The Adopted Daughter

Chapter 12 - I Have To Be Strong

Song for this chapter: Fight song by Rachel Platten

Ayla's P.O.V

Today is Wednesday which is my day-off from work. And now i'm at my secret spot drawing a picture of Mrs Hayles. I just felt like drawing her. Plus she's such a beautiful woman. She has the best smile, perfect face and such gorgeous brown hair. She is true beauty. I can't believe she's so rich and classy yet she talked to someone like me. If I was at my school back home nobody would believe such high class lady talk to someone like me.

I hated living in North Carolina but I love it here in California. This place has the best beaches, it has famous celebrities and it's where alot of people dreams become reality. It's such an amazing state.

I finished my drawing then head back home. When I reached home I put away my drawing and my scrapbook then went to sleep. When I woke up it was two o'clock in the evening so I decided to go and watch people mountain climb. I would really like to do it but I don't have the money to, so watching others is what i'ma do.

I showered, got dressed and head out. When I reach their I saw alot of people getting ready to go off so I stand by the fence and watch. I was watching them go up for a while then I look to my right and saw Mrs Hayles and a man that look like a bodyguard walking towards me.

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Kate's P.O.V

I am at the mountain climbing range with Emma, her son and her husband. They literally dragged me out of the office to come here with them and of course I couldn't say no. Plus I didn't have much doing at the office since my staff is covering everything. I have a really reliable staff.

I was watching them climbing when I saw Ayla at the left side of the fence watching also but she was outside while everyone was inside. I was so happy to see her. I never thought I would see her again. I've being trying to find her for the past few days but I came up unsuccessful. And now here she is.

Without thinking I went outside to talk to her. She turned and saw me walking towards her and just then I could swear I saw a glimpse of happiness in her eyes but it quickly change to curiosity.

"Hi Ayla. It's so nice to see you again", I said when I reached up to her. 

"Hi Mrs Hayles. It's nice to see you too", She said quietly.

Mrs Hayles? Did she think I was married?

"It's Miss. I'm not married", I said.

She looked surprised then smile "oh i'm sorry, I thought you were married".

This girl really can change her emotions quickly.

"It's okay. So what are you doing here alone and outside for that matter?" I asked curiously.

She looked nervous and fidgeted in the spot. She seem very uncomfortable with the question.

"I uh...I can't afford to go inside so I have to stay outside and watch", she answered shyly looking down at her feet.

She didn't answer the part about 'being here alone' so she's hiding something and I figure it has to do with her family. Maybe that's why she's so sad. I need to find out what it is.

"Oh I understand. I would like to talk to you some more if you don't mind?" I asked.

I hope she says yes because I really want to know more about her. She looked taken-aback by my request.

"Uh...okay. Sure", She said fidgeting in her spot.

I am so happy she said yes.

"Okay great. But not here. Let's go to somewhere more comfortable", I said calmly so she won't think i'm trying to kidnap her.