Sophia's POV

When books are all you think about then you are probably the last person to know what is going on in this whole world and I was no different.

Maybe it was because there was more pleasure in reading books than going through all those stuffs on the social networking sites, which sometimes made you bored till death since you can't find anything of your interest.

Living the life of a nerd without being one, being away from the main city, living in a place which was not much populated added to keeping me away from the chaos of the city.

But life was fair enough to change the things for me. And it was definitely one of the biggest change.

But was I ready?

I didn't knew.

When I looked back at the past events I couldn't help but laugh at my life. It was so fucked up. It was surprising how I was still alive, more like trying to survive.

Is this what you call life?

It was funny how the things changed. And maybe for the worst.

Saying 'I'm broken' would be an understatement. It was just because my parents always had taught me to face things and keep going on. And that was what I was trying to do but with wach passing day it was only getting hard. And this house just made me feel more suffocated because it had memories. The ones I had always cherished but now they gave me pain.

At first moving to LA was an obstinacy but it soon became a need. After I was left all alone, it was hard for me, everything.

No matter how much I tried, I couldn't get used to it. The spark of life within me had died long ago. I felt empty and lonely. But even though I wanted to end it all and let my soul rest, I was not ready to let go. For once I wanted to find back my happiness, I wanted to feel alive again. I was not ready to give up, not yet.

***

I watched the van, which I recognized as the van of the movers and packers agency I had contacted, come to a halt near the front gate. Three guys in their company's uniform walked in and I showed them the way to the packed stuffs.

As they started to carry the big boxes to the van I started loading the small stuff in my car and I checked the house again if I had left anything. I was looking around when it suddenly hit me. The thought,

I was finally leaving the place.

My gaze swarmed around the room I had been using since I was a kid and I felt a lump forming in my throat. The pain was so overpowering that I could feel my inside breaking under it. I let out a deep breath composing myself.

It's time.

As I walked down the stairs I couldn't help myself but look at the empty room which once was full, full of life, full of laughter and happiness. The memories that adorned the wall were gone and it made it look vulnerable.

I could feel a part of me shattering, becoming weak as memories of my past flashed in front of my eyes and I couldn't even hold onto them. They just escaped like sand through the gaps of my palm. Tears welled up in my eyes. My steps were weak, I was struggling, the pain piercing my heart, clenching it, making it heavy.

Am I doing it right?

The honking of horns broke my reverie qnd I looked towards the door. With slow and staggered breaths I gulped the sadness and tears down my throat and hurriedly made my way out of the house. For if I stayed there a little longer I knew I wouln't me able to leave.

***

My phone buzzed as soon as I got into my car. Looking at the name that was flashing on the screen, a weak smile formed on my lips.

May.

I took a deep breath, brushing away all the thoughts and answered the call and the first thing I heard made me chuckle.

"Hello Girlllll!!" she squealed, "Where are you!!? When are you going to reach? I can't wait to meet you Darl!" she chirped.

"I will be there soon sweetheart. I miss you so much!" I smiled.

And for the moment the pain vanished like smoke into air and I wished if it could last forever.

I missed being me, the pain inside, suffocated me at times breaking me, asking me to give up.

I hope I made the right decision.

Maybe changes are good.

But...

Was I really happy?

I couldn't think of an answer. I glanced out of the car window and looked at the small cottage building. The smile on my face slowly began to fade away.

May's voice interrupted my train of thoughts, "Soph? You there?"

I looked away, "Yeah I am" I replied.

Let go.

"I'm so excited. Come fast!" she said, she sure was happy and excited, it was clear in her voice.

The smile on my lips reformed, "Yeah... yeah... but for that I have to hang up now... I am driving!" I said.

"Oh! Okay...Okay. Call me as soon as you reach I will be waiting. Love ya. And drive safely and take care" she gushed.

"Yeah sure, love ya too. Take care."

A new start.

***

The sun was high up in the sky as I drove through the not so busy roads of LA. I glanced at the GPS, a little further to go.

