All Chapters of Beauty From Ashes : Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

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Chapter Thirty One

NATASHA'S POVShe was with Trent and two other girls who looked too good to be true.Flawless skin and perfect figures. Was Layla hanging out with them now?Was she choosing this life so she could look like them too?Layla had always been a little vain but I didn't think she was that vain.Maybe they were Trent's friends. Friends of a friend. It was normal to start talking to them too. Except they were dating now…I think. Or had that been just for show? As she walked towards the front, she turned to look at me.I waved at her and gestured at her to come seat with me since there was no one else sitting at the back beside Patty and me.But Layla just gave me an absent look and walked towards the front with the other elites.Right. Well, it wasn't a big deal. I guess it was normal she would stick with her coursemates and sit with them instead of her best friend.And maybe she was just being careful so the elites with her wouldn't notice me.If she had left them and sat with me, they m

Last Updated : 2025-09-11

Chapter Thirty Two

NATASHA'S POV HIGHSCHOOL I kicked my leg against the curb as I ran after Layla. I stopped abruptly as pain shot through my leg.I grabbed the affected foot as I cried out in pain, hopping on one leg for a moment.Hearing me scream, Layla stopped in her tracks and turned to me.She laughed as she planted both hands on her waist, her perfectly braided hair bouncing as she moved.“What a crybaby! You're so slow too.” She joked.I glared at her and dropped my leg and limped towards her.At least she stopped. Suggesting we ran to school had been a stupid idea.Dad couldn't drive us to school that morning because the car broke down and he took it out to get it fixed.I hadn't walked to school in a while and as if that wasn't hard enough, Layla suggested we ran.“I'm not running anymore, Layla. Look what happened. My toe is probably going to swell the size of a watermelon.” I whined.She rolled her eyes and gave me a sassy look.“You're so lazy. You have to run more often. You need to loos

Last Updated : 2025-09-11

Thirty Three

NATASHA'S POVI was left speechless as Layla brushed past me and walked out with the other elites without so much as a glance.I sat frozen in my seat and blinked severally. Maybe I would open my eyes and realize it was a dream.Maybe I would open my eyes and Layla would be standing here smiling at me and introducing me to the girls.The way I wanted her to introduce me to that boy all those years ago.But it wasn't a dream. She did it again. She denied me.Was she really embarrassed of me? I scoffed. What on earth was going on?I fought back tears that I felt gathering in my eyes. No, I can't. I won't let this bother me.I didn't cry back then and I wouldn't cry now.Okay…I guess I should try to understand her. Doing that would make things hurt less.She was scared of falling out with her new friends so early. Like she said the first time, she panicked.Maybe she panicked too. I would do if I had cool new friends and they could help me get the thing I wanted the most.I guessed I wo

Last Updated : 2025-09-12

Thirty Four

NATASHA'S POVMy heart flipped at Patty's words but I brushed them aside.I didn't care if she believed me or not if she didn't trust Layla. I trusted her and that was the only thing that mattered.Sure, Layla could really be mean to me but I knew she would never do anything to hurt me.I smiled as a certain memory came to me. Finally, a good one.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~I hummed to myself as I checked my reflection in the mirror, before washing my hands and walking out of the restroom.I skipped along the hallways, as I kept humming.I grinned. Yes, I was in a peculiarly good mood today. Dad had promised to buy the book I was always bugging him about.It was a book by my favourite writer, Kelly Brown. Her female characters were always beautiful, perfect figures and extremely wealthy while fulfilling their dreams.It had been out for several months and I never liked to miss any of her new release.But things had been tough at home for a while. Dad lost his job and it took a while

Last Updated : 2025-09-12

Thirty Five

NATASHA'S POVPatty and I took a walk around the school. We assumed we wouldn't have any more classes.We laughed, chatted and talked about a lot of things we would like to do.Like dreams, aspirations and all that teary stuff. She mentioned her mom just once and hoped she would get better someday.There were hardly any elites outside their classes so we didn't run into anyone.The few we ran into either ignored us or threw disgusted or angry looks at us.It didn't bother me. At that moment, I was happy, sightseeing.I never thought there would be so much to see here. But there was, Delengade College spanned across several acres of land and there were also many relaxation centers and every fun activity you could think of.Patty explained it was luxury away from home. Some elites came here too to escape stifling atmosphere at home.I scoffed. What could be stifling for an elite? They already had everything.They got everything they asked for and the things they didn't ask for. And the

