Hi, I'm Clara, the protagonist of this novel. All my life, I've been caged up in my house because I'm the only daughter of my rich parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bradshaw. Daddy has eight companies in different parts of the world making him a very busy man but he still manages to find time for his family while mummy's an actress. She's also very busy but she spends more time with me than Dad. So when both my parents are away, I'm stuck at home with my nanny, who teaches me house chores and cooking. She doesn't force it on me, I asked her to teach me because I'm always bored at home so I thought learning some of these things will help me pass time and it did. I also have a tutor who gives me lectures. This was basically how my life went down until one day.

I was sitting at the pool side when a maid told me that my mom was looking for me. I was really shocked because at this time, mom was meant to be at the industry trying out some costumes or reading some scripts. "Where is she? "I asked the maid curiously. "She is in the living room with your father"she replied. Dad was here meaning that it had to be something serious. So I put on my robe and walked as fast as I could to the living room. I saw my dad and mom speaking with excitement. "She's gonna be so happy when she hears the good news"mum said grinning with joy. "Mum, dad, you sent for me"staring at them in confusion. The thoughts running through my mind were"did I do something wrong? did mom get a new contract? Did dad win a lottery? Are they finally gonna allow me make friends?"

"Clara, we have exciting news" dad said with joy obviously shining on his face. "What is it?" I asked with deep curiosity. "You're gonna be a big sister!" Mum jumped with joy as she gave the news. I don't know if I spoke with excitement or Shock, but the word "What!" just flew out of my mouth. I held my mom's arm with hope that they were not lying and said "are you serious? "Mom replied "yes Clara, I'm one month and three weeks pregnant" giving me the "trust me" look. I screamed endlessly as I was overjoyed but I was a bit jealous that I won't have my parents undivided attention again but who cares, I was gonna have a sibling, a companion, someone to talk to, my boring days being the only child

at home, were finally fading away.

Obviously with a father like mine, we celebrated this great occasion with a grand house party.

SEVEN MONTHS, ONE WEEK

LATER

it's finally mom's delivery date, mom was taken to the family hospital about 7:36am while I stayed back to clean up the house. Two hours later, dad called my phone, "Twins! twins!" he spoke with excitement. "Really?! I'm on my way!" I said. I called one of our drivers and got into the car. "Take me to the hospital" at those words, the driver zoomed off. Several minutes later, we arrived at the hospital, I jumped down and rushed into the hospital.

"Excuse me" l called a nurse close by. "Please I would like to see Mrs. Bradshaw, I'm her daughter" I said while panting heavily. "She's in ward 302, congratulations, its a healthy set of twins"she said after searching a book. I rushed to search for ward 302,when I finally found it, I pushed the door open and walked in. my dad noticed and beckoned on me to come forward, I did and I saw the adorable set of baby boys sleeping peacefully. I'm pretty sure they were identical but one had black hair and the other had white. I went towards my mom, she must have really laboured because she looked exhausted but she was asleep.Dad said"they're beautiful,aren't they?"Yes they were, the most beautiful babies I had seen, well the only babies I had seen.

As time passed my Jason and Jaden grew making the house a less boring place but I still had the undying desire to go to school with other kids. For the past thirteen years of my life, I never left my house(except for the day, my brothers were born) so obviously, one day, I will get fed up and I did.

That day, when my parents came back from work, I was sitting in the living room watching TV and my brothers were playing in their rooms. When I noticed my parents stepped in, I said"mom, dad, we need to talk" with a worried look on my face. They knew that look meant it was something serious so they sat down on the nearby couch while I switched of the TV. Then I began "mom, dad, I sick of the house and I really want to school with other kids. Before you said I can't go to school with other kids because you didn't want anything to happen to me as I'm your only child, well now that I'm not the only child anymore and I'm thirteen, I would like to go to high school and not a day school but a boarding school." They looked at themselves then looked at me, then mom said "we'll think about it honey". When she said those words, I had already lost all hope but the next day, I was surprised. In the morning during breakfast, dad called me "Clara", with a mouthful of eggs, I replied "yes dad" he continued "we've decided and you're gonna start school next term, you're right, we have been caging you up in the house for too long, it's time you had your freedom" "really?!" I asked with full hope. "Yes darling, you can start your shopping by yourself tomorrow, alright?" I replied, "yes mom, thank you so much, you're the best parents ever" I left my seat and went over to hug them. That is how my school life begins.

It was a bright and sunny morning. Around 7:37a.m, I was in my room loading my buses with clothes, jewelery, make-up, shoes, bath robes, towels and so many other things. I'm a girl from a rich family so it's really difficult for me to take little things to school. Mom had told me to pack my things earlier but I was super lazy, so I woke up before my parents got ready and loaded up to three luggages and a travelling bag with make-up, jewelery and cosmetics. Then I put my books in a box. I changed into a pink bath robe and wrapped my hair in a pink, cotton towel and stepped into the bathroom to take a bath.

