Dear diary, I wish this year senior year will be good. I do not want rumours spreading about me having a crush on Riley.. when I really do not but I mean he is cute but no, NOT MY TYPE. I do want to have more friends too.. or maybe it just do not work out for me?? Anyway I want to get good grades if you know what I mean because I really want to get into a good college plus.. 'THUMP,THUMP,THUMP'. Stomping of the foot is getting louder and closer, almost like the sound of a dinosaur which is approaching.

Suddenly, Gia's room is open fastly and wide. Giaaaaa, when are you going to clean your messy room? It has been weeks now and it still stays the same. Why are you being so filthy? I want this room to be spick and span when I come back from the market. Gia replied instantly. Mom, no.. I.. and first of all I am not filthy, it is just because I am in the middle of updating my diary. Gia's mother then responded angrily. No more excuses Gia. Mommmm, okayyyy.. I will clean it and I will make sure it is as how you want it to be before you come back. Gia's mom felt relieved after listening to what Gia has said and she replied, that is my girl Gia.

I have a lot to say about my mom, she is sweet, caring, kind but sometimes when she is in her worst mood she is as wild as a tiger but I will always love her no matter what. Sometimes being the only child is all fun and all bored. I get to have my free space when my mom is out for grocery shopping or when she is busy with her work. It gets bored when I do not get to spend time with her when she is all put up with her work and it really makes me feel super lonely. Like sometimes I wish to have siblings... but that is life we will never get everything we want.

The answer that I always wanted, why did my dad have to leave my mom? Why do he have to make this decision and leave us both? Why? Wasn't my mom good enough for him? Why can't I meet him now? Why? Just.. why? I know I will never get this answers from mom.. and I too will never get to find out but Gia why are you doing this to yourself?Ughhh.. 'Gia is in her feelings'. Calm down Gia, do not cry, you are strong. Gia is holding her tears while cleaning her room.Taaa daaa it is now what mom wants, spick and span.

'RING, RING.. RING, RING'. Gia picks up the phone. Hi, may I know who is this please?

Genevieve, Genevieve? Are you there?

Gia in her mind thinking. Do I know this person? Doesn't sound familiar.. okay let her reply.. wait no I think I will reply. I am speaking and IT'S GIA by the way. The person on the phone replies. Oh so it is Gia, short form or nickname??Whatever.. maybe if you could look over at your window that would be great. Gia for a second run to her window to see who was that person she was on a phone call with. Gia is in shocked. Oh my god, this girl!

A little flashback on this person. Her name is Margot and I hate her. I never ever had a feeling of hatred to anyone else except for her. I was her victim. She goes to the same school as me and WE ARE STARTING SCHOOL TOMORROW, OH MY GOD! She embarrassed me infront of everyone maybe that is why I do not have friends but that is not it, she even made me cry to my mom so that I could change school but what was I thinking? Until now I do not know why she dislikes me but probably I think because I am half French.

Margot is fully French and I am half American and half French. She even told her friends saying that I do not deserve to stay or even study in France because of.. I AM NOT FULLY FRENCH! She has always made me feel like an outcast studying there. Back to the scene. Margot calls out Gia. Hey half-breed, your mom actually told my mom that you are a messy person. Well, tomorrow school's in session, do not forget to bring yourself and look clean as we have class picture for tomorrow. See you tomorrow brown eyes. Margot left the scene. Gia is in pain. Why did she insult me? I know I did not get those blue or green eyes which every French girls has. Gia started overthinking. Mom why did you expose everything to a stranger? Where am I going to put my face now? Gia felt disappointed and ashamed.

Gia is sobbing on her bed with a lot of tissues in her hand. She always wanted to get the same in return from the way she treats everyone but it is not as easy as what Gia thinks. Gia puts on a sad song and a blanket covered her body fully while she cries very silently which who she is. Gia is a soft girl. She gets emotional easily. She is an introvert that is the real reason why she has no friends. If she do, they will only backstab her because they know she is weak. She is a carbon copy of her mom that is why people climb over her head as they think she is kind and she forgives easily.

Few minutes later, Gia's mom came back from grocery shopping. She quickly puts down the things and headed straight to Gia's room. She opens her door and shocked to see her daughter's room is spotless but to hear a heart breaking sound. Gia's mom when closer to her. Gia, Gia what happened? She pull out her blanket and to see her crying. What happened darling? Mom.. mom in a sad tone. Why did you tell Margot's mom abt me being messy? I thought it is only between us, mother-daughter talk? Look honey, I did not brag about it to her to made you look like a bad person.. I.. I just told her like what is going on with our life that is it baby girl.

