My Hope

My Hope

last updateLast Updated : 2023-05-24
By:  Heidi JonesCompleted
Language: English
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17 year old Hope moves to Massachusetts when her Dad takes a job at Harvard University. she never expected the attraction she feels toward her new English teacher or the connection to the past they share. Noah couldn't believe who the beautiful girl is that just walked into his classroom. He can't understand how she doesn't recognize their connection immediately. His protective instincts kick in right away. He needs to ensure her safety, even if he has to keep his distance, for now. Follow Hope as she discovers more about herself And her past then she ever knew. Will the dangers surrounding her family follow her? Why is Noah so concerned about her? And why can't she stay away from him?

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Chapter 1

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Hope

I watched the trees whip by as we drove along the highway toward our new home. I was full of anxious excitement. What would my life be like in this new place, I wondered? Mom and Dad sat in the front discussing everything from decorating the house to their new jobs. Even though I was leaving behind everything I knew, as well as a best friend, I was still optimistic asthat this was a positive step forward. You need change in order to grow. New experiences make a fuller life. I would keep telling myself that.

The concern my mind kept wandering back to is school. Will I make any good friends? Will people like me? Will I have the kind of deep and meaningful relationships I left back home? I truly hoped so. Mom said that the world is full of friends that you just haven’t met yet. I believe her wholeheartedly. She moved away from her home at around my age. But she was starting college. I am starting midway through my senior year of high school.  Its going to be really awkward being new in the middle of the year. Everyone has already established their group of friends. I’ll be an outsider. But I will try my best to make the most of it. Because this is a good move for my parents. My Dad is getting his dream job. A mathematics professor at Harvard University in Cambridge Massachusetts. That’s a long way from San Francisco California.

It’s been a long few days. We stayed overnight in a couple of cities along the way. Just to break up the monotony of driving. We are in the SUV while we tow Mom’s car behind us. I sold my car before we left. It wasn’t worth trying to drive it here. It’s better that the three of us took turns driving. It’s actually been pretty fun. We’ve always loved family road trips. Although I usually bring my best friend, Sage. Thank goodness for Face Time and social media. I’m going to miss her like crazy.

Dad keeps telling me we are almost there. I will believe it when we pull up to our house. We’ve started going through a more residential neighborhood. The houses are beautiful. They look old but nice. My Mom called it historic. I can see the appeal. They have a sense of grandeur that our neighborhood didn’t possess. Mom said it will need a little work, but not much. I’m looking forward to it. Bringing back the original beauty of something can be therapeutic.

We finally pull up to a white, two story home. It has pillars holding up the beautiful front porch. It is amazing! I never expected this. It looks like it has a fresh paint job too. Dad really did good. He found this place on his own when he came out here to interview with the Dean. He wouldn’t show me a picture, saying that he wanted it to be a surprise. “What do you think?” he asks proudly, with a big grin on his face. “Very impressive.” Mom tells him while hugging him around the waist. “I love it Dad. I’m proud of you! You actually have taste.”

The three of us laugh as we enter the double doors. It is gorgeous inside. Hardwood floors, a spiral staircase with a big chandelier hanging above us. It has a big open floorplan. I run to the kitchen to have a look. I love to cook. So the kitchen is one of my favorite parts in every house. It does not disappoint. It’s a huge gourmet kitchen with marble counter tops. I can tell this place is newly renovated. But they kept the charm that was probably here many years ago when it was first built. I turn in a circle looking at everything. Double oven, warming drawer, wine fridge, six burner range. I run to my dad and give him a big hug. “I love it!” “This part is for you baby. I knew this was the key to making you want to stay.”

Mom laughed as she took it all in. “Honey, you outdid yourself. This place must have cost a fortune!” “Not as much as our house in San Francisco. Property value is a little less here.” He informs us. That’s a relief. I would hate for Dad to break his neck making the mortgage. But I assume he is getting a pretty good salary at the college. They tell me not to worry about those things. But I am a worrier. It’s what I do. I don’t want my parents to ever have to struggle to make sure I have nice things. That’s why I don’t ask for much. I bought a used car by myself with money I had earned. I was proud of that.

We looked around the rest of the downstairs and the back yard. It was open to trees in the back. The lot was large. So, we didn’t really need to worry about privacy. The trees would take care of that too. It was so peaceful. Then we headed upstairs to see the bedrooms. Mom and Dads was gorgeous with a walk-in closet and on suite bathroom. But I was really interested in mine. “Go ahead Hope, I know you are dying to see your room.” Mom told me as I ran down the hall to check it out.

