Continue the Story: Edith's News

“Edith! Come downstairs, I have some news for you!” Why is mom calling me downstairs? I’m sure I haven’t done anything, hang on, did she mention news? What kind of news, is it from school? I remember entering a couple competitions, but the results shouldn’t be coming out this early, or maybe it’s personal news?

I hurry downstairs to meet my mom to receive this news. As I walked downstairs, "Edith, you won’t believe it; you got accepted to your dream school!” My mom said excitedly. As I heard that, my face lit up with a smile appearing and my eyes golden brown eyes are sparkling, while at the same time, roses painted my cheeks. Unable to hold back a smile. The news I'd waited for finally came back to me. Mom hugged me tightly, not wanting to let go. She thought her sweet little daughter was all grown up now.

She watches my face as she waits for my genuine reaction, but I'm not able to move, or move even slightly. I'm in shock. Shocked that I did it. How will I balance school and the thoughts of living my dream life? All of that going through my head, "alone, failing, how will I succeed?" was all that I was hearing repeating again and again, "friends, family, or school," yet thinking about it again, that comes with obstacles, leaving my loving family and caring friends. I thought at what cost, and now I have to decide what it will be before words exit my mouth and I move my lips.

All the thoughts ran through my head. I am lost.