Chapter One: Isn't It a Little to Late To Be Adopted?
M/v-Dani!!!!
I woke up to the sound of a five year old screaming my name. I wondered who it would be. But of couse is was Maggie. She was the sweetest little girl ever. She's the reason why I got up every morning. Her and all the other little kids. The only oldest kids in the orphanage was me and Jamie and Marco. Jamie was like a big sister to me. She thought me everything. And Marco was the big brother. Very protectivelol. I got out of the bed I shared and headed downstairs with Maggie. The owner, Ms. Monroe, was cooking breakfast.
Jamie-Look who's finally up!
Dani-Whatever
Marco-Seriously, you sleep like more than 8 hourslol
Dani-Whatever Marco.What's for breakfast Ms. Monroe?
Ms. Monroe-Eggs,Bacon, and Pancakes
Maggie-Ooo!
Dani-lol I'll go get the other kids
I left the kitchen to go down to the other rooms. The first room I went to was the one with three year olds through five year olds. I got them ready and lined up in the hallway. The next room I went to was the six through ten year olds. Like the first group, I got them lined up in the hallway. We walked downstairs and I set the table for them. I even helped some with feeding them. Its like my family..I loved them.
Later on in the day, I watched the kids play around while I cleaned up the backyard. They played on the swings or basketball with Marco and Jamie. I smiled. They ment so much to me. I don't know what I'd do without them. As I picked up the toys, I played around with the newborn. His name was Jake. He was the cutest little baby I've ever seen. Ms. Monroe walked outside and said...
Ms. Monroe-Danielle, there's someone I'd like for you to meet
Dani-Okay
We walked through the orphanage and went straight to the livingroom. There, a lady sat on the couch. She wore her hair in a tight bun, her business-suit pressed, and make-up was sat right. I was confused. Why did I have to meet this woman?
Ms. Monroe-Here she is Mrs. Rodgers...Danielle, this is Mrs. Rodgers. She's here to adopt you
Danielle-W-what?
Mrs. Rodgers-I'm sorry my husband couldn't be here. He was working at the lawfirm...Its nice to finally meet you Danielle
Danielle-Um...Isn't it a lil late for me to be adopted?
Mrs. Rodgers-lolWe have a daughter who's about five years older than you. My husband and I couldn't have anymore children and we wanted someone who can be on the same level as our daughter..
Danielle-I um...Uh, wow...I'm being adopted...
Ms. Monroe-Yes, go pack your bags, you're leaving today
Danielle-Um...Can I go..Can I go tell them?
Ms. Monroe-Sure sweetheart
I walked back outside to the backyard. I called everybody around to let them know I was leaving. Once I told them, there was not one dry eye. Maggie held on to my waist as she cried. Jamie, Marco, all the kids, they were sadder than ever. I wanted to cry too. But I couldn't. I never could. For any reason, I just couldn't cry. Jamie walked back with me to help me pack up. We sat in my room and pack my suitcase.
Jamie-I can't believe you're leaving. How old is her daughter?
Dani-Five years older. I don't wanna leave you guys
Jamie-We don't want you to either. I'ma miss you Dani
Dani-I'ma miss you to Jamie
She reached over to her bed and grabbed a red box from underneath it. I paused..I had no idea what it was.
Jamie-It was suppose to be a Happy 15th Birthday Present. But since you're leaving, I guess I can give it to you know
Dani-Thanx Jamie(hugs)
Jamie-Its from me and Marco. Open it
I opened the box. It was this charm bracelet. I absoultely beath taking. All the charms were like a little timeline. A baby basket, that's how I came here. A training bike, when they first taught me how to ride a bike. A roller skate, for when we went to the roller rank on the weekends. And my name..My nickname anyways. Then I realized, I wouldn't be able to do these things anymore. It dawned on me. It hit like a ton of bricks. We finished packing and walked downstairs...
Dani-Is where you live close to the orphanage?
Mrs. Rodgers-Well, no. We're also moving...
Dani-Where?
Mrs. Rodgers-California
Dani-What?
Ms. Monroe-Danielle, did you say goodbye?
Dani-(in a whisper)Yes Ms. Monroe
I said goodbye one last time to everyone and placed my things in the car. She said we were moving to Los Angeles. I wanted to stay here in Alabama...With my family. They've all I got since I was brought here as a baby. I ain't got nobody else...Mrs. Rodgers said we were leaving tonight. About a few hours later, we got to the airport. We reached gate six. A man came over to Mrs. Rodgers. He must've been Mr. Rodgers. There was another girl named Heather. Their daughter.
After a while, we waited until it was time for us to go. I sat next Heather. She was 19 going on 20 she told me.We became friends afterwards.There was some type of comotion going on behind us. We tried not to listen to it and countinued talking. That is, until something hit me in the head.
Dani-Ow!
M/v-I am so sorry! Joe you hit her in the head!
Joe-I'm so sorry miss
Dani-Its okay. Don't sweat it
M/v-I'm Nick by the way
Dani-Danielle. And this is Heather
Heather-Oh my..It the Jonas Brothers...
Dani-I'll be..You're right Heatherlol
All of a sudden, the plane started to shake. I thought it was because of tirbulance(sp). But it was way more then what it seemed. The plane began to shake harder.
Heather-Oh God! Mom!
Mrs. Rodgers-Sweetheart its okay! Danielle honey, are you alright?
Dani-......
Heather-Mom! Daddy! Danielle's not waking up!
Nick-Are you guys Okay?
*BOOM*
Heather-Ahhh!
I was unconious. I had hit my head very hard.I was completely knocked out. As the plane finally landed, I could feel my body being lifted. It was like the game light as feather, stiff as a board. But I was actually feeling very light at the moment. I was placed down on a flat surface. I could hear someone calling my name. I didn't respond until a few minutes later. I woke up with a spliting headache. People started to crowed around me.
Heather-Dani, are you okay?
Dani-My head is killing me
Mrs. Rodgers-lol I had a feeling it would. Here's some water hun
Dani-(sits up)Thank you...
M/v-Is she alright?
I looked around to find that voice. It was him. It was Nick...
Dani-I'm...I'm fine
Joe-You scared everyone pretty bad
Dani-I'm alright I guess...My head still hurts
Heather-Come on, I'll help you up
As heather helped me up, Mr. Rodgers handed me my bags. I made sure that I had everything. As I walked away from the boys, I wondered if I'd ever see them again. I turned to give them one last look. And surprisingly, he looked back...
