Rebel of the Family

by podapatti

Serena Ann Monaco has been living with her grandparents in Hamilton for nine years, ever since her mother died. She's 16 now and her father decided he wants her back home, in Miami. How will she cope with school, Family drama and the ever so loving Darien

1. Chapter 1

CHAPTER 1

I sat on the plane and looked glumly out the window. Everything was going to be so different. I couldn't believe this was really happening. Once the plane landed in the so-called land of Miami, there would be no going back. I was stuck. When I first got the call from my father asking me to come and spend the rest of my high school years with him and my three older brothers, I was angry and confused. For the first time in nine years, I did not know what to do.

I had moved in with my father's parents when my mother died of heart disease. I was hurt and baffled when my father revealed to me that I would not be staying with him anymore. I wanted to know why he was so keen on sending me away but not my brothers. After awhile, I learnt to deal with the fact that my family never called to see how I was doing. They always sent me cards on my Birthday and during Christmas, but no actual communication was ever involved. So you can imagine my surprise when I realized that my grandparents were actually serious in sending me to Miami, under the orders of my 'father'. I had no choice but to sulk around and take every opportunity to throw the tantrums I was so famous of.

My best friends stood by me through this whole ordeal. If there is someone I love on this Earth more than my grand parents, it's my friends. They've stuck by me through thick and thin. A life without them for me would be like a life without chocolate for women. I met my friends when I first moved to Hamilton to live with my grandparents. I was having a hard time with everything and they practically took me under their wings.

I couldn't help but smile when I thought of Mina, Ami and Rei.

I sighed as the plane passed by another cloud. My mother always told me that no matter what happens, always believe in yourself and you'll be on the fast lane to success. The relationship I shared with my mother was very special and something we both cherished. The last thing she said to me on her deathbed was to be happy. I was only 7 years old then; merely a child. It's safe to say that I've grown since then.

As the plane landed, I was brought out of my daydreams and into harsh reality. I took a deep breath a closed my eyes. It was time to meet the people I used to call family.