After hearing what her mom said, Gia felt pityful for her mom. Gia felt this because she knows her mom does not have anyone to listen to her problems except for Margot's mom. This is because Gia's mom made a promise to herself to always keep her daughter safe and always make sure she is filled with love and by telling things that does not sound good to Gia will only make her to break down more. Gia's mom is really an overprotective mom. Since her father is not there to look over her and make sure she is growing up in a good environment, surrounded by positive people and things, this where her mom took over his place to make sure Gia is prioritised over her own self. Gia mom apologies for what she did and will never ever do anything to hurt her feelings because Gia is her baby girl.

I am sorry honey. What I did was wrong and I would not do it again. Would you forgive me boo bear? Boo bear is a nickname given to Gia by her mom. I will always forgive you mom, you are the only one who is there for me when I am feeling low or happy. I will always love you and cherish you mom. Awww.. my boo bear, you know how much you mean to me. I love you too darling. Who is up for my cooking? Gia laughed in a funny way, mom I am the only who is going to eat your cooking. Well I am down for that, let's go make dinner. Gia and her mom went downstairs to make dinner and both of them are as happy as a kid in a candy store.

After the heavy and fulling meal, Gia and her mom headed to bed. Gia kissed her mom's forehead and gave her a big hug before she went into her room. Gia changed into her pyjamas and jump on top of the bed as she was excited to go to sleep. Gia sighs. Uhhh.. it was one real exhausting day and mom's cooking will never be bad. Tomorrow is going to be a whole new day and I am excited to see what tomorrow is going to bring. Gia yawned. I think it is bed time. Gia off her table lamp and put on her alarm for school tomorrow. She then fall asleep. Mothers. Mothers are special people in your life. Sometimes, all you can do is just fall back on her strength, love, and support because you know Mommy always has your back. Mothers love is your strength.

'BEEP, BEEP, BEEP'', the alarm is ringing very loudly and it is vibrating strongly as the pen which is besides the alarm is moving. Gia woke up. I do not want to go to school. She said angrily. I want to sleep more. Gia off her alarm. After 5 minutes, the alarm started to ring and vibrate. Gia usually put three to four alarms to wake her up for school. She usually does this because she cannot just wake up from one alarm and start her day. That was the last alarm that rang. What time is it? Gia said in a sleepy and cracked voice. Gia saw the time and she run as fast as a lighting to the bathroom to bath and get ready. Oh my god, I only have 10 minutes to get ready. I am so going to be late. Why do I need to wake up this early for school. Come on Gia, you can make it. Gia motivates herself. Gia got ready in less than five minutes. Let me check if I got everything I needed for today's lesson. Alright, all good and now let's go to school. Gia went downstairs. She kissed her mom's cheeks and run to get her shoes.

Gia's mom who has already prepared breakfast for her daughter said why Gia did you wake up late today? You are supposed to be early, it is your first day. Gia's mom was upset with Gia. First day, first impression and you are late. Mom, I am in a rush and I got to go. You are not eating your breakfast? I guess I have to pack it now for you. Gia's mom who was happy to eat with her daughter for breakfast, turns sad right after when Gia said she had to go. Gia mom packed all the food and put it in an airtight container and gave it to her. Look Gia, you got to be more punctual and I do not want this to be repeated again. I am not mad just displeased with your action. Gia apologies. I am so sorry mom, I will make sure I have breakfast with you tomorrow.. everyday after tomorrow. Pinky swear. Gia made a promised to her mom to make her feel happy. Alright darling, get to school safely and I love you. Gia's mom kissed her daughter goodbye and wave at her from the front door as she runs to the school bus.

Gia searched for her seat in the school bus. She saw an empty seat beside a girl. Gia approached her and said ''hi, can I know is this seat taken"? The girl looked at Gia and quickly replied to her ''no, it is not, you can have a seat''. Gia startled. Really, I can have it? Thank you so much, you are really kind. Yeah sure no worries. She smiled at Gia. Gia sat and was amazed. Did this girl just let me seat beside her. What did I do to deserve this. Gia started to overthink again. It was her first time someone being nice to her compare to all the time she faced which was all really bad. I think she must be an angel who has fallen into earth. Gia imagining. I think I should like talk to her... make a conversation with her but I am too shy and I really do not know what to say to her. I do not want to make it awkward and I really want to know her name at least even if we do not talk.

