Chapter 5

(Same day: evening time)

Natalie's P. O. V

I'm in my room staring at the uniform I got in preparation for my resumption to Ambrose high school tomorrow. The parcel had arrived earlier with a few other things and I was in my room trying to get it to sink in. Putting the clothes on my body and staring at the mirror in front of me, it looked perfect. I sighed. I'll never get used to it.

Throwing it carelessly on the bed, I took up my phone and called up Ariana. She picked up at the first ring.

" Hey, girl." I greeted.

" Wassup? How's my favorite baby doll doing?" She greeted cheerfully.

" First off, I'm not a doll. Second, I'm not so good. Missed you guys like hell," I said into the phone.

" We missed you too. Everyone has been mopping around since you left."

" Aww. Say hi for me."

" Will do. Soo... Any gist?"

" Not much... Oh, I met the Anderson brothers."

" You did!! Ariana shrieked and I frowned as I put the phone away from my ears. " How did you meet them? When did you meet them? Are they really cute?? Tell me, tell me, tell me!!"

" Calm down Ari, I just said I met them. And yeah, they seem pretty cool too."

" Aww. I wish I was there with you..." She cooed.

" Honestly, I didn't think you would enjoy the experience." said truthfully.

" Why? What happened?"

" Nothing. And I'll be attending their school as well." I disclosed.

" Wait... What!!? Isn't it too expensive? Like a million times more than what we pay here??"

" It is..... But since my brothers could afford it, I thought I'd go."

" So you get to see the brothers every day? Girl....." She trailed off, her voice wistful.

" Maybe not. I don't plan on seeing them anytime soon. But if it happens that way, who am I to stop it?"

" Everyone is going to be beyond shocked if I tell them this..." She said.

" Which is why you won't tell anyone. They don't need to find out. I only told you because I knew how important seeing these brothers are to you."

" Yeah... Thanks anyway. For telling me. Apart from the brothers, is there anything you've been?"

" No, it's boring here. Maybe it's because I don't know anyone yet. All that might change when I resume tomorrow."

" I hope it does. You're not the type to sit alone doing nothing all day."

" You speak my mind." I heard Ariana chuckle.

" Anyway, I have to go now. I have cheerleading practice to attend. The boys need stronger cheers since you are no longer around."

I grinned, rolling over on the bed.

" You'll do a great job."

" Aww. I'll try. Bye for now. Talk to you later."

" Talk to you later," I said and hung up.

I placed the phone on the bed and groaned. Tomorrow I'll be resuming and I don't know if I should be nervous or excited. Guess we just have to wait.

Someone knocked on my door and peeked into my room. It was Maggie.

" Hi Natty, may I come in?" She asked politely. I smiled. I don't know why she's so nice.

" Sure. There's plenty of space," I gestured.

" Thanks." I nodded and watched her sit on the far edge of the bed.

" Soo... You are resuming tomorrow?"

" Yeah...." I drawled.

" Are you nervous? "She asked, glancing at me.

" I don't know. I don't know if I should. Maybe this is the one change I won't like, but I have to get used to it, won't I?" I asked.

" You'll get used to it. You can get used to it," she said, smiling.

" you have a pretty smile..." I noticed. She chuckled.

" Everyone keeps saying that, especially your brother Greg, I mean"

" He must love it. I could get addicted."

" Please stop the flatter." She said, blushing. I laughed seeing that.

" Here, have a hug. You look like you need one," she said, opening her arms. I went to it and hugged her tightly.

" I DO need one," I said, pulling away.

" I'll leave you to freshen up and have some rest. You need to get up early and face the day." She said and stood up. I watched her walk out of the room and close the door behind her. I stayed awhile before picking up the uniform and staring at my reflection in the mirror again.

I'll have to get used to this, I said to myself. I closed my and took a deep breath. Time to do this. Dropping the uniform carefully on the chair, I undressed and made to have my bath so I could get a quick rest.

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(Next day: morning)

Waking up with a start, I got out of bed, said a quick prayer, and went for my early morning jog. Then came in right after, showered, got ready, wore my uniform, and packed my hair. As my morning tradition, I kissed a picture of my mom and wore her favorite necklace. It had a way of comforting me. Then descended the stairs to meet the rest of the family having breakfast.

" Look at who's starting a new school today!" Jace yelled the moment he saw me.

" Shut up," I muttered. Maggie tried to hide a chuckle as she dished my breakfast. I nodded thanks.

" So, you ready?" Greg asked, mouthful.

" I have to," I answered.

" She's gonna kill them there. Murder all of them," Jace muttered, smirking evilly at me. I grinned. What are they so crazy so early in the morning?

