Chapter one: The new boy
Amelia's pov
When I opened my eyes, all I wanted to do was close them back. I looked towards the wall clock on the wall opposite my bed and I jumped out of my bed immediately.
"I'm so dead"
"i'm so dead" I kept on mumbling to my self as raced to the kitchen with the speed of light.
You maybe wondering why I'm awake by 5:24 on a Monday morning practically flying down the steps to get to the kitchen without wasting a second more.
Well...to answer your unvoiced question, I woke up late today which is very unusual because I never forget to set my alarm to wake me up by 4:40am everyday.
I just hope I can do the dishes, prepare breakfast, set the table, make lunch for my sisters for school and get ready for school on time. I guess I'll have to run to school today or not, depending on how fast I am. fingers crossed.
when I said do the dishes earlier, you're probably wondering why I didn't do it last night right? well, I did. Knowing my mom and my sisters, I'm very sure they ate again by midnight.
They were down just in time for breakfast. I didn't have time to join them though but I'm very sure they don't care. I ran up to my room to get ready for school and I prepared as fast as I could. I cannot risk finishing late and having my mom drop my sisters off at school without me which would leave me with no other option than to run there yet again.
when my mom dropped us off at school, she gave her biological daughters a quick peck on the cheeks and all I got was a cold deadly look asking me why I was still seated in her car. I rushed in immediately to get my books from my locker and go to class. I have to be early and find a good spot to be invisible as usual.
You're probably wondering if I have friends.
I don't.They made it clear that nobody wants to hang out with a freak like me.
And even if someone did, it'll basically ruin the person's social status anyways.
Even my sisters or should I say stepsisters don't hang out with me too in school or anywhere for that matter. They're basically the queen bees' of the school so why would they want to taint their social status by hanging out with me?
I walked quietly but hastily to class and I went to my usual spot in the class by the window and sat down on my desk. Each spot was meant for two people but I don't have anyone to pair with and honestly, I don't mind since I have an extra desk and chair beside me.
Few minutes later, our history teacher walked in and the class started immediately. We were interrupted when the door swung open to reveal a boy and honestly I was speechless because he was just 'wow'!!!. This boy is perfection walking on two feets to be honest.
" I assume you're a new student" mrs.moore's, our history teacher, voice brought me and pretty much every girl in the class out of our daze.
"Yes ma" his voice that was as hot as f**k just like him sounded through the entire class sending a slight shiver down my spine.
I'm not surprised when I heard a few girls squealing while others are just looking at him in awe and disbelieve. I can already feel the jealousy radiating off most boys in the classroom. It's understandable that they feel threatened because as much as they were all good looking, this boy was on a whole different level.
"Mind introducing yourself?" Mrs Moore asked him.
"My name is Asher Delgado" he introduced himself and I felt myself shiver from the powerful aura he was emitting.
"You're welcome Mr.Delgado. Take your seat and let the class continue" Mrs. Moore addressed him and even I can hear the slight shaking of her voice.
My heart almost stopped beating when I saw him walking towards the empty seat beside me. I let out a soft gasp when I felt him sink to the seat beside me.
I tried my best to focus on the class but I couldn't. His scent was all over the place and I had this very strong urge to snuggle my face against his body. And boy!, what a body he had. I felt him glance over at me and I let out the breath I didn't know I was holding when he looked away.
All I could think about was 'did he just check me out?!!!'. I can just imagine the amount of disappointment he felt and for some reason I felt like crying.
Why did I have to be so ugly? my mom was pretty and my dad was decently good-looking. Why are my genes for looks so cursed and poor?.
I was feeling all giddy and nervous throughout the class and I packed my things and all but ran out when the class ended.
He probably thought I was a freak, a very hideous one at that. I just want to go home and cry myself to sleep.
Before I headed toy next class, I took a quick break to use the Ladies rest room. I was looking at myself In the mirror and I was wondering why I couldn't be like every one else. ocean blue eyes were looking right back at me in front of the mirror and my blonde hair needs hair care products , my face and pretty much every other part of my body needed an urgent skin care. I could practically see my cheekbone becoming visible in an unhealthy manner. my entire body looked so unhealthy making my already baggy hoodie look even more bigger on me to the extent that the sleeves covered my hands.
I couldn't afford any care products as I didn't have a job. it's not like I'm lazy or anything but with my kind of schedule, it's a miracle that I'm still able to sleep even if it's just for a few hours.
why do I even care? I've never been bothered about stuffs like this before, so why now?
What was he doing to me? At this point, I'm already scared. He didn't even talk to me, so why do I feel this way? Or was it the fact that he didn't speak to me that had me feeling this way?
As I was about to walk out of the Ladies rest room, the door swung open and almost knocked me down. I stumbled backwards still in shock as I watch as my sisters step in with their friends or should I say followers trailing close behind them like puppies.
Jane and June are twin sisters. As you may have guessed, my dad didn't have them. Shortly after I lost my mom, my father got married to their mother who I guess is a divorcee. She won custody of her twins easily considering the fact that her ex husband was an abusive drunk and she had enough funds and connection, or so I heard .
"ooh would you look at that ! She is using the rest room. What happened to the small bush at the back of the school you filthy dog?" Jane spoke up in a mocking tone.
"Jane, you know we don't have time for this. let's just ignore this b***h and go on With our business, you know we're very busy and we can't even afford to waste our precious time with her cos she's not even deserving of the insult" June spoke up.
I learnt to keep my mouth shut during times like this since it does more harm than good to reply my sisters. Even if we're all the same age, I'm younger with two months though, my mom acts like I should treat them like the queens she said they are. That's why I'm looking down while they insult me and degrade the little that is left of my reputation in front of all this other girls.
"Why are you still standing here? Get lost now! I can't imagine breathing the same air as you for a second more!" Jane yelled at me.
I let out an inaudible whimper as hastily walked away. What a great way to begin a new week. Well at least I'm lucky that none of them hit me.
Well so far, today's been better than many other days so I'm thankful to the heavens. Let's just hope my week will continue this way.