"Amnesty! come down for a moment Leroy you too , your dad and I need to talk to you two" mom called out.

Both Leroy ( my younger brother ) and I opened our room doors at the same time. We looked at each , both of us had the same expression on our faces. While going to meet them Leroy asked me "Sis how many times have we been there done that? 7 times or 8 times?"

I have always felt kind of sorry of Leroy, though both of us have the same fate, Leroy has always been somewhat shy, and that sucks for people like us. I replied " 9 times to be more precise."  

There was an awkward silence for like five minutes after which mom cleared her throat and said  " listen all of us know that our financial state isn't that good, at times like this it must be fate that your dad received a job offer from really good multinational company in Tokyo, Japan. What do you guys think ain't it great?"

Like seriously mom at least change the script, for starters we are not financially down and it's everytime that dad receives an offer from a reaaaaalllly good multinational company. Leroy just gets up and says " yeah, fine I am cool with it, so I will leave first."

"Wait there is more, one of the facilities provided by the company is that they are willing to pay three fourth of the school tuition fees for the employee's children, Amnesty I have looked for a school for you for your first, second and third year, it's one of the most elite schools of all times. The Odin academy." Dad explains.

I mean like what the hell, this is something really new. I mean Odin academy, the Odin academy. It's a residential school the word elite doesn't even begin to describe it, even with my dad's new company paying the three fourth of fees it will still be not affordable for us.

"Dad what are you saying, to join that academy either you have to be super rich or super smart, and I am sure you aware that I am neither and what about Leroy?" I said it in a sarcastic tone.

"I will make sure Leroy finds a good school. I know you kids know, I change jobs for a better income so that I can give you better lives and so later on you lead an honorable life. Amnesty these three years will define your future. The first year I will observe your grades if they are not worth the effort I'm putting then you will have to change schools. I want no argument you may leave." Dad explained

I quietly got up and left. I never argue with Dad on these matters not because my dad is strict or any thing, it's because I know his intentions. I know how he has struggled to be what he is today. He would never want me to face the same difficulty due to low finances. I as his daughter have never given him that proud happiness. That is why I will make sure he gets it this time.

I went to Leroy's room first, he probably understands better than me, but every time we shift it becomes more difficult for him to let people in. He has got the mind set,  why to let people in when you have to throw them out any way. " Bro, tomorrow is our last day at this school I will ask mom for money, we will treat our friends for the last time tomorrow, okay?" I said in my best concerned voice possible.

He smiled and replied okay.

The next day like any other day, we left for school. I had already prepared what I had to say. So the first thing during the homeroom period, I gathered Leila, Cindy, Ashley, Ryan, Darren and at last Adam. My time in this school has been memorable because of this people. We just got along so well that it seemed unnatural, this would be my hardest farewell so far. Especially Adam, out of all I am partial to him the most. He has always been around when ever I have felt down, he had become so close that I had not even felt awkward while discussing menstrual issues with him. Until Recently I had got to know from ‘sources’ that he liked me, and thats the last thing a person who is close to me and wants to remain should do. One of the rotten things about my personality is that I subconsciously start ignoring the person that likes me. This is the main reason I may have had crushes but never a relationship, because I am scared of it, anyways that a different topic altogether. When I started ignoring Adam obviously he noticed, even though I haven't told him about my relationship syndrome he quite figured it out and came and told me that there is no need to worry, he likes me as the most important friend.

“Yo lee! Why have you called this conference, finally started liking someone?” Darren said it in his usual mischievous voice.

Ignoring him I continued “ guys I am sorry this is all too sudden, I am transferring to japan. My dad changed his job. Today is my last day at school and with you all.You guys have been so amazing…”

“Save it Ness, your telling this to us today it's not like you got to know about it yesterday.” Ashley said raging.

“ Trust Me I got to know about this myself yesterday, please can my last day be the most memorable day with you guys, let's go out treats on me” I pleaded.

“What about you, do want to leave?” Leila questioned, that was so like her always concerned.

