Recycled Souls

Imprint : Fiction for the Soul Books

eBook ISBN : 9781393611325

Paperback ISBN : 9781393476061

First Published Date : 16 July 2009

Language : English

Pages : 462

Words : 84,124

Format : ePub & PDF (you own the files)

Read on : Kindle, Apple, Android devices, Google Play Books, Nook, Kobo eReaders, Computers.

Delivery Time and Method : Downloads will be emailed immediately upon purchase.

Keywords : teen & young adult reincarnation fiction, teen & young adult romance books, Teen & Young Adult Contemporary Romance, Teen & Young Adult Time Travel eBooks, Teen & Young Adult Christian Relationship Fiction, Teen & Young Adult Literature & Fiction, Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

My Recycled Soul

I smile broadly all the way home from school.

There is a skip in my step and a song in my heart, and it feels as if my life is on track, everything is perfect, and nothing could ever change how I feel—nothing at all.

I have always secretly liked Jason, and although he went out with Carol for almost two years, I still have a serious crush on him. He is, after all, the most popular, most handsome boy in school, and now it appears, he is eventually aware of my existence.

This afternoon I saw him standing on the steps leading away from school, waiting for someone, and I was going to walk past, as always. I usually pretend I do not notice him, and then at the last moment, I will look up and say, “Hi, Jason,” casually, in my over-practiced voice.

Just as I opened my mouth to deliver my line, I heard him say, “Hi, Elizabeth,” in that deep, husky voice of his.

Me?

Abruptly my mind went void of all thoughts and intentions, and although my gut feeling urged me to walk away, the butterflies in my stomach tumbling and dropping, my feet stopped moving anyway.

I turned to face him and said, “Hi, Jason,” a bit awkwardly, but making sure to let his name almost whisper over my lips–once again over practised, and my feeble attempt at being sexy.

My mind filled rapidly with screaming and shouting, so loudly, it was difficult to hear myself think and besides, I did not want him to realize he had just made my day, in fact, made my life.

I made a quick exit, before I started babbling, making a fool of myself. My feet started to walk me away, and I smiled sweetly over my shoulder, catching his gaze following me.

I cannot believe he knows my name!

I replay this very short conversation with him in my mind over and over again, the entire way home. I cannot wait to share my news with someone, anyone.

What I did not realize, is that my future is not in my hands, and change is not a choice.

As soon as I walk through my front door, I know something is wrong.

My mum and Sean approach me, and if not for Sean’s happy smile, I would be thinking someone died. My mum looks cheerful, but nervous, as she comes to stand next to me, putting her arm across my shoulders reassuringly.

Then the radiant, happy smile fades from my face, as my world crashes to my feet.

Sean announces with great excitement, “We are moving.”

I look at him shocked. “Where?” I feel my mum’s hand on my shoulder tighten encouragingly.

“To Ireland,” he beams.

“When did this happen?” I ask in disbelief. This cannot be happening to me. Not now. Not today.

“Your mum and I have been discussing it for a while, and we made the decision last week. I have made a few phone calls, and everything just fell into place as if it was all meant to be.”

I feel fear push up in my chest, from the immense despondency suddenly filling me like a flash flood, permeating every cell in my body. I move away from my mum, mumbling, “I am going to my room. Homework.”

Moving away from my mum, I feel her hand drop from my shoulders. I sense she wants to say something. Something to encourage me, to motivate me, but I do not want to hear what she has to say.

I need to be alone.