1 A New Life

*The Next Day*

"Heyy you sleepyhead wake up!! Did you forget your university is starting. You need to move your belongings to your dorm.", mom was shouting.

"ermmm...hmmm... muuummmmm can't I just sleep for a feww moreee tim.....", Sharlene was half asleep.

"You brat do you even know its already 7 am!! just wake up or else I'll beat you."

"Mooomm you are so naggy... Finee I'll wake up.", Sharlene looked at the clock,"Mommmmmm, Why didn't you wake me soon.... Ohh noooooooo I'm gonna be late. Then I can't find a good bed in dorm. Mommm whyyyy.....", She gasped.

"You stupid little brat, I woke you up, 10 times before this and now you have the guts to say these to me? Hurry up and get dressed Daniel said he'll pick you up."

"Really Mom??"

"Yes hurry up."

*She felt the same feeling of her high school back then.*

"Sharlenee... Sharleneeee... are you there... hurry we're late!!"

"Comingg.... Byee momm... I'll miss youuu."

"Ahhh there we go my girl has already grown up. Now the house will be so silent.", said mom wiping tears mixed with feelings of both sadness and happiness.

"Aww come on Mom I will be back on the weekends. After all it is not that far either. Don't cry. Besides I'll be in the same province as you and I will call you frequently. I see you still love me hehe." She grinned.

"Silly girl! I always love you"

"Okay bye mom! Take care of yourself and daddy too I will visit him frequently. Besides I've found a part time job. It'll help clear the bills."

"Bye dear, dont go too hard on yourself. I will also find some ways. Study hard, take care."

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.

"Hey how do you even get time to get dressed so well."

"I look good in whatever I wear.", Daniel smirked.

"Hah, don't get too high on yourself."

"I heard you got a job?"

"Who said?"

"Well... I heard the conversation between you and your mom."

"So, you were eavesdropping on us? You prick.", Sharlene raised her eyebrows.

"Okay okay.... sorry your highness... now don't give me that scary look..... So why exactly are you doing a job when you shall be studying?"

"Erm I want to... yes I want to do it for fun"

"You know you cant lie to me..", he knew she was hiding something from him.

"Well.... There we go university's here lets get off."

Daniel suddenly clasped her hand.

"No.... we wont get off unless you tell me the truth", he gave a cold stare.

"Fine, My dad got an operation and the bill is 20,000 yuan, we were able to pay 11,000 but we're running out of money so I need to work for 9,000 yuan.", she sighed.

"Why worry? My cousin is doctor so I'll ask him to let you get more discount. Wouldn't it be okay?"

"No! I can't accept that. Other patient also have to pay and they afford it. And I should pay it with my own efforts. Besides I want to work too. Don't bother."

They came out from the car. The atmosphere in the university was refreshing.

"Excuse me, which major are you choosing?", asked a volunteer.

"Oh hi! I am choosing architecture and he is choosing engineering, can you guide us?", Sharlene was smiling

Her smile made Daniel's heart flutter.

"Little meowww"

"Sharleneee"

Came two voices from the crowd. It was Lex and Clara.

"Heyy don't call me with that name.", Sharlene was agitated.

"Heyy Sharlene. We'd better get the same dorm now. You two go fill the forms. Sharlene and I will also go fill it."

Daniel gave a cold stare to Lex.

They all filled their forms.

"Okay we will go to our dorms and unpack our things. we will meet you guys later. Bye Daniel! Bye Lex.", Sharlene waved at them

"Bye meoww",Lex shouted.

Daniel waved and smiled at her.