Obsessed With My Step-Brother

CHAPTER ONE Sandra yawns in fatigue and stretches her arms sideways after a restful night. “It's morning already.” She moaned after staring at her wall clock. “I need to get ready for school. I would rather not be late." She tossed off the bed and headed for the bathroom for a cool bath. Being the head girl of Methodist high school is enough motivation for Sandra not to arrive at the school late. Many students look up to her as the face of that school. Arriving at the school after the normal time would most likely not set a good example for others. Sandra knows about this. More reason she has decided to stay focused regardless of the challenges that await her. It's the 20th anniversary of Methodist High School, and as the head girl, Sandra is mandated to address the students and other dignitaries. This is a dream come true for her. It's her first time doing this since she became the head girl. “I can't wait,” she sighed after stepping outside the bathroom. She got dressed in her blue trousers and purple long sleeves as she prepared for the most important day of her life. She styled her auburn hair and applied a bit of makeup on her face to enhance her beauty. “I'm stunning! I'm beautiful. I'm brave. I'm strong." She stood in front of her mirror to recite her mantra. That has been her morning routine before starting the day. It always gives her that extra courage and motivation. She grabs her bag and heads for the living room with the hope of finding her mom making breakfast. Rather, she got the shock of her life after seeing her mother packing up. The living room appeared too messy. More like nobody has occupied the flat in a decade. “Mum, is there a problem?” Sandra asked after scanning the four corners of the living room to be certain she was not in the wrong place. She's trying to process what's happening, but it's not working. The dots aren't just connecting, regardless of how she attempts to rack her brain. “Oh, there you are.” Agnes raised her head to finally acknowledge Sandra's presence. She was so engrossed in packing her stuff together that she didn't even notice Sandra had shown up. Just when Sandra thought it couldn't get any worse, a van pulled up in the neighbourhood. Then came a knock at the door. “I'll get that,” Sandra volunteered. She heads to the door and is met by a strange-looking man in his mid-fifties. “Sorry, this is the wrong place.” Sandra shut the man out before he even said a word. “Who's that? Let him in. That should be the driver,” her mother spoke from inside. Sandra had no choice but to obey her mother. However, she was still surprised. Everything is happening so fast. Today was supposed to be a happy day for her. But now, the mysteries are piling up, and they're messing with her thoughts. “Mum, can you please explain to me what the heck is happening here?” Sandra lost her cool and raised her voice at her mother. It didn't take too long for her to apologize after realizing that she was mistaken for raising her voice at her mother. “Declan, can you please take this luggage to the van for me?” Patricia pleaded with the driver, and he obliged. He left the house, leaving Patricia alone with her daughter, Sandra. “You seem not to remember what we discussed last night, do you?” Patricia started the conversation that Sandra had been dying to have. Sandra rolls her gaze, “Mum? Were you actually serious about what you said last night?” “I have never been more serious than I was in my life,” she affirmed. She ordered Sandra to go pack up and join her outside. She denied Sandra an opportunity to explain herself better. This left Sandra heartbroken. It's funny how she went from a jolly fellow to having her heart shattered. It's not the first time they have had this conversation about Patricia getting married to Benjamin Stuart, the vice chancellor of Medford high school. Patricia hasn't remarried since her husband, the Beta of the Nightfall Pack, was assassinated by a rival pack. His death took a toll on Sandra and her mother. Since then, she has played the role of a father and mother to Sandra. Not once has Sandra felt the pain of not having a father. Sandra was happy when her mother revealed her plans to get married again. However, she was never in favour of her mother getting married to the vice chancellor. As though that weren't enough, they both have to live under the same roof with the vice chancellor and his son, Danny Stuart. She doesn’t expect her new stepbrother to be Danny Stuart, the college’s golden baseball captain and her biggest enemy. Danny has everything: talent, fame, and a powerful girlfriend in Stacy, the daughter of a billionaire. “Dear lord, how do I live with this?” Sandra wept as she dragged her boxes and luggage to the van.