Chapter 6 My Mate

I woke up to the mumble of a song and a bright light entering the room. As my eyes open, the sound becomes clear. "Happy birthday dear Scarlet.. Happy birthday to you." My mother and father both sang. They both had blond hair that looked like gold in the sunlight with blue eyes and happy smiles on their faces. My dad was holding a cake saying, "Happy 18th Scarlet".

I loved my parents dearly. They have been the best and always by my side through all my struggles. They've also inspired me to work hard at school as they both have degrees in very difficult fields. My mother was a scientist whilst my father was a surgeon. They didn't make much use of their degrees as they were Beta rank. But they were always happy to have it behind their names.

I blew out the candles with one breath. "Thanks mom and dad. But don't you think I'm too old for candles?" I asked with a questioning look plastered on my face. "But then you're too old for cake. Should I then take the cake to me and dad's room" my mother said mockingly. "no no no wait... we don't have to go that far. You know I love cake so give me my cake".

"Bye mom and dad" Saige yelled from downstairs on her way to school. My parents looked at each other in sadness as they knew the relationship between me and Saige. Not that I told them, but Saige made it very obvious. It's not that they didn't try to build one between the two of us, but Saige was stubborn and selfish.

I let out a sigh and gave my parents a hug to reassure them that I didn't blame them one bit. I shooed them out of the room so that I could get dressed. Today is a big day so I'll get all dolled up. I got dressed in a strapless short puffed sleeve dress that fell loosely just above my knees in a dark green emerald shade to match my eyes but to contrast my hair. Emerald was always my color. I paired it with some short-heeled sandals that were black and did a half up, half down hairstyle with a braid. I did very light makeup and I was ready for school.

I made my way to school getting a lot of stairs from random boys. It made me feel very confident, as I had never been looked at the way I have been today. When I got to school, I made my way directly to the library with the present I had for Asher all nicely wrapped up, ready to be torn open. I was so excited and nervous at the same time.

When I arrived at the library, no one was there. I sat there for a whole 20 minutes waiting for Mr. no show. I felt stupid for thinking he would actually come. I got dolled up for no reason at all. Maybe I'll still meet my mate today. Then it won't be for no reason. I got up from the table seat and went into the hall, hearing a lot of whispers regarding my new appearance. Some ask if I'm a new girl, others saying I'm trying too hard and others say I look drop dead gorgeous.

I didn't know how to feel about myself. As I was wandering around the halls waiting for school to start, a smell hit me like a truck. It filled my lungs and took over my mind. It was the smell of , after the rain had fallen. Petrichor. "Mate", I growled. I let the scent lead my feet to where my mate was. I was so excited and my palms were sweaty. It led me to the janitor's closet and before I opened it I heard a moan.

I put my ear to the door and heard shuffling. "Hurry Saige, I smell my mate, I can't let her meet me like this." I know that voice my heart skips a beat, fear and anger covers my heart like a blanket. It can't be. It can't be. There's no way. My head goes into a fuzzy mess with anger and I just want to run far away and never come back. If the earth was to open up now, I would let it swallow me rather than face this."No baby, don't go to her, stay with me" Saige cried out. "I won't leave you baby, you would be my mistress, don't you see". My heart drops just as my hand does on the door handle. I opened up the janitor's room door. No way my sister was sleeping with my mate.