" Stop taunting the poor kid," Greg scolded.

" Who's taunting? It's the truth!"

" Can I eat... In peace?" I asked, glaring at them. They stop for a while. " Thank you," I muttered. The silence didn't last long as Greg began talking and Jace joined in.

I rolled my eyes and Maggie saw it... I think she's thinking what I'm thinking.

Breakfast was soon over, and Maggie led me out to the parking lot. She pointed to a car. A man came to the scene afterward.

" He'll be driving you to school. Stay safe, okay?"

" Thanks, Maggie, but it's not necessary. I could manage a bicycle,"

" You're attending a super expensive school. You need to arrive in style. Trust me, I've been there before."

" Okay, if you say so. But I won't be doing this every day."

" I trust you on that. " She answered. Then turned to the man. " Please take to Ambrose high school"

" Yes, ma'am," he answered. I got into the car and he did as well.

" Bye Natty. Stay safe." She said, waving.

" Okay. " I said but I don't think she heard me. The driver soon started driving out of the house. I looked out the window and plugged my earphones in my ears, playing some songs. This looks like it's going a long drive.

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I expected the school to be big, but not this big. This looked like the size of four football fields!! The driver drove in and I couldn't help but gasp. Everyone was in super-expensive cars and driving around. I gulped, I get where Maggie was coming from now.

Everyone looked especially chic in their uniforms moving around. It made you think they weren't devil's. I glanced at my phone. Thank goodness it's still good. The car stopped at the entrance of the school and people stared. They haven't seen this car before. Okay... Time to get out of here.

" Thanks," I said to the driver. He seemed surprised like he wasn't expecting me to thank him.

" No problem miss," he replied. I nodded and got out of the car. It drove away behind me. People fully stared now. Why... I'm new here.

With the earphones still in my ears, I walked into the school ignoring them completely, but I couldn't help but steal glances at the building, it was massive!!! Checking my documents, I realized the first thing I needed to locate was my locker. I followed the map and did that right away.

I eventually found mine and saw a girl struggling with hers beside mine. She kept muttering cuss words, and I managed to get a few.

" Stupid locker. As if I didn't lock you up yesterday. Why the hell am I so unlucky?" She muttered to herself.

" Here, let me help with that," I said. She peered at me before backing away. I smirked. With a slight hit, it opened up.

" Do that every time it gets cranky. And oil the hinges too. That might be the problem," I suggested, opening mine and putting in my combinations.

" Thanks, but I haven't seen you here before. Perhaps you're new?" She asked.

" Yes. My name's Natalie, but I prefer to be called Natty. The nice locker you have." She said something like 'finally we get a new student!'

" My name's Mira, simply Mira. " She extended her hands. I took it.

" Mira. Natalie Maddox."

" Mira Song. Don't mind the weird surname. I'm part Korean. You're pretty," she complimented.

" Thanks. You're the first person to be nice to me here. Everyone has been staring at me like I am a ghost."

" Ah. Don't mind them. We don't get new students often. The school's too expensive for that. Even with all the wealth, I still face prejudice! Why me!" I chuckled. She seemed funny.

" Then I guess it'll be worse for me," leaning closer I whispered. " I'm insane." She laughed out loud at my perceived joke.

" My kind of girl. Want me to show you around?"

" Sure. I have a feeling I might get lost." I muttered truthfully.

" Then your tour guide is here. Lend me your hand," she said, stretching out hers. I took it and she winged it. I think I like her. She led me through the hall amidst peering eyes. We got to a particular place where students who won something for the school were displayed. Xavier and Xander's pictures were prominent. I stopped.

" Staring at them? Everyone does," she muttered.

" They're bright kids," I said simply. She glanced at me, confused. She expected more reactions. Remembering something, I turned to her.

" Are they around?"

" Uh... No. They don't come to school that often. But when they do, it sure is a blast." I shrugged. Good for me then. I continued staring at it. And saw a lady who was particularly in almost all the pictures except some recent ones.

" Who's this? " I asked " the school queen bee?"

" No. She was Xander's girlfriend. Her name's Lucy. But suddenly she left. No one knew why or what happened. "

" Oh...." I trailed off.

" We have queen bees, but it's a trio. They don't know you're here yet, but they will soon. But first, let's get you to the principal's office," Mira explained.

" Okay....."

We made our way to the principal's office. Schools are still the same everywhere, I wondered. There's always a queen bee. But I couldn't stop thinking about Lady I saw earlier. Xander's girlfriend. Could she be the reason Xander was crying when I met him?? Well, I could only but hope.

Let's see what this school has in store for me.