Autumn's POV :-
I asked the maid to take me downstairs .
She did as I asked her to even though she was worried . What I saw was disturbing .
My parents came back even though I didn't notice them coming .( I guess it took the maid a while to help me climb the stairs . )
My parents were fighting like wild people . The vase that shattered was because my mom was throwing and breaking things ( Sometimes she does loose control of herself)
I listened closely to what they were saying .
* THEY WERE TALKING ABOUT ME *
" IT'S BECAUSE OF YOU THAT OUR DAUGHTER DOESN'T LISTEN TO ME..... I TOLD HER NOT TO PURSUE DESIGNING AND INSTEAD STUDY FINANCE BUT SHE WOULDN'T LISTEN TO ME. . " My mother yelled at my dad.
" So what .... you can't control her , she has a life of her own . Let her live the way she wants and stop forcing her into everything for fucks Sake .... PLEASE . You are her Mother " My dad yelled back at her but not as loud as my mom.
" Yeah I am her Mother and I care about her that's why I asked her not to pursue designing but she doesn't listen to me anymore . " My mother shouted.
A tear fell from my eyes . I was about to have a breakdown . I couldn't take it anymore . My head started aching . So , I asked the maid to take me to my room . She asked me if I was alright but I didn't say anything.
I always knew that My mother " Miss Amber Westwood " was always against my dream of becoming a designer but she doesn't tell me any valid reason for this. On the other hand my dad " Augustus Westwood "supports me and I have an older brother too " Austin Westwood " who runs our group of companies " The Westwood group " and He is the acting CEO .
My parents .... they have a transnational marriage . My mother is an indian while my father is a native American and That's why they sometimes have different views and thoughts but they have managed to hold out just fine. So , In the end I am an indian - American even though I have never visited India. My mother doesn't let me even talk about it. I have never even heard her talk to her family.
My thoughts took a break as soon as I reached my room . I landed on my bed . My parents didn't know about my injury and they didn't have to either . I told the maid not to tell my parents about this .
I zoned out while looking at the ceiling .I didn't even realize that tears were started to pour out of my eyes . My parents were still bickering but I didn't care less about it and dozed off . I didn't even realize that I was sleeping because it felt so real . The things I saw in my dream .... they gave me nightmares . I was always scared of them . I always dreamed about being stuck in a house .... all dark .... no way to escape.... no one coming to help me . I was always so fucking scared . This time someone was chasing after me in the woods but just before they caught up to me I woke up..... Panting ..... Out of Breathe .... Scared .
These triggers to my brain didn't happen often .... only when I witness heated arguments , disturbing situations , whenever I was panic stricken but my parents did't know about it either.( Though they don't know a lot about me ).
I got up quickly . It was only 9:00 pm . My throat was dry . Thankfully , there was water still in the jug in my room otherwise I would have to go downstairs .
I chugged it all. I looked in the mirror . My eyes were red and my face .... well it didn't look so good. I was still so freaking scared, tired , exhausted but nothing can come between me and my designs . I quickly sat on my chair and started working on my designs to brush everything off my brain. That's the only thing that keeps me calm and composed . If not for it ..... I wouldn't be able to handle all that shit in my life.
I didn't notice the time while I was working but It was already 5 : 00 am . Wow !! .
I slid the curtains to look out the window. The sun was rising . The birds were chirping. I opened the windows and was welcomed by a cool and soothing breeze .... brushing my hair out of my face .
I was enjoying it but my phone buzzed in the middle of this heavenly experience . It was...
From : Scarlet
Message: Iwill wait for you by the gate of your house. Be quickkkkkkkkk . I will be there at 8 ... SHARP.
It was as if she was threatening me with her words .Reminding me so early in the morning . Does she think that I am a little child. ( To be honest .... I did forget about it because of all the chaos ) .
I knew I had to start getting ready because my injuries were going to slow me down . So I got up from my desk and headed straight to the bathroom . After all that rest .... I was able to walk a little bit but my bruises started to show . I had to hide them now too.
I quickly took a quick shower , brushed and wore the longest dress I could find. Well I don't normally wear dresses and this was a gift from my dad . He wanted to see me in this dress but never could because I am sort of a tomboy and always wore hoodie but today I couldn't since trousers will rub against my knee . It will fucking hurt . I also had to hide my eyes which were red from all the crying . I quickly used some makeup to hide it.
