Part Four

The Girl Who Loved The Moon
Part Four

I woke at dawn. It was a Saturday, but I didn't want to sleep in. I wanted to know what Joanna's life was like. I wanted to wander, to leave home and travel far and wide. But what about my parents? Or, my brother? My baby sister? I wasn't sure. But I wanted to feel how Joanna did, to know what had happened to her. And, well, I had always wanted to travel. I emptied out my book bag, school was over for the year, and I began to pack. I emptied out my piggy bank, even though it only had $200. I took a thick blanket, a small pillow, and two changes of clothes. I took some food from the fridge, and a notebook and a pencil. I would have to record what I did. I took a sheet of printer paper and began to write a note to my parents.

'Dear Mom, Dad, Brian, and Jenni. I want to go see the world this summer. I am going off to travel. I will see Aunt Mabel and Aunt Christi on the way. Don't worry about me. I have my cellphone. I will see you when I get back. Caroline.'

I put my cellphone into my jean pocket. I took another pen, and I opened the door. I left my keys on the table by the door. I closed the door behind me. I took a look around me. I wasn't good at traveling, but I had to try. I began walking east, towards where the sun was rising steadily up, lighting my way. I walked to the end of the block and turned the corner without a backwards glance.