Troubled Minds

Chapter 1

Alexa's POV

Four families. Three years.

That's not the best record when you're a foster kid. But again, I'm not the best kid. I'm almost happy that I will be 18 in just five months.

Well, but before that, I'll have to live with a new family.

Right now I'm in a taxi to get there. Apparently they hired it specially for my arrival. That's good news! It means they're rich. But I guess they'll put me to live with the dogs, like the last couple.

I finally arrived and got out of the car. The first thing I saw was this big ass mansion in front of me. Then I realized that my mouth was hanging wide open so quickly closed it.

I saw a young couple coming towards me and I heard they calling my name so I walked towards them aswell and met them halfway

"You must be Alexa, right?"- the woman asked.

"Yes, that's me." - I timidly said.

"Well, my name's Emily and this is Mason, we're your new foster parents."

"Should we head inside? We're anxious for you to see your new room. Emily decorated it herself." - Mason happily asked.

"Sure."

When I got inside I saw this really spacious living room and a big staircase, like those you'd see in films. I was mesmerized of how rich they were. They took their shoes off so i took mine off aswell.

They started to head to the stairs and I followed closely behing 'cause I didn't want to get lost on my first day.

"We already have another kid here. He's almost the same age as you, I think. He's name's Harry and I guess you'll met him during lunch." - Emily explained.

I nodded. At the end of the stairs there was a large and long corridor with many doors. As we passed them they'd tell what which one of them was what. I'm not sure why they need six ensuite bedrooms but they paid it. I bet they're really rich, as in millionaires. I wonder why they accept foster kids 'cause most people do it for the money. When we got to the last room I suddenly got excited but I'm not sure why. I opened the door.

It was all white. White walls, white forniture, white computer, white sheets. And they all seemed very expensive and luxurious.

"Oh my, this is beautiful! I guess you really like white! And so do I. And whose computer is that?"

"Yours!" - Emily answered.

"I can't accept all of this. Really, I can sleep with the dogs."

"What? No! We would never let you sleep with the dogs. Not you nor anyone. Have you ever slept with 'em?" - Mason asked.

"Yeah..." Now he got me shy.

"Oh sweetheart, I'm sorry that you had to." Emily came closer and engulfed me in a hug. I was skeptical at first but I decided to behave myself and just hug back.

When she let go of me she turned to Mason and they exchanged looks. Then she turned to me:

"Do you have a bag with your clothes?"

"Oh shoot, I left it on the cab! Do you think it will be still downstairs?"

As soon as I said it a woman with an uniform, that I assumed was the maid appeared with a blue bag.

"Mam'am, the driver gave me her bag, where do you want me to place it?".

"On top of the bed." She placed my bag on the bed and left.

"Well, do you want to go to the bathroom or anything? I arranged some towels, soap, hair products and toothbrush and paste..." She started to explain.

"I guess, if you don't mind, I'll take a shower. I only had five minutes yesterday at the center."

"Of course dear, take your time. I'll be at the office downstairs. If you can't find me just ask the maid, Dorothy."

"Ok, I will. Thanks."

This is going to be easier than expected.