Great !! We are playing Hide and Seek Now.
Let's be safe than sorry .
Suddenly my phone rang . I looked at it . It was a text from Scarlet.
From: Scarlet
Message : Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy !! are you outside yet !! I am waiting here at your gate.
( She is always just so excited huh !!)
Great Timing !! I was all ready to go and I had already packed my bag. So I took it and headed outside . My legs were still hurting but I could bear it. As soon as i entered the living room , my mom called out to me .
" You are heading out early . You didn't even come out for dinner yesterday. Are you sick or something and whats with your dress. You dont normally wear dresses right ??." She asked , clearly worried but I don't care.
After hearing what she said yesterday , I lost my appetite ( not to mention that I had already eaten. I just didn't want to face her or talk to her . I hated her even more now.
" Sorry , can we talk later I am getting late " I replied . As I walked past her , she saw me wobbling but before she could say anything I was out of the house. She didn't follow me either since I was clearly in no mood to talk .
I saw Scarlet car right in front of my door and Scarlet greeted me from inside the car. I got in and greeted her back .
" You were fast . I didn't expect that . Anyways , did you check the group chat you were added in yesterday . " Scarlet asked me as she started driving.
Ofcourse I was too busy to look at it yesterday and I was in a hurry this morning .
" No!! Why ??" I said casually .
" Well ... Nothing serious. We were just sent our schedule for this month . Also , I asked sir about yesterday's classes and he said that they just introduced the subjects to the students and everything . So we basically didn't miss much " She replied .
Oh!! Lucky me.
" That's good . Since you couldn't attend the classes because of me either. I am a klutz , really . I am just so sorry that because of me your first day was ruined too.... I am really-
Scarlet cut me off and said " Hey ! Hey ! Don't worry . It's alright . Anything for friends . We didn't miss much and also even if we did I am sure we will catch up."
But it was my fault really . I still blame myself. I shouldn't be lazy and watch my steps.I shouldn't be a klutz.
" Also you seem to be able to walk batter than yesterday . By the way , you look completely different when you wear dresses and apply makeup. You seem elegant in them too. " Scarlet stated breaking my train of thoughts .
She always wears a tank top and baggy jeans herself but she looks way more feminine than me .
" Oh !! I don't need a wheel chair and I can walk just fine even if I wobble a little bit . Yesterday , It was because the impact was so strong that it took time to settle in but now that it's been some time it doesn't hurt as much " . I answered
" I see . It's good that you can walk now. " She muttered as she honked at some wrong way driver for getting in her way . She even cursed at them .
" Yeah . It's good . Also , it's not that I like to wear dresses but because my bruises were showing so I had to hide them. As for makeup ..... welll .... um - I just wanted to try something new." I murmured .
" From who?? " She asked concerned.
FROM MY PARENTS " I whispered.
But she still heard me .
" I wouldn't ask why and It's ok if you don't want to tell me . I won't force you " .
I didnt say anything but it was clear that she understands me . She is a great friend . It's only been a day since we met each other and she has already don't alot for me . If I tell her how messed up I am right now . I might loose her. I don't want to loose more people because of my problems .
" Have you eaten yet ?? Let's go grab something to eat first. There is a drive - in cafe just around the corner of that street ." She suddenly asked me . I was surprised . I was going to refuse her obviously since my stomach was a little bit off . I needed time to settle in the things happening since last night.
" We can eat at the cafeteria when we reach THE UNI . We are still early . Classes start at 8:50. It will only take 10 more minutes for us to reach there . " I replied in a serious.
" OK. " She said shrugging.
We didn't say anything after that since I was obviously in no mood to talk anymore and Scarlet had some kind of telepathic powers . She read my mind . She is a genius.
We reached the university . Scarlet parked her car at the parking lot and she also helped me get out of the car . It was easy to get in but difficult to get out . I was just fine after I got out of the car and Even though my steps weren't smooth I still managed to reach the entrance of the university .
It was only 8 : 30 and We still had 20 minutes to eat something . I knew Scarlet was hungry. I heard her stomach growling.
As soon as I opened the door I was showered with flower petals. Wait!! What????
To be continued ....