LOGINNOLAN'S POVThe moment I entered, I saw mom... She was all dressed up and probably returned from one of the parties.... And already planning the next one... She looked up from her phone..." There you are! How was things in the school? I was about to ask Hannah but she walked in so fast.... "She looked confused as she glanced at the way her room was... I sighed and sat opposite of her..." Everything went smoothly... But this is the last time mom... This is the last time I will be handling such matter... You have to take care of Liam from today... "She frowned slightly...." What's wrong with you being there? He is your brother... Don't you feel responsibility towards him? "I nearly scoffed at her words...." As a mother, don't you feel that too? "This time her frown deepened... She put her phone aside and crossed her arms..." This day wouldn't have come if you had just shown up or cared enou
THIRD PERSON'S POVThe car moved quietly through the city. For several minutes, neither Star nor Nolan spoke. Liam had decided to stay at school for the rest of his classes after everything that happened. Surprisingly, he hadn't complained about getting back with them like he did in the morning... Which was a success for both Nolan and Star... At least he is being more open now...He had simply looked at Star before walking away and quietly said,"I'll see you after school."She looked out through the window, watching the buildings pass by."I wish there was a way to change that principal..."She murmured under her breath. Nolan heard her immediately... A small smile appeared on his lips."I already did it."Star turned toward him."What?""He won't be there tomorrow."Her eyes widened."Really?"Nolan nodded casually."I made a few calls."Star stared at him."You actually removed him?""I didn't remove him."He glanced at her."The school board did.""After receiving some very convi
THIRD PERSON'S POVThe principal stared at her. After several seconds... He finally sighed."...Yes."He stood and gestured toward the door."Come with me."Star nodded. Nolan followed beside her. As they walked out, he leaned slightly toward her."You know..."She glanced at him."What?"He smiled."You're terrifying."Star's eyes widened."I'm trying to look like a rich guardian!""You succeeded."She smiled proudly."Good."Nolan shook his head. He had expected to protect her today. Instead... He was beginning to wonder whether the school needed protection from her.The principal led them down a long hallway toward a small room where the school's security monitors were kept. A staff member quickly pulled up the footage from the day of the incident.Star stood with her arms folded. Nolan stood beside her. The principal sat in front of the monitor."Let me show you."The first recording began. At first, nothing seemed unusual. Students were walking around the courtyard. Some were tal
THIRD PERSON'S POVThe next morning... Star stood in front of the mirror, staring at her reflection. She barely recognized herself.Mrs. Finn had apparently taken Nolan's words very seriously. Her simple dresses were nowhere to be seen.Instead, she wore an elegant cream-colored tailored dress that reached just below her knees, paired with a fitted blazer, pearl earrings, a delicate bracelet, and expensive-looking heels.Her hair was styled into a polished low bun with a few soft strands framing her face. Even her posture had changed.She looked less like a nanny... And more like someone who owned half the city.Star stared at herself."...Do I really have to look this intimidating?"Mrs. Finn smiled proudly behind her."You're going to Liam's school as his guardian."She adjusted Star's blazer."You need to look like you can buy the school if they annoy you."Star's eyes widened."I don't think that's necessary."Mrs. Finn simply smiled."I didn't say you had to actually buy it."Dow
THIRD PERSON'S POVThe rest of the morning passed much more peacefully. Star never forced Liam to go to school. Mrs Goldmann, who had listened to everything from the doorway, didn't press anymore...Instead, Liam spent the day finishing up building the castle he was doing in the morning and Star managed to squeeze in some study materials in between them... But her focus stayed on not trying to make him upset anymore....Mrs Goldmann also stayed out of the way for the whole day...Evening arrived. The familiar sound of a car pulling into the driveway echoed through the mansion. A few moments later, the front door opened. Nolan walked inside, loosening his tie with one hand while handing his coat to a servant.He immediately noticed something unusual. The house wasn't tense but it felt a bit gloomy... Mrs. Goldmann was sitting quietly in the living room. Star sat opposite of her where Liam had fallen asleep with his head resting on S
STAR'S POVHe yelled so loudly that his voice echoed through the room."I DIDN'T DO ANYTHING!"His chest rose and fell rapidly."You said you were different.... But you're just like everyone else..."His voice became quieter... He looked away before whispering," Go away...."THIRD PERSON'S POVLiam's small body trembled with anger. His little fists were clenched so tightly that his knuckles had turned white."...Go away."Star didn't move. She simply sat quietly on the rug, looking at him with the same calm expression. Liam's breathing became more uneven."I said..."His voice cracked."...Go away."Still... She didn't move. Something inside the little boy finally snapped."WHY AREN'T YOU LEAVING?!"His scream echoed through the room."I TOLD YOU TO LEAVE!"He grabbed the pillow beside him and threw it at her. It hit Star's
STAR'S POV Not even basic manners? The words hit harder than they should have. Maybe because for one foolish second— one fragile, stupid second— I thought he might say, Welcome home. My fingers tightened around the fabric of my dress. My throat suddenly felt dry. “Excuse me…?” He raised a
STAR'S POV “I just lost my family… and now you’re forcing me out of town too?!” Tears streamed down my face as my voice cracked through the quiet cemetery. I was still wearing my white funeral dress. Only hours ago, I had stood there and watched the only person I had left be lowered into the gr
Star's POV After Aries left, I walked out of the library too.. I thought of walking back to my room until I heard some noises coming from down stairs.. I should just go back to my room but curiosity got the best of me.. As I walked towards the garden, I saw someone's back.. Probably smoking.
STAR'S POV I stayed in my room only long enough for the ache in my chest to dull.. But how long will these last? I am home.. I have to live under the same roof as them.. I can't ignore them forever, neither can they.. Maybe they are still mad because I wasn't in front of them enough? Maybe sta