Gia who is usually do not make the first talk unless if its something important but this time it was different for her. She instantly asked for her name. By the way, I am Genevieve but you can call me Gia because most people find it hard to pronounce my name and it is too long. Gia laughed. The girl answered. Cool, I love the name and yes I will call you Gia if you feel the best and comfortable with that name. I am Sabine. Nice to meet you. Gia's soul just left her body for a minute. She is really nice and did she just tell me her name. Her name is so beautiful. I love your name and your style. Your outfit is so on point. Sabine replied. Thank you for the compliment and same goes to you too. It was nice talking to you and I wish to get to know you more but sadly I have to get down now.

Sabine said ''au revoir mon ami'' to Gia. It means goodbye my friend. Gia started talking to her inner self. Wait a minute, did she just called me friend. Am I already her friend eventhough our conversation was just a few words and it was just getting to to know each other's name. I really wish I had gotten her number so that we could know each other more but from what I can tell, she is French and a super kind and friendly person. I know everyone will say this, do not judge the book by it's cover but she is for real herself and she is not faking or hiding her true personality. Well, I think today will be a good day because I just started the day with this miracle. Gia was really as happy as a king. She got down the bus when it reached to the school. Gia put her feet on the ground of the school compound and took a deep breath and exhale.

The smell of school. Gia sighs. She was happy for a second and suddenly she changed to nervousness as she has to meet a lot of people and talk to them. She walks into the school to see Margot was there with two of her best friends who were Aimée and Alix. Both of them are identical twins and I am not sugarcoating this just because I love twins but they are really an opposite to what Margot is as you know how Margot is. They are nice to me but are always forced to be rude to me when Margot comes. I wonder how they are still friends with her even when she controls them a lot but well we do not know what is their intention from her or what is the real reason behind them until they became BEST FRIENDS. Gia was standing still while thoughts were running through her mind until the principal stood infront of her and snap her fingers at her.

You must be Genevieve Hollande. "Oui". Gia replied with yes I am. The principal looked deeply into her eyes and said you speak French but you do not look like one. Gia replied yes I do speak French but I am not so fluent in it and I am half French and half American. Great, we certainly do love multi racial student. I am Louise, the principal of this school. The school bell rings, alright time to get to your class everyone. The principal informed everyone who were still in the school hallway. Be good Gia, you seem like a nice student and I do not want to see you in my office. The principal told to Gia and walk away to go to her office. You heard what the principal said to you Gia. This means no more late to school, homework should be done on time. No more excuses and problems. Gia made a promised to herself while heading to her class.

It was history class Gia is heading too. It is Gia's weakest subject as Gia did not stay in France for a long time. She was always shifting her place of living. She moves between America and France a lot of times and French is not her mother tongue moreover she did not have her father beside her to speak and practice French. It made it even worse for her so that is why it was difficult for Gia to excel in that subject so she will just drop out from history class but this time she needs it because she needs it to enter a good college and it requires at least a pass on the subject history. Gia was confident this time to pass the subject as she made a promised to herself so she push open the class door and saw only a few students taking the subject. She talked to her inner self. This is weird, I thought it will be full of students and the easiest subject for those who speaks french fluently. She looked around to see if she knows anybody and saw Margot was there alone without her bestfriends. The history teacher called in Gia so she can to take her seat. Here we go again, but this time Gia, you need too ignore her. Whatever she say or do, just ignore and avoid her. Let the class begin.

Girls and boys, I am Ivara and I will be your history teacher. My parents are German. They were born and raised there but I was born in Montrésor, Loire Valley because they came to pursue their studies in France. She started looking at a paper which is in her hands indetifying on something. From this list of your personal details, I can see most of you are not native French but have one of your parents who are native French. Well, do not worry or get scared my dear fellow students. I myself am not a French person but I grew up here most of my teenage years so I adapted with the language, culture and people here. I certainly do think you will also do the same as me. A student raised his hand. Teacher, so you can speak German too? She replied yes I do and not only German and French but Dutch and Swiss German. The student said wow no wonder you are smart teacher. Ivara replied it is not difficult to learn or do something, it is all about do you want to do it or no that is it. It is not complicated at all and it all depends on you and your willingness. We all could achieve anything we want if we put our heart and soul to it. Out of a sudden, a tall guy with a lean body, blue eyes, curly jet black hair and what we all can call it as A HOT GUY showed up at the front of the class door.

All of the girls in the class stopped doing what they were doing and started starring at that guy. Ivara started asking him. Hi there, can I help you. He answered with Hey, I am Elliott and I am not sure if this is the class I am supposed to enter because it says history class on my schedule and it is room h-07. Am I like in the right place? Ivara looked into the list of the students back again and saw the name "Elliott". Yes you are definitely in the right place. You may take your seat beside Genevieve. Genevieve please raise your hand so that Elliott knows who you are. Genevieve stumbled over the words. Hhhh hi I am Genevieve while raising her hand. Elliott replied with great. Gia, Gia no this could not be real. Am I dreaming, am I in a fairytale? I need someone to slap me as hard as possible so I can be awake from this fantasy. But if this is not a fantasy what is actually going on? Gia for a second had no clue but decide to go along with the flow.Genevieve, if you do not mind can we share textbook? I have forgotten to bring mine and I am so sorry for making you feel like I am burden to you.

