3. Rai

Chapter three

Rai

Stellar Academy

I t had been ten days since our visit with the Headmaster, Mr. Morris, and now my parents, sister, and I were sitting in the lobby of the Academy's main office where the Headmaster worked. All of our expenses were paid and we were flown to Los Angeles, California, first class, which was really cool. I'd never been here before and hoped we'd have a chance to visit some of the sights before we had to go back home.

Even our hotel room had been paid for and it was huge with three bedrooms, one being a suite, which my parents claimed right away. My sister and I at least had our own rooms and we were told to order whatever we wanted from room service, which was so awesome and made me feel like I was rich. But now, it was time to tour the place my parents wanted me to call my new home.

I looked around the lobby at the high ceiling and fancy archways, tall glass windows, and marble floors. The chandeliers added elegance and I had to admit, it was beautiful. Even the grounds looked extravagant with all of the flowers, topiaries, and fountains. I wondered how much it cost to go to a school like this.

A woman approached us. "The Headmaster will see you now," she said. "Please follow me."

We did and she led us to a set of double dark wood doors that she opened, then gestured for us to enter.

Once inside, she closed the door and Mr. Morris stood and smiled. "Please, make yourselves comfortable."

My parents took the seats in front of his desk and my sister and I sat on the sofa.

"This place is awesome," my sister whispered. "I hope I can go too."

I didn't say anything. Yes, it was awesome, but I was still curious about how I kept seeing Mr. Morris in my dreams and what they meant. I listened to the conversation the adults had concerning my education.

"His tuition will be covered. You needn't worry," said Mr. Morris.

My mom was beaming at that, dad too.

"Are you ready to look around?" Mr. Morris asked.

My parent nodded. "Yes, please."

Mr. Morris did the tour himself, showing us all of the amenities and classes as well as the dorms. Okay, yeah, I was sold. I wanted to come to this school so badly. I pulled on my mom's sleeve getting her attention.

"Please let me come here," I begged.

"Oh, you are totally going to this school, don't you worry," she said to my delight.

I must have been grinning like a fool the whole time because my cheeks hurt. This place had a pool, basketball court, tennis court, baseball field, art studios, dojos, a theater, and the best part, the lunch room. We had the chance to eat there and could order whatever we wanted and real chefs prepared the food and it was so good! The dorms I would be living in had full-size beds, not twins like I had now. I would have my own room, too, which was awesome. Some of the kids shared rooms and had twin beds, but I wouldn't.

I liked being that special.

The classrooms didn't look like the ones I was used to. Some were held outside, others in large halls, like I'd seen in shows about college or animes. Everything was the best of the best and I wanted to be a part of it. At the end of the tour, my parents were allowed to think about it, but I knew their minds were already made up.

In our hotel room, we had a family discussion about it. I had to get used to the idea that I'd be living here, so far away from my family. I'd be expected to behave so I wouldn't lose this opportunity and everything else my parents were worried about.

"I really want to go to that school," I said. "But can't y'all visit me from time to time?"

My mom nodded. "He said that we could and the school would arrange it." My mom kissed me and hugged me. "I'm so happy you're getting this chance. Oh sweetie, it's all free too and they'll make sure you get to go to the college of your choice on one of their scholarships!" she squealed in her glee at that.

For me, I just wanted to go to this school, because it was so much better than my current one. By the time it was all said and done, I was enrolled and expected to transfer in five days. I spent that time enjoying my friends and family before my big move.