ENLIGHTENING YOUR LIFE

FIRST DAY FIRST IMPRESSION

CHAPTER-3

It's been a month since we shifted here in Vouvant, mom and I arranged the whole house while dad continued working in the hospital. Dad usually talks about the patients and what were the problems they were facing with mom but never let me join the conversation. It was not the first time he did so but still, I was curious to know about it. "Wanetta you will be late dear, go and get ready" mom shouted from the kitchen. I finished my breakfast and ran to my room. I took out my blue jeans, white tee, black jacket, and brown boots. I turned my hair into a ponytail. It was my first day in school and you never get a second chance to make a first impression. I picked up my mobile and bag from the bed and moved to the living room where mom was waiting for me, she handed me some money for lunch. I then dialed Irish's number and asked her to be ready and did the same with Zabel and Bella, as we all were going to the school together. Mom hugged me and said "don't get nervous, concentrate on your studies, don't make friends who have a bad attitude, and get back home as soon as the school ends. You must be careful dear it's a new place and many things that happen here are not common! Don't trust-" I cut her off and said "uh, just a second mom! What do you mean by the things that happen here are not common? Is it something serious" She froze for a moment and then spoke up "no my child! My tongue just slipped" I nodded, waved my hand to her, and walked down on the street towards Zabel's house which was nearer from our house. I was more curious now after listening to mom's words and seeing her facial expressions! While I was walking suddenly a car stopped in front of me "get in" I was blank with the sudden presence of him and his car in front of me. "Come on! We are getting late, we have to pick up Bella and Zabel as well"

said, Irish. I opened the backside door of the car and sat inside, the car started and moved towards Zabel's house. "Don't you have to go to the hospital, Mr. Hudson?" I asked. He huffed and said "of course I have to, but we fathers can't take a risk with your safeties so we planned that daily one of us will drop you to the school" I nodded in an understanding manner and sat back comfortably...

Soon we reached the school. It was not as big as my old school, but that doesn't matter to me. Irish, Bella, Zebal, and I took a deep breath and entered the building. We took the help of a janitor and walked to our class. We nervously took the empty seats and sat down. Everyone's eyes were on us. I breathe in and out, then uncapped my water bottle and drank some water to relax. While I was keeping my bottle back in the bag a guy appeared in front of us and spoke up "Hello girls! I am Steven Harper, I am your classmate and as well as the head student of the school. You can ask me for anything." His eyes were grey, his hair was black and silky. He had a round-shaped face and bulbous tipped nose, he was tall and also had a good body. And last, he behaved mature and childish at the same time. "Nice to meet you, Steven!" I said, giving him a small smile. We then had a small chat with him before the teacher arrived. She first asked the four of us to introduce ourselves, after that she asked us not to worry about the notes and a lot. She was a kind-hearted and wise woman. After her class we attended more two to three periods, the teachers were good but not as good as our class teacher. "Huff! Finally, it is lunch break" said a girl with blonde hair. Slowly the students started moving towards the canteen, we joined a group of two girls to whom Irish and Bella were talking. Zabel and I were just focusing on the way to the canteen. I ordered a chicken burger and orange juice for me and Irish, Zabel and Bella ordered a coke, ice-cream, chips, etc. for themselves. Steven joined us on the table where we were having our lunch. We talked with him about our past life, our parents, and why we shifted here in Vouvant. Zabel and Steven were talking about some notes when I interrupted in between "do you know who are these creatures?" He looked at me for a moment and said "Vampires" Bella asked in confusion "REALLY! I mean like, do they even exist?" Steven nodded and said "of course they do! I mean the scientists examined some of the suspects who were bitten by them!" 'it is the time' I felt, time to get answers to all of my doubts. "They must hunt for people at night, right? As they cannot survive in the morning" I said. "Umm! To be honest I don't know about that as some people get bitten by them in the day even. But if you get a chance to meet one of them, please just ask him or her and inform me before you die" he chuckled and said the last words. Zabel patted my back and I made a puppy face. Everyone laughed after seeing my facial expression. Soon after the end of the recess, we walked to our classes... 

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It was a long day! I didn't expect that I could get a friend like Steven. He's a good company for us. I stopped my thoughts for a minute and looked around "how are we going to reach home dude!" I asked Bella. She shrugged and said, "God knows!" All of us are standing in front of the gate waiting for any one of us's father to come and pick us up. Irish and Zabel called our parents from the school's telephone but still, we couldn't contact them... "Hey girls! What are you doing here?" Steven asked us from behind. All of us turned to face him. Zabel huffed and shouted at him "dancing! CAN'T YOU SEE THAT WE ARE WAITING FOR HERE!" Steven chuckled and said "Woah! relax Zabel, I was just asking so that I could help you" before Zabel could get a chance to fight with him Bella held her hand and asked her to calm herself. Irish then asked him to drop us to our houses. On the way to our home, I asked him about his family and the place he lived. And surprisingly he said that he was the son of the mayor. It was quite strange to see that he was the son of a rich family but wasn't cruel or bragging. He was a kind-hearted and a good person. After five to ten minutes we reached to our houses, we waved our hands to him and got walked to our respective houses. As soon as I rang the bell mom opened the door and I burst "Mom! Why were you answering the calls? We waited for half an hour, thank god Steven was there to help us or we would be waiting for you till now!" she hugged me and said "sorry my baby! My mobile was dead. I was so worried about you all. I am sorry please forgive me." not again! My mom cried because of me. I hugged her back and apologized... I ran upstairs, freshened up, and got down to have lunch. I told each and everything that happened today. She said that she would love to meet Steven. I agreed with her and then started completing my notes which I missed for a month... 

Later that night I had dinner and slept before dad arrived home.

"WHERE AM I?" I screamed. I had no idea! I could see Steven beating a boy harshly "I asked you to stay away from her! You are not one of us! STAY AWAY FROM HER. She is mine!" Who is talking about? Who is the guy he is hurting? Suddenly I started feeling dizziness, I sat down and held my hands on both of my ears to get rid of these voices. I don't know why but it hurts me when I see Steven beating up him. Tears burned my eyes and my lower lip trembled. And soon I lost my consciousness.