The Gift Of Love: A Forbidden Story

Chapter Three

After breakfast, Madeline went ahead and entered the car, with Adeline following closely behind her. When She saw this, she turned her head with a scowl before saying, "let's go."

Grace Luther had her driver send them to the Mall, personally. Madeline was feeling annoyed for having to take 'this cousin' shopping. She quietly left her side, thinking she would embarrass herself, and went ahead to shop for herself. She looked down for a while, before typing something and posting it on the school forum.

While shopping, Adeline bought a laptop, a bag, and a few books. she then walked into the clothing section. She had picked 3 to 5 outfits that were just her size. 

Madeline observed Adeline and noticed she has a great sense of fashion. The clothes she picked were the right colors that complimented her chocolate skin. 

Not wanting to be scolded, she made sure they got matching shoes, for the outfits.

Adeline had thought about it, she did not want to stay idle in the room all the time. She would rather work and make money. One of the reasons she got herself a laptop was to update her novels. Her books needed updating, and her readers were already clamoring for new chapters. She had withdrawn entirely, the period her Papa fell ill. Now she has a laptop, she would continue her writing. Making money this way gave her a sense of security and self-sufficiency.

When they got home, Adeline took out the card to return it but her mother refused and said she might need it in the future. She paused before putting away the card. Anyway, it would not hurt to have some money for an emergency. She gave her thanks and walked away with a satisfied smile.

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Early Monday morning.

 A young lady strode towards the dining with a backpack on one shoulder and a leisure smile on her face.

Madeline was drinking her milk when she saw Adeline walking towards them and snorted before wiping her lips. 

A delicious aroma drifted to her nose just as she walked in. "Eat up, the driver will send you three to school." Grace Luther said with a rear smile on her face as she looked at Adeline.

LUTHER's ART SCHOOL. School Gate.

The car pulled up to the gates, as the two girls were dropped off. The car turns driving Lucas to his school. "Bye, Sister." Lucas waved briefly before the car took off. "Bye," Adeline replies and turned around, catching Madeline's glare as she runs off.

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Adeline walks down the hallway, taking a turn, she arrived at the Classroom. A furor of voices filled the classroom but as she pushed the door open, the voices sank into silence and the commotion was gone.

Everybody stared at her astonished.

"Who is she?"

"I heard, Madeline's cousin will be attending our school."

"Gosh! could this be the country bumpkin?" the other one said in realization.

"But she is a stunning beauty, though."

"Keep shut! How Can she compare to our Madeline!"

Adeline walked in as if she did not hear a word that was said, she scanned the Classroom calmly to find a seat. Before, walking towards the last row. she found an empty seat by the window.

After a while, A male teacher walked in with a file in his hand. "Everyone, we have a new student in class, she will be taking the College Entrance Examination with guys. Miss. Matthews, come and say a few words."