A girl always needs a little love by Z. Timol (different ereaders .TXT) 📕

''I will. Thank you for everything'' I said

''Keep in touch Liz. Don't get lost'' Marcus joked

''Yeah, you can get my number from Linda'' I said

''I will. We'll miss you hanging out with us''

We checked in and put our baggage through. I just had a backpack and my handbag, grandma had her small bag with her, and we had a packet with some snacks for the plane.

''Well at least you two will be hanging out together'' I nudged Linda

''I'll keep you posted. Fingers crossed that it'll work out'' she whispered back

''Good luck. God, I'm really gonna miss you. Now I have to go make new friends and all.'' I sighed

''Yeah well you can, but don't go replacing me with some idiot''

''No one can replace you. You're too precious''

We talked for a while longer, coming closer to the boarding gates with every step that we took. Getting harder to say goodbye. We finally reached and had to let go. I tried to keep the tears from falling and the lump in my throat from rising, but I gave up and started crying.

''I love you. Wish you the best'' Linda cried, squeezing the life out of me

''I love you too. Best wishes'' I said, hugging her just as hard.

''Let's go, Lizzie. we're going to be late'' Grandma said

I nodded and gave Linda one last hug then her mother. I waved to them all and wiped my eyes with my sleeve. Breathe, breathe. We put our bags through the scan and let them check us. Once we were in we walked to the boarding gate. A35 our passes said. We found it and sat down, seeing as the gates were not yet open. Grandma took a walk to the duty-free and I took out my book and started reading.

''Excuse me. Are you Lizzie?'' a small voice said

I looked up and got a shock, I almost dropped my book, because standing there, right in front of me was.....

''Tommy! Hi, how are you?'' I said hugging him

''I'm fine. It's really nice to see you. I still got the globe that you gave me''

''Well that's great. Where's your brother and your mom?'' I asked

''Hey, how have you been'' Tyler appeared behind Tommy. Question answered.

''I'm fine and you?'' I asked.

''Great. Fancy seeing you here. Where are you heading to?''

''Oh, I'm going to Durban with my grandma''

''Cool. We're going to Capetown. Back home''

''You mean you live there?'' I asked

''Yeah, We just came down here for a holiday. My mother's sister lives here'' he said

''You're so lucky Lizzie. Our parents would never allow us to go and stay alone with our grandma for a holiday'' Tommy said.

''Oh, um...... it's not a holiday. I'm going to live there''

''You're leaving your parents?'' Tyler asked

''I don't, I don't exactly have parents'' I whispered

They both went quite for a while, then Tommy took my hand and gave me a hug. Tyler just stared at me, waiting for me to go on.

''They died in a car accident, along with my small sister. We used to live here and grandma was just coming to visit. But then this happened, so we decided to sell the house because it was a bit too big for the both of us. Now I'm going to live with my grandma, I don't have many relatives around here.'' I explained

''I'm sorry'' 

''Not your fault'' I hugged him back

''Lizzie darling, come on, the gates are open. Oh look who's here, it's so wonderful to see you two again. Are you going to Durban too? See Lizzie, you already have friends'' grandma went on and on

''No grandma, they're going to Capetown. Tyler, I think your mom is calling you'' I saw a woman waving.

''Oh yes, we have to get going. It was nice seeing you and your grandma again. Have a nice flight''

''You too''

We said goodbye and they were gone. I sighed and picked up my bags and we joined the line. Tyler's gate was next to ours so I could see them walking through. There was a man with them, must be his father. He caught me staring and smiled at me, I smiled back and waved to Tommy.

''Well, here we go. Don't worry everything will be fine darling'' grandma said hugging me.

And you know what, maybe everything will be fine. I mean I may not have a perfect life, but I do have love and I'm happy. And sometimes that's all you need to face the challenges life throws at you.

And sitting here on this plane with grandma fast asleep beside me, I've realized that I'm heading for a new start. I will miss everybody I left behind, especially my parents and sister. But I'll always have the happy memories with me, in my heart, replaying in my head. I've got everything I need, love, happiness, support, a home, family, and a wonderful grandmother. What else could I want?

And one day, I'll have a family of my own. A family that I would have to give love and support.

''Dear passengers. I recommend that you prepare for landing, we will be hitting the ground soon. I hope you've had a nice flight and we look forward to flying with you again soon. Thank you''

Here we go, a new start in a new environment. Things might not have turned out like I wanted. But they turned out just fine. Because I had love from people around me all the way.

Remember......... A girl always needs a little love. Always.

Publication Date: 08-29-2016

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Dedication:
To my family, especially to my mum and dad who are always there for me, I love you guys.To all my friends and all those lovely girls out there! And to those who love to read and let themselves get carried away by the adventures in the book!! And just remember everything is going to be wonderful! Love you all! ;)