Mia At Persephone: A Fictional Narrative

As the sun was rising in Saskatoon, Ophelia was hurrying around like a busy bee. It was her third day of University and there was no way that she was going to be late. There was no more time to worry about her ex-girlfriend and the possibility of her dying alone. Oh Delilah, why would you leave me, thought a distressed Ophelia. It had been four months since she left to New York and Ophelia was no closer to getting over it. With worried thoughts running through her head, she sprinted down the hard oak stairs, took a sharp left and grabbed a steaming hot coffee off the kitchen table, before rushing out the door. “Have a good day sweetie,” called Ophelia’s mom, Jennifer. “Bye mom!” bellowed the winded girl as she ran to the bus stop. Her long brown hair was both in her mouth and tangled with the key chain hooked to her light blue bag. She’d have to deal with that once she got on the …show more content…
They went to a poutine restaurant, a dog shelter and practiced for Jordyn’s big production of Mamma Mia at Persephone that was coming up in May. The two of them had become closer in two months, than most people ever become in their entire life. Jordyn had formed a huge crush on the tall brunette and didn’t feel she was being too discreet about it, but Ophelia was far past oblivious. Recently, Ophelia’s friends had been trying to set her up with some nice girls, but so far no luck. Apollo had introduced his sister Delta in hopes of a spark igniting, but all that resulted was three empty milkshakes and a friendly hug goodbye. Ophelia felt she would never find love again, her festering crush on Jordyn wasn’t worth pursuing in fear of ruining their friendship and Delilah was still over 2000 miles away. “I quit on love. I’ll open a dog sanctuary instead,” said an emotionally distressed Ophelia. She was sitting in her room with Delta and Apollo, eating a bag of marshmallows and