Chapter 1:the necklace
pov of anna:-
I grew up hearing about that necklace.My father's company had been searching for it for years.chasing rumors across the world.No one have ever knew exactly where it was.Not until the day my father said the word:hawaii.
That was supposed to be the end of it.he had already assigned someone from the componay to go,but that guy, made excuses,stumbled over his words,and kept saying he couldn't do it.he looked pale,he looked like he knows something none of us knows.i tried asking him what it was but he always had some excuse.
That was the first time I wondered if the necklace was anything more than diamond.
Hello, I'm Anna Vespera Harlow.People say I'm pretty-really pretty but it doesn't feel gentle,my face has edges that make people stare,my black eyes.......well,they tend to make them flinch,even when I don't mean too. I've got long black hair,always tied high in a ponytail.Nothing fancy nothing diffrent. It's not just a style anymore;it's mine. A look that have become a warning or a promise.
I'm kind but in my own way though,most don't notice it at first.I don't smile to make people feel comfortable.I just do what I think is right.no matter if it is the right or wrong the thing to do. even my dad don't understand me,the only people who does is my grandma,my dad's mom,mrs.veronica harlow,she and I well.....we have a lot in common,she can read me like a book,which no one can do,then here comes my best friends:Alan Dawsan,Ethan Brooks,Nia Leclair.
Alan Dawsan: soft-spoken, kind, and always ready to help. He’s the quiet light in dark moments, the one who listens, understands, and somehow makes everything feel okay again. He is the complete opposite of me,he is the perfect son,was perfect student,perfect collegue,and even the perfect employee,I know everyone says everyone has flaws but this guy is the living proof of perfect,he is also a clean freak,no small dirt in his room and there he goes exploding even dangerous than a bomb.But he is also a charmer have u ever heard of a charming nerd,well yes he is the guy.
Ethan Brooks:the easygoing guy everyone loves to be around. He’s always cracking jokes, calling people “dude,” and somehow turning even the worst days into something lighter. Loyal, warm, and full of life,he’s the heart of every group. He can't even be serious for a minute but I like that about him.He is Iike the cool popular guy.if any of the kids need their day to be made he is there counseling session buddy, Behind his carefree smile, he hides a quiet depth only few ever notice.I have never seen him break down.He is that MAN every girl wants to be honest.not to mention he is just like Alan.those two are known as charming bros.
Nia Leclair: confident, charming, and impossible to ignore. She plays with hearts like it’s a game, laughing through the chaos she creates. But beneath the gloss and confidence, there’s a softness she keeps locked away, afraid the world might break it.she was the famous playgirl during high school.Every week new bfs.i still wonder how she do it.i hate all this love and stufss based on it.but she is an expert but trust me when I say this she has the biggest heart deep inside and she is just as vulnarble like others.she love to feel glorious but is afraid to show her real self afraid to face the reality.
I still wonder how we four become friends,four different people,four different personalitties,but togather we are stronger than anyone thinks we might be different from each other and that's what makes us unique. I always used listen to girls in my school say "omg look at us we are the same" , "we have the same personalities , "omg ur not like me". Like come on, if you don't wanna be friends just say so. Anwayss let's go back to where we were .as I was saying my dad always asks me to smile,but I don't smile , I don't feel like smiling,ever since I can remember,I had no mother,and that is a part of the reason I don't smile. But I have my friends who likes me for who I am. They don't care if I don't smile,they love me for who I am.And I'm grateful.While people always tries to stare at me or give me weird looks my friends helps me to improve,helps me to try smiling.
One day
I was walking pass my dad's cabinet.Me and my friends work at his office,wondership,I saw him talking angrily to one of his best employee,
Dad" I remember telling you to go there!!!!!!!!" he was shouting at that guy.
employee" no matter w-what y-you s-say,I w-will not g-go" he said back stuttering
dad" then your fired" he said without showing a mercy.
employee" my life is way important than money" he Said removing his ID and keeping it on my father's table. we all were really confused but before any could ask what he meant he stormed out,wippig a sweat from his face,I had that confused look. I entered the room.my dad sat there with a worried expressin.
Anna"whats wrong" I asked keeping that same expression on my face.
dad"ohh dear,that unloyal guy he backed out at the last minute" he said.
Anna" umm so now what are u gonna do????".
Dad looked at me with hopeful eyes.i didn't fall for the puppy doll eyes.i excepted it because I really wanted to go to hawaii.
I just rolled my eyes and said okay. and he just started to jump like a monkey.This guy is obsessed with money.i can't belive he is my father.How did mom even find someone like him.Speaking of mom,I wonder how my mom look or how she is,for a record I know she is not like my dad if she is then I should be like my father to right????.probably mom is like me and grandma.Dad came to me AGAIN.
"what!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" I asked him.
