New neighbors

Scarlett

It was 6 in the morning when I woke up. Usually, I love sleeping and don't wake up until I am tired of sleeping itself, but it never happened though even I want to. There is always someone who disturbs my sleep.

I still can't believe that I am going to live in this breathtaking house. It looks more like a villa so big it is.

How did they manage this?

Not that I am complaining, but last time when I overheard them. I heard my mom clearly saying he lost our savings in gambling.

Wait, am I dreaming? But I don't want to wake up, to be honest. I like this dream.

I am tired of moving here to there. I want to have friends and a school where I can stay till I graduate. Uggh, why is my life like this? I want to live as normal teenagers do.

Walking to my new blue triple mirror, I look at myself. Omg, was I always this horrifying? I look like someone who hadn't take a shower for a week, and my hair looks like I was in a big fight.

Not to mention even my brown hoodie is torn, and yes, I slept with my longline hoodie couldn't even bother to change it last night.

And why is this mirror extremely big? It even shows my pimple under neat my chin.

Looking around, I just realised this room is painted blue.

The curtain is blue, the furniture is blue, my freaking bathroom is blue, and even the wardrobe.

Maybe the previous owner likes blue, or they painted blue I have no clue.

Yesterday night I couldn't see where we were. So I walk to the window, taking a look at the view.

And to my surprise, my caw dropped to the ground. Now I know where the blue comes from,

All the houses are painted ocean blue and white. No kidding, right.

I mean, what the hell is happening here?

Where am I? Actually, I need to know what am I doing here because there is no way I am living here without an explanation from my mom.

After taking a tour of my new house, I was in awe of how amazing this house is. It even has a swimming pool inside. I stopped by the dining table while drinking a cup of coffee. If you asked me, even the coffee tastes delicious.

"So, do you like here so far?" comes my mom behind me grinning, cheerfully.

Mom, I have many questions right now pumping in my head.

"And what are these questions? I will try my best to answer all of your questions, my, dear" she mumbles, caressing my hair.

First of all, what are we doing here? She was silent for a while before she managed to say

"I can't tell you yet, sorry, sweetheart."

At least how long will we be staying here? I hate moving from here to there. Will I ever graduate from the same school? I was about to cry because of the anger, but luckily I hold in.

"I wish I could tell you more. Even I have no idea sorry, sweetheart. It is for you own will that you know nothing more."

What are you hiding from me, mom? I was terminated with her nonsense this time.

Is Uncle Cooper making you this mom? I bled for her to answer only this question. But before she could say anything more, uncle interrupted us.

"What is this nonsense early in the morning?" He eyed both of us and walked closer.

"Nothing honey, Scarlett was asking how long we would stay here." She smiles at him like nothing just happened and kiss him. I look at her in disbelieve.

"Of course, we will be living here. What were you thinking then? Welcome to your new house." He smirks, but I swear he is hiding something. I can feel it. Did he make a deal with someone? No way.

Really? We both asked in a confused tone.

I jump in happiness. It is the first time Uncle says something advantageous. But I am still curious how did he manage this house though? If I ask him will he answer? But what if he becomes angry and decides to move back?

I shake my head incredulity.

Nothing will happen as long I obey them. I tell myself.

"Yes, as long as you behave and study quietly, nothing will occur." he looks kinda scared of something. Wait, he and being scared? What am I thinking today?

Yes, I will study hard and graduate, I promise. I say. But what does uncle mean by study quietly? I am a calm person living in my own world.

Anyways I am happy to hear for the first time I can graduate from the same school. My happiness is more than I can handle, to be honest. I can't even describe it in words.

"We should celebrate it" My mom claps her hands and kisses me on my cheek.

I agree with that.

"I have a business to attend" He coldly says that and leaves us standing there. My mom forced a small smile.

"I am going to do the grocery watch your brothers till I am back, and she left my sight too.

The second she left my phone ringed. Looking at the screen, I smile brightly.

Lena!! I scream at her on the phone.

"Girl! My ears are bleeding. Stop screaming me to the deaf" I laugh at her reaction.

I love you too

"Awe, likewise, girl. So how are you doing there? Do you like it?" She asks cheerfully.

Take a guess.

"No..... maybe not?" she guessed unknowingly.

Well, let me tell ya. I like here already, and guess what I can stay here till I am graduate. Isn't cool?

"Hell ya, but don't you dare having fun without me, I warn you." I bust in a laugh. I really like her and will miss her humour as well.

I wish you were here, though.

"Yeah, me too, sweety. So are there hot guys too?"

Are you kidding me? Really Lena? It is 7 in the morning. I roll my eyes at her even she can't see it.

"Then go outside and take a tour and welcome your neighbours. Hey, at least you can do that, right?" she teases me. Damnit, Lena.

You know you ask too much, right? And second, this street is freaking blue and white. It looks weird.

" I thought you loved blue? What is wrong with that? It sounds beautiful to me. Anyways when can I visit you?" I hesitate to her question.

In general, no one visited me before, and the fact my uncle Cooper dislike it. I am not allowed any friends. Yeah, My life sucks.

Soon enough, when we settle things. I lie. It is not like I want to lie, but I have no choice.

"Okay, Let me know when and I have to go now. Have a nice day, sweety." Before I could answer her back, she hangs on me. Why is she in a rush? I wondered.

While I was walking to the living room, I hear the doorbell ringing.

Huh, I was confused. Is my mom already back? And doesn't she had the keys?

When I opened the door, I saw two good looking boys standing in front of me.

How can I help you? I ask timidly.

"Is this the way you welcome your neighbours?" asks a brown-haired boy wearing glasses and a Black-Reddies uniform.

Um ... Sorry. I was speechless, really Scarlett.

"Stop annoying her." Says the other boy with gold-brown hair wearing the same uniform.

Damn, he looks good in this uniform than the other boy, like it is meant only for him.

"Hi, I am Jayden, and this is Elvis, my brother. Welcome to Handsworth" He gave me a handshake.

Scarlett, I tell them. And they gave me an apple pie for welcoming us.

Sorry, I have nothing in return. I sheepishly speak.

"No worries. Says Jayden smiling brightly. Damn, his single smile is killing me.

We two were staring until his brother interrupted us by fake coughing.

"Anyways, we both running late from school, so bye. Talks Elvis in a rush pushing his brother Jayden as well.

Yes sorry. I don't know if that was loud enough, but the two brothers runoff.

I can't wait until I can start school too. Ughh, what a day so far.