“I want to go, I am getting the opportunity to study at the Odin Academy, I can't let it go,” I announced.

“OH MY GOOD LORDS!” Ryan exclaimed.

The expression on everyone's face was really something, I could almost laugh. I explained the whole story to them. Cindy was gonna burst out crying, I hugged tight and told all of them that it's not like we would not be in contact. At last Adam stood up and said “okay if this is really your last day, we have no option but to make it special.”

Adam, always the one to pull me out of the hole.

Each one of us possesses a thread known as destiny. These threads meet, intervene and create bonds. These bonds either become stronger with time or entangle and eventually  break.

I am a thread which runs parallel to all the threads, close enough but never meet. Leaving everyone is Surely sad but not sad enough for me to give up everything and stay. Give up my family.

"Yo Ness! today is about you, you can't afford to space out" Darren remarked

Everyone had planned out a schedule for today, I highly doubt if they ever did something like this for their exams. I won't be surprised if Cindy, Leila and Ryan made a schedule before exams, they were top scores as for the rest, Adam and I were average, Ashley and Darren were bottom dwellers. So all of them to actually put equal amount of brain cells and come up with something like this was actually something. "Sorry Sorry, I was actually surprised and was thinking how did you actually keep up with the rest in contributing ideas." I said pointing out at Darren. Everyone was laughing.

We were all at the moment at Jones karaoke/ bowling place. We planned to stay here till 8 o'clock, so we have still got an hour, after which we would head to a beach shack for dinner, bonfire and long talks until midnight. I know that I had told them that today will be my last day, but I didn't think they will take it literally. " So if today is your last day, then you can stay with us till midnight. Let's utilize every minute!" That's what Leila said. Well specification is necessary for this set of people, I should have said working hours instead of a day.

After the karaoke, we headed to the beach shack named Blue. Blue was one of the shacks along the coast line, having a 'to rent bonfire area' which we had rented till midnight. The time passed like the sand slipping from a fist. We all surrounded the bonfire, I was staring at their glowing orange faces as one topic leads to another sharing happy old memories. I made a mental note not to ever forget these people even though I can not keep in touch with them. Then I noticed something, before I could put two plus two together it was too late. Every one had made some excuse and left, every one expect Adam. He was sitting beside me, looking right through me. I knew what was coming, I didn't want to hear it. I hated that I felt that way, but … but he deserves it, he understood me just by the limited crap I shared among them. He deserves to speak his mind, I know that he must have gathered a lot of courage to do this and I must respect him.

"The look on your face tells me that you know what I am gonna tell you. When the others suggested me to do this, I didn't deny. I don't want to have any regrets, I think it's time for me to be a man and face it. Anyways what have I got to lose, the result will be the same any which ways." Adam spoke so confidently, it was unlike him.

When he said the result will be same any Which ways, he understood I will break ties with them. It hurts me to know he knows me, it feels like my Armour had been stripped. I can't … I can't attach myself to these people any more, I have to leave, forget them, move on and then repeat the procedure, it's like a chemical reaction.

" Amnesty Lee, I love you from the day I didn't even know what love was. Thank you for letting me experience these feelings. I hope you experience them too." He declared, he had a proud smile and wet eye lashes.

I stepped in front and hugged him. " Adam Dyer, I am honored. I hope next time when you fall in love, you fall in love with someone who can retain feelings."

The only thing I could think of right now was that, how lucky Adam was to know what love is and at the same time how unlucky he was that the person was me. As for me it is a taboo. To explain it more clearly, it's like a love between a mortal and an immortal. A mortal whose feelings constantly change with time and has a limited life span, an immortal who falls in love rarely but when it does it's unconditional, almost impossible to let go. When both of them fall in love, the mortal in the future can have a change of heart or can die, where does that leave the immortal. An everlasting torture. I am in the immortal category.

I finally let Adam go ( ps: we were hugging)." Adam, I am just curious, what can you possibly like about me. I am average in every way possible." I regretted as soon as I said it.

