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                           {- JESSY -}

The excitement and happiness was crystal clear in my eyes as my parents signed the papers that held my freedom. Sometimes good things and contentment take time to be showered on you. 

The dream of the little girl, who has now grown into an adult, was about to come true. The dream of travelling the mesmerising world, eating salivary glands bursting delicacies and trying breathtaking dresses. 

I couldn't control my emotions but still I maintained a calm demeanour so as to keep alive the good girl's persona I always presented in front of others. 

The fact that I was legally an adult, 21, wasn't enough for my austere parents hence they kept telling me about what I should do and what I shouldn't do.

"But no funny business! " My parents gave me a serious look and I nodded. Perks of being a good child.

"I promise I will be a good girl." I concluded and took the form which they signed so as to let me go to Paris.

At 21, hardly any child listens to their parents but I'm different. I am an obident child and my friends and classmates tease me a lot because of that.

They say 'the little cute baby listens to mamma and papa all the time. Do you want a pacifier?'

And I just ignore.

Every parent in my locality praises me and scold their children by giving my example. They say " She is good in studies and her behaviour is amazing. And you are good in neither. You scoundrel!"

I remember once a girl threatened me because she got scolded by her parents for getting less marks than me. I just kept quiet.

That's the way I am. That's my nature. I don't speak a lot. I just talk to my friends - Kate lerman and Bobby Brown. Actually others don't talk to me as I'm a topper and in my class toppers are disrespected the most.

My friends always ask me how I can behave like that in front of my parents. And I tell them that my parents are very strict. Not much, but they don't like getting complaints from schools.

I just don't want to make them angry because their anger is like volcanic eruption. They warned me on the first day of my school, ' New York University Grossman School Of Medicine' , that if they got even a single complaint from the teachers, they will send me to Aunt Ariana.

And she is really pathetic and really insane. She is my father's cousin and she is a babysitter. And believe me she is really horrible. I was once sent to Aunty Ariana when I was just 11 as a punishment because I tore my father's business papers.

She is the worst woman I've ever met. She is fat and eats a lot and she's a widow. Her instant stares on me , paralysed me completely. And she never let me go out to play. Can you believe it? I was just 11 and was punished by a monster like woman.

She once punished me when I was at her house and accidentally dropped her plate while keeping that in the sink. It was the most brutal of all. The whole night I was crying because I had to sleep in a store room. And in the dark!

At that age I hated dark rooms or spaces but now, I love being in dark.

But just forget that and Aunt Ariana. I'm so happy right now, I never believed that my parents would let me go but here I was standing in front of them looking at them signing the form. 

I could hardly control my happiness. I wanted to go to my room and jump on the bed. I was gonna freak out. Actually this is the 1st time my parents agreed to let me go somewhere so far. They are overprotective and austere and they hardly let me go anywhere.

But this time they agreed because they are also going on a business meeting in London so they won't be back for 2 weeks and I will be back after 1 week. So it means I will be alone. Yeahh!!! Finally my dreams are coming true. That will be the first time I will be home alone. This is the best day ever.

But before I could broaden my smile, my parents snapped " we will be back in 2 weeks so you will be staying with Uncle Truce for the whole next week."

What? I can't believe it.

"But dad Jason( Uncle Truce's son)is soo bad. He hits me. I can't spend a whole week with that monster." I snarled.

"Then, leave the trip. We will all go London." My dad smirked.

"Okk! I will adjust." There's no chance I could miss this trip.

Paris is my dream destination. I can't let this opportunity slip from my hand. I nodded at my parents and sprinted towards my room which was just next to my parent's. 

"Yeah!" I said lowly and hugged my sweater before packing my bag for school. 

                    ( Next Morning )

My alarm clock cried and I woke up with a shudder. I went to the bathroom and finished my morning routine. I pulled out clothes from my almirah and wore my favourite blue jeans and marron top with sneakers, and tied my hair in a ponytail with no makeup. After greeting my parents, I sat next to dad who was reading newspaper while mum was setting the table for breakfast.

"Here's your breakfast honey." My mom smiled and placed my plate in front of me. It was bread omelette.

Dad finished his breakfast before me and grabbed his documents and file, kept them in his bag and planted a soft kiss on my forehead and went to work.

Soon the engine roared and finally it's voice faded. I finished mine just at the same time as my mom did. I grabbed my bag and took the keys and sat in the passenger's seat of my mom's Ford Fiesta.

After 2 minutes my mom came and I handed her the keys and the car's engine roared. I'm not that rich but ok, can say that my parents are well to do and we've got 2 Cars.

My dad's got BMW and my mom Ford. My house was not that big just beautiful. And my parent's worked in a well known business company.

My third year in the medical school was going to complete soon just 4 months. And after that 3 more years, then maybe I will find a job as a Pediatrician. Just a normal life. That's what my parents want. And me too.

On the way to college my mom kept talking about her business and kept on telling me to stay calm and happy on the trip and also with Jason. His name sounded so annoying to hear. I never liked him. He is 4 years older than me but he behaves like he is the eldest in the world. I hate him so much. 

I was staring outside when suddenly a thought popped up in my head. Love. I never fell for someone. Actually once. I had had a boyfriend when I was completing my junior year.

After our breakup I never had a boyfriend maybe because I'm afraid to lose someone. But I don't think that I was in love with Harry (my ex) because I never knew what love is. My mom once told me that when you fell in love with someone, you keep on thinking about that special one. But till now I haven't met someone about whom I kept on thinking day and night. I think love is just an illusion and it just happens in fairytales or movies. But still many of us believe it and it's tottaly normal.

"Honey! What happened? " My mom patted me on my shoulder and brought me back to life.

I was so lost in thoughts that I almost forgot I was in the car which was not moving anymore. I waved goodbye to mom and went straight to my class after assuring her that I was all right.

"Boo!!" Bobby tried to scare me as I entered the class but I just rolled my eyes.

"You can't scare me Bob." I winked at kate and she smiled.

"How are you?" Kate asked.

"Not bad." I replied.

"Did your parents agree for the trip?" Kate made a sad face and asked.

"Obviously no! Don't you know her parents are so strict." Bobby snapped and before I could say something kate stated "It's wrong. You should tell the cops that your parents torture you."

"Guys, listen- " I was just going to say something when Bobby again intrupted "Yeah!!! We will support you from the bottom of our hearts."

"Guys listen -" Again kate intrupted.

"Yeah and it's been like 10 years for you that you've even stepped out of New York. I'm gonna talk to your parents." Kate snarled.

"Shut up!!! They agreed." I shouted and placed the form in front of them. I saw their reaction. Their mouths were open. The next second Bobby hugged me tightly. I smiled knowing how much they desired my company. They meant a lot to me, a mixture of friends and sisters.