Disclaimer: I don't own One Tree Hill or any of the characters.

Rating: TBA

Summary: Set in 1900. Haley is from Italy and moves to New York city with her grandmother after her mother dies. Her father, Rinaldo Galeotti, has been in NY working since 1897. Haley becomes a servant for her father's boss' family. Daniel Scott.

The Search For Something More...

Chapter 1 First Day On A Brand New Planet

Haley Caterina Galeotti stood at the back of the S.S. Italia and watched as the sun began to rise. The ocean waters was fairly calm as the large boat moved through it's depths. She looked far-off into the distance to where the place she once called home was no longer in sight. All that there was endless ocean sparkling from the sun's ever growing rays. She didn't know if she would miss her home or not. Sicily, Italy was the place where she grew up, took her first steps, and where her mothers body was laid to rest. Now she was headed to a whole new world. One where her father left to go just three years ago to find work. Sicily was a poor city and was rapidly being taken over by mobsters. Haley and her mother stayed there for her father was to return with money so they could move north. That was until her mother, Alessandra, became very ill and died just a few weeks ago. Haley was devastated, her mother was her best friend. And now she and her grandmother, Caterina, were on their way to join her father. In a whole new world.

"Excuse me miss?"

Haley turned to see an old American man standing next to her. She looked at him expectantly waiting for him to continue.

"Do you speak English?" He asked rubbing his shiny bald head.

She smiled at him politely. "Yes" She had learned English at a young age. But she still had a thick Italian accent.

The old man returned the smile. "We're almost to America, and I'm looking for some workers. Would you be interested?"

Haley thought for a moment before continuing. "I already have work sorry. Do you know where Scott Design is?" She only knew the name of the company that her father was working for. But she had no idea where to find it.

The man looked at her surprised. "Yes. It's only the biggest construction company in New York. Don't tell me that construction will be your work?"

She let out a chuckle at his question. "No my father works there. I don't know where it's at. Can you tell me?"

"Che cosa stai facendo?" (What are you doing?)

Haley turned around to find her grandmother giving her a glare. "Stavo chiedendo a questo uomo i sensi." (I was asking this man for directions.)

Her grandmother was old fashioned and somewhat racist. She didn't like associating with Americans, unless she had to. Even then she didn't know hardly any english at all.

The old man looked at the angered elderly woman confused, then turned back to Haley. "When we dock you'll want to go into city and they have an office building there. Someone should be able to help you find your father."

"Thank you." Haley replied with a kind smile.

She turned back around to see her grandmother looking out at the ocean. "È bello."(It's beautiful)

"Sì è."(Yes it is) Haley added looking out across the Atlantic ocean.

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It was now half past three and Haley and her grandmother finally reached the office for Scott Designs. They got lost and found a friendly woman who showed them the way. Haley thanked her and ignored the comments her grandmother kept making about Americans being dumb yankees. She however was in awe of the city around her. There was large buildings everywhere, with people roaming the streets elegantly. There were people selling things on sidewalks, and shops that held the most beautiful dresses she had ever seen. She looked down at her somewhat ragged, dress and sighed. She knew that she would never have the chance to wear something as gorgeous as that dress in the window.

Haley snapped out of her daze when her grandmother brushed past her into the office next to the dress shop. She reluctantly followed hoping her grandmother doesn't do anything stupid. She was too late. When she entered her grandmother was yelling at a woman behind a desk, who had no clue as to what was being said.

"Slow down mam. I don't know what you are saying." The dark haired woman said slowly as if she was speaking to a child. Which only fueled Caterina even more so then she was.

"I'm sorry." Haley stated as she walked up to her grandmother and whispered something in her ear quieting her outburst to a mere mumble. Haley then turned her attention back to the woman. "I'm Haley Galeotti. My father works for this company and I was trying to find him."

"What is your father's name?" The woman asked in an irritated tone.

Haley looked at her feeling herself get angry at how obviously rude this woman was being. "His name is Rinaldo Galeotti."

"I'll check the files." The woman deadpanned while going into another room in the back.

"Sarò all'esterno."(I'll be outside) Caterina said walking out the door angrily.

Haley watched her walk out before turning to face the desk that woman had occupied moments ago. She stood there for what seemed like forever until she heard the door to the office open again. She knew her grandmother wouldn't stay out there for too long.

"Can I help you with something?"

Haley whipped around to find a very tall man that looked to be around her age. When there eyes met she felt her breath catch in her throat. Everything about him was gorgeous. His jet black hair was slightly spiky and untamed. His features were strong and manly. But his eyes is what had her captivated. They were the color of a sapphire ocean.

"Umm..." He started to say again but was thrown off balance by the natural beauty standing before him. He completely forgot about what question he had just asked her. "Hi...I'm..." He couldn't even remember his own damn name. Get yourself together he yelled at himself mentally.

"Nathan? What are you doing back here I thought you went home for the day?" The woman asked coming from the back when she noticed her boss' son.

Nathan shook his head and looked up to the woman. "Umm...Yeah I was but I forgot some files." He looked back down at Haley and held out his hand with a genuine smile. "I'm Nathan Scott."

