A New Path
The long and mysterious night had passed, Antonella cannot get her self to sleep again. She is not afraid of what she saw in her dream, but rather wonders if she is truly a human.
In the morning, she will do her morning routine as usual. A nanny will knock at her door three times to woke her up, but now there is no need to call for her since she is widely awake.
After taking a shower while she was changing into her clothes she noticed that the marking on her back is getting bigger, and it felt itchy. She applied some anti- itch ointment remedies, but it did not work. She had no choice but to cover it up with a hoodie and endure the uneasy feeling that the mark is giving her. She prefer wearing sando within the manor for her own comfort since she is always alone but now things might change...
She went downstairs without any word, and her parents were surprised to see her up so early. Lyndon, Antonella's brother, was staring at her as if he saw a ghost.
“What?” she said
“Who are you?” Lyndon asked
“Did you hit your head or something, It is me Antonella your sister”
“But the sister I knew is a bed lover and It is so rare seeing her wearing a hoodie?” he explained
“I'm just changing my fashion statement don’t worry it is still me, I just got up early because I have some important things to do”
“Ok suit yourself” Lyndon replied smiling
“Sweetie you need to wake up early like this since you are starting your school next week” her father intrude
Antonella was astounded by how quickly her father found a school, realizing how influential That is how money works, if you have connections on the real world you will get what your heart desires. Money is never been an issue on there family, her father Sir. Tiofilo Borghese was a CEO of an influential shipping company while her mother Madame Salome Borghese is a renowned fashion designer of a wide range clothing industry. Her parents were always away from home but never lack to give Antonella all the love and attention she deserves.
“Really Father what school is it?” Antonella asked calmly showing a sudden interest to the topic
“Its one of the best schools here in the country bambina, your mother also studied there”
“Is that true mother tell me! tell me more!”
Antonella's mother just nodded and smiled sweetly to the girl.
" Excuse me, Father but why can't An be enrolled on same school as mine" Lyndon interrupt
“Antonella must know how to stand on her own feet she is becoming a lady now”
“But father what about the bullies, what if An will suffer again like last time”
“Don’t worry son I have ensure Antonella’s healthy and safety environment before enrolling her to that school. Her name will speak for herself it is her protection...”
“If you say so but if something bad happens An don’t hesitate to tell me”
“Ai Ai captain” Antonella saluted teasing her brother
They just both laughed and continued their conversation.
“Sweetie the dean of the school is kind she is my bestfriend you can consult her if you are having some trouble or adjustments” her mother said
“Yes mother” Antonella smiled
“Oh I forgot you have a school tour tomorrow after lunch I will drop you” her mother added
“But mother I thought you will have to attend an important meeting tomorrow”
“No worries my child I already cancelled my meeting”
“Mother you don’t have to that” she protested
“Antonella sweetie I have to be there for you in your important functions specially if it is related to school”
"Listen to her sis mom is always like that, remember my first day of school she drove me to school with our new bought Porsche but the tires was deflated HAHAHAHAHA" Lyndon laughed jokingly
"Stop it son your embarrassing me" her mother exclaimed
"Sorry mother it's just that it so funny HAHAHA!"
Antonella was so happy seeing how lovely and wonderful her family is that the anxious feeling and dream she had earlier vanished. They talked for an hour until they were tired, then kissed each other goodnight and went to their respective bedrooms.
On the next day...
The markings on her back still remained, but she did not let it ruin her mood. She prepare herself after lunch, wearing a formal aesthetic white dress and tying her long pretty blonde hair.
She went downstairs and her brother greeted her.
“You look gorgeous sis, Goodluck on the school tour Don't forget the reminders I've told you!”
”Sure bro I better get going now mother is waiting outside”
Antonella hugged her brother goodbye and entered the car.
"Sweetie you're so pretty" her mother said as she stroked Antonella's head.
"Thank you mother" she said with a smile.
“It’s been a long time since you last go outside the manor, are you nervous?"
"I'm a little worried mother but don't worry, I'll be fine."
"That's great to hear sweetie let's go now."
Antonella was happy seeing how the environment change the trees, establishments, clean beach, and park.
“Mother can I open my window I just want to breathe the fresh air” she requested
“Sure baby”
"Mother the view is relaxing to the eyes I miss it so much"
"Enjoy yourself baby, it's still a long drive"
After 20 minutes of travel Antonella finally reach her new school, she was amazed on how enormous the academy is, seeing it's façade.
"Mother this school is big I think I might get lost"
Her mother chuckled and hand Antonella a map.
"Here baby, the school issued this for transferees"
"Thank you mother! You can drop me here now"
"But my child it is still a long walk-
"Don't worry, there's still plenty of time and I want to walk to admire and check the surroundings of the school"
" Are you sure? I can still drive you" her mother kept insisting
She held her mother's hand and kissed it.
"Thank you mother but I need to grow now I have a new beginning waiting me inside the school. Don't panic too much if someone bullies me again I will fight for it I cannot be a coward forever" she said proudly
Salome was overjoyed seeing the courage on her daughter's eyes.
"I believe on you my child go now"
"Thank you" Antonella waved goodbye to her mother and entered the gate of Amanpollo Academy