Chapter 2 New girl syndrome

Bella P. O. V. continues...

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After reading some novels, i went upstairs to take a nap and meet my phone ringing. Dad and mum are the only one who have my number so am sure it's dad.

"Hello Dad." I said, when i pick up

"Fine Dad"

"We are in Los Angeles"

"Alright Dad"

We talked for a while and I could tell through his voice that he is sick.

" I love you too bye". With that I end the call.

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I had a long nap and wake up later in the evening. I went downstairs and meet mum in the living room on the phone with someone.

"Mum". I called after she drop the call.

"Bella come here". She said and i went to seat beside her. "I already ordered for your uniforms and it's going to be delivered shortly".

My face twist in a frown. "Ok". I manage to mutter.

"And i have another news for you".

"What Mum?"

"A friend I met at the salon today introduced a job to me so i applied online for it and will be attending the interview on Monday. Who knows i might be lucky to get the job". She said obviously excited.

"Ok mum" I replied not so happy

She noticed am not pleased with the news and pat my back.

"Come on dear stop acting like a child".

"Mum remember you stopped work years ago and a recap on when you were working was the worst moment spent with you but i was able to adjust because Dad was with me but here am alone". I complained.

"Come on dear, the job am applying for is different, i will be working in an office i won't travel around like my last job. And besides you have a point, your Dad isn't here meaning we have just ourselves and i have to work to provide for your expenses. I can't depend on the monthly allowance your dad will send for our upkeep ".

"I understand Mum, i also want you to work, but i don't want you to be away".

She drew me in her embrace. "Come here my love, we have just ourselves now and i will always be here whenever you need me".

I hope she is able to keep to that promise because i h*te the feeling of being alone which Dad has never made me feel.

The hug lasts for minutes before we disengaged

"Have you eaten?" She later ask

"No".

"Go and prepare something to eat because i already ate Pizza". With that i ran to the kitchen

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I was in my room reading a novel when mum came in without knocking.

"Mum".

She dropped a plastic bag on my bed "Bella here are your uniform".

I opened the bag which contain two oversized and one fitted uniforms

"You shouldn't have bother buying the fit" I complained but she only smile.

She is used with buying me fitted clothes even though she knows i won't wear them, but she never give up looking forward to the day i will wear any and am sure that day can never come.

I arrange the uniforms neatly in my closet looking forward to my resumption.

The following day is Sunday, Mum proposed we go on a date but I protest, a date with Mum is hell, because she will never be satisfied with my choices. I was in the living room reading a novel when her new friend invited her out and she left the house happily, and promised to come back early.

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The next day, my alarm woke me up by 6am, i sluggishly get dressed for school and wore one of the oversized uniform before going to the kitchen to assist mum.

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After breakfast, she drive me to school.

"Take care honey".

"Mum won't you come inside with me?" I whine, like a scared little child.

She smile and help me adjust my hair well. "Come on dear, i don't have to go inside with you. Just go to the principal office and submit the file i gave you".

"Alright Mum". Was all i say and alight from the car. I know better than arguing with her.

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I went inside and everyone seems to have known each other as many walk and chat in group. Not really different from my former school. It was easy to find the principal office through the sign board.

I went inside after greeting her. She collected the file from me and did a brief screening before asking someone to take my passport. She questioned me about my uniform, and I lied to her, saying I get sick whenever I wear fitted clothes, although I couldn't tell if it was a lie or not. She gasped at my reply and only exhaled lightly, not bothering to push further. She gave me a key to my locker, books, the school map, timetable, and other necessary things, then instructed me to come back later for my ID card.

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I went to the hallway to find my locker, and kept all my books in it after taking the books i need for today's class.

I report to the staff room and ask after Mrs. Goodwin my class teacher as instructed by the principal. She welcomed me warmly and I trail behind her to class praying not to get bullied on my first day.

We get to the class and everyone attention drawn on me with disgusting gazes. I bowed my head frustrated because I already get the message.

"I'm not welcomed meaning GOLDEN HIGH SCHOOL isn't different". I thought

"Good morning class"

"Good morning Mrs. Godwin"

"As you can see we have a new transferred student, introduce yourself "

"Good morning class, my name is Bella George, am 17 years old transferred from Nora girls college in Nevada city". I said and the whole class start murmuring.

"What size of dress do you fit"? A girl ask. The questions was quiet embarrassing and the whole class laugh except the teacher.

"Daisy be warned". The teacher caution.

"I'm sorry ma'am, I'm just curious if there is no uniform of her size, maybe that's why she bought an oversized". The bully added making all the class laugh again.

"Enough". The teacher shout and the classroom become silent again. "Bella there is an empty seat over there, go have a seat". She added and I found my way to the seat.

The girl next to me hised aloud and turned the other way.

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The rest of the class was boring untill it gets to recess, the period i h*te most because i always spend it alone. It's always boring to watch others have fun while you are lonely.

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I trailed after some students to the cafeteria and ordered for lunch, I took a seat and was already halfway in my meal when three boys took the table next to mine.

"Who do she thinks she is"? One of the boys with hair dyed red said.

"There are many girls out there so forget about her". Another one with blonde hair added.

"Bella". The one with dark long hair called making me look at him.

Our gaze met, and i couldn't stop staring at his beautiful brown eyes.

"To he!l girly, you are not included as one of the girls am referring to". The one with blonde hair said referring to me. The blonde am sure are fake.

"Who cares?" I found myself said quite loud.

Oops this is the first time i talk back, never, not once have i talked back when am insulted.

The three boys continue their conversation while i mind my business.