chapter 6

Just great! 

"Honey, please relax", mother said.

What? I'm sure they both realised what she just said judging from the look of discomfort on their faces. Well she just called father 'honey'. My parents are divorced, I have a step-mom and two younger step brothers, Daniel and Max. I also have three sisters who share the same blood as me. I'm the second born of the six children my three parents have had. I have an elder sister she's called Wina, she's two years older than me. There’s also Fii and Ann, my younger sisters. I love my family so much. Despite all that we've been through we're still strong. Father still cares and my step-mom, Melissa, she's great.

"Sorry", mother says.

"It's okay, let's just get to the situation at hand." Father replies.

I move from Tee Jay's side to my parents and hug them both. Mother pulls my cheeks. “You're growing big.” 

Father being father just says, "we hope you're studying too."

"Yes father. I am.”

"You've heard about you moving to London."

"Yes I just did." 

"Your mother was the one going to London but she decided it was best for you to go."

"What? Mother why? This is a great opportunity for you."

"Yes I know dear, but I have to take care of your siblings and you know your father is busy and can't do so." She's right. Step-mom is as busy as them.

"So I expect you to study hard, you'll be staying with your aunt, Lena and her husband Arnold." 

"Okay and what about school?" I asked.

"You'll be starting on Monday but you'll be writing some tests and so you need to prepare. Okay?" Father said. I nod.

"Soo... I hate to interrupt a family reunion but you need to sign some documents and then you can take your daughter away." The headmistress said. 

After my parents had signed the documents, I said my goodbyes mostly to Tee Jay. 

The rest of the of the week was full of packing, shopping and a little change in my appearance; mother took me to a salon to braid my long black hair, it hurt at first but I dwelled with the pain. I also spent some time with my siblings, I'm really gonna miss 'em.

The day finally came for me to leave. Mother and father escorted me to the airport and gave me bone-breaking hugs each until I was on verge of losing my breath. 

"Too-tight-about-to-die." I said between breaths. Mother just giggled but I could sense that she was sad. 

"Hey? Mom I'm going to be fine.” I smile. "I am going to study, have fun, make friends, voice and video call both of you whenever I'm free.”

"Okay darling. Hope you remember your aunt from when she visited?" Mother asked. 

"Yes, I do. How can I forget her?”

"Well she'll be picking you up from the Heathrow’s Airport.”

"Ok.”

"Well I guess this is goodbye.” Father who hasn't spoken much since we got to the airport said.

"No, this is talk to you soon."

"Alright. Be a good girl kiddo. Make good friends not one's who'll push you into bad things.” 

"Dad." I knew he was referring to the other day with Tee Jay. "She was just joking.”

"Yeah right.” He scoffed unconvinced. 

"Well it's time for me to go.” I said giving them one last hug. 

"Byeeeeee baby.” Mother screeched getting a few stares but she cared less. That's the mother I knew and the one I was gonna miss so much. Father too.

I was actually gonna miss everyone even the annoying ones like me. Fact; annoying people make life kinda interesting. I thought as I boarded the plane and took the seat I was assigned to. 

The flight was long enough to bore me, though I got into a short conversation a guy who sat beside me. I took some pictures on my phone and tag them #boredom. The guy who sat beside me complimented me on my phone case which I made myself. I really like these Do It Yourself (DIY) hacks, they give me the opportunity to try new things by myself.

I slept for a while and was awoken by the voice of the air hostess through the intercom informing as that we would be landing soon. Within ten minutes we were at Heathrow's Airport. The place was so crowded and busy. Well I had this funny feeling in my tummy that usually happens when I'm nervous or when I meet new people but I know my aunt and her husband already. That's what I thought until someone tapped me from behind.

I was taken aback by what she did. She just hugged me tight and said, "we're gonna have soooo much fun." Standing in front of me was a girl about my age, a little bit tall, straight dark hair, full lips, wearing a white t-shirt with blue jeans and a black leather jacket, matched with her black boots. I liked her immediately. Besides that she looked familiar. 

I couldn't speak. That's not like me at all. What's happening to me? I screamed in my head.

"I know what you're thinking." She said. Really darling, do you?

"Okay, hi I'm Cleo." I nod for her to continue. "I'm your aunt's daughter who is my mom. She sent me to pick you up. I came with my crush who apparently doesn't know that I have a crush on him. Please don't tell him. He came for your bags." I look at my sides to see that my bags are no longer with me and see a well built guy our age walking our way, who I assume is my cousin's crush. Shhh! He's so cute.

"Wow! That's a lot of info on our first meeting don't you think?" I say smirking at my cousin Cleo who just chuckles. 

"Hey, I'm Ian and you must be my princess' cousin Charlie." Ian says giving me his hand. I see Cleo blush a little which I think is cute.

I return the kind gesture and smile.

"Yes that's me! All time best cousin even though she doesn't know me that much." I said receiving a chuckle from both of them. 

"We're sisters now. Right?" Cleo asks.

"Of course we are honey."

"Sister and crush selfie!" Cleo exclaimed. It seems she didn't notice what she said because she took the picture anyways. She said the word 'crush' without realising it. Oh no.

Well Ian did and he seemed quite uncomfortable. "Are we just gonna stay here or are we going home?" I said trying to release the tension I felt.

"Y-yes besides I have to get going. My mom called to tell me to umm come feed the cow." Ian says. 

"You have a cow? That I never knew of?" Cleo asked.

I knew the guy was lying. Right in front of my now all time sissy and she didn't notice it. I mean come on it's written all over his face Cleo can't you see?

"Okay, bye guys and it was nice meeting you Char." Ian said and gave as quick hugs and giving Cleo a peck on the cheek which made her grin widely.

"Bye my noble Prince." Cleo said dreamily.

Once Ian was gone Cleo pulled me to where she packed the car and pulled me to the front seat. The front seat reminded me of my little siblings who always fought for the front seat until one day father decided that I was the only one who could sit there unless we're with any other grownups. My siblings didn't like that at all. The thought made me chuckle lightly. 

"What are you thinking about?" Cleo inquired.

"My siblings. I miss them so much." I replied. 

"Hey! You just got here.” She pouted. 

"I know, sorry but you look cute and I love your outfit." I complimented. 

"Awww. Thanks honey." She said.

"I would really love to hear that from my prince." She mumbled quietly probably thinking I didn't hear. I have very sharp ears. They can pick up the slightest sound. Only if she knew what she had said earlier. I'm gonna tell her but not now.

"Sooo?" I started.

"What?"

"How are your brothers?" Cleo has brothers who are twins and are so hot but I'm not crushing or anything like that and besides they're my brothers.

"Wait? You know my brothers?"

"Yup." I said popping the 'p'. "We used to text but I haven't heard from them lately."

"Okay?" She shudders.

"What? No biggie. We're gonna have fun." 

"Yeah, I know." She replied.

"Well here we are. Home Sweet Home." Cleo said in her British accent which I happen to love.

She helped me with my bags. We entered the house and were greeted by the scent of food.

"Cleo? Is that you?" Aunt Lena asked and poked her head out of the kitchen. Her eyes bulged and she gasped as she saw me. 

Oh I'm so not ready for 'you've grown so big since the last time I saw you'.