"Hmmm… I wasn't expecting you to ask something like this. I can't point it out, this is too difficult for me. How about I shift this load, ask this question to the next person that likes you, maybe he can give you a better answer." He answers with gleaming eyes.

"Next person... huh." I thought.

Just then we heard giggles, I looked in the direction they were coming from. There was a guy surrounded by girls, living his own little harem. I become red, Adam started whispering " Amnesty no no no." I took one of the big bugs which were near the fire and threw right at them. The girls started screaming. They all dispersed, all confused. There is one thing those people that know me and don't know me, are very certain of… I ABSOLUTELY DESPISE PLAYBOYS.

Everything went well, I got parting gifts and in return I gave each one a similar key-chain. After I went home, mom asked me how my day was, I told her my whole day events except for the Adam and the Playboy part. I headed straight to Leroy's room,(speaking on universal terms) Leroy will be join 8th grade and I 11th. A new step in both of our lives. He told me about his eventful day with his friends and told him mine. I was glad,we are leaving this place on good terms.

Two days from now, we will again start from square one.

If money is supposed to satisfy humans, then why am I not satisfied? Ha smirk maybe I am not human. I guess it's because I have everything, my life is…boring. No competitor left to crush, no women worth pursuing. Every chic drooling around me are either after my inheritance or are physically attracted to me, I would have kicked everyone out if...if it weren't for my old man. For him connections are everything, " keep everyone by your side, when your time comes to take over the company, that time the group of circle your are with will also take over their respective family business. Keeping everyone one in your control is the best way to run a business." These are the words of my never defeated father.

Well if it has worked for him then it saves me the trouble to look for other techniques. During my time at Odin high school, my dad's assistant would tell me about the students whom I have to give special attention to. Rarely our class has ever had scholarship transfers, therefore all were aristocrats and before them joining school I would in advance get know a detailed study on them. Tomorrow I will be joining Odin academy for my 11th grade, alas more aristocrats.

While I was having this intense conversation with myself, my phone rang it was Kol short for Collin. It was only kol who can be considered close to me, it is him who knows about my true personality and my long term investment plan, therefore he takes full advantage of it. "What? You are disturbing me on a Sunday, this better be important." I answered annoyingly.

"Chill bro, why is anger always on the tip of your nose, anyways listen we are having we a pre college meet at 8 pm. I will text you the address." Kol blurted.

"Not interested. Bye" I replied

"Oh really, I thought it's a great opportunity to make connections, but you are the boss." kol answered coated with sarcasm.

Damn sometimes he really gets on my nerves. " I will be there at 9."

" It's at 8."

" It's called fashionably late." With that I hung up.

I reached the venue, as soon as I opened the door everyone's attention turned towards me. I absolutely hate it to be treated as an exotic zoo species, but I have no option but to play along with them. “If it isn't ‘mr the spotlight is mine’, anyways I am glad you showed up, these girls almost killed me by asking questions about you.” kol said sounding exhausted.

“I am sorry to keep these pretty ladies waiting, well let's waste no more time and enjoy the party.” I replied enthusiastically

Kol gave me look, which exactly meant “aren't you a smooth talker!” the whole time they talked about something, which from a distance  might look like I am listening enthusiastically in reality I didn't hear a word. What caught my attention was, when the heiress of the R group (Adriana or Diana something) said “ listen guys there is gonna be a transfer student it seems, I tried to contact her to inform about today's party, but couldn't get through.”

“Huh? a transfer student” I thought, if there was a transfer student joining i would have known about it. Well if she is of any use of me, I will get to know about her soon. When I got home I called Richard, my dad’s assistance to let me know if there is any transfer student joining and if i should know about her. He replied “ Yes, there is one girl joining, but you don't have to worry about her.”

This was strange this would be the first time, me not knowing the life history of a person before hand. Anyways, it's not like it makes a difference, in fact it's one off the list which saves me the energy. Whoever she may be she can’t or for that matter nobody can disturb my momentum. Nobody can ever surpass me.