You Are Mine

Prologue

"You Are Mine"

Prologue

WARNING! Not edited

"Don't forget to let your parents sign the permission slip, you are not allowed to join without their signature." Mrs. Hayler reminded the whole class. 

Everyone was excited about the field trip, even Mrs. Hayler herself. I nervously fiddled with my fingers debating whether or not to join. I love London and I have always wanted to ride a route-master but I'm sure as hell my parents won't allow me. You see, my family has been going through financial problems over 3 years now, dad has a job but not enough to give us our daily needs and mom doesn't have any; she's a housewife. My older brother; Adrian stopped attending college to work early for a living. I've been helping them by taking a part time job at Martey's Diner, I would give half of my salary to my parents and save the other half for emergencies.

I glanced at my best friend; Haylie beside me, her excitement was very visible, she looked back at me with a wide grin, one that reached her ears. I grinned back but not as wide as hers. Right after Mrs. Hayler was done distributing the slip, the school bell rang signaling lunch break. I scurried out of the classroom with Haylie of course. She nudged me playfully.

"What was that for?" I whined.

She rolled her eyes and ingored my question "Are you gonna join the field trip?"

"I don't think so, my parent's wouldn't allow me." I smiled apologetically. 

Hailey knows everything about me including my family, the girl has been with me since I was a freshman. At my first day of school as a high school student I got lost finding my classroom, she just so happens to be there and helped me find it, that's how our friendship started. She knows all of my secrets, hell she even knows my Facebook and Tumblr password. To keep things short, Haylie is like my sister; my other half as they call it, I was there when she cried over boys and she was there as well when I failed a Math test.

Her grin turned into a sad smile. She patted my back and sighed.

"I understand your family's situation right now but Rachel, you work too hard, you definitely deserve a break. I'm sure your parents will allow you because they too have noticed your hard work and determination. You need to clear your mind and think things through. Besides you'll only be 17 once and this is your one way ticket to London, who knows you might meet a hot British guy," She sighed dreamily, "I love their accent."

"Haylie you always think about boys." I chuckled.

"It's good to hear you laugh." Haylie smiled.

We were walking to the cafeteria when suddenly a shoulder collided with mine causing me to fall down. My things were scattered all over the floor, my backpack was lying beside my feet with the zipper open. The hall was filled with laughter from people who saw the incident.

I looked up to find Ashley Batter who recently just humiliated me. Her blonde hair was perfectly curled and her skirt was a bit higher than usual. Ashley kicked my bag with her pedicured toenails. She cackled like a witch with her two minions.

"Oops, sorry!" She laughed while walking away.

Haylie offered me a hand which I gratefully took. I stood up emotionless; trying to hide my embarrassment. She helped me stuff my things back inside my bag.

"I cannot believe you used to be friends with that bitch!" She stated while shaking her head.

I groaned. Ashley and me used to be childhood best friends until a popular jock asked her out and instantly became one of them. When she was with her 'friends' she would ignore me. After weeks of trying to call and text her I gave up. She called me one day and told me to stay away from her. I still don't know why she hates me like I'm Kim K but I'm sure it's because of how lame and ugly I am.