He's My Light (Ma Lumière)

Chapter 1

My name is Shayna Asher. I describe myself as a teenager who wants to seek more about life, but there is always something that keeps bothering me.

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I woke up every morning at 6:15 a.m. It's early, I know, but I just love to take my time in the morning to prepare for school. I showered and went to my closet to pick some cute hoodie and jeans to wear to school.

While waiting for my dad to drive me to school, I eat my oatmeal for breakfast and put on my earphone, listening to one of my favourite songs Anywhere by Rita Ora. My dad walked to me and said "Are you done with your breakfast? We should go now, I don't want to be late to work".

I just nodded and walked myself to the car. After 10 minutes in the car, we arrived at my school. "SHAYY!!! I MISS YOU!! Where have you been this summer??" said my only best friend in my school, Shasha Willson while giving me a mummy bear hug. Shasha and I have been besties since we were 7. She was there during the happiest and lowest times in my life.

I said, "Nowhere... just hanging out with me, myself and my bed" and giving her another hug.

"Typical summer of Shayna Asher," said Shasha and I just laughed at her comment.

"You got to enjoy life and explore Shay," said Shasha. "I did, well exploring the internet mostly," I said, jokingly nudging Shasha by the shoulder.

We both went to our locker and got our schedules. This year we shared the same classes.

"Well, luckily this year you can't ever get rid of me," Shasha said to me.

"Yeah, yeah... just because we both have the same class for this year, that doesn't mean that I can't at least try to get rid of you," I said and gave her a wink.

"Hahaha... very funny babe," she said sarcastically. I just dragged her to our first lesson English.

We both found our seats next to each other and the teacher started her introduction."Morning class, you may call me Mrs Lewis and for starting I want all of you to introduce yourself" said Mrs.Lewis. Everyone starts their introduction then it's my turn to introduce myself.

"Uhm... Hey, my name is Shayna Asher, -" I was interrupted by a knock on the door.

"Sorry for interrupting but is this Mrs.Lewis's class??" asked a boy.

"Yes, I'm Mrs Lewis and you must be Edward Wynne, right?" asked Mrs. Lewis and the boy nodded. " Well then, find your seat and introduce yourself to the class, " said Mrs Lewis.

That was my cue to went back to my seat.

The boy said "Hello, my name is Edward Wynne. I'm from Scotland, I moved here just because my parents are living here and that is it... thank you". I took a look at the new kid. Honestly, he has an interesting look. Captivating to be exact. That jawline, the cheekbones...the lips...

'Wait... did you just stare at his lips? wtf? '

'Why would you just stare at him anyway?'

'And, why you even think about him -' again my thoughts were interrupted

I didn't realize I was looking at him for quite a while until Shasha nudged and whispered "You should take a picture Shay"

I rolled my eyes at her comment and she laughed.

I looked back at the new boy and our gaze just met. I blushingly looked away from the gaze. Did he hear what just Shasha said?

The day just went like that... nothing much as you can see. School life can be boring, tiring, and fun at the same time. I spent the day catching up with Shasha. Usually, I went home with Shasha. She had a tesla that her parents bought for her birthday meanwhile, I'm too scared to drive a car so sometimes my dad would drive me to school if he isn't busy or Shasha would pick me up.

Don't ask me why I'm scared to drive a car. It just gave me these nerves.

"Hey, my mum asks if you want to join us at the mall?" asked Shasha

I said "Sorry Sha, I have plans with my family but send my regards to your mum" then she nodded and drove to the mall after dropping me off at my house.

I went into my house and prepared myself for dinner with my parents. I picked out a beautiful short pink dress and some accessories to go on. It was 6 pm by the time I finished picking out the outfits.

I waited for my parents for almost an hour and to be honest, I'm getting impatient as time goes by.

Then, I got a text from my mum saying 'Hey honey... sorry your dad and I can't make it for today, order some food because we both will be home late..' I try to put on a smile to cheer myself up and just change into something more comfortable. I cooked some dinner and decided to watch Despicable Me in my bed.

This is my life, my parents are always busy and workaholic. I'm the only child, my mom had a complication during giving birth of me. She couldn't have any child since then. Sometimes I wish I had a brother or a sister to just accompany me.

At midnight, I heard an argument downstairs

"I'M SICK OF YOU!!! YOU DO KNOW THAT YOUR DAUGHTER ARE GROWING UP, RIGHT??!! FOR HOW LONG DO YOU NEED TO DITCH HER ASIDE HUH!"

"DON'T YOU DARE SAYS THAT I'M THE ONLY ONE WHO DITCHING HER ASIDE! I WORK HARD FOR THIS FAMILY AND LOOK WHAT WE ARE NOW. WE ARE RICH RIGHT?".

"SHE'S LONELY, DANIEL. WE NEED TO BE THERE FOR HER!"

"IT'S NOT MY FAULT THAT YOU COULDN'T GIVE BIRTH A BROTHER OR A SISTER FOR SHAY!"

Then, I heard my mum say "What...how dare you... you're going that low huh? I'm not doing this anymore... I'm going to check on Shayna"

I pretended to sleep and my mum came into my room, kissed me on the forehead and said "I'm sorry sweetheart... I need to go for a while.".

She just left the house, leaving me with my dad. To be honest, I am used to my parents having an argument because they fight A LOT, but seeing my mum left the house is new to me.

'What's going on with my life?'