attention, but I am not, it triggers my social anxiety," I said and my mother stopped, staring keenly at me she said "Okay fine, you all can go back to the car" The guards nodded and immediately disappeared. I let out a sigh of relief as I flashed a smile of approval at my mother

"Are you happy now?" She asked

"Thanks, mother" I answered as I led the way while she tried her best to keep up with my pace. We finally arrived at my new room while I reached for the doorknob to push it open, but my mum held me by the wrist preventing me from doing that

"you don't have to go through all the troubles my dear, let the servants do that"

"Mom please, I got this" I answered as I freed my wrist from her grip and pushed the door open myself. The room wasn't half as big as my room back home, but it was pretty comfortable and well furnished too

"how come I only see one bunk, I thought we were supposed to be two or three in a room"

"well I had them reserve a room for you, I figured you will need your privacy"

"that was not necessary mom, you just ruined my one shot at having friends"

" I didn't think of that, I will fix everything right now"

"You don't have to worry about that mom, now get going before you miss your flight "

"Sweetie, we have our jet remember?"

"Oh yeah, well get going before you miss anything "

"Alright, I get it, you don't want me here anymore....how about a hug before I leave?" She asked as she stretched her arms out while I smiled and moved closer to her for a tight hug

"I will miss you, baby," she said as she wiped her tears with the back of her hand

"I will miss you too mom"

"So I better get going before I miss something," she said sarcastically. I chuckled.

"Yeah, you should "

"Bye"

"Bye mom" I waved at my mother who finally left the room and closed the door behind her. I let out a sigh of relief as I was happy to finally get rid of her mother for a while. I Love her, but that woman has been the one controlling my every decision ever since I was born, this is the perfect opportunity to finally get away from that for a while.

CAROLINE

"Now what to do next?" I nibbled on my bottom lip looking around the bedroom thinking of something to do. I was slowly beginning to regret asking my mother to leave so early, and now I am all alone here. "Library should work" I muttered as I grabbed the school map, stared at it for a while before walking out of my room.

The library was better than expected, and it had a variety of books to choose from. I stared at students who gathered around a table having fun and talking about their favorite book, while I am here all alone with nobody to talk to. I felt way too much pity for myself as I stood on my feet and went to the bathroom to release the after-effects of all the liquid I had earlier. I bumped into a student on my way to the bathroom, but I immediately apologized and walked away without bothering to look at the face of the person I bumped into.

"You can do this Caroline, it is not that hard" I gave myself a little pep talk while staring at my reflection in the mirror "you can do th....." I was suddenly interrupted by a strange sound coming from one of the rooms in the big bathroom

"Hello" I called as I moved towards the direction of where the strange sound was coming from "is everything okay?" I asked as I slowly picked up the mop stick lying on the floor ready to wack anything that runs in my direction with it. "Hello" I called again hoping it is not a crawling creature because I have a huge phobia for them.

"Is anybody the....."

"Hey you dropped this" a voice said from behind which made me scream and throw the mop stick away as I turned to my back abruptly

"Are you okay?" A tall blonde girl asked while stretching a pink wallet towards me. I exhaled loudly happy it is just a pretty girl and not some disgusting animal.

"Ye...yea... yeah, I just heard some weird noises over there"