Chapter 1
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Growing up in a family where your younger brother hated you like an enemy trying to breach his territory wasn't the most amazing feeling in the world.
Alison was a beautiful young girl with a moustache.
No I'm kidding. She's a beautiful girl with green eyes and a honey skin tone.
When she was three, she had a rash which left her skin all roughed up.
At ten, she had a pox which worsened and left her skin full of blemishes.
This turned out to be a big problem as her peers made fun of her and called her names. Some called her a witch because of her eye colour.
Alison never thought herself beautiful in anyway because the people around her made her feel less of herself and less confident of her beauty. Well except for her parents and little sister Amy.
The telephone was ringing.
Alison can you answer the phone
Hello, Alison speaking.
Hello, do you happen to be Alison James?
Yes I am.
Well we couldn't get through to your mail so I had to call. I'm happy to inform you that you just won a scholarship to Prestigious Vocational School.
Really!!!
Oh my God, thank you. I'm so excited, mom? dad? I got the scholarship.
I'll need your parents to come over so they will be able to get all information and materials you will need before resuming. Thank you.
Alright ma'am thank you so much. Bye.
I'm so proud of you Ali. You get to be a fashion designer. Her mom said.
Yeah. A perfect gift on my fifteenth birthday. Right?
So right. Congratulations baby.
Thanks mom. Thanks Dad. I wouldn't have done it without you. Thank you.
We love you, muahh.
TWO WEEKS LATER
Alison are your things ready?We are leaving soon. her mom said.
Yes mom, I'm ready.
Are you really leaving, Ali? don't leave stay here.
Alison bent over to get to her sister's height.
I've to go to school Amy, I won't stay there forever. I'll come back.
But I don't want you to go, I want you to stay with me.
I'll come back I promise.
You sure you promise?
Yeah, I promise I will.
You pinkie swear to come back.
Alison smiled and crossed her little finger with her sister's.
I pinkie swear to come back to you.
Amy smiled and hugged her tight on the neck.
I'll miss you too Amy. Now you promise to be a good girl to mummy and daddy.
I promise.
You don't have to come back you know. No one's going to miss you. I won't for a start. Eric said
I'm going to miss her Eric, don't say that to her,Amy said.
Alison kissed her sister on her cheeks and stood up.
I know you're wishing for that but it's not going to happen, I'm sorry.
But you know what Eric. You are going to look for me one day and you are not gonna find me. You Eric are going to miss me so bad, you are going to cry.
Pssssss that ain't going to happen. He said.
Alison smiled.
Maybe it will, maybe it won't. You'd never know. Bye Amy. Bye little brother.
Alison had been quiet the whole ride to her new school.
Baby are you OK? her mom asked.
I don't know mom. Hmm I'm so nervous. What if am not accepted into the school.
Of course you will. You are so intelligent and smart.
What about the students, will I even walk two steps into my classroom before am laughed at?Will I even get any friend?
I'll just be alone as always.
Alison, you are beautiful and I know that, your father does too.
Yeah Ali, you are beautiful.
That's what you think, others do not think so. Alison said.
And when did you start seeking approval from people?
Look Alison people will always talk but the most important thing is what you think of yourself and what your family thinks of you. Her mom said.
Yeah, family right? Eric thinks am a monster and he's family.
Alison forget about your brother he's just young and silly. You are going to be accepted into this school and you are going to make a lot of friends. Okay? Now give me a smile.
That's my girl.
They arrived at the school and were welcomed by the chief security guard and a handful of teachers.
Good day, you are welcome to
the Prestigious Vocational School.
Am sorry but parents are not allowed beyond this point. We'll take it from here.
Alright sweetie, everything will be fine, OK?
Okay.
I will miss you both.
We'll miss you too. Come here.
Alison hugged her mom and her dad circled them both in his arms.
Take care of yourself cupcake, if you need anything don't hesitate to call us okay? her dad asked.
Sure will. Bye. They got into their car and Alison waved and watched her parents as they drove away.
What's your name?One of the teachers asked
Alison. Alison James.
Okay. Who's got Alison James on their list?
Over here. Someone replied.
Alright go over to that woman, she'll take you to your dorm. Is that OK?
Yes Ma.
This way Alison. Surprisely you are the first girl I've seen that hasn't carried more than two bags. Impressive.
They walked for about 20 minutes. Passing through the football field, the administration office and a very large hall.
Excuse me ma'am. Whats that hall for?
That's for entertainment. Most times we hold shows and seminars there, so you kids do not get bored with educational stuff.
Hmm that's cool.
They finally got to a three storey building. Each floor had a specific color painted.
This is the female Dormitory. The ground floor is the Emerald dormitory. Their colour is Blue as you can see painted on the walls and rooms.
The first floor is the Diamond house,their colour's pink. And finally the second floor is the Sapphire dormitory. Their colour is red and that's your dorm. Come on.
You are going to be sharing your room with one other student.
Your uniform is in your wardrobe and every other thing you need.
There's also the booklet containing the school roles and regulations. Make sure to read it.
She knocked on the door and someone opened it from inside. We got in. The room was really big.
There was a reading table,reading lamb, bed and a wardrobe in each side of the room.
Alison this is Sapphire.
Sapphire,this is Alison. Do well to welcome her and help her out with anything she doesn't understand.
That Won't be a problem,ma'am.
Alright Alison enjoy.
Thank you ma'am.
Hey Sapphire started.
You know, you look really familiar!
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