“Mom what are you talking about?”

“What is so hard to understand?  We are moving, so start packing.”  She said as she walked out of my doorway.

‘Well I guess moving wouldn’t be so bad.  I have no friends here anyway.’  "Mom what am I suppose to pack my stuff in?”  I asked confused at were to start.

“Boxes are downstairs.”  My mom yelled.  I went to walk down stairs to find the boxes when I notice a guy standing in the lounge room.

“Mom!”  I yelled half scared.

"What is it now Ashley?” 

“Can you come down here?  There is some guy in our lounge room.”

Then as the guy started to walk over towards me I started taking steps back when he placed his hand out.

“Hi I’m Rick you must be Ashley.”

‘What the hell is he doing?’  I started to think.  “How do you know my name and who are you?”  ‘I know he just told me but I still don’t know who he is.’

 “I’m Rick.”

“Ashley this is Rick I met him in LA and when my eyes met his I knew I was in love.  And when he told me he had to go back to work I told him about you and how I couldn’t exactly leave you to fend for yourself.  He suggested to move to LA and to bring you as well.”

 “So this is why we are moving.”

“Yes Ashley.  What is so hard about that, that you don’t understand?”

 "Ok well I guess I can move for you but I have to have my own room and I don’t have to listen to this guy.”  I said to my mom.  We aren’t that close but at least she’s taking me with her.  But I still don’t understand why we need to move.  They have only known each other for a day.  Oh well, I guess if it means getting out off this shit hole, I can start over in….wait she said LA.

“Mom I’m going to go pack when are we leaving?”

 “When you’re packed.”

I bolted to my room as soon as she said it.  I had to run back down to get boxes but then I was packing and before we knew it we were on the road to LA.

LA here I come.  I can start my music career.  I guess I should still finish school.  It would be nice, I only have two years to go.

“Ashley davies welcome to LA.”  Rick said as we crossed into LA.  Jeez, he might not be a bad guy after all.  He offered me food and drink all the time and asks me if I’m ok.  Maybe he won’t be like the other stepdads but I’m still not caving into him, he might be putting on an act. 

Well I guess it is late and I should get unpacked.  Nah… I’ll do it tomorrow.  I’m going to go to sleep now..  Ashley Davies in LA, this is going to be great.  Maybe I can make a fresh start for myself.

And as my head hits the pillow I fall asleep.