Shadow

CHAPTER 2: Life in Paris

Relocating to Paris hadn't been easy, there was quite alot to do before properly settling down. My parents got me into a prestigious college and I was ecstatic to meet people. I had met a few people on coming here and I couldn't help but stare, they were the first human beings I'd ever set my eyes on asides my parents but most of the time they would stare back at me looking surprised or confused and some people would walk up to me,either way I always made it a priority to run back to my parents as i wasn't comfortable with anyone other than them

I started school soon and I was happy although I hid my face with a face mask while drawing my hoodie over my head. I didn't want to show my face to anyone because I didn't know how they would react to it. As I walk in the hallway,I noticed people would throw me a glance once awhile and I couldn't help but hold my breath as I was nervous. Soon it was time for my class to begin and I made it to my classroom after the bell rang. I was called out by my class teacher to introduce myself and I couldn't help but look down at my feet, feeling nervous. This was the first time I was standing in front of others and I had no idea what to say. "Hi,m...my name i..is shadow, n..ice to me....et you all" I said as I slowly nibbled on my lips n played with my fingers to stop the tension I was feeling. I was given a round of applause and also given a sit to seat.

I was sitting next to a guy, Anthony and he couldn't stop talking to me,he seemed too talkative with such a cute face and I couldn't help but find it interesting "hey freak, what kind of name is shadow? Are you like some agent In those movies that has come to investigate our school? is that why you are on a disguise? or do u have an health condition?is your face ugly?" he followed me around all day asking me all sort of questions which I didn't provide him answers because I didn't know how to reply and I was also shy.

When I got home I couldn't wait to tell my parent everything. My dad almost fell of the chair while laughing "secret agent? He sure has quite an imagination for a teenage boy" my parents also encouraged me to talk more with people and not force it if people didn't want to talk to me and I nodded sheepishly. I was about to leave for my room when I turned back to ask them a question that had been bothering me ever since I got to know about my condition.

"mom and dad, how do I look like to you and why don't you hate me if I looked like people you dislike? Why'd u shower me with so much love and affection while growing up as I am starting to feel our difficult it is for you guys." I looked down at my feet before continuing "I looked at my reflection in the mirror today and I was shocked but not totally swept off my feet as I saw no face in my figure. Have you ever tried to figure out what could be the problem asides going to doctors? Maybe the answer lies out there and I can be normal too" I said while biting down my lower lip. I didn't know how my parents would react and I definitely could see worry written obviously on their face from the corner of my eyes. Mom pulled me in a tight hug "honey,we see you as our daughter and we love you as one. You are not a monster and you will never be . You are just special honey and it's so bad people can't recognize that and maybe one day they'll see the real you" she said as my eyes betrayed me and tears trickled down my face,I hugged mom tightly and dad joined in. At least I have them both I thought