Gia went speechless. She had never like talk to a guy unless if it is about asking or informing something. She usually avoid talking to males because she did not want anyone to make fun of her or create up rumours about her with a guy. This was really hard for Gia to process it and somehow she was like paralysed, like her whole body is not moving because if a guy talks to her she will just talk like normal and end the conversation real quick but this guy hits different. He is so charming and perfect. He is like a dream come true. He is like Ken from Barbie and Gia is like the Barbie. Gia's body is still there but her mind is at somewhere else. Genevieve, Genevieve? Gia got of her imagination and still he is there beside her. Yes.. she just said yes. Elliott then took the book and put it in the middle so both of them can see. Margot was sitting from a far stood up instantly and went to Elliott.

Hi, I am Margot, the most popular girl in this school. Everyone here likes me and they make me their favourite. Nice to have you here Elliott. You can join lunch with me and my bestfriends. I could show you around here and you will absolutely love it and it is a deal. Margot please get back to your seat and do not make our exchange student feel discomfort. Ivara told Margot in a strict way. I wonder why does she always have to do or make up things. I really do not know why. She is jealous.. for real.. I got to sit with such a mesmerising guy. Gia told herself. Margot started wondering why does she get to sit with him? Why not me? She is not pretty like me. I bet she does not even know how to make him laugh. Margot, you will definitely get him. Why are worrying? He will fall on his knees and propose to you infront of everyone and you both will be prom king and queen. Margot confirming herself.

Alright students, why don't we introduce ourselves first before we get into the lessons. Let's get to each other and who knows maybe we have something we have in common. Starting from Margot because she is pretty extra energetic today. Margot stands up with full confident. Hey everyone,you all already know my name and let me tell you a little bit more about me. I was born and raised in France, she coughs maybe if you want to know where I was born maybe you can come to me later and ask me about it. Moving on, I love painting and picnicking. My mom, she is a housewife and my dad is currently at Dubai working. I have one younger sister. She is still studying. My favourite place to go to on a date will be at the Eiffel Tower, maybe picnicking over there and my type of guy will be.. Ivara stopped Margot in the middle of her introduction.

Margot I think that is too much for now and it is good that you are finding a boyfriend from the way you explain about the details on your personal life. Ivara told her off in a sarcastic way. Everyone started laughing. Quiet everyone and now let's move forward to Genevieve. Did she just called out my name. What should I say? Just do it Gia, you do not want to look scared infront of Elliott. Gia stood up. Bonjour, you may call me Gia as in short form for Genevieve. I feel the best when someone calls me that. I am the only child and I was brought up by mom. She is a single mom. My dad left us when I was 5 years old. My dad is French and my mom is American. I love journalism because it is my passion. I am a shy person and an introvert. I think that is all miss Ivara.

Good job on the introduction Gia. Ivara winked at Gia. "Wink..wink". Oh my goodness, did she just said my name as in Gia and not Genevieve? I really love her and she is really cool. Next, let's go with Elliott. First and foremost, thank you to everyone here who gave a warm welcome to me. I wish I could say something in French but I only speak Dutch. I am from Belgium. A student replied in a joking way, so your favourite food must be waffles. Elliott laughed. Hahahah.. yes I do love waffles but I would not consider it as my favourite food but yes it is for my twin brother. Gia started thinking, you got to be kidding me so he comes in a package?There is another hot guy like him? Oh my? Gia is in shocked. My twin brother is currently staying in America. It has been a week I have been staying here and my favourite French food would be raciette. Ivara shooked her head. It is very delicious. Yes it is miss Ivara, and that is it from me now. The introduction was going on until everyone finished telling about themselves.

After the ice breaking has finished, miss Ivara continues with the lesson. And done.. miss Ivara finishes her teaching and everyone went for lunch. Margot took Elliott into her arms to show him around. He did not want to go with her but he had no way to escape so he followed along with her. Gia did not go to the cafeteria as she had food packed from her mom. She went to the janitor's room to have her lunch. Gia does not like to socialise with anyone not because she is arrogant which many people things she is but she just loves to stay in dark and quiet places because that is when she feels most comfortable at and away from negative vibes. While she was enjoying the food her mom prepared, someone suddenly entered.