Amara's POV
I stretched lazily , getting up in response to the call from my dad. He was out the whole of yesterday enquiring about his new job and had finally returned home.
"Dad!" I said descending the stairs. He was eating at the dinning site with mom.
"You are finally awake!" mom said . "How is your cramps?" she continued remembering me of the lie I told.
"Well it's okay now" I smiled sitting next to my dad
"I miss you sweetheart" dad said placing his arm around me.
"I miss you too .. how did it go ? " I asked.
"I'm officially starting tomorrow .. it's a big deal" he said knowing perfectly he wasn't going to give me the details. My dad has always been secretive about his work. All I've always known is that he works for companies not knowing what exactly was his job. I sometimes ask my mom about it but she always brushed it off. I just hope it's not something illegal which I believe it's not.
"How are preparations for school? " dad asked.
"I've been studying a lot but I'm really nervous" I replied
"You don't have to be darling" Mom and Dad chorused
"That's what you will say .. hope you were in my shoes" I said , enjoying some of dad's food.
"Do you like our new home?" he asked
"it's cool but Seattle was best " I laughed
"Get over it ..you can make new friends here" mom replied.
"Do you even go out!" dad laughed
"Not really " I replied carrying the plates to the kitchen. I came back and we watched movies together. Mom chose a movie which was quite boring so I left to my room earlier than usual to prepare for school tomorrow.
Monday finally arrived and you can't imagine how nervous I was . I was reporting as the new student and knowing high school students I wasn't going to have it easy. Mom came to my room for the 10th time to ask me if I was already. Of course I was ready ..I said checking myself out again. I wore a pair of black bola jeans and a bola t -shirt with the inscription shut up boldly written on it.
"I'm ready !" I said grabbing my car keys.
"No breakfast?" mom asked
"I'm okay" I replied and headed towards the garage. It was a 30 minutes drive from my house to school . I arrived at the school premises and was directed by a security man to the principal's office. I met a few gazes on my way to class since I was walking with the principal. She led me to my homeroom which was already full with students. She called the homeroom teacher, introduced me to her and left afterwards.
"Class this is Amara and she is now part of you" she said and there room immediately became noisy. I was really nervous but I avoided the stares on me and pretended as if I was the only one in the room.
"There is an empty seat at the back please make yourself comfortable" she said and I smiled. The walk from where I was standing to the back felt like eternity. My steps had become heavier by their piercing eyes.
"Hello " I said to the blonde girl who I went to sit beside.
"Hi new girl!" she smiled friendly, making me comfortable. There was no further conversation as the teaching was teaching. It was algebra class and God knows how much I hated that subject. The period was finally over and it was time for lunch. I got up ready to leave for the cafeteria but my sitting partner called me.
"New girl!" she said and I kinda disliked her calling me that.
"I'm Amara " I said trying not to be rude.
"I'm Madison ..we can have lunch together" she replied
"Cool " I said waiting for her to pack her books in her backpack. We headed to the cafeteria and found a place to sit. Madison kept on talking, lecturing me on the best foods and worst. A group of three girls walked into the room, attracting attention.
"They must be the famous girls right!" I laughed telling Madison.
"Yeah not only are they famous, they are also mean" she said causing me to laugh.
"Amara!" they approached me to my surprise.
"Yes.." I replied trying not to give a stern look.
"Come and sit with us " one of them said and Madison rolled her eyes.
"I'm already seated " I reply.
"We know but we like you and we want you to be one of us" she replied.
"Who are you by the way " I asked.
"I'm Stella , this is Taylor and that is Kim" she replied.
"Nice meeting you but I'm with Madison and we already ordered for food so if you really want to sit with me that much, why don't you join us" I replied taking Madison by surprise.
"Well we don't sit with outcast " Kim said glaring at Madison who clenched her fist angrily.
"And who is that ?"
"Her " Taylor replied pointing at Madison.
"She is no outcast sweetheart and if she is then I think I am too so I think you can't sit with me too" I replied angrily and I could feel Madison look at me. Stella rolled her eyes and they left .
"Thank you " Madison said
"For what?" I asked.
"For standing up for me " she replied.
"Do you allow them to bully you?" I asked.
"Well that's how it is !" she laughed it off
"Listen Madi , you don't have to encourage people to bully you.. you've got to stand up for yourself. We are all grown ups and it's humiliating for those bitches to call you names" I said and she hugged me to my surprise.
"Thanks Amara" she said making me feel awkward.
"it's okay people are watching" I tapped her back and that's how I found my first friend Madison.
The day went by quickly and it was soon closing. We were given a number of assignments and to my surprise Madison wanted to help. " I could do them for you!" she said when I complained.
"of course not I can work on it" I replied.
"Maybe I can come over at your house so we work on it together" she replied.
"Do you even know where I live" I laughed.
"I plan on finding out today" she smiled
"Really won't your parents complain and it might be far from where you live"
"My house is 30 minutes drive from the school so I can come back on time besides my parents are always not at home" she laughed which I've noticed she does that often. It's like everytime she says something pitiful, she laughs it off.
"okay then .. let's go " I replied.