The Lost Princess

Chapter 4 Anna

As soon as we entered the house my parents walked over and greeted Leora and I.

Leora, darling we havent seen you in ages! You look as beautiful as ever! Anna you are so lucky to have such a beautiful best friend! My mother cooed. Her and my dad were always at work whenever Leora was over, so they didnt see her often. I say parents loosely because Im adopted like Leora but unlike her my adopted parents couldnt bother to put in the time to spend time with me. Sometimes I wonder why they even adopted me in the first place.

Anna, honey we got your report card today and I must say I was quite disappointed to see you had a B- in Social Studies. My dad said looking at me sternly. Not only was my dad a history professor at the local university but her expected me to always have straight As.

Im sorry dad we had a really hard final this semester the only reason it wasnt lower was because Leora and her boyfriend helped me cram as much as they did. I said with my head down. Leora always had straight As and was the picture-perfect child its like she could do no wrong in anyones eyes including mine. Sometimes that annoyed the shit out of me but its also the reason I loved her so much!

Thank you for helping her Leora! Youre such a good friend for helping her and sticking by her for as long as you have! My mom was gushing over her. I once heard my mom tell my dad that they wished they had the opportunity to adopt her over me, ever since then I stopped trying to get close to them.

We are going to head upstairs to get my overnight bag and then we are heading over to Leoras for the night. I said while pulling Leora behind me.

Okay have fun! My dad said while looking at his laptop and my mom was back into her phone. I shook my head and continued up the stairs and went to my room.

I dont see why you are always so distant towards them. Leora says while plopping onto my bed.

Well for starters if it wasnt for you they would probably not even speak to me unless it was about school. I think allowed in my head.

I dont want to get into it. I say while packing my bag.

Okay but I think your parents are like any other set of parents maybe a little strict but not too bad.

Good enough to stay here and not leave to meet your biological family? I ask.

I was thinking on that maybe it doesnt have to be a permanent thing I dont want to leave behind the people who have raised me my whole life. Perhaps my bio mom and dad will make an exception. Leora had a point her parents were great. Hell, they were like a set of real parents to me I didnt even want to leave them behind, but I also wanted to leave this place and never look back!

Whats on your mind. Leora asks while standing beside me looking at me sternly.

What do you mean? I ask while putting my pajamas into my bag.

You have that look on your face like you have already made up your mind about something you just dont want to say anything because youre waiting to hear everyone elses opinions first! Leora pointed out. I took a deep breath and stood up. I walked over to my bed and sat down grabbing the stuffed bear Leora bought me for my thirteenth birthday.

I want to go. I want to go and never look back! I hate it here the only good thing about this damn place is you. Screw traveling the world when we can go to a whole different realm where we can start a new life! Im sure The King and Queen will let you visit your parents. I start breathing hard trying to catch my breath after my rant and Leora is just looking at me in bewilderment.

You really dont like it here? Leora asked looking serious.

No, I dont! I held my ground and kept my eyes trained on her.