Behind Blue Eyes (Prologue): Chapter 1
A/N: I'm just going to say this. This will probably be my most ambitious fan fiction to date.
So let me make it clear that this is an AU. So I did change some things around like in this story Diana has both parents and I kind of changed her mother's personality. I'll eventually explain why but since it's my first story since my long hiatus, I'll shut up and have you enjoy.
As the only daughter to a pretty, wealthy family, you have to make sure you're meeting to the standards your parents have set for you. You must act a certain way, get good grades, get into a good college, get married, and have a family, etc. My father was a Politician so my family was pretty well known in the community. Since the day I was born my parents knew the path they wanted me to take, and I made sure I was meeting those expectations.
In school, they always push me to do my best. They don't accept anything below a B. Luckily I had not received a bad grade at that point. After I have supper I would go to my room and I would study until it was time for bed. It was like that since 3rd grade. It was alright, but I eventually grew tired of it.
I insisted that I wanted to go to a public school for high school. At first my parents were shocked because there are better schools for a student like me, but I did not want to be stuck there forever. So after some constant begging, they reluctantly enrolled me to Luna Nova High School leaving me with great optimism. However Luna Nova was a lot different than any private school I had ever attended.
For one thing, unlike public schools, there is not a lot of socializing in private schools.
Once I made it to my first class, I was extremely quiet. I had no idea how to talk to the other students and could not follow along with the conversations that they would do during break time. So instead of getting to know everyone, I just found a quiet place where no one would bother me and I would just read a book, or study for the next class. However being rich and quiet can cause other problems. Rumors began to spread that I was a pompous, rich bitch who only cares about herself and too high class to work with them. Another problem I had was that I gave this very mysterious vibe that kind of made me seem intimidating to the other classmates. It was discouraging at first, but later on down the line, I eventually accepted it. It was like that all throughout my whole Freshman year.
Then in my Sophomore year, that was where things slowly begin to change. I already had a reputation for being the stoic, silent girl and I thought it was going to be the same thing all over again. But luckily I found two people that would change that. It was two girls, one was called Hannah and the other, Barbara.
I was in the lunch, still expecting my second year of high school to be exactly like my first. But to my surprise, they both invited me to sit with them during Lunch. I did not know what to think. At that point no one really asked me to sit with them. But I decided to agree and they began talking to me. I was still shy so I would give basic information.
Both of their personalities were really different than mine. They were loud, extremely talkative, and outgoing. Those two were inseparable. I always saw those two together and not once have I seen them without one or the other. Anyways we started hanging out more and more and eventually I started invited them to my house and would have sleepovers and talk about the latest gossip. I was never into harsh gossip but some of their stories I did find amusing. Those would end up being some of the fondest memories I had during my Sophomore year.
So it would appear that I now had everything I need to have a perfect life. However, that is not the case. On the outside, I appeared like a strong woman with a bright future ahead of me. But on the inside, it was a completely different story.
Behind closed doors, I was not happy with my life. My parent were really controlling and they expect a lot from me. They want me to have this specific lifestyle in the future but they never once ask me what I want to do in life. I want to tell them that I don't want to live like that, but there is a problem. I did not have that strength to tell them. Even though they are unbearable, I cannot say anything because I was afraid. I did not want to disappoint them, I want to make them proud of me. Really I would have nothing if I do not meet the requirements my parents made for me.
So then we finally come to my Junior year of high school. This is where my life would change in a way that I would never expect.
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It all began during late winter of my Junior year. My alarm clock went off and I immediately get out of bed. I head to my bathroom to take a quick shower. Once I was done I went to my bedroom to find our maid, Anna.
"Morning Miss Cavendish. I already have your school uniform all laid out for you."
"Thank you very much Anna. That will be all."
She took a small bow and began to walk out of my room. Before she left she turned to look at me.
"Oh before I forget, your mother and father would like to talk to you during breakfast."
I was a bit puzzled. What could they possibly want to talk about? I was certain I did not doing anything wrong.
"May I ask you if you know what they want to talk about?" I asked.
"I don't know for certain but I believe it's about how you're doing in school."
I was a bit confused. I thought I was performing well in school. All the teachers say that I am an exceptional student. There should be no reason for them to reprimand me.
"Very well. Tell them I will be down in ten minutes."
"As you wish Miss Cavendish." She calmly walked out and shut the door.
I then quickly dried my hair and changed into my school uniform. Once I was done it had been 8 minutes. that was plenty of time to walk to the dining room. I took a long look into the mirror, but all I saw was the same face, After that I made my way to the door.
