Hey, so I couldn't forget the idea of this story. If there are some grammar mistakes and/or spelling mistakes, I apologize. English is not my mothertongue, but I hope you'll enjoy the story nonetheless. I always try to improve. This story will be mostly in Anna's POV, sometime in Elsa's.
This story will contain dark themes such as, abuse, drug abuse, charakter death etc. . But I will place a warning on every chapter beforehand.
So with nothing more to say, for now. Let's get started! c:
I reached the third floor of the apartment house. My destination? The white door with the number six written on it, well more specifically what laid behind this door. As I stood in front of said door, I observed the surface. The paint flaked and revealed old wood. I collected my thoughts and went through what I was about to say, after the door opened. With a deep breath I raised my hand to knock.
*tap tap tatap tap*
Minutes passed, when the door finally opened. She stood in front of me, her arms crossed in front of her chest and tranfixing me with her ice-blue, cold eyes, one delicate brow raised.
''What do you want, Anna?''
1 year and 3 months earlier
My gaze followed the few buildings we passed, as our vehicle drove through one of the many neighborhoods in Arendelle.
''When are we finally there?''
My mother gave me an amused look.
''Sweetie, it's only been 10 min. since we sat off.''
''Only 10 min.?'' I groaned. Patience was no trade I would be described with.
She laughed and laid her hand atop of mine, which was resting in my lap.
''It will be worth the wait, I promise. And like I said, there'll be a surprise for you!''
She smiled at me excitedly before she turned her gaze forward again. My mother and I looked almost the same. But instead of Brown hair and brown eyes, like my mother had, I had green eyes and red hair. Oh yes I also had freckles, like everywhere.
I couldn't suppress a smile of myself as I thought about the surprise. I loved surprises. The last few days I tried to busy myself with other things, but my thoughts always ended up circling around that surprise.
And my mother wasn't spared, as I bombed her with questions on regular basis.
''Ah Puppy?''
''No''
''A pool?''
''No''
''A chocolate fountain, god a chocolate fountain would be wonderful.''
''No and now stop it, Anna. I won't tell you.''
''Maybe a new car?''
''You won't give up, huh?''
''You as my mother would know me really bad, if you think I would.''
''Don't forget from whom you got your stubbornness, young lady, I won't tell you.''
I dropped the issue. There was no use.
You're probably wondering where we were heading to. Well, we were moving into a new house with my mothers boyfriend.
I never saw the house in real though, only on photos. Originally we were to move into a different one, but the plans changed last minute and leaving no time for me to see the house beforehand. I trusted the judgement of my mother and her boyfriend, so I didn't complain that much.
Why we moved? I guess, because my mother couldn't stand to be one day without her man anymore. So two months ago she declared, that we would move in with Alex. At first I was shocked. Moving into a new house? Into a new neighborhood? But when I saw how happy she was, my first shock quickly fated, and I was happy for her. She of course asked me if I was okay with it. And I was, who was I to stand in her way, right?
Alexander Frost was a nice guy and we got along well. What started with awkward encounters, quickly formed into a good relationship the past three years. I would go that far to say that we had almost a real father-daughter relationship. He of course could never replace my father, but nobody expected that either. I turned up the AC. Summer holidays were still going, two weeks left until school started and it was still really hot outside. Now I really hoped the surprise was a pool.
Just now I noticed how the houses around us changed. They got much bigger and judging by those many expensive cars flaunting in the driveways, we just arrived in one of the wealthier neighborhoods of Arendelle.
''Wow'' I breathed.
I knew Alex was the head of an ice-cream company, But I never knew the business went that successful. My mum on the other hand worked as a lawyer but only fulltime again since this year.
''Almost there.'' My mother said elated.
5 min. later and the car came to an halt, the car-wheels causing crunching sounds on the gravel covered driveway. In front of me was a two-stories, white building, which came closer to a villa instead of a house. My mouth hang open. This villa was bigger than the other house, not to start with our former home.
'' Come on Anna, get your things and pick your room. The moving vans will be here soon.''
My mother commanded amused, after snickering over my expression.
''Oh and the room on the far left is mine-.''
I was already at the frontdoor before she could end her sentence, with two bags slung over each shoulder. I swung the door open and was immediately met by a small entrance area, which was connected with two doors and a staircase leading upstairs. A excited squeak escaped my lips, as I made my way upstairs, taking two steps at a time.
Surprisingly there were more rooms to pick from than expected. I counted five unfurnitured rooms and three bathrooms.
Five rooms for only three people. Back then I should have had thought more of it. One of many hints, for what was to come. But I was too excited to pick my new bedroom. It was an important decision, nontheless.
I eventually picked one with a bathroom just one door away. Content with my decision, my gaze wandered over my new bedroom.
