The Day I Started Living

Chapter 6

After my father, if I should even still call him that left I was taken to Mr. and Mrs. Lockwood's hotel. Turns out my father did one more thing to get me out of his hair faster because he had my bags packed by the hotel staff and the Lockwood being as rich as they are I assumed had my bags picked up on their way to the restaurant.

"Don't worry, Keira, I promise things will get better" said Mrs. Lockwood from the passenger seat, I merely just look out the window.

When we got to the Hotel I was shocked at first then back to my depressed mood, the hotel was huge and had a grand entrance as we entered it seemed as if everyone in the hotel knew then but what creeped me out was that they all seemed to bow or lower their head in submission but not only to them but to me too.

Once I was left alone in my room away from the curious and surprised eyes I went straight for the bed and cried , I don't know for how long but I just cried when I had no more tears to shed I got up and walked towards the phone to call Aunt Jade.

*ring* ring*ring*

"Hello" said a very familiar voice

"Hi Aunty Jady" I managed to say through a sob

"Aw, baby girl, I'm so sorry" she said, sounding relief of hearing my voice "I wanted to keep you but me and financials aren't working and I couldn't betray my brother that way"

"I'm going to miss home ... my friends and you" I say my voice thick with sadness

"Oh darling! You can still call and maybe when things are a little settled you can come visit us" she says with a calm voice , as if sensing my distress she starts to tell me about her newest foster kid who she is looking after until the kid is adopted.

"Uhm, aunty Jady I want you to know that this might be the last you hear from me for a while or maybe forever" I say once she's done and I've calmed down

"What do you mean, baby?" sounding confused "You staying somewhere else doesn't mean we can't stay family or even stay in touch" she replies sounding a bit distressed

"I know but I have nothing to come back to and I'd hate to hold on to something that I can never have again" I stop to take a breath and to make sure my emotions are in check "I love you and I thank you for everything but this is where our story ends"

"I want to say I understand... but I don't and this is... if this is want... I will respect it" she says taking deep breathes in between sobs

"I love you but most of all I will miss you" I whisper through the phone, I have had enough emotions running through me to say that line.

"I know, baby, me too" she said, and that was the last time I spoke to my aunt.

***Next morning***

I woke up sitting on the cold floor with my head leaning against the couch, I get up and walk towards the bathroom to shower and get ready to face the world one more time.

I walk out of the bathroom wrapped in a towel hoping I can wear my high wasted shorts but by the looks of it outside, dull and rainy I guess I can't so I decide on my old washed out jeans and a maroon oversize jersey and my maroon all-stars.

Once I'm ready and my curls look tamed I exit the room and make my way to the restaurant - last night the Lockwood's showed me the restaurant and the room they will be in just in case I needed anything.

"Good morning, princess" said a maid as I walked by I smiled but said nothing because honestly what the hell! This place is just too weird for me first people look at me as if I have two heads, bowing and the greeting are just as bizarre.

I mean just as I left my room a man greeted me by giving a small kiss on the back of my hand and then there's the two buff looking men who were outside my room as I exited this morning, they introduced themselves as Jeremey and Kingston.

"Good Morning, Mr. and Mrs. Lockwood" I said as I approached their table, a waiter standing nearby bowed and pulled out my chair for me to sit then pushed me in.

"Good Morning, Keira" they said in unison smiling warmly towards me

As we are served breakfast, I fidget with the hem of the table cloth while Mr. and Mrs. Lockwood have a private conversation.

"Keira, darling my husband and I were just talking about you and I was wondering would you like to go shopping with me" said Mrs. Lockwood whilst drinking her red juice , I assumed it was grape juice but it's too thick for that but I pay no attention to that.

"I don't want to oppose on your shopping trip" I say politely

"Oh that's nonsense! I never get to do this with my boys and plus this shopping trip isn't for me it's for you , I mean you can't expect to move into a new home wearing the same clothes you worn yesterday" she says chuckling

"I suppose not then" I say giving a small smile "well I guess I say yes then"

"Yes!" say says with triumph as she gives her husband a smug smile

I'm guessing he was betting I would say no and she bet yes, I smile at their childish yet loving relationship.