"So that makes you my brother?" I said in disbelief. He rolled his eyes at me.
"Yes. Mum and Dad had a kid three years after me. That was you!" He said patiently. I was so unsure. It wasn't like he had just happened upon me in school… well, yeah actually he did. After being moved to my new foster home a few hours ago, they sent me to school at Garside Grange. Sucks. Maybe I have to take it back a step or five…
I was fuming. I had a life here and they'd decided to move me again!
"Why can't I just stay in Stockley?" I nearly shouted at the care worker. She shook her head.
"It isn't safe for you anymore. Just trust us."
"But I have friends! Robin! Chloe! What do I just pack up and leave without telling them? Not happening!" My blue eyes glowered at her.
"Yes. That is exactly what you will do and you will do it with dignity. Too much has happened to let you stay here anymore." Her warm brown eyes persuaded me to pack. Only because they reminded me of Mrs Branagh's eyes. I screamed angrily and stormed out of the office to my room. Slamming the door shut I threw my clothes, a lot of them different purple or black hoodies and blue skinny jeans with a few gothic clothing, into my black suite case from under my bed. I had been moved around since I was little. From Transylvania to here when I was ten and now to a new school, Garside Grange. It sounded horrible. It probably was too. I think I could cause enough havoc though.
Three hours later, we had arrived. The driver of the taxi got paid by the social worker from my new home, that my stuff had been sent to, to come with me as I got out.
"You be good now Essence. I will pick you up at four, I have a meeting with the owner of the school at that time. Learn your way around or hang out with some new friends or something until I get there." He said. I rolled my eyes. Have I got 'troublemaker' written on my forehead?
"Yes sir." I replied and walked through the huge iron gates of Garside Grange. I took in my surroundings. It was a nice building in the middle of nowhere. I would have to get a taxi everyday to get here. Wonderful. I sighed as I reached the doors. There was a woman stood waiting.
"Hello. You must be the new student. My name is Miss McCauley. And you are?" She asked kindly with a smile. Miss McCauley had brown eyes and brown hair that was pulled up into a tight bun. Her features were soft and welcoming.
"Essence Dracula Miss. Nice to meet you." I replied. She seemed nice enough. I smiled back at her.
"Lovely name. Are your parents around? I just need to have them fill in the data for-"
"It's just me. I'm in care so…" I trailed off. Miss McCauley nodded and said,
"I'm sure you could fill in your details Essence. You know yourself best after all. When you have filled it in, I will get one of our best students to show you around." I nodded and followed her to her office.