I opened my eyes, the rusty ceiling and the faint smell of dirt on my room greeting me an early morning. I got up from my dirty mattress which is my bed and walked towards the tilted window allowing the sun to shine all over me. The early birds chirping outside greeting me on the starting of the day. "AMARA" my mom shouted warning me to wake up and get started with my work. I sighed. Already knowing that the day will be a hectic one.
I tied my long charcole black hair into a bun some stands of hair slipping my hand and falling in its own accord. I had my trousers on which was only fit for the house. It had holes which was stitched thousands of times by me to hold it together. My light Peach T-shirt which had dirt and marks all over it. I slowly made my way down the stairs from the two stored building where I was staying. It had beautiful walls ceilings and big rooms where 10 people could fit in. You must be thinking such a big house and why am I staying in a rusty room??.... that's because I am an adopted child. I still remember the day in the orphanage. I was 11 years old and when the dean said I am going to have a family of my own...i was on cloud nine. I couldn't be more happier thinking of a warm family I was going to have. The couple didn't have any kids for 10 years of their marriage and wanted to adopt me as their own. I had it all. A happy family of three, a caring father and a loving mother. We were happy, dad whould always get me toys when he went out for any business and mother would always feed me delicious meals she prepared... but... everything changed.... I guess even god doesn't want me to be happy.. he took away my happiness... my parents.... and again my adopted parents as well. After 9 months of being adopted my adoptive mother suddenly became pregnant. I was happy for them but after the baby girl was born everything changed.... their attention towards me becames less and slowly I became like a servant in this house. I don't mind working for them they gave me a house, a family, food to eat, clothes to wear and paid for my education. I'll always be under their debt however they treat me.
After 7 years of my life in this house. I have known that nothing in this world comes for free and blood is always thicker than water.
That's why the only thing that gives me a peace of mind is books. I have always been fond of books. As my sister says it... "A nerd" Yes I agree I am a nerd. library is my heaven my safe place and books are oxygen to me.
So back to reality, I entered the kitchen ready to make breakfast for everyone. Following my daily routine I started up with cleaning and preparing tea for everyone. "AMARA" my mom shouted again and I knew what she needed. I ran with a tray of tea for the family not thinking i might fall and the hot tea may fall upon me. But thanks to god's grace nothing that sort happened. "I am sorry.. the tea is here" I said placing the tray on the dining table with was so big that can even hold a entire football team but to my luck I have never gotten any chance to sit on those comfy chairs. As I was going to leave to prepare breakfast my mother stopped me. "Amara wait". I stopped on my tracks and turned towards her.. "Yes mother" I said head down unable to look in her eyes. "It is your first day of high school... As the first child of the Lii family you can't embarres us" Oh how could I forget... it was my new start a new life in a new school I have earned myself scholarship in one of the most famous school and I was proud of myself. But I was scared to.... scared to meet new people because I knew how bullies can be. I didn't talk much in my previous school and always spend most of my time in the library but some rich kids hated it..... hated how poor I looked and made fun of me and even played tricks on me. But I wished these won't be on my new school. I wish I had friends... I could share my feelings with.
"Here take this" My mother's voice pulled me out of my trance. She handed me a bag filled with clothes and continued... "wear these" she said and went off to her room. I was happy... not for the clothes... but for her care and concern even if it wasn't for me. It still ment something that I lacked for...in this life.
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I was in front of the gate which had "WELCOME TO BS" in bold letter. I was here...... my dream place A business school. As per my mother I wore what she gave me. A light pink crop top which ended at my belly button and a blue jeans which fitted me all at the right places.
my hair up in a ponytail. I looked just right for this place but deep inside I knew.... I never belong here.
After my classes I sat down in the library with my favorite book which I took 30 minutes to find in this big library.... This hall was twice the size of my previous school and the books all around here looked fascinating.
I opened my favorite novel "The love within"
and started reading it. I have read this book for the 10th time now but it still gives me surprises evertime I read it. I turned to the next page to read the para but suddenly a piece of paper slipped off. I picked it up and was placing it inside when suddenly something caught my eye. I picked the slip and and read it. It said "Do you believe in soulmates?"