Wow! That’s all I could think when I walked in. It was big. Twice the size of my old room. It faced the backyard and had a balcony looking over the woods. Dad’s voice startled me because I was in my own little world at that point. “Gorgeous, isn’t it? I knew as soon as I saw it that this would be the perfect room for you. It even has a little window seat for reading!” He announced. I looked next to the French doors and saw a bay window with the same view as the balcony. “It’s perfect.” I imagined doing my homework in the window, looking out at the sunset. Dad gave me a big bear hug as Mom started talking about how we should decorate.

After inspecting every inch of the new house, we decided to head out to eat. Our things would be arriving in a big moving van tomorrow. There wouldn’t be any cooking until all the kitchen supplies arrived and we took a trip to the grocery store. We each had a suitcase of necessities for tonight. It felt like we were on vacation.

Dinner conversation was full of speculations about our new life in Cambridge. Dad was replacing a much older professor who had a heart attack a couple months ago. He would be starting midyear just like me. Mom would be joining the team at a hospital only ten minutes away. She was a psychologist. The same profession I hoped to get into. But I wanted to be a child psychologist. I love children. And I hope that I can help any who need it.  

The long tiring day ended with us blowing up air mattresses that we put in the living room like we were having a sleep over. That was Mom’s idea. Before I fell fast asleep, I thought again about starting school in a few days. The anxiety was still there. But excitement was right behind it now that we were actually here. New year’s eve was in two days. And then on Monday, I would be thrown into an unknown world. I had pretty much gone to school with the same kids my whole life. Sage had been my best friend since 4th grade. This was a huge change. A big, frightening, thrilling change.

