NEW LIFE

"Boo!" I heard someone scream behind me. He was expecting me to freak out but I didn't, I just stare at him weirdly and walk inside the cafe.

"For once Selena, try to pretend as if you are shocked, or should I say try to reply to humans when we talk to you," Jason said to me, he has been trying to make me talk to him. But I don't. He even does different things to make me talk to him. I just left him standing there and went to change my dress.

And I slipped. I wince not because I fell down but because my bruised part touched the ground.

"Yay, and the freak is back." I heard cheers. I stood up from the ground, clean my worn-out dress, and went to the closet to change it. It has become a norm to me. Beatrice and Jenny always do all sorts of things to hurt me because Jason talks to me only. Well, I don't mind since I am always abused at home I no longer see it as pain.

I changed my dress to the cafe wear still putting on my pop socks and scarf around my neck. I don't show any part of my body outside since it's full of bruises. I don't want to be asked questions that why I cover up another reason to be called a freak. Thank goodness when they hit me they don't touch my face.

I came out of the changing room and started my day and ignored both girls glaring at me.

Not quite long people began rushing in, I and Jenny are in charge of serving the customers, and trust it sometimes becomes a total disaster. I hope it doesn't happen today. We heard the bell rings again signaling more people are coming in, today is gonna be a busy day.

After my shift ended in the cafe, I collected my pay from my boss. I went to my next job which is the library, I enjoy working here most cause I use the opportunity to read some books without my boss knowing though because she is not gonna like it. Getting there I saw my boss rushing out with her dress changed already.

"Oh thank God you are finally here, I am running late," she said running out.

Hmm, I breathe in the smell of books damn I love it a lot, I am an art student, and I have always loved reading books on history. I planned to study History and international studies if I ever get the opportunity to become a student in college.

I want to check on the books to read, but a book draw my attention to it "MIRACULOUS WOLF" I was suddenly drawn towards the book but I stopped myself why should I believe in things that are not real. My grandmum does tell me stories about them and they all end up being interesting, But I didn't feel like reading them. I just went for another historical book, it won't be bad to try this one. I took it and went to the front seat so I can enjoy it and also be observant about who goes in and out.

I was so focused that I didn't know when four hours shift was over, thank goodness I set an alarm on my phone. I quickly went to return the book having in mind that I am gonna continue the next day. I handed the shop to the next person having her shift by this time and left the library.

Leaving the library I felt someone gaze at me, I checked my environment to see if anyone was staring at me but didn't see anyone doing so, I was kind of scared but I didn't show it. I decided to walk fast since I was still feeling the stares.

Finally, I was able to get to the restaurant I changed into my uniform and was about to go to take orders when my boss called me to tell me he can't allow me to work here anymore. " Sir, did I do anything wrong?" I asked almost crying. " Do you want me to explain the reason why you can no longer work here?" He asked me getting irritated. I breathed in and out and walk out of his office, I quickly went to change my dress so I can leave the restaurant.

"I do get fired from most of my per time jobs often cause the customers to complain a lot about me dressing weirdly and not talking to them.

I decided to move around first to breathe in the fresh air before going to the mansion, I never call it home since it isn't home to me.

A few hours later, I decided it was time I go to hell called the mansion and I started feeling the same gaze on me again. I quickly took the bus so I can feel at ease but it didn't work, immediately I go to my stop, I rushed out of the bus running straight to the house.

Getting into the compound I was kind of happy. I went to my comfort zone I was shocked my whole room was in a mess, what happened here? I quickly rushed to the place I keep my money and it was still there, I checked the box given to me by my grandma also.

I am very sure that stupid brother of mine is behind this. I was kind of so angry what the hell. I rushed into the house and was met with two strange faces, along with dad and mum. They looked at me shocked when I came in.

"What are you doing here?" Dad screamed at me....." I came to make dinner, I am sorry I distracted you." I quickly said and turned to walk out quickly.

"You can go, cook, the guest needs to eat you know," Mum said glaring at me

. I rushed into the kitchen to do the cooking. When I was done I decided to take the food to the dining room before calling them but was shocked when I heard what they were discussing.

