Chapter 2.
(Tian's POV)
1 month later....(Night of the music competition.)
I got out of my shower, discreetly, then made my way to my room. I look in my parents room, to see they are both sound asleep. Either their drugs really knocked them out, or they must have done something I don't need to think about. I shivered as the thought came to mind and felt the need to vomit, ughh.
I walk into my room and shut my door, locking it. I dried my body and grabbed my underwear, pulling them on as I tied my hair up with my towel. I went over to my closet and pulled out the box with my dress in it. I picked the box up and set it on my bed, then took the tape off and opened it. I smiled as I looked down at the most beautiful dress I have ever laid my eyes on, then again I don't see many dresses.
The dress was silver, with little sequins on it which really made it shine. It had one sleeve, the other wasn't visible and only an invisible strap so the dress didn't fall off. The sleeve that was visible was arms length, if not a bit longer and had a bit more fabric and was kind of wavy, so it looked airy and light. It wasn't a long dress, but only went down to my knees, just barely covering them. The shoes I chose to wear were flats, they were grey but had that sort of metallic feel to them. I didn't want to wear a bunch of jewelry, but the only thing I wanted to wear, was my locket I found in the backyard, buried under all the earth and soil. After cleaning it off, I was amazed to see that it had said:
Tian, you will always be our Everlasting Friend and Daughter.
We love you very much, and please don't forget us.
Love,
Mom and Dad.
I was stunned at first, I didn't think my parents would even make this or even know of me. My adoptive parents told me my mom died in child birth and my father died a drunk! But, my mother told me they still loved me?
Did they lie to me? I shook my head and growled lowly. I hate when people lie to me. Especially my 'Parents'.
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I walked to the music store after getting ready, to see Ben there. He was in a tux, because this was a formal event, and when he say me, he smiled wide.
"Hey! You ready? You go up in twenty minutes, so we better hurry." Ben says, rolling up his sleeve and checking his watch. I smile and nod.
"Yes, I am ready. Let's go before its too late, you know?" I say, walking out to his car. Ben followed me, clicking the unlock button and opening the door for me. I giggled at his kindness, and climbed in the car. He smiled at me, flashing his pearly white teeth.
He never smiled like that at me before, so maybe it is just the occasion? Ben climbed in the car and shut the door, putting the keys in the ignition.
"So, you think you're ready?" He asks, backing out of the music store's parking lot. I nod rapidly, trying to be enthusiastic but not enough to ruin my hair.
"Yes! I have been rehearsing and practicing! You even know so, I think I will win this thing!" I say, hugging my violin case close to me.
"Yes, I know. You will win, no matter what!" Ben says, pulling into the concert hall. I motioned to get out of the car, but Ben stopped me.
"No I got it. If other contestants see me do this, they will think you are some pretty big competition. Which you are anyway." Ben whispers, making me blush. Nobody has ever said anything like that to me, but why is Ben acting different?
