Chapter One - Midnight

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 A young lady looks out the car window to appreciate the beautiful sun rising on a bright and orange sky above the tall high-rise of Ehnfield City, the dawn has arrived. The young lady sits on the back seat of her father's car listening to a music playlist she made just last night for. Today is her first day of college on Ehnfield University, her dad is driving her to school—she did not want this, she feels that she's too old to be driven to school by her father. She kept on telling her father last week that an 18 year old teen is old enough for this so she'll take the bus but her father insisted that he'll bring his daughter to the university by himself.

 The young lady wore a white long sleeve polo along with a black knitted sweater vest and a decent wide-leg jeans for her bottoms. She also had a beautiful long and thick hair that had soft and wispy layers and also a cute curtain bangs. She looked so fierce and rude in her resting face but when she smiles—she looks very beautiful and nice. 

 The young lady's name is Charlotte Madrigal, despite the attitude today she really is a sweet and loving girl towards her parents. She just feels that her dad thinks she's still a young kid until now, she can't blame her father for being too caring but she wishes he lessens it because it feels like too much.

 Her father, Arthur Madrigal, is currently 48 years old—almost in his fifties, but still acts as if he's a 30 year old. In his age, surprisingly he still had a well built body. And his hair still looked classy even in medium length, he even wears clothes as if he's going to a golf club, right now he wears a blue half zipped sweater. At first glance you'll think Arthur is a C.E.O. of a rich company because of his looks, but no he's a retired high-school teacher. Charlotte got her father's charisma for sure, Arthur—same as Charlotte, had a very serious resting face, he looked mad or irritated most of the time but when he smiles, he looks like an average loving father.

 Arthur is very lively and lovely, and he really cares so much for everyone in his family—perhaps too much. One time he got into a fight because he thought a random guy disrespected his wife and kids, he got arrested and was jailed for two days for putting that random bystander to the hospital. Charlotte loves her dad so much, but Arthur really can be overwhelming at some times.

 "Hey darling" Arthur said as he looked at Charlotte through the rear view mirror of his car, he noticed that Charlotte is wearing an earphone, probably listening to music—he knew that she could not hear him. Arthur pulled a deep breath and went back focusing on the road ahead.

 "I'm sorry because your dad's like this, take care—I love you" he said and softly bit his lips as a sign of anxiousness.

 Charlotte on the other hand, heard that well because when she heard his father call for the first time, she turned her music off to listen to her father instead, but did not say anything. After hearing those words out from his father's mouth, she decided to stay silent and pretend as if she didn't hear those heartwarming words. A smile were painted on her previously serious face, his dad is a great man that cares a lot, Charlotte knew that she's lucky to have him as her father. 

 The ride isn't that long, though it takes about 30 minutes from their home to the university. The university is located in the middle of Enhfield City, the city isn't that big and tricky, it's actually easy to traverse on the city roads so it's not that small either. After a few minutes, they finally reached the university and Arthur slowed his car and parked in a nearby convenience store parking lot. For a parent, seeing his daughter go to college for the first time really hits the soft and emotional spot of his heart—He feels sad, happy, and he currently feels the proudest for his daughter. The two stepped out of the vehicle and Arthur offered his daughter to get something to eat and drink for breakfast before going to the university inside the convenience store. Charlotte smiled and went in with her dad.

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