3.1

                                    

                                          
        When Carmen stepped foot inside her bedroom, she wanted to start crying. She hasn't seen the poster of random quotes, the comfy chair in the corner or the view of the neighbourhood from the window. She missed the annoying floorboard that creaked when she got out of her bed everyday.
                          
       "Oh my, I missed you so much." Carmen whispered into her pillow, hugging it close to her chest. She laid across her bed, remembering how she curled up in a ball on the cold nights. 
                          
       Marie walked inside her daughter's bedroom, smiling at the sight of her daughter laying in her bed. "You look happy to be back."
                          
       "I am," Carmen noticed the box in her mothers hands. "What's that?"
                          
       "Just a welcome home gift from someone."
                          
       "And who is this someone?"
                          
       "You'll find out." Marie winked at her daughter before leaving the room, making sure to place the present lightly on the desk.
                          
       Carmen literally ran from her bed towards her desk. She untied the silver ribbon that was wrapped around the black box. Slowly lifting the lid, a large smile slipped on her face. 
                          
       There was a drawing inside a old wood frame. It was of Belle and Beast when they were dancing together for the first time. The lines were an almost exact copy of the movie, except for Belle's face. It was replaced with Carmen's. On top of the glass was a sticky note.
                          
Welcome home, Carmen.
                          
-Zayn