The Queen's Legacy

CHAPTER 13

Samara

My mind is on a debate. My good part says go to school and my bad part says not to. I feel so tardy today that I just wanna lie in bed all day and basically do nothing.

The welcome tournament thing makes me not want to go to school even more. Just thinking about it makes me shiver in fear, what if it happens today? Then Im surely doomed! Its just the first day of school and Im still unaware of many things in here, Ill definitely embarrass myself!

But according to the queen, the tournament usually happens within the second or third week after the schools opening. If that doesnt change then I still have plenty of time. I need to go to school, I need this. Besides, I shouldn't be so afraid. I am Samara Ivy, I used to fight a lot in school so why should I be afraid of some tournament? Oh come on self, lift your ass up and take a bath!

I tossed my pillow to the other side of the room and threw a small tantrum because I have no other choice. I got up and went to the bathroom. I took a quick shower, cant afford to stay in the bathroom for long because debating with myself consumed a lot of time earlier, I dont want to be late on the first day. School also starts at a designated time here, just like from where I came from. And according to Lia, you don't want to be late three times within a month or else youll get detention. I should also avoid conflicts like they said. But of course, its not like they need to remind me that, I will surely avoid conflicts because I can't even punch a vampire. Theyre far stronger and quicker than I am, but if ever one of them makes fun of me then I will fight and if I can kick their ass, I am more than happy to do that again.

After taking a bath, I quickly wore my school uniform. It looks good on me, I did not wear my coat because it will be hot outside. I will carry this until we get to the school.

They also bought me a bag. It was from the queens designing team. They picked a bag thats considered a designer item here in their world. It really looks good, color brown Birkin-like bag with some crystals on the key chain. I surely can't afford this even if I am in this world. Though, I am not a fan of expensive things. My Nanay Indang and Tatay Basilyo taught me how to save for myself and not to spend money on things that are not necessary. I grew up learning a lot from both of them.

I quickly went down to the castle's dining table. Getting to the first floor from my room is now a piece of cake for me, its also easy to find the dining room. But the rooms? Especially my room? Hell no, those take me an eternity to find.

"What took you so long?" Lia asked when she saw me.

"I am sorry, I did not wake up on my alarm. Do you still have some food? Can I have some?" I asked.

I am a bit shy asking. I still can't get used to their family. They are rich, they are freaking royalties. I am just a mere stranger to them. I can't just have a seat and eat like them. I need to have permission first.

"Of course, Samara. Have a seat and take your breakfast. You need to go to school early to register some of your information," the king said.

"Thanks, your highness," I said and bit my lower lip. It feels so awkward!

I sat beside Lia and Chrollo is in front of me. Hes not saying anything and kept his eyes down. I quickly diverted my gaze to my meal when I remembered that he told me he can easily sense when someones staring at him. He might ask me in front of his whole family, that will just make me embarrassed.

I ate quickly before Lia bid goodbye to the queen and king. I also bid goodbye to them and kissed the queen's cheek. I still can't look at Chrollo. To me, everything feels awkward between us. Summing up what happened to us last week, it really shook the life out of me.

I almost dropped my jaw when I saw a limousine parked in front of the castle. Karine opened the door to let us in. He sat in front of me, beside Chrollo, while Lia sat beside me.

"Are you excited to go to Mezmarat Academy?" Karine asked me.

"Not really," I answered with an awkward smile.

"Why? Is something bothering you?" Karine asked.

"I think Samara doesn't like the welcome tournament. It is actually fun! Ill feel so lucky if all of us will be in the same group. I want to be with Samara," Lia said.

I can't utter a word while theyre talking. I am mesmerized by their beauty. Lia looks so lovely, Karine looks so cute, and Chrollo is intimidating as hell. Hes not saying a word but the way he looks at us scares me, I wish I can read whats on his mind. Wait—what was that, Samara? Since when did I have this interest in reading minds? Especially Chrollos? Gross. Thats a big no. That will not happen, I am just overthinking and intimidated by his presence. I never felt this intimidated before. Maybe because of the awkwardness between us and how he treats all of us so cold. And his siblings don't mind it!

"Samara, do you know your subject schedules?" Karine asked again.

"Oh, I still don't know. I don't even know what my subjects are or my grade level. Even what will happen to me inside," I answered.

"Oh, the orientation will start first but I will accompany you to the dean so you can get your schedules. If we have a class in common, come with me to the orientation so you won't feel lonely," Lia suggested and tapped my leg.

I smiled at her. I am happy to have a friend like her in this world. Even if our status divides us, she treats me like her real friend. I never had a real friend before who treats me like Im their sister. People used to tell me that I am intimidating even though I am not.

"Lia, can I ask you something?" I asked.

"Yeah, sure. What is it?" she also asked.

"Am I intimidating? Honestly, I can't make real friends in my world. It is hard to be friends with them. They always tell me that I am a fight-catcher and I look like a b***h! I don't even have a boyfriend, since birth!" I said.

