The New Life of Amaya

Chapter 5

I now stood in my room to see a mini fridge set up next to the bunk bed where an end table used to be. On the bed to the right was about twenty shopping bags and on the floor next to the bed was a dog bed big enough for Rex. On the table were a couple boxes a few bags of groceries and my class schedule. I started on the table first because it had food on it. I put the waters and yogurts in the fridge along with a few other things such as fruits and juices. on top of the fridge I stacked the rest of my snacks neatly on top of each other. Inside the boxes were organizer bins, a computer, and a small rectangular box. I put one of the organizer bins that stacked on top of each other on top of the fridge and placed all of my snacks in there. I set the computer and rectangular box to the side for now and broke down the empty boxes. I noticed that in the far end of my room there was a small kitchenette with a stove, oven, microwave and sink with a bit of storage for a few dishes. I noticed that these were new and that Andreas must have done this to make it more comfortable for me. 

Next were the bags on my bed and they all contained clothes, shoes, blankets, sheets, pillows and pillow cases. I quickly made my bed and put my new clothes away in the dresser, hanging my dresses in the small closet next to the dresser where I also saw a shoe rack to put my shoes. I took all the bags and folded them up putting them in my closet not knowing if I'll need them in the future or not.  I looked over the room and noticed another box. I took Rex's leash that I set on the table and placed it on my dresser before getting to the box on the floor next to the table where I saw a fancy dog bowl set and a bag of food. I set the dog bowls up next to the kitchenette on top of the mat that was provided in the box. The dog food, I opened and filled the food bowl and then placed the bag in my closet on the other side of my shoe rack then filled up his water bowl. I noticed a door just past the bunk beds on the other side of the room and went over to see that there necessities placed inside for me. A toothbrush and toothpaste holder that contained a tooth brush and toothpaste. A brush. Inside the drawers were hair accessories, feminine products, first aid and extra supplies. Under the sink were toilt paper rolls and behind the door on a rack that hung on the door were towels and wash cloths along with a hook where a robe hung from. Inside the shower had shampoo, conditioner, and body wash and other necessities for a girl. 

Once I was complete in putting things away I finally sat down and started to eat my food from the restaurant and setting up the computer. There were sticky notes galore all over. On the box a sticky note read, I bought you a computer for course work while you are at school It'll be easier for you to do research when you do homework. When I opened the computer another sticky note read, It's already set up. All you have to do is fine tune it with a password and other things you'd like.

I pushed the computer to the side and placed my class schedule on top of it. I grabbed the small rectangular box and opened it. Inside was a brand new phone on that phone another sticky note, I need a way to contact you, along with Zhi. We are the only two who have your number and you have ours. Keep it with you at all times just in case. Don't worry about the bill.

I picked the phone up and started messing with it putting my biometrics in it, changing the background image and snapping a quick picture of Rex who lay with his little blue bear on his bed to put on my lock screen photo. 

I placed the phone on top of the computer and figured I'd take time to look over my schedule. I pulled it in front of me and saw that I had classes every Monday through Thursday, Friday through Sunday I had free. I like that kind of schedule.  On Mondays and Wednesdays I am taking Math, History and an Art class. On Tuesdays and Thursdays it's Etiquette, Equestrian class and I was signed up for Spanish class. Which is interesting in itself. 

I picked up my phone to see a text from Andreas that read: Classes start today. It's okay if you missed the first class, but I need you to go your next classes. I looked to see that today was in face Tuesday which meant I missed etiquette class and I am late for Equestrian class. I looked at my schedule again to see that Equestrian class was held at the stables so I put my phone in my pocket and grabbed Rex's leash hooking it onto him and grabbing my schedule too.  Together we walked out of the dorm and to the stables where for the first time in my life I was around horses. 

Rex walked by my side on our way to the stables where I was late for the class. Today they were talking about safety measures and proper riding attire and how we needed to get it soon. Not to mention, these classes were probably going to be very boring. I continued to walk toward the stands where everyone else all elegant in their variety of designer clothes and me, plain Jane with a fluffy white German Shepherd named Rex. 

"Ah, Miss...Brown?" The teacher looked up. I shrugged my shoulders, and the teacher sighed, "Well, class, this is Amaya. She's new here to the school and to the island." 

As soon as the teacher spoke the everyone turned and looked at me, but it was one face that caught my attention. More specifically those very bright green eyes and that short brown wavy hair that framed his face. It was none other that Andreas. I could feel my mouth drop open a bit and I saw his eyebrow raise at me as if to challenge him why he was here in front of everyone.

"Miss. Brown, would you mind taking a seat?" The teacher spoke pointing next to Andreas where there, the last seat was open.

I sat down next to Andreas and Rex found a way to sit in between the two of us which I found slightly funny as the teacher began speaking once more. Rex laid his head on my lap where I absentmindedly pet him while Andreas watched me. Andreas, in his slacks and sweater, leaned forward and slightly closer to me. Rex went to growl at him but Andreas put a finger the side of Rex's snout and let out a simple "Tsst" sound making Rex grow quiet. 

"Come have lunch with me after class." He whispered. 

"I already ate." I mumbled quietly back.

"I don't want to have to play the 'you're moving back home card'. Now, please, eat with me after class. Then I'll take you to find your notebooks and find out where you'll get your riding clothes."

"Fine. But only because I need your help finding the riding clothes."

He smiled victoriously, "Bueno"

I raised my brow at him and as soon as class finished everyone rose of the stands and began leaving to go wherever they wanted or needed to go. I decided to linger since I am now accompanying Andreas. Andreas, who had spoke to the teacher privately for the last part of class came back with a victorious smile on his face and gently lifted the monogram A around my neck up to rub his thumb across it. 

"I'm glad you didn't give Zhi a hard time." Andreas spoke in a hushed tone, Rex barked making Andreas smile and look at him, "Of course, Rex, you look absolutely handsome with your new collar and charm too. I hear you've been a good boy and have been getting spoiled." Rex barked again and licked Andreas' hand making Andreas smile more before he turned his attention toward me, "Shall we get something to eat?" 

"I suppose.." I said following him out of the stands and back to school where we went to the cafeteria and were met with options from nearly all around the world. American, Asian, European and much more. 

Andreas looked at me as if waiting for me to choose. I shook my head at him unsure. I wanted Chinese, Japanese, German and much more because I've never tried them before. Andreas gestured to Chinese and I nodded wanting to try the others at some point too. Together the three of us ordered Chinese. I got teriyaki chicken and he got general Tso. After we got our food we went to a table we thought we could talk in more peace and sat down, Rex laying down next to me. 

I opened  my chop sticks and watched as Andreas closed his eyes praying over his meal before looking at me with a smile and taking a bite of his chicken. I used my chopsticks to play with my food more than eat it.

"Why are you taking classes here? I thought you were going to give me freedom." I said after a moment. 

"I wanted to go back to school and make a life for myself, get out of the bad things my dad did and use my power and status to turn things around and make them better."

"I don't believe that you wanted to go back to school."

"Well, I did, and we have all of these fancy classes together. Minus one of them, I don't take Etiquette."

"Well aren't you just darn lucky."

He smiled, "If only you knew mi paloma."

"What did you call me?" 

"You'll find out in time. Now, please eat. We've got to get to Spanish and then to the store for your riding outfit and school supplies." Andreas said taking another bite a smile plastered on his face.