Summer jumped off the swing, she felt a sharp pain in her foot. She looked at her shoe which now had streaks of blood.
She tried to remove her shoe but it was stuck and with each tug the pain jolted up her leg.She sat down in the dirt and placed her foot on her lap, looking at her foot with concentration.There was something shiny underneath her shoe.She used her nail to pull it out and to her surprise after much struggle, was a nail that had pierced through her shoe and into her foot.The rain beat down on her as the blood gushed from her wound. She grabbed Bobby's handkerchief out of the mud and swabbed her foot with the clean side.She rummaged through her purse and found a tampon. She carefully pulled out some wool from it and packed the hole in her foot,slipping her shoe back on.She looked at the blood stained handkerchief and through it once more on the ground.Taking her wolf form she galloped into town,taking her human form one alley before a motel.Drenched, she walked into the motel foyer and booked a room. She needed some rest and her foot throbbed.Slamming the door behind her, she went to the medicine cabinet in the bathroom and rummaged through the contents, finding a first aid kit.She threw it on the bed and took a quick shower. She had no clothes and the only thing available was a bath robe, which she settled for.The bed was soft and she sunk into it when she took a seat. Raising her leg she fished out the wool that she packed in her small wound.She poured the antiseptic liquid and bit the sleeve of her gown.Her foot felt as if it was on fire.After placing a band aid on it, she layed in bed ,staring at the vintage White ceiling.After an hour of crying, her eyes felt heavy and she drifted of into a deep sleep.Summer didn't have a plan, but she knew by the morning she would have a clear mind.The rays of sun came through the blinds and warmed her cheeks.Still yawning ,she stretched herself out, realising she was not in her own bed.The events of last night flooded her mind and she sat up processing everything that had happened. She felt humiliated. She would be the laughing stock of the school.She thanked her lucky stars that she had completed her exams and was only waiting for her results which would be posted online in a week.She didn't have to go back to school. But she also didn't want to be in her life. She wished she could trade her life to be someone else.She took out her cellphone and looked at the time. It was eight o clock and she still didn't feel like going home. She needed somewhere to go. She didn't want to go home to her mother's advice. Although she loved her mom, she was bad at relationship advice. She had one failed marriage and every other relationship after that was like a history textbook.The only person she could count on was her dad. Although she only visited him during the holidays, he was the more sensible party. He lived like a hundred miles away and that was far enough from this life.Dialing his number she waited for it to connect."Hello, darling." The voice on the other side was warm and gave her a fuzzy feeling." Hi dad. I am ready to take you up on that offer. I want to come live with you." Summer said in almost tears. She knew this would break her mother's heart but she needed to do this for herself."Are you serious? Honey. Does your mom know?"" Dad I am eighteen. It is my choice. But please don't tell mom. I will explain everything when I see you." Summer said desperately."Alright honey. I'm sending a car to pick you up. Send me your location."" I can't . I will tell you. Please make sure it is kept private. 22 Drewstead street. Just don't ask me anymore questions. I will tell you everything when I reach."" I will see you tonight. Someone will fetch you and take you to my private jet." Her dad replied before disconnecting.She picked up her mud stained dress from the bed. It was dry and the only clothing she had to wear.She got ready and checked out when the driver arrived." Mr Ray's daughter?" The driver asked lifting an eyebrow."Yes. Is there something wrong?, Summer asked." Oh no, nothing." He averted his gaze ,opening the car door for her.She looked around, there were no cameras or people visible." The airstrip is an hour away. Please do make yourself comfortable. There are snacks in the centre console." The driver said without even looking at her in the rearview mirror.Summer looked down at herself, she looked like a beggar but she couldn't help it. She wasn't going home to change and neither was she going to pack anything. It's better to start new, new clothes, new identity,new life.Summer opened a packet of chips and devoured them, licking her fingers. She had not eaten since lunch yesterday and was starving.The driver looked in his review mirror and his face contorted into a look of displeasure.Summer did not care, she continued to open a bag of jellybeans and pour them down her throat while she stared into his eyes in the review mirror.He obviously didn't see a hungry wolf in his life. She could sense he was a human and laughed to herself when a thought of turning into a wolf popped up in her head. She could just imagine the terrified look on his face and the fact that he might mess himself.She had never had such thoughts before, but since last night, all sorts of bad things came to her mind.Summer enjoyed her flight in her father's private jet. Although the air hostess gave her awkward looks, she did not dare pass a remark. Clearly the air hostess knew her place in society as a beta.They reached palm beach in six hours and it was almost dark .She had spent all day travelling and felt exhausted. She was jet lagged and just wanted a hot meal, a shower and a good night's rest .The driver fetched her from the airport and drove her to her father's house on the beach.Although he gave her a questioning look, he dare not speak ill.She walked up the honey gold tiled stairs and into a large foyer."Dad, I am home!" She shouted.Her father exited the kitchen with his Hawaiian green shorts and a colourful flower print shirt."Aloha my baby girl." He said before looking at her from head to toe." My God, what has happened to you? You look as if you were mauled by a pack of wolves."" Ah, you are funny as ever." Summer laughed."Wait let me guess. You played Cinderella last night
