The Perfect Storm

Chapter 1 - No More

Kiana's POV:

I'm a normal girl. If you saw me, you wouldn't think so. I dress in all the expensive blouses, wear all the hottest shoes, and I always have the perfect hair. I have straight A's, I play sports, and play classical piano. I'm so "nice" and "sweet", you wouldn't even think otherwise. My parents make good money-- they partner in an investment business. My boyfriend, Derek, is the center for the high school football team.

You might think I have the perfect life, but I don't. I don't deserve it. I feel like it's my purpose to work for this life, not have it given to me.

My parents forced me to do all of these things. To have the perfect record to get into the best school. I'm tired of being something I'm not. I'm practically paying my math teacher to not tell my parents I'm failing.. And I can't keep up with all the busy schedules of volleyball practice to fundraisers at the business, to all this homework along with extra credit to raise my grade.

I can't handle this pressure. My parents expectations of me are too much. My friends are starting to wonder why I don't have time to hang out anymore. My boyfriend's ignoring me. I think he's cheating on me with Alyssa Grover anyway.. My grades are dropping. I haven't gotten over any serves in the last three games. I'm so sick and tired of being expected to be the best in everything. Trust me, I'm trying to give it my all. But I can't.

I can't have this.

No more.