It's Raine Right?

" You shouldn't lose it, it's pretty important " he says and moves closer to me, each step making my heart beat more faster.

" I... " I start trying to hold my chin up to act as if I am not bothered

" Here, don't lose this one " he says and puts a paper in my hand, I hold the paper and wait on the spot.

" Read it carefully, I only forgive once, if you lose it this time, then you will have to answer to me " he whispers into my ear and I nod.

" Good then that you understand. take your time to read and master it all " he says and then backs off of me.

Relief actually washes through me, I had thought that he was going to give me his homework and ask me to do it too.

" This is Cameron and Jasper " he says and points to the two guys with him.

" They will help you if you get bullied according to the contract " he says

What contract

" The one you are holding " he answers my question and I look at the paper in my hands again before looking back to his face.

" Okay " I manage to say as I look away from his face and he moves away from my way, allowing me to pass. I grab my bag and move to the classroom entrance

" One last thing, " he calls out and I look back at his face wondering what he had to say

" It's Raine right ? " he asks, his signature smirk back to his face.

How did he know my name?. most people don't know it.

" Yes " I mutter and leave the classroom, squeezing the paper in my hand.

I open the door to the backseat and then get in the car after school closed for the day.

" Good afternoon miss Raine " Mr Patrick says staring at me from the front mirror. Mr Patrick was the driver mum had hired three years ago to pick me up from school whenever she and dad were busy and trust me they are always busy.

" Hey " I say and then stare at the window, trying to forget everything that has happened today and maybe focus on my assignment instead.

The ride home was very short and we got home few minutes after. After waving bye to Mr Patrick, I made my way into the house, making sure to drag my feet on the ground to annoy my mother.

" Would you lift your feets, that's not lady-like " mum's voice echoed in the living room.

" Yes mum " I say

" So how was school ? " she asks me

" Well you would have known if you had come pick me up instead " I say kicking the ground gently with my feet in a repeater motion.

" I was busy " she states plainly and then looks away.

Typical mum always busy with one thing or the other. since she got the job as an archeology professor she has not had time for me or anyone. Dad doesn't even live with us, all he does is travel around the world, expands business and then send living expenses. my parents are virtually more in love with their jobs than their daughter.

" As usual " I mutter with a frown.

" I will pretend like I didn't hear that " she says and I shrug before walking up the stairs to my room.

" Your dad won't be home for December this season " she says and I pause on my feet.

Why?. that's the only time I get to see him, that's the only time I get to spend quality moments with him and yet he wouldn't be around again.

" Why ? " I turn and ask her.

" Well it's good news " she says and then smiles.

" He won't be spending Christmas and you are in a good mood mum. how is it good news " I ask her, my patience slipping away but by bits

" Well like I said it's good news. we are going to expand the business " she says her eyes litting up with excitement.

My frown widens and my eyes falls. Hr is expanding the business again ?

" Where ? " I ask

" Las Vegas. " mum says

" He will be partnering with another friend who just arrived in new york. his family has been here for a year now while he was on business but sadly his business didn't survive so your dad offered him an offer to partner with him in the next telecommunication products that would be released so they are on a business trip now. " she explains

" okay I will just go freshen up " I say and she nods as I go back up the stairs to my room. The moment I am in the room, I lock the door softly and then drag my feet inside before tossing my school bag on the table. I walk up to the balcony and then open the door again. I step out of the room and then rest my elbow on the railings in the balcony as I stare at the trees in the compound.

For how long do I have to live like this?, no parental care or love, just studying and studying and then getting bullied by those kids at school. the only thing mum does is tell me that I should only act lady-like and study and the only thing dad cares about is money. all he does is make and send money to me every single time. I don't even use any of the money he sends and yet he sends it over again.

I wonder why I had thought this year was going to be different from the other ones when I know fully well that it will just be the same. none of them were going to change anytime soon. Mum is still going to be focused only on her job and she won't stop telling me how many times I make mistakes, dad won't stop making money and just ignoring my existence and the kids are school are still going to keep bothering and bullying me.