Summer entered the boutique on Fifth avenue. She felt rather out of place as she looked at the woman who were elegantly dressed in skirts, blouses and summer dresses stood like wall flowers.Summer had pulled on a jeans and tank top which she had left at her dad's place two holidays ago.The sales assistant looked at her, rolling her eyes she snapped her fingers for a smaller ,fatter version of herself to join her.Summer looked at the snooty woman and thought that she has requested the snowball next to her to assist her. To Summer's surprise, she requested the woman to call security."Shoplifter alert." She said loudly and all eyes in the store fell on Summer.Summer stood frozen. This was the first time in her life she was labeled a thief and in public just because of her dressing. Did th way one dressed, define their character?A few minutes later the sales assistant walked towards her with the security," Here she is. This lady is here to shoplift. Get her out of the store."Summer
The new Ella Woods looked around at the busy high end restaurant. It was elegantly decorated. The gold and white art matched the antique brown drapes, perfectly. Even the gold cutlery and crockery looked expensive. She wondered if it were real gold, fighting the urge to bite the tip of a spoon."Your father purchased and revamped the entire restaurant this morning after he heard you will be staying with him permanently. He thought it would fit in with your new identity " Mr Hunt smiled."Thank you." She picked up her documents and left.Although she didn't want to he rude, she needed some time to adjust. She needed to process the break up and her past life, transitioning into her new life.Ella did not want expect to have so many mixed emotions. She stayed silent all the way home, lost in her own thoughts and fantasies.Kicking her heels off, Ella lay on the couch flipping through television channels until something caught her eye." Hey dad. Did you see this?" Ella shouted."See wha
Ella packed her bags, taking her father's private jet once more, she landed in Salt Rock.The air hostess looked at her in confusion and the driver that had fetched her two days ago, when she looked like a mess was baffled."Miss Woods, right?" The driver asked. The expression on his face was priceless.Ella tipped her sunglasses and looked at him, " yes."" Are you sure you are not Mr Ray's daughter? The one I picked up a few days ago."He stared at her in the rearview mirror."Well. Yes I am. I am his adopted daughter, Ella Woods." Ella replied." The resemblance is remarkable." He scratched his chin."Let's just say, my father has good taste." Ella laughed. She enjoyed watching the driver scratch his head. She just wondered how much havoc she is going to create in Salt Rock.Turning into Time Boulevard, Ella could not help but stare at all the luxury boutiques. This place was fairly new but also upmarket for her. She had only seen pictures is the magazine's but it was definitely mo
Ella jumped onto the king sized bed in the centre of the room. She was on the last floor of the building, the penthouse suite. After all she was the owner and this could easily be home for her if she wanted it to be.Just like her restaurant back in Palm beach, the room was elegantly decorated in white and gold. She felt like a princess. She wished she had taken the offer from her father sooner, but her love for Bobby kept her rooted in Salt Rock. Now she regretted even knowing him and wished she could turn back the hands of time. Her blood boiled whenever his name came to mind. He was a topic that made her heart blacken. Her eyes grew dark as she remembered the betrayal." May I help you?" A slender old woman asked in a frail voice, dressed in a black formal skirt suit. Ella looked up at the grandmotherly looking woman, she did not even know she was in the room. Ella wondered why was somebody that was at the retirement age still working here. She should be home baking apple pies.
Ella heard the police sirens in the distance, it was getting closer by the second and she knew within five minutes or less, they would be at her door.A few minutes later , Brook smirked. " Do you hear that? Soon you will be in handcuffs and this whole nightmare you have created will be over. You will be the one behind bars."Ella sat smiling as she gulped down the last drops of her wine.A gentle knock on the door made Brook jump up from the couch.She opened the door fiercely." Here she is officer. The liar. She isn't missing. She is here. Summer Ray.""Calm down, Miss Wilds." The officer held up his hand. " Are you sure this is Miss Ray?""Look at her. This is her." Brook insisted." Miss Ray?" The officer looked at Ella."Miss Wood's. Ella Woods." Ella introduced herself."She is lying." Brook shrieked." Can I see some identification?" The officer asked politely."Sure. Ella picked up her hand bag and rummaged through its contents, finally pulling out her wallet.She handed over
The officer dragged Ella into the police station," looks like I just solved the missing person's case,boys!"Cheers erupted all around her but the captain didn't look too pleased." Officer Duke, do you know who this is?""Yeah, boss. It's Summer Ray. The girl that went missing a week ago. You should be happy. Your daughter is of the hook for kidnapping and possible murder."" You idiot. Do you not read the paper. It is Miss Ella Woods. The investor of the new upmarket hotel and mall on the southside of town." The captain barked. "Sir. That's what I initially thought but your daughter insisted I bring her in." Officer Duke replied." You are listening to my eighteen year old daughter who barely has the knowledge of frying an egg." Captain Wilds lifted an eyebrow.Officer Duke shoved Ella into a cell and slammed it shut. He pulled Mr Wilds aside and began a conversation of persuasion.Ella's Luna senses heightened as she concentrated on hearing."Just think about it. She will be frame
Ella sat down on the bench and stared at the two officers. She couldn't believe that they were treating her as a criminal.A woman barged through the doors and immediately Ella recognised her mother. "Where is she?" Mrs Ray said frantically."Sorry miss. But who are you looking for?" Officer Simon's asked leading her to a chair."My daughter. Summer Ray." She replied.Her eyes met Ella's and she immediately rushed to the jail cell."My poor baby."Ella held a confused expression. Her heart hurt and she knew this would hurt her mother but she did it anyway." Mrs Ray?" Ella asked."Mrs Ray? What's wrong with you Summer? Do you have amnesia?" " I have heard so much about you from my dad. You look the same as you did ten years ago. I saw a picture." Ella replied innocently.Mrs Ray took a closer look at Ella. " Who are you?"" I am Ella Woods. Mr Ray's adopted daughter." Ella replied. She knew the words cut through her mother's heart but this was her identity now. " Patrick's daughter