I made my way down to the dining room. Our house was quite large so it is usually a long walk. When I finally made it, my parent were already at the table. My Father was standing up and my Mother was already sitting.
"Diana! Good Morning," said my Father sounding very excited. He then walked up to my patted my head. I wished he would stop doing that.
"Good Morning Father." I replied being as formal as possible.
"Morning Diana," said my Mother.
"Good Morning Mother."
"Come Diana have a seat. There's something we need to talk about." continued my Mother.
I walked to my seat and our butler placed a bowl of porridge in front of me. I began to eat, while my Father sat back in his chair. They were both just smiling at me. It was a little uncomfortable.
"So what was it you want to talk to me for," I finally asked. They looked at each other with proud looks on their faces. Then my Father handed me an envelope. I did not know what it was. I opened it and as it turns out it was my report card.
'All A's. Big surprise.'
"Oh, we are so proud of you Diana," exclaimed my Mother.
"Yes, very proud indeed," interrupted my Father, "keep this up and eventually you will no doubt get into Oxford. Then pretty soon you will follow in your Father's footsteps."
I rolled my eyes.
"Or if you just want to be a lawyer, then that's fine as well," continued my Father.
I have not thought of what I want to do with my life. But I know it has to be something besides a lawyer. I know being a lawyer is something that would make me successful in life, I just do not think I would be happy. But again I did not have the strength to defy my parents.
I continued breakfast while my father started to talk about what he was going to do that day. He always thinks I find them informative but not really. Once he was finally done we were silent for a little bit. Finally my mother broke the silence.
"So Diana, anything going on in school today," my Mother asked. Without looking from my bowl I gave my response.
"I have heard we are expecting a new student today." I took another spoonful of porridge. "A new student you say," interrupted my father, "well when this new student arrives just make sure you show him or her that they no match against my daughter." Then he chuckled to himself. You can say my father was extremely proud of our name.
"Yes Father," I answered reluctantly
"That's my girl." he replied and it was quiet again.
Having to be sharing the last name of the biggest person in town can really give you a bad reputation. Sure my shyness was contributor to me not having close friends in the beginning, but like I said before, when you are rich and have a politician for a father can cause a lot of false accusations about you. I am not a selfish person, but my father was a whole other story. He would say that the Cavendish family was superior than most people in town and it always frustrated me. My mother was not really as selfish as my father. I could tolerate my mother just a little bit more. However she is one those people that just watches from afar and does not do anything about it. She acts as though she is made of glass and prefers not to get involved in confrontation.
Despite all of this, I could always turn to Anna when I am in distress. When I was in some emotional state, my parents would never come to comfort me. It was always Anna. She was the closest person I had that I would call my real guardian. She was always so kind and made sure I was happy.
When I finished my porridge I looked at the clock. It was almost time for me go to school.
"I am going to school now," I said as I made my way to the door.
"Alright honey, make me proud," said my father as he got up and followed me and gave a kiss to my cheek.
"Bye Diana," called my mother who was still seated at the table. Then Anna arrived with my school bag and a coat.
"Goodbye Mother, Father," I said on last time before I put my coat on and walked out the door.
When I walked outside I could see Benson, our butler/Chauffeur, already waiting for me by the limousine. Yes, we were that rich.
"Good Morning Ms. Cavendish," he said politely as he opened the door for me.
"Good Morning Benson," I replied. I then stepped inside the vehicle and he walked to the driver's seat. At last we were off.
As we were driving, I turned to look outside. I usually don't have much to say so I would look outside to see any changes in the town. Sadly there wasn't. In times like those types of moment I would think about upcoming tests I need to study for or ways to adjust my schedule.
Eventually we arrived at Luna Nova. It's a pretty large school. One of the best schools in the country. Not bad really.
Benson opened my door and I walked out.
"Have a nice day Ms. Cavendish," he said happily.
"Thanks again Benson," I would usually say and he would then drive back to the house.
As I walked to my class I was expecting it to be just a normal day at school. However, I began to think to myself.
"I wonder what the new student will be like."
Author's Note: Alright guys I hope you have enjoyed the first chapter of my new story. Not a lot has happened yet, but later on down the line things will started to pick up.
But man it feels good to be back after a long break. I wanted to release this because this was something I've wanted to write for a long time and I feel you will enjoy it. Now don't worry I will someday go back and continue "Is it Me?" but I want to dedicate my time with this story for a while. I hope you will understand my decision because I need a change.
So let me know what you think so far and I hope to see you in the next chapter. Bye :)