"Do you believe in soulmates?" I read that note again and again. Something in it made me stir. I did believed in love but never thought or imagined myself in one. I don't know what came over me. I picked up my pen and started scribbling on that piece of paper."I do believe in soulmates, and also believe that you cannot find them overnight. I believe that compatibility between two individuals will never exist. You have to make a soul mate over the years through a companionship that passes through agreement, disagreement, adjustment and forgiving each other and finally accepting them as they are.I believe we have to make our soulmates, not find them!!"I smiled at my own words thinking that this might sound funny when you don't even know what actual love is. I smiled at my foolishness but not wanting to throw away that piece of paper I stuffed it inside that book and closed it.It was already time for another class so I packed all my stuffs a
I looked up to see who it was. But to my so called luck it was no one other than Aiden with a annoyed look in his face. "Look where you're going" he said with a stern voice. "I was looking where I was going but look what you did." I argued back showing him my now wet clothes where he had spilled water. He narrower his eyes at me making my heart beat faster. "Whatever" he replied back and left. I thought he was going to say something harsh but he didn't... thank god! I slowly made my way to the table and sat down beside Rose who was now checking the menu with full concentration. "How can he be so rude, Werido" I said with frustration. Rose turned towards me and asked "who?"."Aiden!!.... God he pisses me off with his coldness" I replied back. "oh... Ignore him. He is always like that. He only talks to one girl and that's Jessica dunno what he see's in that bitch". I giggled watching at her making faces. "oh and I forgot to tell you. Don't ever mess with her!" Rose said wi
"What are you doing here?!"Aiden the weirdo spoke up......His voice sent shivers down my spine. It wasn't a dream he was really there. He had black jeans and a black blazer on and he looked absolutely amazing under the moonlight. His hair was perfectly jelled up and his blue eyes were glittering like diamonds when the moon rays fell on them."Hey you" Aiden spoke up again breaking my bubble of thoughts. "Erm...yes?!" I replied back. "What are you doing here?" he asked again. I looked at his glittering eyes and replied back "this is my home." I said hesitating. Was it really my home? Was it really a home I always dreamed of? those questions pooped up again in my head at the sudden mention of home. "You.... belong to the Li's?" he questioned again. I sighed at that question. What should say? I wasn't one of the Lii's... Nor a outsider either. Who was I exactly? I have already lost my identity. Even my name was given to me at the orphanage.. Was I really
"Aiden brought a girl to school in his carr"She said excitement dripping from her.I suddenly became nervous. "oh.... really?" I ask. "Yes the whole school is talking about it. It's the first time he got a girl to school in his car besides that Jessica ". Where I wanted to have a peaceful life in this new school and this guys got me into trouble in the second day itself. I should probably stay away from him. He is pure trouble for me.. I said to myself. "Hey Amara??" Rose snapped."Huh?" "oh sorry... so... did you saw who it was..the girl....with Aiden?" I asked curiously. "Nah no one saw her clearly but they say she is pretty" she squeezeled. Pretty? really? I should definitely stay away from that Aiden before something bad happens to me and I don't want any drama in my life. I started making plans on how to stay away from him from now on."okay let's go our class is going to start" Rose said. We started making our way to our class when suddenly
Aiden P.O.VI breathe in the fresh air from my room. Today this morning felt a little different. It gave me a feeling of satisfaction and good vibes. It felt amazing. I showered and changed into my clothes as this was the first day of high school so I couldn't wait. I brushed my still wet hair with my fingers to fix it and styled it as always. I Picked up my car keys and ran out of my room. As I passed the kitchen my stomach growled warning to be eat somthing. "Aiden eat something honey" my mom shouted from the kitchen knowing me too well. "Sorry mom jes is waiting I'll eat something on my way" I shouted back as I ran towards the door. "okay get home early we have a party to attend" she again shouted back which I heard but chooses to ignore it for the time being..I pulled up my black SUV Infront of jes house. Her parents where quite wealthy and her house looked similar to mine a two tier building with white colored walls. We grew up together so we
Something caught my eye.."The note...."It's still here? I smiled looking at the note I had written. It was 2 years ago when I read this novel for the first time that I wrote a note and kept it inside the book. I didn't know how amazingly a person can find another and share their whole world with each other. I am still confused how soul mates ever existed but the love between 2 souls is always there and I know for sure I'll have that one day too. That's why I wrote this note. I kept that note inside the book again and flipped it's page too reach the next page but the note slipped out and feel in the floor. I bent down to pick it up but what the saw...... was beyond my expectation... someone had written something in response to my question. I smiled and picked up the notes and started reading it."I do believe in soulmates, and also believe that you cannot find them overnight. I believe that compatibility between two individuals wil
The Lii's were quite wealthy in the town and known by all. My dad has been in a very good relation with them. I never met them but have heard a lot about how much power they held. I have heard from dad that they have 2 daughters. The one who is having a birthday party today and the other haven't been out in any of these events.We entered the hall were all the guests were busy socializing with each other. Well this was the main motive of the party anyway. No one cared about the 8 year old birthday girl. I sighed thinking I have to spend my next 2 hours with these so gossipy people. "Mr. lin" one of my dad's business associate came to greet us. "Mr. kung it's been a while" My dad greeted him back. "Yes I know... I got busy with my new project and didn't have time for myself. Mr.lin please forgive me" Mr. kung my dad's friend apologized. "It's fine Mr.kung here this is my wife and my son." Dad pointed towards us introducing to Mr.kung. "Hello" my mom greeted him with
I woke up early morning because I couldn't sleep all night. All I could think was about Amara and her identity that held answers as well as a lot more questions. I got up from bed had a bath, got dressed and left the house in a hurry. Today I had to find out what was that.... and no one other than Amara could answer me. I Knew the way from where she'll go to school but didn't except her to be walking to school. Even if she was not the daughter of the Lii's which is quite not possible she could have taken a public transport to school. It has quite a distance and she was going to walk all the way?! That thought already gave me goosebumps.And her clothes.... they were different again. She was like a person with dual personality... one who is a rich kid who knows how to fight for herself and the other is a scared and a poor person who had been hidden to the world with no self esteem and power. But which one was she? Which one was her true self?? I had to figure that out. I