Haley looked down at his hand and put her hand in his. At the touch of his hand sparked something inside of her. "Haley Galeotti." She replied after shaking off the feeling that was brewing within her.

When she said her name, Nathan looked at her in surprise letting her hand go. "Galeotti huh? You wouldn't by any chance be related to Rinaldo?"

Haley's whole face lit up when he asked her that. "Yes he's my father. Do you know where I can find him?"

"Even better I can take you to him." Nathan stated with a smirk.

"Really?" She asked excitedly.

"Yeah come on I have a car outside." He put his hand on her back leading her to the door.

"Mr. Scott are you forgetting something again?" The woman asked from behind the desk when she noticed him about to walk out.

Nathan turned around, and let out a chuckle. "Oh yeah thanks for reminding me Lucille. I'll be out in a minute Haley."

Haley smiled at him before walking outside to tell her grandmother their plans.

Nathan walked into the back office and went to his desk to get the file.

"How is Miss Sawyer doing?" Lucille asked from the doorway.

Nathan looked up at her confused for a moment at who she was talking about. Then it hit him. She was talking about his fiance, Peyton Sawyer. "She's been fine. Why do you ask?"

"No reason. I just thought that I would ask." Lucille replied with a knowing look.

Nathan sighed as he found the file he was searching for, and made his way out of the building. He looked to Haley who was standing just outside the door with an elderly woman.

"Nathan this is my grandmother, Caterina Galeotti. She doesn't speak english." Haley stated with a smile. He looked at her grandmother with a friendly smile.

"A che cosa state sorridendo? Stupido yank!"(What are you smiling at? Stupid yank!) Caterina mumbled the last bit.

"Nonna! Sia piacevole." (Grandmother! Be nice.) Haley said to her in annoyance. She looked up at Nathan who was smirking. "I'm sorry."

"Did she call me a stupid yank?" He asked with a grin.

"Yes. She is somewhat racist." She replied wary. She didn't want him to get upset and not take them to her father. She was shocked when he started laughing instead of getting mad. "You're not angry ?"

"No. I think that she is funny. Come on we should get going." Nathan replied sincerely walking over to his car.

Haley took a look at the automobile feeling uncertain about getting in. "Is this thing safe?"

Nathan started the car up and looked at her. "You've never rode in a car before?"

Haley shook her head feeling somewhat embarrassed. Her grandmother looked at the car with the same scared expression.

"It's completely safe. Besides it doesn't even go fast at all. I promise." He said looking into Haley's deep brown eyes. When she looked up into his eyes, she knew that he wasn't lying to her. So she climbed into the car while her grandmother hesitantly climbed in the back.

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They drove for twenty minutes before coming up to huge white house. Nathan turned the car off before climbing out. Haley looked at him bewildered. There was no way that her father lived here. Nathan started for the door until he realized that nobody was following.

"You're not coming ?" He asked when he turned around to find them still sitting in the car.

"My father lives here?" Haley asked dumbfounded.

"Not exactly. This is my house. Your father works here." He replied causing her to become more confused. She took his word though, and followed him into the house with her grandmother in tow.

Nathan led them through the foyer and towards the back of the house to where the kitchen was located. Haley had yet to see anyone else in the house until someone entered the kitchen from a small pantry.

"Mr. Scott your home...Haley?" Rinaldo said surprised at the sight of his only daughter.

Haley walked up to her father and threw her arms around his neck. He responded by wrapping his arms around her tightly. That's when he also noticed his mother that was standing behind Haley. "Madre" Rinaldo said as Haley pulled away so he could hug her grandma.

Nathan stood back watching the reunion with a smile. Until he heard a door slam from behind him meaning only one thing. His father was home.

"What the hell is going on in here? Who are these people?" Dan Scott lashed out at his son and servant.

Nathan couldn't help but to flinch slightly from the tone of his father's voice. After twenty one years his father still scared him. He looked to Haley and was astonished that she didn't look scared none the least. If anything she looked ready to pounce on his father for being so rude.

"Rinaldo you need to get back to work and these people need to leave. Now." Dan stated coldly.

Nathan saw that Haley was about to blow a fuse so he spoke before she had a chance to open her mouth. "They just came from Italy dad."

"I don't care. I want them to..."

"Mr. Scott we were actually wondering if you had any work for us?" Haley spoke up almost pleading with the man.

Nathan looked at her then his dad who was contemplating the question. "Weren't you just saying the other day that we needed some more help?"

"Brooke did say that she needed a new servant. And for the grandmother...I'm sure your mother can find her something to do." Dan said in a defeated tone while walking out of the room.

Nathan turned to look at Haley who looked very pleased.

"Thank you" She whispered with a genuine smile.

Nathan watched her for a moment. He couldn't ever seem to take his eyes off her. She was so mesmerizing. With her slightly curled, long brown hair and soulful eyes. Now she would be living with them as a servant.

But what he didn't know was that all their lives would be turned upside down.

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There's the first chapter! Let me know what you guys think! Should I continue it?

Loves ya!

April