Chapter 12

"You packed everything, right?" My mother asked for the 100th time today. 

"Yes, mom. I did. " I replied, rolling my eyes slightly. 

Today was the day that I was finally leaving. I was excited as well as nervous at the same time. 

"The taxi is here," I say to my mother. She nods her head. 

"Let's go." My sister Sylvia says, swinging one of my bags on her shoulders. I drag my suitcases with me, my mother taking a few with her too. 

I had thought that maybe I would have to put some of my bags in cargo, but thankfully all of my things could be taken at once itself. The other necessities we could buy it there later. 

The cab driver helps us hoist the luggage in the boot of the car and the things that don't fit there I place them on my lap in the backseat. 

I watch as I get farther and farther from home, my nerves were jittery. 

"Don't forget to call me as soon as you reach. And text me when y