Elle's secret boyfriend .

New feelings

"Are you blind"the driver swore at me.
I just walked away ignoring as I do all my bullies, I have never spoke up against anyone who has hauled insults at me. Troubling my already suffering parents with my problems perhaps never occurred to me as an option. I always place them before me. Thoughts fidgeted my head... Was Mike flirting with me. Did I know to flirt?

I pulled open my door which nearly creaked under my force. My house might look shabby and old but it never failed to bestow the comfort. Daddy was playing with my siblings as usual. Mom cleaning, a smile was etched on their lips as their eyes met mine. I entered the living trying to dodge through the mess of toys my siblings had made.
I sat next on the couch which shrieked as I sat on it. I tried switching on the TV.
Daddy replied" TV broke down " a line of sadness crossed his brow because he considers it as his inability that his family is suffering.
"It's OK papa, we are already spoiling our eyes watching too much TV "I replied trying to cheer him up, though I know it is vain I must at least try.
My little brother fought with another quarrel diverted us.
Ruben as usual climbed on me stating he is sleeping with me. I lay on my bed with Ruben fast asleep by my side.I love my siblings,slowly caressing his hair I kissed on his fair forehead. He snuggled against me his little hands hugged me.He is too small for a three year old. Maybe the age gap between us did make us close. I was fifteen last fall when they are just three and five.

My thoughts raced to Mike, I am literally falling for him but I shouldn't. It is not going to harm anyone to cherish this petite feeling. let me enjoy this feeling while it exists. I know Mike will never love me but he does make me feel better.

Next day crawled in, I am turning impatient to see Mike. Someone hugged me from behind I turned around to find Mike...isnt it slightly crossing the line... I thought...may be as a friend... I always want him by my side but I feel it is too much to ask.

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Today is grooming, they announced.I was led to one room, Mike to another.. In the room full of mirrors.I saw an array of clothing almost everything looked respectable not something I can afford.I lingered my eyes racing towards the clothing. Not that I craved for clothes but anyways I am a girl being poor doesn't mean I am devoid of feelings. Mrs Rosewood called me, I silently marched towards her. I cringed as I can feel my long dark curls being chopped off.
After an hour or two I looked at my reflection to be stunned.I looked good. Not so gorgeous but beautiful like I have never been before. My hair looked lovely cascading down my shoulders. A self satisfied smile spread across Mrs Rosewood's face.

I walked out to find Mike's hair tamed.He really looked nothing less than a model. He gasped at my appearance.. "Wow ,Elle you look stunning "he ran up to me planting a kiss on my cheek.
I stood there blushing red as Mrs Rosewood cleared her throat. Mike backed off winking at me...
"You can take this,it is for the trip to New York"said Mrs Rosewood handing a whole bag of clothes to me. The clothes I can never afford. I can't wait to show this to mommy daddy and my little siblings

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