"can you go tommorow itself"he looked at me now with that strict dad look,I badly want to say no,reject it on his face and see him fire me,but I wanted to go see hawaii.
Letting out a growl.i said okay,kind of glaring at him.end of his lips lifted into a faint smirk.My blood was boiling but I had to hold it in.i always wondered does this happen between all the daughter and fathers???.then a idea came into my mind which will make him irritated.
"okay I will go tommorow itself but I will have friends with me,and I won't take no for an answer" I said looking at his face.Feeling satisfied seeing his annoyed face.
"fine,but make sure you four don't do anything stupid" he said it with his that iconic annoyed face.
"trust me,the only stupid thing they will do is listen to you" having that smug look.i have to admit I do smirk and sometimes have that smug smile I'm not completely boring or anything.
I walked out saying that cause I know it will make him annoyed.Then I headed to me and my friends hang out spot it was my house attic.since dad comes really rarely.He won't even notice.So we made it our hang out spot.when I went they were already there as I thouht.
"okay umm for this week do u guys have any plans???".I asked them with my that expression which they know will only be there.
Nia"nah,the guy other day,I broke up with him.He couldn't carry my bags properly.So I'm free" she said nonchalantly.
the boys looked at her in a are you serious way.i wasn't even surprised,this is not something that's new.i can't even blame her.if her parents gave her some attention growing up, she wouldn't have been like this.When parents ignore their kids when they need them,they most probably going in a path which is like the roots.
I just ignored what Nia said and turned to the boys.And gave them "what about you both" look.
Alan"i don't have any work due,so I'm free" he said showing his charming smile.
Ethan"me too,I have nothing to do either dude".he said,letting out a huge ,deep sigh.
"okay then pack your bags and get ready for atleast one weak" I said my voice exactly how it was.
"why"they asked. I knew they will ask me this,I mean isn't that what normal people usually ask????
I told them everything.
Nia"great,I'm sure it's amazing there,time to party people".
"partying and all is okay,but after we find the necklace only".
Ethan"okay boss" he said saluting.
Alan"roger that"he said giving his charming smile.
I looked at him skeptically.he just smiled at me and went to his condo to pack. OK now what's wrong with him?.anyways I ignored him and just focused on packing.
We four enjoyed the night,but afcourse they still calls me a moodkiller,I mean I won't blame myself,that's just how i am.but they don't press on it like my father does,ohh God just to say he d care about me,he does these things.......and it annoys me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
The next day,we four took our luggage and went to the airport.When we reached there,Nia just realised that she forgot her passport........SHE HAVE A BAG FULL OF CLOATHS,ACCESSORIES AND MAKEUP BUT NOT THE MAIN STUFF..........SHE DOSENT HAVE THE PASSPORT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
Alan"are you serious!!!!!!!!"Alan said annoyed and frustrated.
I just shock my head while the boys exploded,slightly.
Anna"we still have an hour left"i said as calm as ever. "I will just ask the driver to go take it from your condo".
I called my driver and he came
Anna" go to this location and take,the passport from the dinning table.I'm sure its there also don't tell dad or he is gonna go 'I told you not to go with them they are just troule'.so just go take it and come back like nothing happend".
then after atleast 30 mins he came back with the passport and we ran after all the check ups.we ran to the boarding check.Everyone had already got in.when the people who was checking saw us they rushed us in"you guys are late,go in fast".I gave Nia a glare.She gave me a awkward smile and just went away.we got a seat in the buissnes class. I and Alan was togather and Nia and Ethan sat togather. Now from New York -------> Honolulu (Hawaii).we have to sit in the flight for about 10 hours 45 minutes to 11 hours 30 minutes.It's so long.......I'm gonna be so tired.And the most weird thing is that if I just slightly cough.
Alan goes like"omg are you okay,do u want medicine,do you want me to ask the airhostress to off the AC".
Anna"dude chill,I just coughed".I said looking at him in a "are you for real"look.
After that the only thing I knew was I was tired.my eyelids were really heavy.it started to close,close,slowly and slowly.Then Boom I slept ON ALAN'S SHOULDER that's what I noticed when I woke up,but he was also sleeping his head on my head.i don't know why but,there was this weird feeling in my stomach which I couldnt quite figure out what it was,but whatever it was I didn't like it.i wanted to take my head off his shoulder but my head wasn't listening to me.Probably because I WAS TIRED.we have 1 more hour I checked the time.Then again I went to sleep
It was comfortable to sleep like that.
then when I woke up Alan and the other two was looking at me........in awe.
while I was sleeping on his shoulder I was holding onto his arm???????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
Anna"that wasn't intentional,I was sleeping okay. I said kind of panicking,it was the first time I was panicking, I always carried that calm facade but I don't know why today..........it was different.
then after some chit chat and teasing, we reached our destination:Honolulu