Last Updated : 2025-09-13

Thirty Six

NATASHA'S POVAfter Patty left, I decided to walk back to where the car was packed and wait for Layla.I couldn't just stand around at the gate. I was scared too that another elite would decide to push me again.I didn't exactly enjoy being pushed around. You would think with how big I was, no one should be able to push me down.Yeah, right.I walked slowly out the gate in the direction of the car, as I contemplated calling Layla or not.What if I called her and she didn't take my calls? I would just wait for her till she was ready to go home.When would that be? She could get caught up in spending time with her new friends there she could have forgotten about me.She already denied me earlier. Even though I gave excuses for her, it didn't mean it hurt any less.I got to the car and got in and took out my phone.I hadn't used social media in a while because my phone took the fun out of it.Browsing was really slow on my phone. Maybe I should check out the school website. For what exa

Last Updated : 2025-09-14

Thirty Seven

NATASHA'S POVI had never felt as uncomfortable as I felt in that moment sitting in the passenger seat of my professor as he drove me home.I kept stealing glances at him, unable to look away, considering how good looking he was.Ugh, Nat, cut it out. It was never going to happen. He was my professor and he was a lot older than me.In a normal setting, those two were the least of problems. I mean, people fell in love all the time with their teachers or students.And people with wide age gaps found love at each other's sides. It was impossible because in his eyes, I was nothing but a fat unattractive little girl.A sub at that. It's never been seen in the history of Delengade that a sub and elite fell in love.At least, not that I have heard of. I should really stop thinking such nonsense anyway. It was just some silly crush that would go away in a while.“Is there something you'd like to say to me, Nat?” He asked all of a sudden.I blinked, my heart beat accelerating. Hearing him sp

Last Updated : 2025-09-15

Thirty Eight

NATASHA'S POVI ran straight into the house, feeling a bit too shy.Mom wasn't in the living room, neither were Piper and Bart. They probably weren't back yet.I checked the time and it was only past two. So, Mom wouldn't be for the next hour or more.I couldn't seem to remember when she got back. All because I had something else on my mind.Professor Cain. Should I have invited him inside? No, he probably would have gotten the wrong idea.But I could tell him I wanted him to meet my parents. I wondered if he knew they wouldn't be home at this time.Did they have the same work schedule there? Oh, even if they didn't, he used to be middle class.That was why he was so nice. I smiled to myself as I made my way to my room and freshened up.When I was done, I got in bed and took out my phone to call Patty. She picked on the third ring.“Hey, are you home yet?” I asked her.She laughed.“Yeah. Were you worried about me? I told you it was fine, didn't I? You're such a worry wart.” She tease

Last Updated : 2025-09-15

Thirty Nine

NATASHA'S POVI had fallen asleep at some point after my conversation with Patty because the next time I was opening my eyes to Bart's excited face.He was shoving me, yelling for me to wake up.I shot out of bed and glared at him and he retreated slowly, laughing nervously.“You brat! What was that for? Can't a girl have some sleep in peace!” I yelled.He flinched, his face colouring. “I was only going to tell you that Piper got a boyfriend. But I'll leave if…”He was already turning to walk out of my room as he spoke.Sleep left my eyes and my eyes widened in shock and disbelief.“What on earth are you talking about?”Jumping out of bed, I got up and grabbed him, stopping him from leaving.I turned him around.“What do you mean Piper got a boyfriend?” I asked.He grinned and stepped back. My eyes narrowed in suspicion.“I was kidding. I just wanted to wake you…”He screamed and ran out of my room when I lunged at him.I chased him out of my room and into the living room.“You crazy

Last Updated : 2025-09-15

Chapter Forty

NATASHA'S POV“You brats can serve yourself.” I announced to my siblings as I walked into the living room and relaxed on the couch with my meal.They both grumbled as they got up and moved to the kitchen to get their meal.I smiled. I already had their sandwiches waiting in a dish for them.It was so easy to mess with them. I slowly munched on mine while watching tv and waiting for Mom.I was probably thinking too much. Mom came back late from school a lot of times.I mean, it wasn't her first emergency and it definitely wouldn't be the last.I let out a sigh as I took another bite of my sandwich.Patty was right. I was a worry wart. I snorted as I thought of her.And the things she said after I told her it was impossible for Professor Cain and to really be a thing.She said something about not selling myself short. But I wasn't a fool. I knew what was real and what wasn't.Besides, it was a silly crush that would be gone soon.But still…I guess it would be nice while it lasted. I smi

Last Updated : 2025-09-16

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