Disillusionment

CHAPTER -1

*birds chirping, morning sunlight reaching the eyes of Adriana from the curtains*

I got up from the bed and headed straight to the shower. Last night felt so heavy, we had my stepmother's parents over here, and they talked about the company work. I hate my stepmother, I feel like she has done something to make up that accident, so she could live a luxurious life. After all, she was just a club dancer, who does believe that the CEO of such a big company could fall for her?

*knock-knock*

"Adriana Ma'am, your breakfast is ready. Everyone is at the dinner table." Nia said.

Nia have been always polite to me; we have known each other for about 8 years. She always helps me out, just like mom. After mom passed away, things have been different- dad got busy with Kayla, business meetings about his company. I always felt left out, even being able to live a lavish life. I am not happy as other kids my age would think off. I hopped onto doing makeup, setting up concealer as I got dark circles studying late night for exams. I wore sweatshirt and blue straight jeans with some accessory as the weather seems off. 

*At dining room*

Dad was again on call while Kyala got furious as he has stopped giving her time. I have a party tonight over Aden's house, I need to ask about the permission. Even living a lavish life it's not as other things, we still have to ask our parents for permissions. I quickly finish up my breakfast and spoke to my dad.

"Daddy, I have been invited to my friend's party tonight." I asked politely.

"Yes, Adrei, you can join her. But no consumption of drugs or alcohol." he replied in a happy mood.

Kayla interrupted, "She have exam this weekend, so she should study."

"You didn't mention this, Andrei. You probably should be studying for the exam this weekend." he said, locking eyes with Kayla.

"Dad, I have already studied for that. Let me enjoy this weekend, after all she don't have to worry about me. I am all fine without her." I asked looking at him.

"Adriana, she's your step-mum and you should listen to her. I am sorry but you can't go this weekend. You can spend some time with Ivan this weekend instead of going there." His eyes turned pleasing, and I can't resist that. When I was young he always let me go out with my friends. After my step mother he never let me do anything of my choice.

"But daddy, I need to enjoy my life too. I rarely goes out with my friends now. I am always dragged into Kayla's boring parties." I cried.

"Enough Adriana, Ivan will drop you at school. NO sneaking out with friends." Kayla shouted.

"Oh fine, Bitch! YOU THINK A CLUB STRIPPER CAN TAKE OVER A CEO'S LIFE, NO FUCKING WAY YOU BITCH." I shouted back fearlessly and left.

She have no right to yell at me every time, I am fed up of all this. This is not what a family means, I miss mum. Ivan and I've been spending a lot of time together. Afterall he is my bodyguard not my friend with whom I will share everything. Upon reaching the drive through area, I noticed Kai engrossed in a tense phone conversation, his face reflecting the gravity of the situation.

"Sorry Adriana," he said, slightly out of breath, "I was on a call and didn't notice you were here. I can get the car in a minute."

"Ivan, what happened? You seems tensed." I asked.

"My mother is in hospital and she needs money, I don't have much with myself." He had a deep breathe out.

"You can talk about this to dad. He will surely help you out as you have been a part of our family." I stated with genuine care.

"Uh, Adriana thank you so much for checking up on me. I'll talk to him after dropping you to school." he said with a sigh.

*Phone Rings*

"Adriana, I accidentally bumped my car so I'll be taking a bus to school. You have to sit alone in the debate meeting as I will get late."~ Klarein

"Hello Klarein, don't worry. Meet me at the bus stand on Caren Baker Street. I'll be there in 10 minutes. See you soon!"~Adriana

*Call ends* 

"Ivan, you should go and talk to my dad. I'll take bus to school with Klarein." He nodded.

I marked my destination on the map and walked out off the mansion. I don't know the route to it exactly, but I'll make it with the help of Google! After 5 minutes of walking I got into a random alley, I don't know where Google is taking me. Suddenly I heard a voice that scared me to my nerves. 

"Hey, beautiful. Can you tell me where the Shamshon's Bakery is?" unknown voice.

"That should be on right turn after this alley ends." I reassure him by showing the map on my phone. I moved slightly backward as I noticed he have a baseball bat.

"I've got to be kidding but I am new here. I'd use map but the connection got interrupted." he said checking on his phone.

"Seems like my phone's network is not working here." I said looking around.

"This place seems suspicious. Let's make out of this place together." He asked with a creepy smile.

I am all alone in this alley and anything could happen to me. They best option was to be with him, so I nodded, and we started walking together. Although his creepy smile scared me a little but he seems fine. I wish not to be alone again from now, I wish Ivan was here with me. 

*bang-bang*

"UH, WHAT HAPPENED?! MY EYE-ES-S .... BLUR... W-AIT D-DO-OONOT TO-UCH,........" I yelled.

I couldn't feel anything, it seemed like as if he hit my head with something hard. I tried pulling his hands away but nothing helped, I felt my nerves on me. I wish someone is watching this so they can help me.