Taming Him with My Innocence

Chapter 1 - I'm Akira

Hi, my name is Lavender. This is my first 💜 story. I hope you like it.

Introduction

"Hi, I'm Akira, and I'm 17 years old. I've joined a new college in the city where I grew up. I love this city and its culture. I'm excited for my future, although I'm not sure what it holds. I'm sure it will be better than today. I'm a hopeless romantic, and I have a lot of insecurities - I guess it's normal for a teenager to have these thoughts. People around me constantly remind me of my insecurities, with my mom being the first in line. I try to stay positive and strong, but sometimes I can't.I attended university a month ago. I hope the people I'm with realize that it's not important to be perfect all the time and that we can enjoy the present instead of chasing something unattainable.

I'm currently staying with my relatives in my native city. As you know, I had to move here to my new college. My parents and little brother live in another city due to my dad's transfer two years ago. I like living here with my cousins and their mom; I don't hate it.

The one disadvantage is that as my current course progresses, the amount of work increases. I don't have my room. I have to take all of my material and do my assignments in the living room or on the dining table.

I can adjust to things pretty quickly and can mold my surroundings to my convince. I live in a tropical climate. The room temperature is usually higher than 25°c in normal days.

I have to go to university tomorrow. I have packed all the things I'm not sure what will be needed for tomorrow's class 😩, I never know what to prepare, I wish I could make good friends, unlike my old class. I am 17, but I already feel older.

(Mom calling, Akira picks up)

"Hello, Mom."

"Hello, it's Raj," says Raj Suryan. "Why is this useless donkey calling from Mom's phone?" Akira's brother cries out, "Mom, she's calling me a donkey!"

From the side, Mom intervenes, "Why are you guys always fighting like Tom and Jerry? Can't you talk like normal siblings?" Raj says, "She started it." Akira retorts, "Siblings are supposed to talk like this. Now, tell me why you called me. I need to sleep – I need my beauty sleep."

Mom asks, "Do you have everything? Did you pack your bags?"

"I've already done it, Mom. You've asked me this several times, and I've packed everything I need."

Akira's mom starts listing her flaws: "You keep your room messy, you're always late, and you're gaining weight – you need to work out."

Akira interrupts, "I know I'm not perfect. Can you please stop worrying about me?"

Frustrated, Akira sighs and says, "I'm going to hang up," and cuts the call.

She can't help but think, "I feel like I'm always being criticized, and I'm expected to improve. I guess I need to work on myself."

Akira reflects on her family situation and realizes it's not normal. Her parents' constant pressure and criticism feel suffocating, like they're rubbing their demands into her skin.

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To Be continued....