FINDING YOU AT LONG LAST

Chapter 7: A FRIENDLY REMEDY

As usual I would find Katrine beside Amanda all the time, well maybe after breaks. I always see her at the rooftop, looking depressed, but now with confidence, I walked towards her and broke a small conversation. She was timid at first but eventually got comfortable. Her father is a cousin of the twins's father but her parents died so they took her in. Katrine has been bullied by the two since she moved to their house, but she was taught great things there like, cooking and gardening. Fashion is her favorite and when she took out a grey notebook, I was astounded by her designs.

They were all so beautiful, with each unique style, aura, and character purposely built for each piece. Their colors gives life and moovement to each. Some of her themes were child play, nature and celestials. Others were holiday themed. This was amazing. I heard the Opeal family were known to be great fashion designers and Katrine truly inheritted that. It's just sad that no one noticed or ever suppofted her in this kind of unique talent. She could make good use of it, like making money or building an empire of fashionable clothes. Calm down me, good things start small.

Liz:"Kat, these designs are wonderful!"
Kat:"Y-you think so? People mostly say that they're horrible and are nothing but garbage"
Liz:"Well it's them who have no taste and whatever they say about you is trash"
K:"(giggle) You know I heard alot from ther students and even teachers about you, Liz, especially the one about the camping phenomenon. They say you have changed alot ever since he came"
Liz:"Oh you mean Rolan?"
Kat:"Who else would it be? The only guy you seem close to and is close to you"
Liz:"It took awhile for me to... accept him"
Kat:"Well that's completely understandable. Some people are not always what they seem to be, in the good side or bad one"

Liz:"What about you? I can clearly see that the twins are manipulating and using you. They're horrible creatures. I know deep down, you're not like them, a good person. You shouldn't-"
Kat:"Yeah I know that... I shouldn't listen to them but what can I do? I'm just someone who lives under their roof, it's the least I could do to repay their kindness or else I'll get kicked out. Speaking up to yourself may be one way to fight for yourself, but in the world power and wealth, it is intolerable, one must know what class you belong to or else consequences will bring unfortune to your life"
Liz:"N-no it's…"
Kat:"(sigh) Unfortunately, this is my reality but thank you for being here. To talk to me as I needed it most. (Teary) life will lead me to a much better place at the right time and that great change was given to me today, you"
Liz:"It's no problem, friends?"
Kat:"Friends"

Like Rolan, I felt a heavy weight lifted in her heart the moment I reached my hand to her. Everyone walks through one life but takes different paths and with each path taken, another crossroad must be decided.And so after that day my friendship with Kat began. We hang out after school and at lunch, she would sit with us. She had the courage enough to finally say a word to Amanda and Luke, but they cared less about her and she didn't mind about it.

She and Erica got so close easily and we welcomed her instantly. She was fun, caring to the environment and others, timid, artistic and intuitive. My days have never been this bright and I never regreted building confidence to talk to her. Rolan spended lesser time with us because of Amanda and a photography competition at school for the Art Fest next month. I wish him the best of luck if only he'd knew. But his absence wasn't a big deal since I enjoyed my time with the girls. Whilst a thread of emptiness was always present, this healed me from distractions and unawared situations. Like a gain from a loss or something near those words.

Katrine's  POV:

Chained and controlled by others, wanting freedom but lost in these delusional thoughts. Waiting for my life to end as it is pointless to look forward. This is my world. Borned as the only child from a ranking family, my childhood has its very own time of bliss and wonder. But it ain't life without a little problem and fate had to choose the people I love.

My parents died when I was 10 years old from an unknown incident and since I was still very young, I needed a guardian and Uncle Oscar and his wife Yuae, without another thought took me in. I thought I was finally going to have another loving family like my parents but turns out, even that was also delusional.

They only took me in because of how much wealth I hold, being the only heiress to the Opeal's fortune. I could only take it once I turn 18, so now I still have to wait 2 years for that. My life at school was as miserable as it is at home. I don't even know if I should call it a "home".

Because I was put in the same school as the twins, they would mock me and entitled me as their maid, when in reality I was 2 times more richer than both heads combined. Unfortunatey, the students believed them instantly without knowing who I really am. Things remained the same even as times changed.

I am a spitting image of my father but I had my mother's amethyst eyes. Even with this remarkable inheritance, I was never beautiful in anyone's eyes. They only see me as a servant. I thought highschool would make no difference but it did... slowly and unexpectedly.

I met an amazing girl named Liz at my favorite spot of the building and her friend Erica, whom she later introduced. They became my closest friends and I treasure them forever in my heart. That empty hole inside was filled with their smiles, laughter and moments. I became more confident and focused on my passion; fashion.

They even said they're willing to model my creations if I want to. This made my heart feel better from all the pain and suffering I've been through. They accepted me for who I am and what I love. This is truly the remedy I have been wanting to feel for a long time. Thank you girls. No doubt, with patience, everything you've been wanting to have will surely come, one way or another.