Everything just looked lively and I found myself smiling again. The long drive had to an extent calmed my mind for good. I reached my location and as I drove through the open gate my jaw dropped, everything that was on my mind was kicked aside. I slowed down my car as I looked ahead astounded by the beautiful scenery laying in front of me.

My eyes scanned around watching everything that came into view in awe. The three storey apartment stood tall surrounded by huge palm trees. Flowers, planted along both the sides of the paved driveway. A huge redwood tree, in the middle of the garden. I gazed over the whole surrounding once again taking in the beauty of the place. The apartment looked more beautiful than what I had seen in the pictures.

And somewhere between admiring the place I spotted May, standing near the glass front of the apartment, waiting for me. A smile crept on my lips on seeing her. Sweet memories from past filled my mind.

As soon as she saw me her face lightened. I got off of my car and was immediately engulfed in a hug. Not until then I realized how lonely I was and how much I missed her.

The last time I felt this familiar warmth was when I visited her after my parents left me to survive in this world on my own. To be honest she was the only one after my parents whom I could call my family.

"Welcome to LA!" She squealed hugging me tightly before letting go, "I missed you so much"

"I missed you too" I replied. She just giggled away.

"This place is so beautiful! Thank you!" I squealed looking around the place once again.

"I know right!" She giggled. "So...." She paused and looked behind me. I followed her gaze to see the moving truck finally moving in through the gate.  "Let's get your things inside" she said catching my attention. I looked at her and nodded.

I asked the driver to shift my stuffs to apartment no. 6 on the second floor while May and I carried in the small stuff along with us.

As we entered the glass front, I stood at the entrance, jaw dropped once again, awe stricken as another breathtaking view welcomed me.

This might be what heaven looks like.

The eyes gazed at the white marble floored corridor which was brightly lit by the light coming in through the huge glass wall at the end of the corridor. Marble floored stairs moved up on my right. Potted plants with long leaves and thin stems, resembling bamboos, were placed across the corridor at intervals. Everything looked so beautiful and fresh.

"Loved it?" May giggled.

I turned to face her, closed my wide opened mouth and nodded slowly. She grinned.

"There aren't any families living here except for one I guess. Not sure though" she stated as I followed her upstairs to the second floor. I nodded in response and continued climbing up the stairs.

The second floor looked the same. The corridor was well lit by the sunlight falling in from the big glass walls on both the ends of the corridor with similar potted plants adorning the corridor. The air felt fresh and full of positivity.

A few steps and we were standing in front of a wooden door with the number '6' written in the middle. May took out a small key from her pocket and unlocked the door. It creaked open. "Here we are!" She squealed and pushed the door.

The door opened to a small corridor. We walked in. The corridor led to a huge living room. One side of the wall was made of glass and gave a beautiful view of the garden, whilst the others were of concrete which were painted in white and cream. Turning left there was the kitchen. It was big. I walked across the kitchen and there was the bedroom, which was big as well. The walls of the whole house were a combination of white and cream. Colours that I adored.

"This is so much more beautiful than those pictures" I let out a low chuckle.

"I know right!" She shrieked. "I never knew my uncle owned something like this until a few days".

I chuckled and gave out a relaxed sigh.

Finally things are good.

***

The furniture was brought in by the workmen and the assembling was done properly within an hour or so. I thanked and paid them and soon they left.

"Thank you so much!" I said smiling at May.

Without her it wouldn't have been easy for me.

"Aww.. Anything for you darl!" she said and gave me a side hug.

The rest of the day went by while we unpacked the small things, books and stuff and placed them accordingly.

By the time we finished it, the sun had gone down. The floor was a mess and it made me sigh.

Too much work for tomorrow, but..

"Tomorrow is a new day." I mumbled with a smile before calling it a day.

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Hello everyone this was just the first chapter I hope you liked it! I will edit it once again if needed to.. Keep reading I hope you like it! And BTS will come into action soon!💓💓