17. A soft corner

It was so refreshing to walk over the grass with a night view. The stars are shining so brightly. Her sleeveless gown made her shiver. She cursed herself as she didn't carry her jacket. Clara felt so light walking there. Her life turned upside down in a day. Her lips curved up realizing the effect of her change.

She didn't need to live under someone like her father anymore. There is no need to hide from her step-sister, Elsa who would always taunt her and mock her.

The thought of her past life made her cringe visibly. Her day won't end without any pain. She lifted her gown to see many wounds. Some are faded half way and many are still fresh. She will one day pay back for everything to that woman.

Her eyes lined up with tears recalling her mother, Stella. Only if she was there for her, Clara would have had a beautiful childhood like others.

"Hello" Clara took the call without seeing the id.

"Why the hell do you have a phone if you don't pick them up?" Clara flinched, visible with a