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  Hope I watched the trees whip by as we drove along the highway toward our new home. I was full of anxious excitement. What would my life be like in this new place, I wondered? Mom and Dad sat in the front discussing everything from decorating the house to their new jobs. Even though I was leaving behind everything I knew, as well as a best friend, I was still optimistic asthat this was a positive step forward. You need change in order to grow. New experiences make a fuller life. I would keep telling myself that. The concern my mind kept wandering back to is school. Will I make any good friends? Will people like me? Will I have the kind of deep and meaningful relationships I left back home? I truly hoped so. Mom said that the world is full of friends that you just haven’t met yet. I believe her who
last updateLast Updated : 2021-09-14
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Hope Monday morning came before I knew it. We spent the last few days unpacking our entire life. There were still a couple boxes here and there. But Mom was highly organized and kept us focused on getting things as normal as possible. I was glad she forced me to hang up all my clothes. I could easily see what I wanted to wear. I nice warm sweater. Perfect for the first week in January. I let my long curly hair hang loose down my back. It was light brown with some natural highlights. Mom says I’m gorgeous. But that’s what Moms are supposed to say. I think I look alright. Guys say they love my hazel eyes. But I assume that is just a pickup line. I’m a little taller than most girls at five foot nine and still growing. Mom says I have model height. I just feel slightly embarrassed that I am taller than some of the guys in my class. And I have a hard time finding dresses that go to my knees and pants that don
last updateLast Updated : 2021-09-15
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Hope Zade and his brother are in my next class too. Now that I don’t have a huge masculine distraction, I can pay attention to my surroundings. This teacher also introduces me but does not make me talk about myself. This class is pretty laid back. The teacher says she doesn’t have everything together yet for this semester and that we can use it as a study hall for today. Since we just came from break, everyone decides to just talk. I figure I will use this opportunity to meet Zade’s brother, since I really wasn’t paying attention last period. His name is Zander.  The guys are super entertaining. They have me laughing the whole time. Different girls approach them throughout class to ask about their winter break. Or simply flirt shamelessly. They barely give them a moment of their time. Then they are back to asking me questions about my life. They seem gen
last updateLast Updated : 2021-09-15
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HopeI am ready for school before Mom even checks to see if I’m awake. I actually put a little effort into getting ready this morning. A little mascara and lip gloss. I even smoothed out all the curls in my hair, so they were shiny and bouncy. When I appear in the kitchen, Mom eyes me with a big smile on her face. “Are you trying to impress a certain set of twins this morning?” “No Mom, I did this for me. I just wanted to look nice.” I explain. “Okay, sure, you keep telling yourself that sweetie.” Then she gives me a wink and a pat on my cheek. If she only knew this was for my teacher.   The twins are standing outside the school when we pull up. “Which is which?” Mom asks. “I honestly don’t know yet. I can tell when they talk to me. Zade is more animated and louder, but Zand
last updateLast Updated : 2021-09-15
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HopeI watch the clock, waiting to go to English. Today continues the same as yesterday.  The twins walk me to class. I feel a great sense of relief come over me when I enter the room. His scent is soothing. I take a deep breath and feel refreshed by it. Somehow stronger. His big smile is what I have been waiting to see. I wish I could just sit and talk to him. But I go to my desk and try not to stare. We discuss the first two chapters of the book and receive our homework assignment.  Too quickly, my time with him is over. I got no more than a couple of glances from him. It is kind of heartbreaking.   When I enter his room again later for Creative Writing, his face lights up with a full-blown smile. Dimples and all. He approaches me and reaches out his hands toward me, as if coming in for a hug. I automatically move toward him as wel
last updateLast Updated : 2021-09-18
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Noah Kingston   I know my brothers are bringing her to the house to meet Mom today. I couldn’t wait for this day to be over so I could see her again. The only time I was truly calm and at ease was when she was in my classroom. I wish she could just be in every class I teach. But the poor thing is very distracted by me. That is so cute. She has no idea what is going on. I don’t think she understands what’s happening or who she is. I can’t figure out why though. How does she not know? As soon as she walked into my classroom, I knew exactly who she was. My brothers figured it out pretty quickly after seeing my reaction. They are doing a good job watching over her for me. They understand how important she is. I am trying so hard to not make it obvious in front of the other students. I have to force
last updateLast Updated : 2021-09-18
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Hope  As we sit, eating a feast of Italian food, the conversation is flowing freely. The twins are animatedly telling a story about some kids from school. Their Mom, Delilah is thoroughly entertained and intrigued. Mr. Kingston, Noah, is still busy observing me. It should make me uneasy, but it doesn’t. My usual shy nature is minimized in his presence.  I couldn’t believe how bold I was to question his feelings for me. He gave me enough of an answer to make me hopeful. Though he didn’t say it outright, I believe he is interested in me for more than just my huge brain. The thought makes me ecstatic. But I need to calm down. I just met him. I only learned his name a couple hours ago. But for some reason, I feel like I have known him forever.   After dessert, I tell the boys that I need to head
last updateLast Updated : 2021-09-18
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Hope  Mom takes me to school. I don’t have anything to say in the car. I just need to get through first period so I can see Noah in second. All that seems to matter is seeing him. Maybe I can just casually walk past his classroom on my way to Math. I don’t realize Mom is trying to say goodbye. “Oh, sorry, I was in my own head.”  “That’s okay sweetie. Just make sure you wake up before class.” She leans in and kisses my cheek. I wish it were that easy.  Zade and Zander are at the side of the car waiting for me to get out. “Your bodyguards are here sweetie. Don’t want to keep them waiting.” She then winks. I moan, say goodbye and get out. The boys walk with me to the school. They join me at my locker. &ldq
last updateLast Updated : 2021-09-18
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HopeI get up in the morning and do the same thing as yesterday. I feel like crap until I see Noah. Today I get a burst of energy when I near his room for English. It’s almost like a wave of his powerful essence hits me as I enter. I can’t help but stop dead in my tracks and breath it in. I literally close my eyes. No one else is here yet but the twins. When I open my eyes, he’s doing the same thing. I laugh. His face lights up. He walks quickly toward me. “Are you okay?” he asks. “I am now.” I tell him honestly. “It’s stronger than I thought.” He says to the twins. I don’t ask what he means. If he feels half of what I do, then he means the need to be near each other.  The rest of the day goes by. Not much is different from yesterday. But today I know that tomorrow is Saturday,
last updateLast Updated : 2021-09-18
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Hope   Noah sits down next to his mom. I sit down next to mine and put my arm around her. Dad sits on her other side and holds her hand. No one speaks. The twins take seats at the island, just to give us a little space, I think. Noah looks at me and then at my mom. I have no idea what is going on here. I wish someone would say something. Even though I am totally confused, I still notice that I am feeling much better. My headache is gone. I’m not tired any more. Noah speaks first. “Mrs. Christianson, it is a pleasure to meet you. I’m Noah.” He reaches out and shakes her hand. So, she gets a handshake, but I don’t? What am I thinking? My Mom is crying her eyes out and all I can think is that I&rsq
last updateLast Updated : 2021-09-18
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