Chapter 1
" Fuck you! ” I yelled at Rose, my stepsister.
For me.., that’s bullshit. I remember him yelling at my mom every time she would come home. I never believed they were in love, like the stories my dad tells me to say. I know he cheated on my mom with the so-called ” mother” of mine. I used to hear everything behind my bedroom door, pretending to be asleep.
One time, I remember I couldn’t fall asleep because it was raining bad and I used to be afraid of thunders then, my mom was yelling at my dad
" How could you do it ?“. I was little, I didn’t understand what she meant by that.
Not long after, I hear the door slam shut and some hours later we got the news that my mom had a really bad accident and was in a really bad condition. We hurried to the hospital but by the time we were there she was dead. They didn’t even let me take a last look at her..hug her one last time because I was little. I did blame my father for everything..always has..always will.
It was him who got my mom in an accident and died so he could live a happy life with the mistress and her baby. She was pregnant back then. “Bitch ” I curse under my breath every time I see her. My dad married her right away, didn’t wait more than two months, after my mom’s death. I can not deny that she is a pretty woman, but that doesn’t change the facts. I know it’s all an act. She pretended to be good to me, like she loves me the same as her daughter, coming to all the family gatherings at elementary school or even coming with me to choose the prom dress.
As for my dad, I don’t see him that much. He is always working or even when he is not I’m not interested in spending time with him. Because of all of this family drama, I decided to go far away for college. Just wanted to live somewhere else, alone, and probably with people, I don’t know.
It wasn’t hard to convince any of the family, cause they already know I don’t ask. I packed everything I would need but Rose wouldn’t give me my sweater back.
" What’s the problem girls ?” Amanda asked.
" Mom, Rene wants to take this sweater with her.., but it is my favorite,” she complained. She looked at her one more time, offering the sweater to me.
" Here, take it! I’ve heard it cold during winter there.”
" But mom...” Rose said and kept fake crying.
“Are you departing today?” she asked.
" Yes,” I answer. ” The sooner, the better ”
" Do you want me to drive you to the airport ?”
" No, thanks,” I reply. ” I’ve already called a taxi .”
" But couldn’t you wait for a little more ?” she asked with an almost sad tone.
" Dad will be home any minute. It’s not good to go without saying goodbye.”
" I’m sure he won’t mind,” I answered sternly.
I take the luggage and headphones with me, waiting for the taxi to arrive.
" Call me if you need anything !” Amanda said, offering some cupcakes to me.
" Sure ” I replied knowing I would never call her even if I was dying there. ” Taxi is here... I’m going.”
“Best of luck ”
" Best of luck big sissy ” I hear Rose say from the other room.
" Yeah..take care,” I say before leaving.
It took me three or more hours to arrive at my college. I’m studying civil engineering just like my mom. I’d love to be like her. A career woman. The school had a large yard with a pool in the middle of it. Some students were seated on the grass discussing, god knows what.
I walk through the halls, some eyes landed on me. I ask someone for directions, for the school directory and just in a few minutes, I find myself in front of the door.
As I’m about to knock, the door swings open and some guy stands in front of me. He must be at least a foot taller than me, because I’m faced with a large chest, blocking all my view. He looked angry because he pushed me away before I could get a better look at him. I only noticed his green eyes...more like emerald eyes. If I could stare for some other moments I swear I would fall in love. But it also made me wonder...Was I going to see those eyes again?
It was good, for what it lasted.
" Miss Roman ” he called my name.
" Come in ”
" Hello, sir ” I greed him.
" You must be looking for your dorm then ? ” he asked.
" Yeah ” I replied honestly.
" Well...looks like your dorm is 206 ” he replied and a smile curled on his lips. ” You’ll have good company there.”
" What does that mean, sir,” I asked confused.
" Ohh.., did I say that out loud ?” he asked. I swear people here are mental. ” Nothing dear.
You may leave if you don’t have other questions.”
" No ” I replied. ” Have a good day !”
I was looking for my dorm but looks like it’s somewhere hidden because I couldn’t find the number.
" Are you new here?” A voice behind me asked. I turn around to see a blonde girl, holding some books in her hands.
" Yes...I’m looking for my dorm actually ” I replied.
" Which number ?”
" 206 ”
" Ohh, you’re my new roommate,” she said excitedly. ” Common, I’m headed there ... btw my name is Ale ”
" I’m Rene ” I answered politely. ” So it was the third floor ?”
" Yeah..this is kinda more private. Only rich kids are here. You must have a lot of money ”
" I dunno ”
" What...you don’t know if you are rich ?” she asked confused.
" Are you rich ?” I ask her about a change of subject as well.
" I suppose,” she answered. ” My dad has a lot of money ”
Okay...
" Anyways..here it is,” she said gesturing to the room. ” Right side can be yours...I hope it’s no problem.”
" Not really ” I replied.
" Why are only five doors on this floor ?” I ask. She stayed quiet for a moment and when she parted her lips to say something we hear the door next to us slam hard.
" What the hell ?” I curse.
“It’s just Chris ” she replies. ” He must have had a conflict with his dad again .”
" So what, ” I say. ” He goes around slamming doors like it is his house....wait a minute, who is his dad?
“It’s the principle ” she answered.
" Ohhh..so he has the privilege?”
" Just..don’t mess with him..he doesn’t have a good reputation ”
" On what? ” I asked out of curiosity.
" Rene.., just stay away from him !” she warned me.
" Okay...I’m taking a shower ” I say to her and leave for the bathroom.
Everything looks good until now..but I’m going to figure out who this Chris is and why do I need to stay away from him.
" You are coming to the homecoming party later ?! ” I hear her say from behind the door.“It’s gonna be a good one ”
Finally, something good to hear. I love parties and getting drunk. At least nobody cares about my stupid life here.
