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2)First Meeting.

Author: Ishabella
last update Last Updated: 2020-09-18 20:19:53

Next day, it was a busy morning for Miller family. Exactly at 10:00 am, the track came and after loading all their luggage, they started their journey towards Los Angeles from Phoenix. It was a long way. During the whole journey, Daisy was enjoying the view of the road. That day she got no time to play but she logged in her account and scrolling her friend list, she scanned the pictures of her teammates again and again. She was highly anticipated that she would easily recognize them. Among all of them, Kratos was her closest one. When she scanned his display picture, she found his sharp facial features, Duchess' nose, sharp jawline, fair skin and thin lips very attractive. Though it was impossible for Daisy to rectify much from that small picture of Kratos' gaming profile, but she got a rough idea. She knew their real names also.

They took a stoppage and spent the night in a hotel. Then next morning again, they commenced their journey to their final destination. On the other side, Daisy's team was missing her badly though there was no important match or competition to play at that time but Daisy's absence made them feel that their team lost their charm. Specially Kratos was waiting for his Minerva. Without her, Kratos' mood was really down.  

After a long tiresome journey when Daisy reached to their new house in Los Angeles, she found that the house was extremely beautiful and well-decorated, located in the middle of Los Angeles city and exactly twenty minutes away from her college. The interior of the house was extremely bright and was reflecting a strong good vibe. Daisy found her bedroom in the second floor of the house which was cosy and comfortable and her huge bed fitted inside the room perfectly. There was also a balcony attached with her room where a swing was hanging and decorated with some artificial flower tubs. Daisy looked at the sky, leaning against the balcony. She could see the vast clear blue sky, shining brightly above her head through the balcony. 

After taking dinner, when Daisy logged in her account, her inbox was filled with messages from her squad. Among them Kratos alone sent her twenty messages.

She hurriedly typed a reply to him, " Sorry, I was busy. I will play tomorrow. Good Night," and then laid down on her comfortable bed. The moment her head touched the soft pillow deep sleep engulfed her.

Next day was the first day of Daisy's college. Daisy was dancing like a butterfly in excitement. Her excited behaviour was even unexpected for her parents though they were happy. It was exactly at 9:15am, when Daisy got out from her house and climbed on her Dad's black Audi. Soon they reached Los Angeles City College and after wishing Daisy good day, Henry left for his work.

Daisy nervously yet with an excitement started walking towards the college building. It was a huge college, the playground, lobby, auditorium, prayer hall all were extremely vast and it had three four storey buildings. As that was pick hour, every inch of the college was crowded with students, dressed in their colourful dresses. Anyone could easily guess that it was one of the most luxurious colleges of Los Angeles. She walked towards the office counter and collected her papers and documents. Then, she walked to her college as instructed in her schedule. Entering inside the class, she saw it was half filled with beautiful and energetic boys and girls.

She found an empty seat in the second row and sat on it and immediately, a sweet voice of a girl called me. "Hey, are you the new girl?" asked a young pretty girl curiously. Daisy nodded her head positively and replied in her silvery tone, "Yes. I am Daisy Miller."

The girl in a yellow top and black mini-skirt replied with a bright smile, "Hello, I am Helen. Nice to meet you, Daisy." Her brown eyes and blonde hair were a great combination and her eyes were shining brightly, reflecting her pure emotion of happiness. Daisy and Helen chatted for few more minutes until a middle aged woman entered into the class and immediately the class became silent. Previous cacophony of the students turned into a pin drop silence.

Helen whispered near Daisy's ear, "She is Mrs. Smith, our professor of English Literature. She is very strict. None dares to offend her." Daisy nodded her head, sparing a short glance at Helen. The whole class wished Mrs. Smith good morning in chorus. Mrs. Smith replied in her grave deep voice, "Good morning students." Then placing her books on the wooden table, she continued, "Students, we have a new student who has joined us today. Let's welcome Daisy Miller, a student of Medical."

Daisy stood up from her seat and replied in her sweet voice, "Hello, Mrs. Smith. Hello friends, it is a pleasure, meeting you all." Instantly, Daisy could hear several voices wished her. Daisy looked at Helen with a bright smile and Helen winked at her. The students of the classes were really nice towards Daisy and behaved warmly, welcoming her in a sweet manner. Daisy sat down again and Mrs. Smith started her teaching. She explained about the syllabus and about the previous lessons.

Mrs.Smith explained, "So we have already completed our last chapter. Today we are going to start a new poem named, 'After the Storm' by William Wordsworth." Then looking at Daisy, Mrs. Smith ordered, " Daisy Miller, will you read the poem loudly so that rest of the class can hear?"

Daisy replied obediently, "Yes, Mrs. Smith." Then she started reciting the poem, standing in her place, in her silvery voice. The poem sounded like a melodious song in her sweet voice. 

On the other side, it was the time for selection of players for Intra College Football competition. So, every houses of college was campaigning for their own group. Though among all the houses of White and Blue were the most famous group and they were rivals to each other.

In the middle of the poem, a croaked young male voice asked from outside, "Mrs. Smith, May we come in? We are here to announce a notice on behalf of Blue house." Mrs. Smith nodded her head positively. Though, the boy was not eager to interrupt between the poem as the voice of that girl sounded very familiar and soothing but he couldn't suppress the urge of seeing her. So he immediately entered inside the class, after getting permission from Mrs.Smith.

Nicolas saw a stunning beautiful girl, standing with a book in her hands. She had high forehead, small chin, small nose, short and narrow jaws, high cheekbones, flawless fair skin and a perfect curvy figure. Her long wavy deep brown hair, cherry lips and two pair of wide sea green eyes made her, looking like no less than a celebrity. She was really a rare beauty. Nicolas immediately froze and was staring at her like she was the only one in the class.

But when his friend Jason poked him with his elbow, Nicolas returned to his sense and clearing his throat, announced loudly, "Students who are interested in joining Blue house, must meet us after this class in auditorium. We have started our selection for Intra School Football match. So, don't waste your opportunity. Thank you."

During the time of his speech, Nicolas was looking at the girl again and again. Nicolas noticed that the girl was also staring at her with a sweet smile in her cherry lips. But the moment, their eyes were connecting, the girl was looking away. Nicolas wanted to see her for little longer, but Jason pulled him outside, after thanking Mrs. Smith. They were all in hurry. Nicolas reluctantly started walking towards the second class but his mind was full of the thoughts of that girl. He was trying to recall where he had heard her voice before. Nicolas realized that the girl was too attractive to stay away from her. She was really unique, the way she was staring at him was as if she knew him.

Comments (3)
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Vivian
ok seriously, author, you should've based the story in your own country. the school culture is very inconsistent to what the education system is actually like in the US. Community colleges are usually far from luxurious because they are funded by the city and state governments, and no playgrounds
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Vivian
so, it takes roughly 6hrs to drive from Phoenix to LA. Author, you're definitely not from the U.S. are you?
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MadRain
Nice start
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