''I'll have to paint the walls.'' I said to myself, and gazed at the pale, white walls. White was a good, neutral color, but I preferred green or pink. I put my bags down and made my way downstairs, ready to explore the rest of the house, humming to myself. As I reached the last step, some voices and the bang of a car door, came through the open front door and made me still in my movements. One of the voices was easy to recognise, it belonged to Alex. He sounded a little upset though. Then there was another voice, female and despite of the annoyed undertone, it still sounded somehow melodic. I frowned. Who's that?
I walked to the frontdoor and peeked outside. The first thing I saw was Alex looking intendly at the girl, who was walking besides him. He had blond, almost white hair, which already had a few grey strands in it. His eyes were ice-blue and had always a friendly, warm glint to them. He had prominent features, graced by a beard, which suited him really good. He was pretty handsome. I got why my mother fell for him, he was a gentleman, too. My focus then wandered to the girl.
The first thing, which most drew my attention was her right arm. A dark-blue, flaky dragon wound itself around her forearm up along her upperarm until it ended with the head which graced her entire shoulder. You could see the dragons head sidelong, as if its ocean-blue, piercing eye was staring right at you. Her entire arm was covered, not showing anything of the skin underneath. It looked so real, the tattoo artist did a good job. After I was abel to finally steer my eyes away from her arm I observed her whole appearance. She had platinum blond hair, which hang in a french braid over her left shoulder. She had pale-creamy skin, big ice-blue eyes, full lips and a small nose, all in all she was quite beautiful. The weather appropriate she wore a dark-blue tank-top and jeans-shorts, which revealed long pale legs. Completing her outfit, she wore brown sandals.
Next to her was a little boy. The girl was holding his hand in a protective manner. He was six, maybe seven. He had dark, messy hair, big brown eyes and a pointy nose, which was dusted with freckles. The boy beamed as he saw the house, not caring at all about the discussion of the other two I was still unabel to pick up on the conversation.
''Ahh, the surprise is here!''
I startled at the exciting voice of my mother, as she squeezed herself past me through the door frame. What was she talking about? There was nothing out here which was worth a surprise, unless... . My mother walked towards the newcomers and welcomed them warmly. She gave her boyfriend a kiss, hugged the girl, who was going in for a handshake. A surprised cry escaped her lips, but she eventually hugged my mother back, awkwardly patting her back.
This girl was obviously not used to physical contact. The boy already waited for his turn with outstreched arms. He laughed happily as my mother lifted him up from the ground, embracing him.
I was watching the scene this whole time, not quite understanding what was going on. The gears in my head worked slowly, as i tried to make any sense out of the situation. But my time to do so was short.
,,Anna?''
,,Huh?''
I was so lost in my thoughts, that I didn't notice how my mother called my name for the second time now and four pairs of eyes were directed at me. I felt how my mouth was slightly agape, I quickly closed it and blushed. I stepped out of the house and made my way to the newcomers.
Alex greeted me with a warm hug.
''Nice to see you Anna, meet my daughter Elsa-''
With that he laid a hand on the shoulder of the girl. I suddenly felt two thin but strong arms slung around my middle.
''Hey I'm Olaf''
''- and my son Olaf''
Alex finished amused.
Olaf looked up to me happily with a toothy grin blasting on his face, showing me three tooth gapes in the process. At first surprised, I eventually went down on his eye level and hugged him back. God, what a little ray of sunshine. I thought.
''Hello Olaf, I'm Anna, nice to meet you.''
His grin widened at that, if that was even possible.
I knew Alex had kids, he mentioned them a few times. I was actually meant to meet them one day, but unfortunetly that never happened. They actually lived with their mother in another city on the other end of the country, as far as I knew.
After Olaf released me from his bear hug I turned to Elsa. I streched out my hand, I smiled unsure, but friendly.
''Hey, nice to finally meet you!''
Her gaze wandered to my hand and back to my face, as if she didn't know what she was supposed to du. Her expression was unreadable, but she wasn't smiling that was clear.
Seconds passed which felt like hours. My smile faltered a little. God this is so awkward. Did I say something wrong?
Eventually Alex gave his daughter a little push. Whereupon Elsa grabbed my hand reluctantly. The first touch of our skins caused a strange feeling in my stomach, which I never felt before. Her skin was soft and cold.
''Yeah, same.''
Elsa mumbled, immediatly letting go of my hand. She pressed her lips together and looked away.
Weird.
An uncomfortable silence followed in which I threw Elsa quick glances. I didn't know what was wrong. I usually talked openly with anyone, but something was different about her.
To my relief my mother broke the silence.
''Sooo after we got to know each other, let's get inside and let us unpack some of our things shall we?''
She offered.
Alex, Elsa and Olaf walked passed me into the house and a hint of mint made it's way to my nose.
My mother grabbed my shoulders from behind and laid her head on my right shoulder.
''Sooo how is the surprise to your liking sweetie?''
I furrowed my brows in confusion
''Uhm, what is the surprise exactly?''
The hearty laugh, which followed rang in my ears.
'' The five of us will move in together.''
Wait, what?!