Ariana gets a scholarship

 "Argh, it's time for my second shift" Ariana muttered with exhaustion as she removed her cleaner dress and headed to BURGER IT ALL, the restaurant where she worked half time. 

"Hey, boss" Ariana greeted her boss who is an exceptionally kind man.

"Hey young lady, you're late again" James said as he shook his head slightly.

"I'm so sorry boss, please I promise to stay extra time today.... please" Ariana said and joined her hand together as she pleaded.

"Yea, fine how would a person reject puppy eyes?" James answered with a fatherly smile.

Ariana busied herself with the kitchen work since her job is tidy the plates being used.

"Ari...... Guess what I just saw?" Charlotte, Ariana's best friend requested as she waved her phone at Ariana's face.

"What...?" Ariana asked eagerly as I rushed to her side. She showed Ariana the news that read that Ariana Stuart has been offered a scholarship to Sawyer College.

"Ahhh" They both screamed and giggled as joy overwhelmed Ariana.

"You've got to go home and get ready, I'll take care of your job today just goal home" Charlotte replied as she pushed Ariana into the changing room.

"No .. No leaving you behind isn't fair, I can't go home without completing my work" Ariana said as she stopped Charlotte.

"I'm very certain if James gets informed you'd get y in advance and a few days off" Charlotte teased as she pretends to go out.

"No fine, I'll tell him myself and I don't want any special treatment though because I heard that college is so full of princesses and princes, wonder how I'll cope with excess fancy stuff eww"bAriana said as she crumbled her face.

"Uhh you're just so full of exaggeration, it can't be all that bad, you might end up with a rich heir and don't forget me, I need a rich heir also" Charlotte said as she teased Ari who laughed at the thought of falling in love with a rich guy.

"Argh falling head over heels for some egocentric guy just gives me the chills, can't imagine myself subjecting to a control maniac" Ariana replied as she shivered.

"Oh stop it already and go home" Charlotte said.

They both went out to the counter where Ariana shared the good news with James who was beyond happy for her.

With a glowing smile, Ariana went home and the smile disappeared when she got inside.

The whole interior of the house was dark with smoke and the chairs had cigar butts all over them.

Her father, Mark Stuart was a drunk who only cared about hunting and beer.

The whole trouble started when he lost his wife six years ago and got brainwashed that wolves still existed.

"Spent all his days in the forest with his shotgun and beer, sometimes I have to go out to the closest forest and search for him only to find him sleeping in one cave after drinking himself to a stupor" Ariana thought as she rolled the bottles of beer away.

She went to the room and brought a blanket which she spread all over his body as he snored loudly on the cushion.

Ariana picked up all the bottles, and cleaned the floor as she didn't let her father's lifestyle dampen her spirit.

With a tired body, Ariana went to her room and fell on her body only to be taken over by sleep immediately.

Ariana woke up late and in a great hurry, she dressed in black jean trousers and a T-shirt and a snicker.

She hurriedly made breakfast for her dad who has a bad hangover and ran out of the house after taking a few tablespoons of oats into her mouth.

She ran her way to the bus and thanked her stars when she got there when the bus was about to leave.

When the bus dropped her off opposite her college she was shocked to see that the whole school from afar looks like a palace.

With a shock, she walked slowly inside and almost tripped when she saw how everyone was dressed especially the girls in short skimpy skirts.

"Wow is this a brothel or what?" Ariana asked no one in particular as she stared at a boy who was holding a girl's ass.

"So now how do I get to my class and fill in the necessary details?" Ariana said as she looked around.

She heard a commotion at the car park side and ran to see if there was any danger but was perturbed to see a handsome guy, with dark hair, deep blue eyes and a body that could drive girls insane and it is.

Girls screamed as he came out of his car, took his backpack and left without saying a word to anybody.

"Uhh crazy school, just because of a guy I had to run" Ariana muttered with a shake of her head.

Without knowing what to do. Ariana just let her leg direct her and ignored the remarks and looks she was getting from girls.

After wandering for a long time Ariana stumbled into a garden and was amazed when she saw how beautiful the garden is.

With a gasp, Ariana looked around and smiled as she sat on the floor and removed her journal from her bag, within minutes she was already sketching and was surprised when a dark shadow blocked her view.

She lifted her head and almost rolled when she saw the handsome guy from the, looking at her with a menacing look.

"What the hell are you doing in this garden?" Austin asked as he looked at this shabbily dressed girl.

"Oh sorry if I might be a disturbance but could you let me finish this sketch and I'll leave" Ariana said showing him her journal. 

"You don't seem to know what's going in in this school, do you?" Austin demanded from the girl who looked confused.

"Sorry, I'm new here". Ariana said as she smiled broadly stretching her hand towards Austin who looked at her with irritation.

"Well newbie, there are rules in this school you need to obey, never talk to me and two come to this garden" Austin replied coldly which sent shivers down Ariana's spine.

