Chapter 1: New beginnings

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Moving to a different city surely is not easy. Mother said it would be like a grain of salt, but that was untrue. I am Anastasia and this is my story.

As soon as we packed our bags and left the journey was quiet. Jackson was the only one who was upset. Who knew how journeys could have an impact on the eldest child?
"Mother why do we have to go?". Jackson bitterly asked.
"Well I think we all need a fresh start". Mother explained briefly.

We got there in three hours which was abit of a trip, but we all were exhausted.
I stepped out eagerly as I took in the scenery breathing in and out. The house was massive with two balconies, it had a garage with a massive wide door.

"Just as I had expected to be" as mother gushed "Choose your rooms, the front one is taken". As she chuckles. We all hastily run inside trying to find our way around the big house. I suddenly take the lead and come across a room on the side of the house with a beautiful view outside of the forest.
"This is mine" as I shout. Jackson comes in and grins as he looks around.
"Well who would want a forest from their view?" As he mocks me. I smile as I listen to him brag about his room.

Eventually we all get settled in and it's time to have dinner.
"So kids tommorow is your big day, you will be starting your new school Elementary high". Amber and Jackson look at each other
"Mother but you said next month we could start".
"Unfortunately kids I have spoken to the deen and he says "If you don't want to lose your spot it's best to start as soon as possible".
That's when I quickly jumped in "But mother we don't have no school uniform or any equipment".
Mother pulls a bag out and says "Well I have been busy shopping and everything is here". I look at Jackson and Amber and whispered "I tried".

The night went by tossing and turning looking at the blue sky as I dreamt how life would be like back in rednof village. I mean I'm not upset I've left but it does make me uneasy.
Will It surely feel like home now? Now that dad's left and we've moved. I hope so.

The alarm goes off and I roll out of bed and get dressed into the uniform mother has prepared. I comb my long blonde straight hair as I put on a bit of lipgloss. I walked down the stairs as I sit on the table. "Wow you look beautiful my dear" as mother blows a kiss to me and glances at me up and down.
"Oh please look how short her skirt is" Jackson complains.
"Mother why do I have to wear trousers and Anastasia gets to wear a skirt?". Amber asks with burried brows.
"Well as your sister is older than you, she gets to wear what she wants and she chose the skirt, and you're still a child Amber".
Amber scoffs as she gives me a sad face.
"Mother surely she can wear a longer skirt" I explained.
"Anastasia you don't need to speak for your sister, once she's your age she can wear what she wants".

I wouldn't say 16 is an age for a teenager to decide what they want to wear. But mother always gave me the choice as she sees I'm an adult.
We leave the house ready to go to school.
"Bye kids have a good day at school, and try to make new friends". We all say our byes as we get off. I look around at the tall building as i say "Come on let's go".

We look around and notice that we've come at the wrong time. It's lesson time. We hurriedly talk  to the receptionist explaining the situation. She quickly comes back and gets us registered and hands us our timetable.
This is when we all separate.
"Right I have maths first, so I'm gonna leave now". As I hug Jackson and Amber goodbye. I am indeed very nervous.

My knock was very quiet, I had to knock a few times to actually get noticed. The teacher welcomed me as he was expecting my arrival.
"Today students we have a new face joining us, please welcome Anastasia". I got a few claps and stares from the boys sitting there with no care to the world. The girls giving dirty looks as they glance at me up and down.

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