Adopted By Janet Jackson

Chapter 1: Tough Beginnings

Mila's Pov

I walked down a busy street in the Melbourne CBD. It was bustling with people running in all directions. But I took my time strolling down a line of Cafes. I never had the money to buy food, especially not something from a high priced restaurant.

It'd only been a few weeks since I was kicked out of home. Not that it was anything special but at least I had bread and water. It was enough to survive. I finally reached the train station and quickly got on the packed train that had just pulled up. I did this everyday after walking the streets in hopes of getting food but rarely found something edible.

I sighed and sat down next to a girl about my age. I couldn't help but notice her school uniform, it was from the same school I attended as a Year 8, before I was forced to drop out. The train slowly stopped and I got off. I was still in the city but closer to a place where I might be able to sleep tonight. I walked a few blocks to a secluded alley near a fancy restaurant and noticed a small corner piled with old newspapers and a few random boxes. It would have to do.

I squeezed into the biggest box and covered myself with some newspapers, hoping it would offer some shelter for the long night to come. It was only last afternoon but I could use the sleep.

I was startled awake by the sound of thunder and rain. The box I'd taken salvage quickly turned to mush and I gave up on getting more sleep. I stood up and noticed a gas station across the street with a flashing 24/7 sign. I smiled and started running to get out of the storm. I slipped on the wet road and fell face first. An excruciating pain ran up my hand and a bright light hit my eyes as I started feeling dizzy andthat's the last thing I could remember before blacking out...