I heard dad say they are gonna make me sleep in the mansion today since my room wasn't in a good condition, then they can come to pick me up when I am asleep. What the heck? Which father does that to his child? I was shocked I can't allow this to happen so I need to be fast with my plan. Perhaps I am also gonna leave the house this night.

I pretended as if nothing happened went to drop off their food cleaned the kitchen and told them their food was ready. I was about to leave when I heard one of the strangers ask if I won't join them. I declined them immediately and dash out of the mansion.

Getting to my room I packed my necessary documents, money, and also my grand mum box. I couldn't leave it, she has always told me to keep it with me no matter what that one day I am gonna find some answers in it. She also made me promised not to ever open the box till I am twenty which will soon be two months come.

I was about to leave the room when I heard someone clap behind me. Oh my God, my cover is blown, But one thing for sure is that this night I would leave this house and nothing is gonna stop me. I quickly remove my pocket knife from my bag and hid it in my pocket. That was close I nearly forgot it. I turned to see the intruder ad saw James.

" Bitch are you running away without even telling your lovely brother? It's not fair you know." I didn't reply to him I just hold my small bag tightly. He came close to me.

"You haven't answered my question bitch." I used the opportunity of him being close to me and kicked him where his sun doesn't shine and stab on his two legs. He screamed in pain. I ran out of the room and went straight to the gate. I met with the security and told him I was sent to get some things from the market. He didn't believe me at first but I convinced him that I was saying the truth.

Then he finally allowed me to go out. I didn't waste any more time I ran immediately. I don't even know where I was going but one thing is for sure I need to leave this city today so they don't find me.

I put on a mask so people doesn't recognize me I went to the train station I paid and got my ticket, and was told it's gonna leave soon. I was more than happy I went into the train still being vigilant of my environment. Not long after our journey started I watch as I leave the city I spent nineteen years of my life with my face filled with tears. Two hours I noticed I was becoming sleeping I tried to stay awake but couldn't so I finally blackout praying when I woke up it should be in a new city.

______NEXT DAY_______

I open my eyes when I felt someone tapping me, I stared at him confused then he asked for my ticket I showed it to him he check and gave it back to me, "Welcome to City Y I hope you have a nice time here," he said and moved to the next person behind me. I saw some set of people moving out of the train signaling we got

to our destination, I came down from the bus breathing in the air. " I hope this city is gonna be nice to me," I mumbled to myself.

I have been wandering around for the past five hours trying to find a cheap place to stay but couldn't find any. I went into a classy restaurant and decided to get some food. I tried to find somewhere cheap but couldn't. I went into the restaurant and saw it to be very quiet. I went to order the food I needed it was quite expensive but I decided to take it since I would find a new job tomorrow I promised myself I am gonna be in my best way in this new city I can't let anyone call me a freak anymore.

A few minutes later the food was brought to me, I ate in a hurry cause I haven't eaten anything since two days ago. After I was done I went to get coffee and leave the restaurant.

I was still looking for where to sleep for that night.

Still walking I began to check my bag for my phone without watching where I was going. I hit someone and pour the whole coffee I was holding onto the person. I heard the person hiss he must be a guy. For God's sake, Selena is this what you are gonna start your new life with?

"Oh my God, are you okay? For fuck sake watch where you are going miss" I heard someone scream at me.

I fell on the floor too scared to look up, then I saw him coming closer to me and I kept moving back, but he didn't stop coming closer he brought his hands close to my face and I flinched, I covered my face so he doesn't hit me. I waited for a few minutes but didn't feel anything touch me. I look up to see the most handsome man on this planet with hurt visible in his eyes. The coffee must have burned him badly.

"I am sorry I wasn't being watchful please forgive me, it won't repeat itself," I said almost with tears. But I didn't feel any movement from him, what is wrong why isn't he saying anything? Some minutes later he came closer again and hugged me, sniffing my hair. I tried to push him away for two reasons one because he was holding the part of my body that was hurting and two. After all, I don't know him. But, couldn't do so because he is stronger than me. "I am sorry but you are kind of crossing your limit," I told him. The next word he said changed my life forever.

Disengaging from me his eyeballs were now deep blue and were shining brightly.

Mine!!!