Chapter 8

"Yes, mom."

The lights were out, there were only dim led lights that changed Its colour every minute, casting shadows on every object. It was beautiful, making me feel emotional.

"But mum, how can we have relations this rich and you'd be on debts...it makes me want to hate them."

"Um...Sophie, you shouldn't hate them no matter what. And nobody said they didn't offer any help, do you know how reliving -"

"Miss rodri- guez or whatever she calls herself, said something about confiscating my phone! Can you imagine?"

"Sophie, she can only say that for security purposes. She doesn't have a bad intention!"

"I'm not the one that pushed her to go and live in a mansion!"

"You talk like it's a bad thing...calm down, you're angry. If she hears you, what do you think would happen?"

"...I'm sorry mom." I rub my forehead. I guess I'm missing home...a bit."

"I miss you, more than you can imagine."

"Yeah," I whisper thoughtfully.

"But everything is okay right?"

"...yeah." I glanced at the small rectangle digital clock that sat on the bedside table by my right. It said 3:42 AM.

"Hmm, okay. Are you aware that you'll be starting school tomorrow?"

I roll over face-down on the bed."Yes. She told me...Mum?"

"Yes, Darling?"

"I'm...scared."

"Don't be-"

"I feel like I don't belong here, "I said, whispering. "... I already feel...lonely."

"...Don't say that? You just got there..."

I sight.

"I talked to lucy earlier, she's already blending..."

I roll my eyes and lie on my back.

"She said she loves the place."

"Why won't she," I mumble.

"You said?"

"Nothing," I whisper."But mom, that's lucy. I'm talking about me now!

"Sophie, don't make me regret taking you there, I had no choice. But, try and do things that make you happy... it's okay if you're not happy... it's normal, they are not your mom...or your...dad... But I want you to know that your level of happiness affects mine. Don't worry, remember you are starting school tomorrow, I am very sure you'll make new friends."

"School? That's even the wors-" I heard mom sight.

"I'm sorry mom, I'm sure I'll...Try and blend, I guess."

"...Okay. Oh and also, I know you are a straight-A student, but I want you to study for that exam...this school might be quite competitive."

I frown and my lips curl- downwards."...okay."

"I don't want you to sleep too much in class tomorrow, try and catch some rest, please. Immediately I hang up, I want you to sleep."

"I will, I'm feeling sleepy."

"Good. Make time and call lucy, okay?"

"Why can't she call? ...Is it because I always listen to you?"

"No...It's because you have more understanding."

I sway my head. I don't mind not having more understanding." ill try, bye mom."

"Bye, sleep well."

I hang up and flick the phone beside me.

"School...synonym of torture, hell on earth and devils in disguise." I could scream...but miss Rodriguez would hear me.

"Uggh! Talk less of a private school, I don't even have an idea of what it's like."

.....

The buzzing sound of a furious alarm woke me up. I stare at it angrily, quite greater than I thought. It's sound invaded the entire room.

"Shut up already!" I snatch it from the table and fiddle with it, trying to turn it off.

"How.do.i.turn.this.useless.thing.off!"

I quickly wrap my duvet around it, the noise was less audible. At least it didn't sound like a dying cat using a microphone.

I pick the duvet and walk to the still empty walk-in closet, toss it inside, and shut the door... No sound.

"Better!"

I walk into the bathroom, I had already stocked it with my bathroom belongings. I pick my brush from the toothbrush rack to brush my teeth, I notice my electrocuted looking hair on the mirror and for once, smile at it. That bed was divine, I had a wonderful night's rest.

From the moment I put my head on that pillow, it was like the night was fast-forwarded to the second before I'll wake up, unlike in Chicago... I'd normally wake up multiple times at night or sometimes be awake and asleep at the same time.

I guggle and spit into the sink, turn the tap on, and place my brush under.

Too bad I had to use the shower because of time, I would have preferred a long warm bath.

........

After a luscious breakfast of broken wheat upmar with Meredith and the still unknown yellow drink of yesterday, I picked up my small black color-splashed school bag and walked out of the door. Miss Rodriguez is nowhere to be found.

I wore a black hoodie with a DIY ripped jeans that my sister and I worked on a few weeks ago, I had cleaned my converse with nail polosh remover and redone the laces so it looked neat and new.

Walking behind one of the guards, I prayed in my heart so we wouldn't use the limousine from yesterday. The last thing I needed in my school life presently is the attention...something my sister craves for.

Almost immediately, a black Limousine rolled up in front of us. No, I can't do this. Without thinking I motioned to the guard in front of me, what am I doing?

"Hey! Can we not use this...car?"

He looks at me." sorry?"

That was an opportunity to shut up, but it was like I lost control of my mouth." I said can we use a...more normal car?

"You don't want to go to school in the limo?"

No, why would I? "No, I don't."

"Okay, no problem." He said smiling.

It was like he understood why or at least had an idea.

Phew! That was easy. I guess I'll start asking for favors more often, what was I even scared of?

We had to walk down to a garage, It was still within the large surrounding. I noticed the car we were approaching, I could see from the logo in front that it is a Telsa model.

By the time we reached the car, I wasn't sure if I took the right decision. It ended up being a silver luxurious car with stunning features...I couldn't help but wow loudly.

From my perspective, the size was the only difference between the two cars. I study the guard's movement, wondering if I should ask again- No, I'll just leave it. It's a good start any way for a new school.

I clench my bag and enter the car after it's opened for me by the guard.

Don't worry Sophie, everything would be okay.

I've tried.