Unfolding Secrets

Chapter 1

A/N I wrote this story because the plot just popped into my head and it seemed worth writing. I also kind of needed a distraction. Well, this is my first time writing so don't hate! :) If you are reading this, thank you and hope you like it!

Chapter 1

“VIOLET NICOLA ALVEREZ GET MOVING NOW!!!”

Well, so much for avoiding boarding school. You might have realized by now that I’m Violet and I am about to be shipped off to a boarding school at the other end of the world. Well not necessarily because Moonstone Academy isn’t at the other end of the world but I’m still far from home! At least my boyfriend Nate’s coming with me, I’m not entirely alone. We’re both 17 and our parents were best friends since their school days so yes, that means Nate and I have known each other since we were born. Currently, our parents are scheming to ship us off to Moonstone Academy because they feel it is the most fitting school for us before we graduate. Trust our parents to come to THAT decision.

“VIOLET!!!!! WHAT ARE YOU DOING YOUNG LADY??” I heard my mom screaming. Looks like someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed. I better go before she comes up and drags me down by herself.

You’re probably wondering why I am not looking forward to boarding school. I mean, every 17 year old would want to escape her parents’ nagging ways and be free but the only exception would be me. I hate boarding school with a passion. I am going to miss my teachers whom I have seen since I was a kid and my old friends in my current school, especially my best friend Dina who is like a sister to me. Not only that. I am going to miss the comforts of my wonderful room which I spend nearly all my time in and my cosy bed which is the highlight of my room. Not to forget all my plush toys.

“Yes mom what can I help you with?” I ask sweetly when I finally reach her.

“It’s time to go you lazy princess. I’m going to miss you so much” my mom started, getting all teary. Ohh noo this is not good.

“Mom, it’s going to be alright, I promise I’ll call you every day and Nate will take good care of me. You have nothing to worry about!” I tried assuring her.

Suddenly I heard Nate going “Yes Mrs Alverez, I promise I won’t let anything happen to Violet. You have nothing to worry about”

I wonder when he came in… oh well.

“Mom, we’re going to be fine! Oh and I forgot to mention, I am not a lazy princess!”

Maybe I shouldn’t have said that. She looked at me and tears welled up in her eyes even more. I admit, it WAS quite heart breaking. I’m going to miss my crazy mother.

“My baby… okay get in the car or you’ll miss your flight. The taxi is waiting for you. I’ll be right behind with Nate’s parents and Chris.” she half cried, half smiled. Christopher, nick named Chris, is my slightly overprotective older brother whom I am really close to. I couldn’t live without him. I slowly trudged towards the taxi and Nate trailed behind me looking like he had withdrawal symptoms. I wouldn’t blame him. My luggage was already loaded and I watched my mom and Nate’s parents get in the car with my brother. The taxi driver drove us to the airport while we sat in silence. Nate looked like he wanted to say something but kept quiet.

After what seemed like hours of deadly silence, we finally reached the airport. I stepped out as the cool breeze touched my face, relaxing my tense muscles. Chris parked the car and everyone helped to take the luggage out the taxi boot. Nobody dared to speak. We checked the luggage in and stood outside the entry gate in complete silence, until my mom started crying.

“I’m going to miss you so much” she sobbed. As if on cue, Nate’s mom started crying too. “My boy is all grown up and it seems so surreal. I’m not ready for this”

Nate and I just stood there awkwardly not knowing what to do because face it, having two people all over you in the middle of a public place is just plain awkward.

I suddenly heard my brother’s voice that always seemed to make me feel better. “Vi, come here”.

I turned around and crashed into Chris who wrapped his arms around me and held me close, like he didn’t want to let go. I hugged him with all my life. My older brother means the world to me. I honestly couldn’t live without him. He has always been there for me and every time I needed someone to talk to, he’d be the first one there because he would somehow figure out that there is something wrong even before my best friend. Leaving Chris is going to be the hardest part, I am going to miss him more than anybody and anything else.

Suddenly, I broke out into tears. The thought of leaving my older brother scared me so much and I know I sound like a baby but I seriously don’t want to go without him.

“Hey, hey Violet don’t cry. You’ll be fine. I’ll call you every day and you can call me whenever you want, alright? Even if it is 1am in the morning, I will still be there for you. Vivi don’t cry! Just always remember that I love you”

I smiled at his nickname for me. Chris is the only one ever to call me vivi and get away with it, along with Nate who rarely ever calls me that.

“I love you too Chrissie, I just don’t want to go without you. Come with us?” I asked like a baby. Well you can’t blame me. Leaving my brother is like leaving earth!

“No baby, I can’t. I promise I’ll video call you every day okay? I think you are supposed to board now, bye”

I slowly let go of Chris and waved to mine and Nate’s family. Nate took my hand and led me through the gates wordlessly after waving to everyone. I think he knew how unstable I was and didn’t dare to say anything. I turned around and walked next to him and didn’t turn back. This is it. I am leaving for Moonstone Academy which is, unfortunately, at the other end of the world. I am leaving my family and I told and was told that everything would be alright. If only I knew how wrong that was.

A/N So I hope that wasn't too bad? Comment on anything to improve :) (The photo by the side is Violet)