Chapter 1(The Adoption)
Amaya barely heard the chatter in the orphanage that morning. At sixteen, she had learned not to get her hopes high about being adopted. However, when the headmistress called her, her heart fluttered.
They led her to the front office, where an elegant, stern woman in a sharp suit waited. Her eyes were emotionless, but a hint of curiosity lingered.
"Amaya, this is Mrs. Rodrigo," the headmistress introduced.
"Good morning, ma’am," Amaya greeted.
"And she is here about adoption," the headmistress continued.
[ ] Amaya’s pulse raced. The stern woman sized her up, then nodded. Amaya could swear she looked dangerous.
"You’ll do," she said.
The next thing Amaya knew, she was whisked out of the orphanage into a waiting limousine, confused but hopeful.
"Are you my new mom now?" Amaya asked, trying to start a conversation.
"I don’t need a daughter," Mrs. Rodrigo said coldly, glaring at her. Amaya stayed quiet for the rest of the ride.
They arrived at a massive mansion guarded by men in black suits. Instead of feeling confused, Amaya felt at ease. She walked in gracefully, like she owned the place — though she didn’t know where that confidence came from.
Mrs. Rodrigo led her to a grand living room, where a tall, brooding young man lounged on the sofa, and a small, shy boy hid behind the couch.
"Kimdan, this is your new wife," Mrs. Rodrigo announced. "And that’s your son. Amaya, welcome home."
Amaya stood there, the words spinning in her head. Wife? Son? She barely had time to process it.
Kimdan's eyes met hers,unreadable,like a storm hidden under calm water,the little boy pecked from the corner caught her attention,instead of his father cold blue ocean eye's,he has a unique silver eyes that matches his blond hair which he got from his father,but what suprises her was the strange,worn toy he clunged on to like it's the most precious thing.
"Ahem"mrs rodrigo said breaking the silence "kimdan why don't you show your wife to her room"she chuckled
"I don't understand this woman at all,one minute she is nice the next she is1¹1qqqq cold"Amaya thought
"What is the meaning of this"kimdan asked eyeing amaya as if she is some kind of pest.She on the other hand just looked down staring at her feet.
"What are you talking about?,I dont get you"Mrs rodrigo asked
"Why are you bringing in a teenage girl who I don't know which forest you bring her from into my house?"he asked
"This stranger right here is your new wife"Mrs rodrigo said and Kimdan scoffed
"If you wanna bring me a wife,which I never ask you to in the first place,you should have brought someone mature"he said his blue ocean eyes glaring at Amaya.
Amaya on the other hand was suffocating,she just kept looking down,she felt like if she look up she would be ten feet underground.She just wants to go back to the orphanage and enjoy the cool afternoon breeze she loves.
"What do you mean?,you idiot I make the rules,as i am your mother and you have to obey me"she said glaring at him.
Kimdan was quite,he was angry he clenched his fist tightly and just looked down,she is lucky she is his mother if it was someone else he would have killed them for meddling with his life.Mrs rodrigo seems to sense the tension.
"Kim"she called softly this time
"I know it's hard to accept it but I'm sorry,this is just for the meantime,let her stay here for a year and if you don't like her I will personally take full responsibility"she said and Kimdan seemed to soften a little
"Fine,you can go mother"he said
"Why are they deciding my future without my consent"Amaya thought quietly
"Anyways before I leave,kimdan make sure you enroll her in school,I dont want her to be an Imbecile,and she should also learn about our businesses"Mrs rodrigo said
"I pretty much know what to do mrs rodrigo"kimdan said rolling his eyes coldly
"Can you give us a minute"Mrs rodrigo said
Kimdan was silent for a minute or so before standing up and picking up his son leaving the room for the two of them.
Amaya was confused is she going to stay here with this cold tiger,its gonna be hard.
"You have a tear to win my sons heart,or else consider yourself dead"Mrs rodrigo threatened
Amaya was scared she quickly knelt down
"Please ma'am I'm too little for these things"she begged
"Too little,I might as well sell you off and make use of the money if you wont stay here"she said and amaya's eyes widened
"I'm sorry ma'am"she gulped down
"Now good,I'll be on my way"Mrs rodrigo said,stood up applied a lipstick and left.
Amaya sat there for what felt like eternity,tears streaming down her face like a fountain,is this what life wanted for her,she didn't get to go to school,didn't get to meet different people,didn't get to build her life,didn't even get to have a proper wedding if that's what it is,they should have atleast given her a befitting wedding if they are going to make her a wife.
She was still pondering over it when Kimdan walked in,she quickly stood up,staring at her feet,she could feel his eyes scanning her from head to toe,she dare not look up she is too scared.
"What is your name"he asked quietly enough for her to hear.
"A-amaya"she stammered
"Last name"he asked raising an eyebrow
"I don't h,have any sirr"she stammered
He rolled his eyes stood up and walked away.
Only when he left did amaya calmed down she has to say this man must be dangerous,well it's her fate,she realised that ever since she could remember she had asked the matrons in the orphanage for her last name but no one ever told her,they just go on with their businesses and never answered her ,well no one ever liked her.She fold her hands in determination.
"No matter what I'll find where I belong in this world where I would be loved,and I will work through thick and thins to find my place"she promised herself.
She sat there for what felt like eternity just staring around when a maid came to meet her.
"Hello miss,I'm the head maid,boss asked us to prepare your room for you,would you like to go rest there"she asked smiling
Amaya stared at her for a minute
"She seems nice"amaya thought
"Sure ma'am"Amaya said and walked with her.
When they got to the room,amaya's mouth was hang open,the room is just too much,its bigger than the room she and some other kids have to share in the orphanage,what was she thinking she can never compare them and this belong to just her.
"Anything you don't like about it madam"the maid asked .
"No,its nice"amaya tried to stay calm
"But please call me amaya ma'am"she said calmly
"Ok amaya,dinner will be served in two hours so please rest well"she said
"Huh thanks but please is there any rules I have to follow here" she asked
"Oh I forgot he said you cant do anything you want just don't cross path with him"the maid said and walked out
"That should be easy"she thought,its not like she want to cross path with him either.
Amaya had showered,she wore a baggy trouser,with white crop top,packed her black wavy hair into a ponytail,she sat on her bed still pondering over it until she heard a screeching sound outside faintly,first she thought it was her imagination but she heard it again and again,curious,she stood up walked out and checked,her room is the only one in the section but when she followed the screeching sound,and it led her upstairs to a room in the corner,the door was painted blue,now she can hear the sound more now when she tried to open the door,the maid from before appeared out of nowhere.
"Ma'am young master is having his lessons and I think you should not disturb them"she said
"But it's more like someone is crying"she asked
"I'm sorry ma'am but you just came today,dont you think is wrong to but in what's been happening in the house"she smirked.
"Oh ok"amaya said and walked back to her room,she couldn't help but ha e a strange feeling about this.
"What's happening in this house"she thought
Ever since she was little she has always been very curious,when something is wrong she went rest until she finds it out and that feeling is gnawing at her now.
"No matter what's happening I'll find it out"she said with determination.