I got out of the bath twenty-five minutes later. I dried my body with a towel, blow-dried my hair. Then I got dressed, after wearing my undergarments, I wore a white, off-shoulder top, a black mini skirt and white heels. Then I put on my black choker and silver earrings. Then I put my hair in a ponytail and applied some make-up. When I finished, I heard a knock on the door, "who is it?" I asked while staring in the mirror checking out my look, "miss Clara, your mother wants you to come down for breakfast" the maid said from behind the door. "Ok, i'll be there in a minute" I told the maid who left after those words. I looked in the mirror trying to encourage myself. Apparently, I was a little scared because I'm gonna be leaving my comfort zone and going to a completly mysterious environment. Dad was able to secure a boarding school for me known as St. Mary's high school really far from the house but in the same city. "Clara, you're brave and strong, you might not have any school experience but you're gonna survive" I continued encouraging my self.

I went downstairs for breakfast, everyone was seated except me. I took my seat and started eating my pancakes slowly to savour it cause this might be the last time in three months, i'll eat home food. Finally breakfast was over, "Clara, did you pack all your stuff?" mom asked, "yes mom" I replied. Mom sent some maids to bring my stuff downstairs while I went to wait near the car with mom. "Are you sure you packed everything?" mom asked. Then I actually decided to think, if i forgot anything, then that was when I realized that i forgot my phone under my pillow, I rushed into the house and ran upstairs, then went to my room, I raised all the pillows yet i didn't see my phone, I went through my closet, the drawers on my dressing mirror and under the bed, yet I couldn't find it. I messed my room up really bad but I still couldn't find it. As expected I gave up and went back to the car, "mom, please can you call my phone?" I asked, "sure dear" mom said as she took out her phone and dialed my number. I heard my ringtone really loudly like the phone was on me, I looked round before I suddenly noticed the buzzing in my pocket and brought out my phone. My mind was like "what?!". After messing my room up but luckily I was going to school today so mom wouldn't make me clean my room up but I just pity the poor maid cleaning that room up because it was very messy.

Anyways, after the maids loaded the car with my stuff, I, mom, Jason and Jaden got into the car. Dad had some urgent work but he kissed me goodbye on my forehead before I got into the car. After that, the driver started the engine while I took the last glance of home, then he drove out.

A few hours later, we arrived at the school gate. The security guard woke up from his sleep after the driver horned relentlessly then came to open the gates for us. I'm pretty sure that when he was driving in, the driver gave the guard a "this isn't over" look. When I came down from the car, I gasped in amazement because this was the first time I had ever seen a school this big or any school at all. The school was bigger than three castles(I might be exaggerating a bit). It's walls were obviously made from white marble and it had purple roofs. I saw students walking around in some sort of blue and white uniform(shirts are white, pants or skirts are ocean blue) with luggages, boxes and so many other things. "Clara, I think we should go there" mom said, pointing at a line in front of a desk and seat. "Ok mom" I said while I turned my head to look at the line. The driver got my things out of the car, my brothers wanted to come with but mom said they should stay because she couldn't even think of losing two five years old in a big school like this so they waited in the car while the driver brought the stuff down. It was a really long line so I had to wait with mom for so long. Finally, it was our turn. There was a grumpy old lady who sat at the desk. She didn't look a day over hundred. She obviously had a lot of white hair, hazel brown eyes, a dark skin and wrinkles all over her face. "Young miss, please what's your name?" She asked with her haggard voice. "Clara Bradshaw" I replied with a little bit of fear. "Ah, you're the new student" she said still looking at what seemed to be a student's register. "Don't worry madam, she's in good hands" she assured my mom. "Yes" mum replied trying her best not to look scared of the grumpy lady. After that grumpy lady handed us a map of the school, a schedule and the code of conduct. She also gave us a bag which contained my school wears. Then we left and the boy after us came up next. I don't know why but I had this urge to turn around and I did then my eyes met the boy's and he winked at me before he turned back to grumpy pants. After that, my mind was all like "why did he just wink? does he like me? Is there something on my face? " before my mom finally snapped me back to reality.

It was finally time for mom and the boys to go. "Well, it's time for us to go" mom said, "yeah" I said trying my best to hold back my tears. Jason and Jaden suddenly came down from the car and came to hug me, "we'll miss you, Clara" they chorused in tears. With that, I couldn't hold the tears back anymore, I squatted down and hugged them so tightly like I would never see them again and they did same. Then I escorted them to the car. "Goodbye Clara" mom said trying to hold back her tears, I didn't think twice before I leaned in for a tight hug and mom did same then she kissed me on my forehead before she entered the car. I was able to give them a goodbye wave while they were driving out the gates.

Then I broke down into tears after they left then I felt a hand on my shoulder and I heard a voice say "don't cry, they're not gone forever" and I looked up and saw that same boy with black hair, crystal blue eyes and a light skin. "You..." I said trying to dry my tears. "I'm Tyler and you're?" He asked raising me up to my feet. "Clara" I replied sadly. "Beautiful name you have there"he said. "Thank you" I said blushing a bit. "You must be new here, do you know you way to the hostel"he asked, still smiling "no, but I have a map so I think I can find my way" I replied bringing the map out of my pocket. "Forget the map, let me give you a proper tour of our great school" he said after snatching the map from my hands a and stuffing it in his pocket. "Shall we?" he said with a really good british accent. I giggled a little then replied with my not so good British accent "yes, we shall" then we left for our tour.