Abrogations

Unlike me

Lalian-
These past few days have felt like I'm dreading something. I feel like there's something missing. Why is my life so planned. Everyday there's always something to do. I never have me time. If I could just get away from my mother then maybe this feeling would go away.
"Lalian Marie, me and your father will be leaving for an important meeting, we expect you to continue your daily lessons and complete your studies" mother tells me while I continue playing the piano.
"Yes mother" I continue looking at my music sheet and playing.
"And no using the car, your still on punishment young lady" she tells me.
"Yes mother, the keys are in the punishment drawer" I say nonchalantly.
She nods and picks up her purse.
"See you later darling" she says giving me and air hug and kiss before walking out with father. Now all that's left at the house is me and the servants.
As soon as I no longer hear the car I stop playing the piano and walk up to my room. This sucks, it's the same thing everyday. All I can do is get on my phone or study. Is this really how I want to spend the rest of my life? Well I know it's not but I don't see my life being any different if I leave. I pick up my phone and go through my messages. Most are from the house staff reminding me to study. But then I come across Tanias message asking what time I was coming. Of course I didn't respond. Mother told me I couldn't leave. I just wish mother didn't have so much control over me. I slowly look up at my suitcases that are still packed. What if I left. Mother would probably call the police or search for me and tell me to come home. But I just wonder. What if she couldn't find me. If I live without an address she won't be able to find me. And if she can't find me then I can live free. I quickly jump up. She won't be able to find me. This is perfect. I'm a genius. I quickly run over to my closet and grab my floral dress. It's not expensive it only cost 200 dollars so this is perfect. All of my dresses I packed are 200 or less. I can't take expensive dresses because I won't be wearing them anywhere important. And these dresses can pass for classy wear. After putting the dress on and my least expensive heels I grab my most expensive jewelry and bags and travel down the stairs. I have to avoid all the servants because they are loyal to my family. If I get caught, I will be locked up until mother and father are home, the punishment will just go on from there. As I pass the living room I stop at the punishment drawer and get my car keys. As the keys jingle I start hearing footsteps
"Ms. Pierce is that you?" The housekeeper asks. I gasp and run towards the garage. I quickly unlock my car and throw my bags in. The footsteps get louder making me even more anxious. I hop in, start the car, and push the button for the garage door to let up. Before it could get up completely she comes around the corner.
"Ms. Pierce no! Your on punishment" her German accent flows through the garage. I quickly mash the breaks, twitch the gear, and speed out of the garage. I have to get out of here before they tell the main Gate. In that case I'll never be able to leave. I speed down the driveway until I reach the gateway. I roll my window down slowly and give him a smile.
"Oh ms. Pierce, going for a drive?" He asks returning the smile.
"Isn't this day beautiful, why not" I respond with a nervous laugh.
"Alright darling, be back before your parents" I nod and wait for the lever to lift. Just as his radio comes on I look and him and he gives me a look of surprise. I get scared and mash the gas. I can't get caught I've came this far. As I speed down the road I see him running after me. Oh there's no way he's catching a 2019 Dodge Challenger. I laugh slightly before speeding up some more. This is what it feels like to be free. Reality is hitting me. I'm actually free. Oh. My. Gosh. I'm free. I can do what I want. I chuckle in disbelief. I can't believe it. I actually just did that. Wow. This is so crazy. Smiling brightly I push for more speed. Im finally leaving!
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2 hours later-
I finally found Tanias apartment building. It looks okay, nothing fancy. I can see mildew on the side by the water filters. I'm just gonna have to get used to it. I deep breath before grabbing my bags and getting out the car. I make sure to lock it and head up the stairs.
" 123, 125, 127!" I exclaim excitedly finally making it to her door. I knock repeatedly until I hear her shout *I'm coming* that must've been annoying. Was it? I really wanna fit in around here. The door quickly opens and I see her wearing shorts, a spaghetti strap shirt, and a bonnet. A little taken back I stand there. It's 5 in the afternoon. Why isn't she dressed. And what she's wearing is very revealing. Mother would strangle me.
