Fates Intertwined
Summary: Christy was kidnapped when she was little. Paige was put up in an orphanage for adoption when she was born. What happens when Christy and Paige's destinies intertwine into something completely unexpected?
Disclaimer: The day I own Charmed is the day pigs will fly. Translation: I have never and will never own Charmed.
Chapter 1:
(Paige POV)
Looking out the window, I sighed. It was Saturday. Saturday has different meanings for a lot of different people. For many grown-ups, it means time off work; a day of rest, relaxation, and spending time with their kids. For kids, it means a break from school and cramming in all of the sports and activities they can in their short times of freedom. For me, it meant adoption day.
Saturdays at the orphanage I was dumped in are always busy. Kate and James Grossman are the owners of the orphanage. It's not too bad, really. It's just a pain because I'm seven years old and this is the only home I have ever known. I don't know why I haven't been adopted. Kate and James say that I will- I just have to wait for the right people to come along.
All the other kids were running around, getting ready- cleaning their rooms, showering, and giving themselves pep talks to prep them for the possibility of adoption. I just stayed right where I was- I knew the drill. My room was always neat anyway, and I didn't feel the need to change who I was to try to impress possible parents. If they didn't like who I was when they first met me, how the hell were they going to live with me?
My roommates were two girls named Alice and Mary. Alice was six and Mary was seven like me. They have been here for about two years now, so they still had hope. Their situation wasn't as dire as mine. They were my best friends, and a lump rose in my throat every time I thought of them leaving. I know it's selfish, but hey- they're really all I've got.
Kate knocked on my door. "Hey, can I come in?" she asked, before opening it.
That's the great thing about Kate. She really understands kids and knows where we come from. She always respects your privacy and your opinions. She never judges you, and never, ever yells. She's calm and patient. She's the best.
"Yeah, sure." I replied. The door opened and she walked by the window I was at.
"Are you ready?" She asked
I sighed again. "Yup."
"Hey. Today's the day for you. I can feel it." She smiled. I leaned against her.
"I don't really care anymore. I feel like my time has already come and passed me by. I think I missed something vital here. I'm not disappointed though. I like living here with you and James and the others." I replied
She grabbed my chin and turned my head towards her. "Don't give up yet. You, my dear, are only seven years old. You are not going to stay here for the rest of your life. A nice family is going to come and adopt you, and they will love you like no one else. Don't ever give up on me, kiddo." She said sternly but lovingly.
I gave her a small smile. "I know. But I just feel so hopeless sometimes. You said yourself- I'm seven years old. Pretty soon, I'll outgrow the cute stage that parents want and become the undesirable teenager. I just don't know what to do anymore. I've tried everything, and nothing seems to work." I said, frowning.
"You think that there is something wrong with you. But in reality, you're perfect. It just takes a special kind of person to see that, and when they come along- and they will come along-you will know. I can promise that." Kate replied
I sighed again. "I know. It's just hard to see some kids who have only been here for a month even get adopted. It doesn't seem fair. Not that I don't love living with you guys-I do. I just…I don't know." I said, failing to explain my feelings.
"I'll tell you what. If you are not adopted by summer, James and I will adopt you." Kate said
I stared at her in shock. "Really?"
"Yes. We've been talking about it, and we feel like you fit in perfectly here. Now, that doesn't mean you sabotage adoption day so people automatically don't adopt you-understand?" She said
I grinned for real this time. "Who me? Why, I never even thought of that! Thanks for the idea though."
She laughed and picked me up. "You better not!"
I giggled. "Hey! Put me down!"
"Not until you say that you will do your very best to get adopted!" Kate bargained
I groaned. "Fine. I promise I will do my very best to get adopted."
Kate put me down and I straightened myself up. "Go on, kid. Let's get you adopted." Kate said, giving me a friendly push as I walked out of the room.
Alice and Mary were waiting downstairs. Alice smiled at me.
"Today's the day, Paige! I can feel it! For all three of us!" She said excitedly.
I grinned back. "Me too, Alice."
Mary just smiled. "So, given in have you?" She asked knowingly
I elbowed her jokingly. "Maybe."
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