Howl With Me

Chapter 1

Anna (4 years later)

Cold droplets of water feel on the window ceiling which exceptionally woke me up because after hours of traveling I wouldn't have ever opened my eyes but for some reason my body is used to wake up before six. My muscles were sore, I was beyond tired. Knowing that all I still had to get up cook breakfast, steal food and walk to my new school and then face thousands of people. Which I despise the most! I hate talking to anyone, I simply don't like speaking at all, sometimes I wish I was mute, at least the teachers won't force me to speak. Maybe if I act like one.

I wiped away my ridiculous thoughts and concentrated on the rain which was surprisingly heavy because last night it didn't rain especially when we came back from California. From the weather changes I should have at least got a little temperature but no I didn't, I love cold, it has no effect on me. I wouldn't mind sleeping naked under a cloud it would just help me feel better than ever. I rubbed my eyes before getting up and walking towards the wet window. Its has been years since I had seen this beautiful view of the forest, the only place where I could feel safe.

With the animals around you might think I am crazy but I have slept in different forests, mostly the ones back in California but somehow I didn't feel protected over there.

As the second I stepped out in the backyard which leads to the forest I felt safe than ever. Their was this really strong force stitched to my heart, mind and body but sadly I have no idea what it is.

I bought my hands up to touch the cold glass, it was sorta of wet and also some rain water was dripping down the window which didn't surprise me because this house was built hundred years back.

According to the house papers it belonged to dads great-grandfather, this house was renovated when my parents got married which was 20 years back and since then no one expect for me and dad has stepped in this house.

Even if some of dads friends walk in when he isn't there he immediately comes back home and kicks them out, I had never seen anyone expect for dad in this house and I also hope I don't see anyone because there must be some reason dad didn't get married again or else I would have to face a step mother.

I walked away from the window and towards my washroom, I placed my hand either side of the wash basin and looked at myself in the mirror. My green eyes were sparkling but my left eyes was covered with a purplish bruise.

My pale skin was dry as usual but the fact that surprised me I didn't have any marks on my cheeks or jaw where dad slapped me last night. I wouldn't get a slap if I didn't threw soup on him, it was all my fault and I deserved worse but I will probably apologise today.

In a quick minute I brushed my teeth and washed my face before running out of the washroom. I didn't had time to bath because I was already late for school, I am just getting lazy day by day.

Last night I passed out on the couch when we came back from the airport tired and worn out but morning I was in my bed somehow.

I walked towards my wardrobe and pulled out a long piece of sweat shirt and baggy jeans. Wearing them I noticed a small bruise on my palm so I immediately covered it up.

No one can see my marks underneath my clothes but my face, neck and hands are clearly shown so I have to cover then whether I like it or not.

Applying a little bit of concealer I made sure it didn't look grey or brownish so I powdered it off with a little bit of face powder.

I tied my boots and grabbed my school bag before running out of the room but I immediately stopped on my tracks when I forgot to put the main thing, without wasting a second I ran towards my drawer and pulled out the perfume dad had strictly told me to put.

After puffing it I walked out of my room and down to the stairs.

In a swift moment I made breakfast for dad before switching the lights off and running away from the house knowing that dad would be awake soon and then he will start with his lectures.

As I closed the main door behind, I puffed out a deep sigh before beginning a new journey. I took a second to glance at my house, it looked beautiful as always. It was snowing, most of the parts were covered with snow and water.

Four years have passed since I missed my house, the place where I was born. I had no idea why dad moved away, I also didn't wanted to ask because I knew he would scold me for asking a question but after seeing my anticipation he told me that he started getting threats here so that was one of the biggest reason he moved here.

I love living here, no I don't have any friends that u miss or anything else but I have lovely memories when I can only remember when I am here, around this place.

I had hidden all my mothers things in the attic, u thought it was the last time I would see those because I couldn't take them with me, dad would burn those.

I starting walking further away from my house and into the town, my house was quite far from the towns amin block. We lived in the end of the town basically right next to the forest, maybe that's one reason people don't come to us.

I glanced back at the forest to see all the trees covered in snow. But my smile faded away when I thought about my locket, I would never forgive my self for losing that precious locket.

The town looked pretty different, instead of small house and buildings there were big houses and tall building. Instead of a small playground there were tons of attractions, theme parks, stadium, cinema and a lot more.

I haven't been anywhere, hell I haven't even gone to a mall. I just go to this supermarket in the end where I pretty much find everything I need.

I stopped by a park and looked back to see the castle, I gaped at the sight of it. It looked wonderful and magical, wonder if fairies live in there. The castle wasn't in the town, it was far away on the top of the frosty mountains.

When I was born I always thought I was the princess of that castle but when time passed I didn't even feel like the 'i' of the princess.

When I was six I used to run there everyday just to see where my prince was but sadly I never found anything expect for maids working. I still don't know who lives in there so far I had seen some movements but I have no idea who owns that castle.

I turned around and continued my journey to the school when I reached the school I was once again shocked, everything looked different.

The school was enormous, there were three block and all around them people were walking. According to my knowledge I remember that this was the only school in this town.

Most of the people couldn't go, only the rich people were allowed to but somehow I went. Dad forced me to.

Tucking my hair behind my ears I made my way to the long halls which had faint voices of people talking and laughing.

As I saw a lady in the end of the hall I immediately ran to her, I needed to get our of here as soon as I can. I can't tolerate voices of different people. They haunt me.

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