Before You Go

Chapter 7

"You're almost there, Liya. Just one more workout and you're good to go." My trainer said.

For the past three months, I have not left the house. But only trained, to be fit, to be good in aikido and as a CEO. It has not been easy at all, especially for the first month. Every single one of my teachers had to come over to my house to teach me my supposedly senior year first semester subjects, and my personal trainer never fails to be available on time for my workout.

I had only one off day per two weeks, which was exhausting but it really pushed me to my limit. I have grown accustomed to everyone in my new home and to my new parents too. They were constantly busy, but they are always with me for dinner since my classes start too early and I only get smoothies for breakfast, trainer's orders.

It was around 3 in the afternoon and the last day of my rigid three month training. Back in my old family, this would have been the day I would be excited to go back to school to meet my friends. But I didn't make contact with anyone over the three months. I just told Lila that I was having some problems and that I might be missing school because of it but she doesn't need to worry because I'll be back soon. After that, I locked my phone in a box on top of my fireplace.

I did some several exercises in 10 minutes just like I always do every Sunday with my trainer and collapsed on a bench.

"Finally!" I yelled punching the air. "Freedom until the end of the school year!"

Jasmine, my trainer, grabbed her bag from the floor and gave me a pat on my sweaty back.
"You deserve some fun and freedom indeed. For a small girl, I expected you to be harder to push through these workouts."

I sat up and looked up at her with a grin. "I thought so too. I guess those smoothies do work."

Jasmine laughed, "Well it has been great training you, Liya. I hope you will come by to my gym once you're out of here and going into your normal school."

I jumped up, "Of course, Jazz. Wouldn't want to let this body go to waste."

She gave one last hearty laugh then bid her goodbyes as she left me alone in the gym in our house. I looked at myself in the mirror and it's safe enough to say, I love myself. All the hard work for three months really paid off, my belly fat was all gone, my butt has grown more and my legs were toned. I was perfectly fit and I twirled in satisfaction before heading out to my room.

The gym was at the basement in our house, so right when I got up the staircase, I was facing a hallway heading to the second living room. Everyone was busy cleaning, I had no friends here because my mom didn't want me to get distracted, like she said on the first day she asked our maids to clean me up early, I lacked discipline and confidence. Well after three months, I have gained those two things.

The front doors were opened, but I didn't stick around to check what was coming in or out because I stink and I needed a nice shower. I jogged up to my room, passing by a few maids and butlers who were cleaning then immediately rushed to the bathroom for a hasty shower. After that, I went to the closet and wore my pajamas, which were maroon silk shorts and tank top.

My room hasn't changed since I got here because it is incredibly well designed to my liking, even the color. Brown is my favorite color and as I have suspected at first, my new dad has been finding ways to make everything good for me and to my liking. A+ for effort indeed.

A knock on my door pierced through my background music of Disney piano music. I yelled in approval for the person to come in and I exited my closet.

"Good afternoon, Miss Liya. Your gummy bears order has arrived." Lily said. She was one of the maids assigned to keep me and my needs in check.