"OMG! Lalian! What are you doing here" she exclaims excitedly while hugging me. My mind goes blank of my previous thoughts and I hug her back while jumping around and laughing.
" why didn't you call? I would've gotten ready or something!" She asks.
"Well I was kind of in a rush. Is that impolite? I'm so sorry! I just tho-" I say
"It's all good. You didn't know. So you finally left huh, come on. Let me help you" she says grabbing one of my bags. I smile gratefully and carry the other.
Once we set the bags down she drags me to a couch and grabs my hands.
" so...how'd it go. Did they get mad when you told them?" She asks
"Sort of..." I trail off.
"Ooooh I'm so happy for you! I thought they would've helped you move in just to check they place out but I guess they were busy huh?" She asks smiling away.
" well, I sort of ran away" I admit. She gasps and looks shocked.
" before you say anything I did tell them! I tried to leave they day after the celebration, but mother got disturbingly upset and warned me, if I left they would abandon me, but today I just couldn't take it. I felt like my life was running away. So I took my bags, my jewelry, and as much money as I could find and left. It's under consideration that they know I'm absent now" I say with a questionable look on my face. I look at Tania. Her face is utterly unreadable.
"Are you mad? Are you going to tell my parents where I am? Oh please don't!" I beg of her. She shushed me.
" listen girl, you are GROWN! If you wanted to leave, then they have no control over that. You good. Just chill" she tells me. I close my eyes and take a breath.
"Okay, I'm fine" I assure her and myself.
"Alright then" she smiles. I smile awkwardly. " I'm taking you on a tour of the city tonight girl. We going clubbing" she says sticking out her tongue. I laugh as she dances. "Come on our you bags in my room, I'll give you some covers later when you go to sleep on the couch" I look down at the couch sideways. How am I supposed to sleep on this edgy thing. It's surely certain that I will fall off. Whatever, it is better than staying in a house with an abusive mother and a silent father. I huff and grab my bag heading for tanias room. I walk in to see a queen sized mattress with a rail headboard. Her walls are creative. Mother would never let me.
" your room is exquisite" I complement.
" uhhh thanks" she says awkwardly.
"Listen Lalian, if you gone be around here, you gone have to stop talking so proper ma" she says. I look confused.
" what, I've always spoken this way, I don't think I can change my speech"
" it's not hard, see like you just said "spoken" all you gotta say is talked. I've always talked like this. Or another one. You say " this room is exquisite" but all you gotta say is my room is tight, or cool or something like that. We might have to buy you a dictionary" she suggests.
"Oh no need. Mother made me study this English dictionary for three years straight. I know all 273,000 definitions" I say coming off as a brag unintentionally.
" well girl that's nun to brag about, that's straight up weird" she says raising one eyebrow and looking at me deranged.
" oh" I look down and at my hands.
" well girl it's okay, that's why yo big cousin here. To teach you basic stuff. You don't gotta be perfect round here sweetie" she says rubbing my shoulder.
" okay" I say unbelievable.
"Yeah, but you got any dance dresses. We gotta start getting ready!" She asks. I nod and open my suitcase excitedly. I look at her to see her looking at me in disbelief.
" do you at least have jeans?"
" nope, mother wouldn't let me. These are all my clothes, I tried to pack the less expensive dresses" I admit.
"How about you wear one of my dresses? Hmm" she suggests. I stand there confused until she opens her closet. I gasp and look up in amazement. Her clothes are so different than mine.
"Whoa" I look around the closet intrigued. "Here, this dress is perfect for you!" She says handing me a smooth dark green homely dress. "Uhmm you want me to wear this out?" I ask confused. " yes, trust me. Nobody's gonna be wearing all the fancy type of clothes you used to" she says handing me a pair of white tennis shoes. " alright you go take a shower in my bathroom" I nod and grab the dress along with my Victoria's  Secret set.
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1 hour later-