Chapter 2 Two

**song(s) for the chapter** > >>>>>Lonely by Justin Bieber

**Muriel's pov** Today I'm eighteen and today is the day I'll take the first big step of my life. I'm an adult now and I'm capable of making my own choices. "Where are you going to Muriel" the voice inside of my head asked. "Anywhere far away from my mum" I whisper under my breath. "Are you sure your ready for this? Where will you stay? You haven't even gotten into college yet and how do you think you'll survive alone. Heck you don't even know where you're going to.". Okay the voice inside my head needs to shut up right now because I'm trying to think. I stare at the huge art frame in my room and I'm just noticing how beautiful it is. It's a place with waters and lights and very beautiful houses. The kind I like. "Amsterdam!!!" That's it I'm going to Amsterdam, it's not far from my country Germany. And it's just perfect. But I need some money to at least leave this place. I checked my bank balance on my phone and I think I can survive out there as long as I get a job. Ben has been funding my account every week and I have never spent any of the money he gives me. But thank heavens because now im in need of them. I didn't realize it was already 1 am. I was carried out with my thoughts. I think I should rest a little then set out by 4am before anyone wakes up. ################

"Thank you" I said as the Taxi drove away from the hotel.

I walked towards the hotel and heaved a sigh of relief, finally away from home. But I don't think I can afford to stay in a hotel room for more than a week because I was already short of money.

I went to the reception, a lady was standing in the counter "Hello ma'am how can I help you?" She asked with a broad smile

"Hi, I'd like to Lodge here for about a week" I replied returning the smile.

We discussed about the price and holy cow I never knew hotels were this expensive. So that's it I have to look for a job tomorrow. Hopefully I get one. She handed me the key to my room and directed me to where I can find it.

"Thank you" I replied as I went up the stairs.

The hotel isn't much of a 5 star, the walls are old and I could spot some cobwebs on some of the huge paintings on the wall. I just hope the room will be manageable for me.

I inserted the key into the door knob and opened the door hoping to see a room that would be manageable to use. As I opened the door the image before me was breathtaking, who knew the rooms if this hotel would be as beautiful as this.

"Wow" i said after surveying the whole room. It was like I was in a movie, an ancient royal movie. The beds were gigantic more like a king size bed, the wall paper was astonishing and it's hard not to notice the huge chandelier hanging above my head.

A smile crept on my lips and I couldn't help but just smile. This is the life I want, to be free from the sad world with my mum. I'm sure I'll do just fine here in Amsterdam.

I opened my box and brought out somethings I might need for the night including a night wear. I pulled off my clothes it was a jean trouser, a tank top and a jacket. I was left in my underwear as I walked towards the mirror, it's really beautiful just like the ones I watch on TV.

I stood in front of the mirror staring at my half naked body from my perfect and moderate boobs to my tiny waist and very flat tummy to my widely curved hips, sometimes I get uncomfortable with the way guys stare at my huge butt and my curved hips expecially when I was still in high school. I have the perfect body shape and sometimes it's really cool to just admire yourself since there's no one to actually compliment your body.

I have never had a boyfriend in my entire eighteen years and I've never got to have the feeling of being with a boy. Heck I haven't even kissed a guy talk less of having sex with one. But I'm in Amsterdam now and I'm free from my mum and her dumb fiance so I might as well give a shot to the thought of having a boyfriend.

I walked away from the mirror into the bathroom, I think I should probably have my bath now, it's been a long day and I'm tired already. The bathroom is actually less what I expected from the room but more off what I expected from the hotel itself. The thought of how many people used this bathroom irked me because I wasn't used to public bathrooms but again I'll have to start learning since I don't really have an option.

I went under the shower and turned it on. I heaved a sigh of relief as the water touched my body, from my head to my toe and I was really enjoying the feeling. At this point I don't really care if my hair gets wet, it'll dry off by itself.

After minutes of enjoying the touch of the water on my skin I turned the shower off and wrapped a towel around my body. I dried off the wetness of the water from my body as I wore my night dress. It's a wine silk gown, I tied the robe of the night wear then I fell on the bed. I adjusted myself to the position that I was comfortable.

"You'll be fine Muriel" I whispered as I zoned off to dream land.