Minderella

chapter 1

The sun peeked through the window. I was still sleepy but I had to get up. Breakfast was not going to make itself. I had promised momma some delicious pancakes because she had been working so hard lately while poppa was out drinking the little money he made. And distributing it among his many women.

It was a beautiful day. I planned to spend the day the best way possible. Books, Netflix and lots of snacks. If momma has some free time then I will go to ask her to bake cake with me. I love her company. Despite her horrible marriage she always had some interesting love stories to share with me. She always hoped I would end up getting my own fairy tale. That's why she named me Minderella.

When I was born my grandma suggested the name Mindy. Momma was in love with the Cinderella story since she was a little girl. She would have named me Cinderella if it weren't for grandma. Grandma was old and sickly momma didn't want to disappoint her so she settled for Minderella. Grandma was okay with that, she died shortly after I was born. "Make your own story" she said before she passed away and ever since that day momma never stopped reminding me to make my own story.

I wore a beautiful sundress and rushed to the kitchen. Then I heard noises coming from momma and poppas room. Pop is at it again. Always picking fights with mom. I still don't understand why momma hasn't left his sorry ass yet. He doesn't bring food to the table anymore, he doesn't chip in in paying rent. All he ever does is drink and womanise. I have caught momma crying in her room way too many times and whenever I asked her she said she was okay. It was nothing to worry about.

Today was no different after the back and forth banter poppa walked out and left the house. Momma came out shortly after with red eyes. When i was done, I set the table and me and momma settled to eat.

"Are you okay?" I asked her

"Yes sweetie! It's nothing to worry about" she gave her usual answer.

"Mom, you know, you can always count on me"

"Make your own story baby" she said as my dad made his way to the table.

I don't know why he always came to eat with us when he never bothered to provide food. If I was momma, I would have already kicked him out.

We had not even started having breakfast when a loud bang was heard from the door. Poppa's eyes narrowed in anger and fear. Anger because someone was interrupting his meal time and fear because he had so many debts he probably thought someone was after him. That was no ordinary knock.

Another louder bang was heard which made momma jump in her seat.

"Jeez! I'll get it" I said making my way up. I won't lie. I was scared to bits. But no one was making a move.

"No Ella, I'll get it" momma said. Just like me I could tell she was scared too. So I offered to go with her. Before we went I glared at poppa. What kind of father let's his only two girls walk to the face of danger. I know. Mine!. He looked unperturbed.

Two huge men. Like hulk huge stood outside our door. No wonder the banging! Those two didn't look like they could ever understand the meaning of soft. They didn't have it in them.

"Excuse me, how can we help you?" Momma asked sounding confident.

"We have orders to present your daughter to the D'vonte mansion" one of the giants rumbled.

"Why?"me momma asked together.

"Sir D'vonte Grim wishes to take a wife. All the single ladies from Eastville are required to be present" the other man says.

"Sorry. Not interested" I said attempting to lock the door.

"No! It's not a request its an order. You either come with us willingly or forcefully" he said keeping the door open.

I held momma's hand and squeezed it in fear. She held me back.

"Miss?" Hulk A said. I didn't move a muscle.

"Miss?" He said again. This time I contemplated on running to my room and locking myself in. I saw him nod towards hulk B and that was my cue to run. So I splinted running for my life. I didn't even manage to leave the door. Someone grabbed me and threw me over his shoulder.

"Leave me!" I yelled

"Let her go!" Momma yelled

"Impress the man Mindy. Make us proud" poppa yelled gah! I hate the man.

I was thrown inside a black van. Not like a sack of potatoes though but gently like a lady. So they do have gentle in them. Who would have guessed huh!

"We don't want to ruin the merchandise before its inspection" hulk A said and hulk B chuckled lightly.

I looked around for the first time and was awed to see that I was not the only girl in the van. There were four other girls in there. But why did they look happy. They were dressed really well. I was not complaining. I was wearing a beautiful dress but it was nothing compared to what they were wearing plus I looked like I was going to my own funeral. My face was not happy or friendly it was sad annoyed and sulky.

"Hey" the girl sitted next to me tried to start a conversation but I glared at her and stared out the window. After what felt like ages, i opened my eyes. I slept! Just great! Now i don't even know where I am being taken. Two of the girls squealed excitedly. I watched in captivation as the van approached a really big gate I had never seen such huge gates in my life before.

Who is this man?

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