The Odd One Out

Prologue

"Be good both of you." Elizabeth says to Genesis and Gianna.

"Take care of your sister, Gen." says her second sister, Venissa. She tucks a stand of Genesis's hair. Genesis look at Vanessa with pleading look as if she was saying 'please don't leave, stay with me.'

"Don't worry sisters! We will be good and Genesis will play with me!" replies the blonde haired girl. She is two years older than Genesis. Genesis scoffs, disbelief with what her little sister just said.

"Do you have to go?" asks Genesis to them. She wanted them to be here with her; to stay with her.

"I wish I could honey but we need to go. We'll be back tomorrow. I promised you." Her sister, Elizabeth says and kisses top of her head.

"Okay." Genesis's lips trembling, not knowing what else to say.

She watches as her sisters, Vanessa and Elizabeth leave from the big mahogany door of their house. Genesis smiles as she looks at her sister, Gianna who was crossing her arms over and her lip shows a smug. She knows what her sister up to but she tries not to think about it. She pretends that it'll be fine alone with her sister.

"Let's play sister!" cheerfully Genesis says to Gianna and grabs her hand but Gianna pushes her away. Not with a light push, but strong one making Genesis stumbles down. Genesis look dazed, hoping her little sister will treat her right but she was wrong. She will always be treated poorly by Gianna.

"Stupid! I don't want to play with ugly duckling like you!"

Shocked? Not for Genesis. She is the ugly duckling out of four.

To the outside world, Elizabeth, Vanessa, and Gianna are perfect. Whether it comes to their flawless looks, regal demeanor, or elite social status, the three sisters remain unrivaled among their peers. There isn't a bachelor around who hasn't pined for them hopelessly, or a young woman who hasn't felt the roaring pangs of jealousy at the mere mention of their names. However, what the world doesn't know is of the existence of Genesis, the fourth sister, who's kept secret. Genesis's looks surpass those of her sisters, so much so that she's known within the family as The Beauty's Maid. But there's a darker meaning to her moniker. Genesis is abused and treated no better than a slave by her sister Gianna, who's jealous rampages wear away at Genesis's confidence. When the girls start school, Genesis's three sisters skyrocket to popularity, while she remains an outcast. No one notices her, until a new boy arrives at school, and truly sees her for the first time. But will their budding romance be cut short by Gianna? Or will Genesis finally find the courage to outdo her sister in life and love?