"Okay I get it, your highness, would you please take me to the principal or anyone who would just tell me what I need to know about the school?" Ariana said as she mocked him slightly.

"I don't remember approving of a student being transferred so how did you get admitted without knowing a thing about the school?" Austin asked as he looked at her.

"Yea I was given a scholarship and what do you mean by approving, it's not like you're the head of the school duh" Ariana said as she put her pencil and journal back into her bag.

"With a snap of my finger, your existence could be erased" Austin threatened with His brow turning into a frown.

"Bravo brother, you have managed to scare the hell outta this newbie" Brooklyn said with a clap as he went to meet Ariana.

"Hello damsel, I'm Brooklyn and that's my cold twin Austin, nice to meet you" Austin said as he shakes Ariana's hand.

"Hi, I'm. I'm. Ari... Ariana" She stuttered as she looked at both of them, if not because of the hair and eye difference they could pass for one person. 

"What do you want Brooklyn?" Austin asked as his fist clenched together.

"Oh give yourself a break brother, am not here for a fight, since you're too busy I came here to assist this damsel in distress" Brooklyn said as he pointed at Ariana who looked at both of them with confusion and surprise.

Austin ignored them and was about to leave when Brooklyn stopped him.

"You don't have to leave fancy pants, Ariana and I were just about to leave" Brooklyn said as he led Ariana to the principal office.

After spending a lot of time in the principal's office, she was finally briefed and led to her class by Brooklyn.

Upon entering the class everywhere got silent and girls stared at her with eyes that scrutinized her dress.

"Wonder how she got Brooklyn to walk her here?" A girl muttered after Brooklyn left the class.

"Hey you, newbie" Barbie said as she-cat walked with her minions, Mia and Ava towards Ariana's seat.

"Who the fuck are you?" Ava asked as she eyed her.

"Ariana Stuart" Ariana replied staring at Ava with a confused gaze.

"Not that newbie, I mean your father's net worth, his company and your net worth?". Mia said rudely.

"Oh that, my father doesn't have a job and I work at a restaurant" Ariana replied innocently. 

"Oh my goodness, little wonder why the air smells foul, your shabby wear is just so suffocating, I need to inform Dad about this, can't stay in the same classroom with this commoner" Barbie whined dramatically as the words spread like wildfire that a commoner was in their midst.

"How did she get admitted" Someone whispered.

"She looks so ugly and unkempt" Another said.

Ariana hearing all these words was agitated and wanted to beat up the three cat-faced bitches surrounding her but gave a second thought since it was her first day in school.

"Dad, can you believe I'm in the same environ as a commoner?" Barbie said to her dad on the phone.

"Dad, I want her thrown out of this school immediately" Barbie said and hung up. 

"Oh I'm coming down with a fever, and it's all her fault" Barbie said dramatically as Ava and Mia took her to the clinic.

"Hi" Dave a guy with brown big eyes said.

"Hello" Ariana said without looking up as she was embarrassed.

"It's okay to feel bad, everyone has suffered from Barbie's taunts" Dave said from his seat which is next to hers.

"Okay, thanks a lot" Ariana replied.

The bell rang for breakfast and Ariana walked out with a wrapped sandwich from her bag with fruit juice to the garden and was grateful when she saw no one.

She started eating her breakfast and almost cried as she remembered what happened in class a few minutes ago.

"My old school is better than this pile of rich garbage" Ariana muttered with a deep sigh.

"Not listening is one of your talents newbie?" Austin said as he walked to where Ariana sat.

"Why can't I just stay here for a few hours, I promise to be very quiet you wouldn't even know I'm here" Ariana pleaded.

"No your scent alone irritates me" Austin said with disdain.

"Wow, what was I expecting, I'm fucking tired of everyone being rude just because I'm poor. Yea I'm poor but that doesn't mean I have no right to live" Ariana said to Austin who was gobsmacked how bold she is and left the garden as she tried to stop the tears building up in her eyes.

         BROOKLYN

"I can make you alpha, I can help you get all you want. I know you wanna be in charge" A voice whispered to Brooklyn who looked around.

"Who are you?" He questioned, confused as he searched for the person who had spoken.

"I'm Dracula, I can help you get the position of alpha for a little token" 

"What token and why would you help me?" Brooklyn replied.

"I would help you because I feel pity for you. Your brother hasn't been fair to you, neither has the court members been fair. All I want is my freedom and I would help you defeat Austin" Dracula answered.

"What makes you think I have what it takes to free you? I can't release you alone and I need to have your word that you won't hurt anyone" Brooklyn informed.

"I give you my word that I would only help you become alpha so you can release me. I've had a message with Ava, the shaman's daughter, together you would work"

"Where are you? And how is it that you're talking to me if you're caged?" Brooklyn questioned.

"I have to go now, do not forget to contact Ava" Dracula answered and Brooklyn didn't hear any other word.

"Damn! Now I would get my revenge against Austin" Brooklyn muttered and took his phone.