Lia looked so shocked from what I said. When I looked at Karine and Chrollo, they were both looking at me. To them, its like I shouted the last sentence I just said when in fact I only whispered it to Lia, they have a better sense of hearing than me after all.

"Are you serious? With that beauty, you didnt have a boyfriend all your life?" Lia asked.

"Yeah, theres really none. Almost all the handsome and popular boys in our school wanted me to be their girlfriend and that triggers those bitches who called themselves queen b. That is why they make fun of me for looking like this. They used to call me names like b***h and heart snatcher. Some also framed me into doing bad things. I had a bad incident before appearing in this world. I can still clearly remember that," I explained.

"Can you tell that to us? We want to hear your story," Karine asked.

I nodded then looked at Chrollo. They also looked at him so he eyed all of us. He hissed and shook his head. Is he a snake? He always hisses!

"I don't mind," he said.

Wow! He is not involved in the conversation anyway. I don't need his blessing for me to begin my storytelling. Is there a law about that? Hes always so arrogant. I just eyed him if he will listen too.

"It all started with a normal day. Although, I almost came to school late. Those bitches in my university, Theodore University, framed me into some things that I cant and will never ever do in my life. And it also makes me shameful. I died that time. I died due to a filthy reason I did not even do. They are the worst people I ever encountered. I don't even know how Im still alive and got transported here after what happened," I said.

"Why? What happened to you, Samara? I am shaking. I have the gut feeling its something s****l, I hope it isn't," Lia asked.

I bit my lower lip and nodded. Lia gasped while Karine cursed. I looked down because Im about to cry. I will not cry about that, not anymore.

"They first framed me up. My teacher scolded me that day before class started. She called me a troublemaker and told me to go to the dean's office. They asked me about some things that made me shocked. A note was pinned on our schools bulletin board, and along with it was a condom. The note says to call 911 with some kisses and heart drawings. It was addressed to our school bully, Alaska. The picture was posted on the internet and Alaska's mother saw it. The dean told me that Ill be suspended for 2 weeks even though its clear that Im not the one who did it. They dont even have any solid evidence to verify that I was really the one who wrote that. They know damn well that I can be easily framed up by the bitches in our school but they did nothing and still decided for me to take the blame. I shouted at them which made my suspension worse. I ran away from school to find a place where I can vent out. But I guess bad things were really meant to happen to me because I saw Alaska on the street. He was holding a knife at that time and was about to stab me but I ran away from him. And then, a truck hit me. I flew away and lost consciousness. That is how I woke up in this different world," I explained.

I looked at them. My eyes met Chrollos. His eyes turned red and looked like he was about to snap someone's neck again. It immediately turned back to normal when he saw me looking at him, though, then diverted his gaze from me. Lia patted my back and hugged me.

"Don't worry, Samara. We will treat you like a family. We will not let anything like that happen to you again," Lia said that made me calm.

They added condoms, freaking condoms that I have never touched even once in my life. Everybody calls me a b***h and a slut because those bitches keep telling people I f****d their boyfriends. They made me a slut even though I am not. I just want to study, that's it. I can't even manage to have friends," I added.

I wiped my tears. Telling my story to them made me feel better. Talking to someone and telling your problems can really make a person feel better. Luckily, I have friends now.

"They should be ashamed. They are the sluts. I hate girls like that," Karine said.

"You are a tough one, Samara. Thank you for being tough," Chrollo said that made me look at him.

Why did he thank me for being tough? He is really hard to read. I was about to ask him when the door opened. We are now in Mezmarat Academy.

We went out of the car. I wore my vest to look nice. Lia held my hand before walking with her. When I looked up, my eyes widened.

This school is enormous! It should be a university, not an academy. It looks like it was inspired by Gothic Architecture.

"Why is it an academy and not a university?" I whispered to Lia.

"It just finished its expansion this year. The school will change its name after the council approves it," Lia answered.

I nodded and looked at the vampires eyeing us. They looked at me from head to toe. I saw the disgust from the girls with thick make-ups when they looked at me. They smiled when they saw the person behind my back which made me crease my brows.

When I looked at my back, it was Chrollo. He held my back, urging me to walk faster. I looked at the front and kept looking at the campus.

Vampires are really gorgeous beings, I didn't see even a single one who is ugly. They are all mesmerizing to look at.

The architecture is really great. The corridors are neat and all lockers seem like theyre newly painted. The inside of the campus looks vintage. It feels like I am in the mid-1950s in my world.

They all escorted me to the dean's office. Before entering, I heard someone. My hearing becomes more heightened again.

"Look at her, maybe she feels so special now. The whole royalty escorted her. I smell her, her blood is sweet but I can't smell any vampire scent from her."

"I don't even know her."

"She is the one who appeared in the black pool. They thought she is peculiar. My dad told me because he is a police. She doesn't look so beautiful, I can't accept the fact that a human can be more gorgeous than us. Maybe she is deceiving us. Just another b***h lurking–"

Chrollo covered my ears that made my breath hitch. He opened the door for me and pushed me inside.

"Shut up your dirty mouths or I will pull your tongue out," Chrollo said, which made my eyes widen.