My name is Chloe Beale, and I'm 18 years old. I have two brothers who care for me like crazy, basically the definition of over protection. Sometimes I get tired of them constantly being by my side.
My parents left us a fortune when they passed away, which was when I was at a very young age. They asked Chad to take good care of me, this is probably one of the reasons why he never settled down in a relationship, I'm his everything. Oh and yes, my family is totes rich, we own a huge company and live in a large and fancy mansion. You may think I have it all, the money and environment.
Yet, as much as I love my family, I hate my life. Not in an emo 'I want to kill myself' way, but in a 'I hate it that I've never gotten a chance to experience how living like a normal person is supposed to feel like' way.
From when I could remember, I was always accompanied by bodyguards, and a black luxurious Benz would always be waiting for me at the school gate. My brothers were afraid people would get near me with bad intentions, so they never really allowed me to make friends. Even if I did, they'd find a way to scare them away. That's how I ended up with no close friends.
When I was 15, I had a crush on this guy named Stephan in my math class, and it seemed like he might've felt the same way. One day after class he slipped me a note telling me to meet him under the big oak tree near the school gate. I was so excited, knowing the fact that he wanted to talk with me. I waited patiently under the tree after school, glancing around I finally caught a glimpse of his messy brown, he was jogging towards me in his white jersey, with the typical boyish grin on his face.
"I'm sorry I was late, the practice was longer then I expected," he breathed out.
"I haven't been waiting for that long, it's fine," I giggled, he was so cute in his white jersey.
Stephan was the captain of the basketball team so he has a fit body, which was the reason I stare at him in class. I might come off as creepy but I guarantee I was just admiring his whole appearance.
He laughed and dug his hand into his bag pack, I waited patiently only to see him take out a neatly folded note. He handed it to me and said nervously, "umm, here's a thing I wrote another day, so, like can you read it when you get home, or something like that?"
I grinned widely and took the note, " sure!"
He smiled warmly and waved me goodbye, "I'll see you tomorrow in class okay?"
I nodded and smiled sheepishly, I walked towards the gate and held on tight to the note I just got from Stephan. Maybe he likes me back, I said to myself.
Noticing the Benz parking at the usual place, I slouched my shoulders and walked towards the vehicle. Everyday I wish to not see the car, I hoped that they could just give me a break so I could walk home with my friends, but it was always there.
I saw Richard, one of my bodyguard eyeing me intently, so reluctantly, I dragged myself to the car. Just as I was about to open the door, Richard's low voice boomed from behind.
"Miss Chloe, what is that on your hand?"
"Um just a friendly note I got from a friend," I replied nervously.
Richard raised his eyebrows and questioned me with a serious tone," but miss Chloe, why is the note shaped like a heart?"
I sighed and said," friendship is built with love as well Richard, you do know that right?"
Suddenly from behind, a cheery voice shouted, "Chloe, remember to read the note when you get home!" I physically froze upon hearing the voice. I turned around and waved awkwardly at Stephan while he whizzed away on his bike.
"So it's a boy huh miss Chloe?" Richard said with a cold tone, "mr Chad has specifically informed me about not having any person with zero good intentions to get near you,"
"He's not with zero good intentions, he wants to be my friend, why do you have to assume anyone who wants to get near me the bad guy?" I argued back. These bodyguards, do they even have brains? Why do they act like machines and accept whatever orders that are given to them.
Richard ignored me and snatched the note out of my hands, I looked at him in shock as he tore the note into little pieces, "I'm sorry miss Chloe, but I have to do this." He took out his phone and dialed a number, "hello mr Chad... yes some boy gave Miss Chloe a note... Okay, I'll handle the papers and have her transferred to the private school you were talking about the other day... Yes I can do that by tommorrow... Yes mr Chad," With that he hung up, then turned his head to face me," I'm sorry miss Chloe, but we're doing this for your own good."
I rolled my eyes at him and hopped in the car. I crossed my arms and stared at the blank face in front of me furiously. My family never allowed me to make any friends, I hate being rich, I hate being alone. What even is life when you hardly have any friends?
Xxx
It was another normal day where my brothers were having a business dinner. They asked me to dress appropriately and join them. I tied my hair back in a neat pony tail, then I put on my favorite blue dress with a simple pattern decorated around the waistline. After looking in the mirror, I was satisfied with how I looked like thus I left my room and headed to the dinner table.
"Chloe," Chad, my oldest brother greeted,"this is my old friend Jeff Baker from college!" Chad gestured at the man in suit standing next to him.
I smiled at Jeff politely and shook his hand,"nice to meet you, Mr. Baker."
He smiled warmly at me and replied," just call me Jeff, I've heard a lot of you from your brother, it's nice to finally meet you in person"
I smiled timidly in reply and sat down on the chair, wanting to get this dinner over with.
"Yo bro, glad you could make it," a voice said, I turned my head to the direction of the voice and saw my brother Nick with his fiancee Aubrey alongside. Chloe beamed at the couple and the pair grinned at her in return. Nick and Aubrey were more supportive of her compared to Chad, Aubrey, who was just two years older than Chloe is probably the closest and the only friend she has in her life.
After some small talks between her brothers and Jeff, they finally settled down and sat down at the dinner table.
"So Chloe, I'm aware that you're currently in college?" Jeff asked me.
I played with my food with my fork and nodded in return.
"How do you like it in college?" He continued.
I shrugged and replied," not much, Chad wouldn't really let me enjoy this whole college experience," I shoot daggers at Chad with my eyes.
"Chad! College is supposed to be an important stage in life, let the girl enjoy it!" Jeff turned his head and scolded his best friend.
"I don't want her getting hurt by anyone, you know how many people out there could harm her just for money, right?" Chad mumbled and stuffed a piece of meat into his mouth.
Jeff raised an eyebrow and seemed to be deep in contemplation, his eyes suddenly widened, "how about you enroll in Barden, I'm the dean and I am keep an eye on her for you!" He exclaimed," what do you think Chloe?"
I was astounded by this sudden offer, while I was just about to say something, Chad interrupted urgently," No Jeff, Atlanta is like on the other side of the country!"
Jeff scoffed and replied," LA and Atlanta ain't that far away, I'm here today aren't I, now shut up and let the girl talk. What do you think Chloe?"
I looked at him then at Aubrey, she gave me an encouraging nod. I knew how she always wanted me to experience a normal life, and this offer seems to be the perfect opportunity.
I turned my head back to Jeff and gave him a wide smile, "I would love to!"
Chad groaned," no Chloe no, I can't let my baby sister go to a place so far away from home!"
Nick snickered and shoved him lightly, "stop complaining butt head, I'm totally loving this idea of her in Barden."
Chad rolled his eyes and sighed in defeat, "fine."
Upon hearing this, I beamed at Jeff and mouthed a thank you to him which he playfully returned with a wink.
Oh my gosh, I can't believe I'm leaving LA for Atlanta, this is going to totes awesome!