Chapter 1 : Elizabeth
1 year ago
Moving away from my hometown was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. I admit, when my father told me, I was devastated and didn’t want to leave Ava, my best friend, behind. She has so many friends and would manage without me, but what about me? I have no friends except her, so leaving her meant I’d be alone in another country.
However, my father’s big smile when he told me about his new job offer made the move feel worth it. My dad is a therapist, and he had recently quit his job and was looking for a new one.
My parents thought it would be a good idea to drive to Ontario with three children. Jules, who had just turned 16, was excited and convinced she’d find “the love of her life” there. Brendan, on the other hand, was as grumpy as any 13-year-old could be. He’d left his football team— or should I say, soccer team, now that we’re going to Canada—and has been angry about it ever since. Oh well, he’ll get over it.
After more than 21 hours, we finally arrived. The house looked amazing. It was Saturday morning when we got there, and my siblings and I rushed upstairs to claim our rooms. I got the biggest one, with a walk-in closet, a connected bathroom, and a spacious room. I could already imagine a big bookcase there.
I let out a big sigh and, with a smile, looked out of my window. Suddenly, moving here didn’t seem so bad.
