Chapter 1- Arrival
The cold air stung slightly as I took a deep breath in. I looked around the empty one bedroom apartment that pretty soon, I wouldn't be able to afford. My parents passed away six months ago and their inheritance was running out. I couldn't work and even if I could, no one would hire me.
After my parents died, I rebelled. I ended up getting pregnant and the father just so happened to move due to a job opportunity. I am a senior in high school and have a baby on the way. That went over well with my school. They kicked me out and now I am going to be going to a new school. I had to move and my life has officially been ruined. I'm going to be losing this apartment due to the fact most of my money has had to go to hospital bills.
I stood up, with much difficulty due to my bulging belly. I grabbed my purse and keys and walked out the door. I needed to get something to eat.
I locked the door behind me and started walking down the street. I'm sorry, Baby. I thought to myself. I had to give it up for adoption. I couldn't afford to take care of a baby. I could barely afford to take care of myself. I closed my eyes and wiped away a tear that escaped from my eye. I didn't realize how much of a change was coming due to me not paying attention.
Before I had the chance to realize what was happening, I ran into someone. I felt hands grab my arms, stopping me from falling. I opened my eyes and looked up at the man who I had run into.
"I am so sorry! I wasn't paying at…" I stopped, mid-word. Purple eyes were staring back at me, shock and question in his eyes. His mouth was slightly open and his cheeks slightly reddened. His gray hair was perfectly in place and just perfect.
I felt like I had been put under a spell. I couldn't move or speak or even breath. My heart was beating a million beats a minute.
"Come with me." There was no question in his voice and he took my hand and started dragging me back the way he came from. I followed, not questioning him. My face was burning up and my heart still pounding. My right hand was on my stomach, the baby moving frantically which I figured was coming from my anxiety.
He dragged me into some woods and down a path to an old fashioned style house. I was getting afraid as he was dragging me down the path. My fear went away slightly when I saw the house. Hopefully that would mean there would be more people. Then I remembered, people do live on their own. I was hoping that he doesn't.
He opened the door and took off his shoes. I stood in the foyer after he dropped my hand so he could take off his shoes. I didn't know what to do. Should I turn and try to run? No, I would never get away. I mean I am 25 weeks pregnant.
The man turned around and looked at me. "Come on," he said in his sweet voice. I suddenly felt like I trusted him. I slipped off the flip-flops I was wearing and followed him into the house. It was a nice little house.
"Yukiiiiiiiiii!" I heard a voice call. I looked up to see an older man frozen in a doorway. He had glasses on and he looked like he could be a teacher or a writer or something. He was staring at me, shocked and confused.
"Shigure, call Hatori. I need to talk to you guys about something. Also, get Kyo and Tohru." He sounded nervous and confused. The man, who I know now as Shigure, nodded, stared at me for a minute, then walked back into the room.
Yuki led me into the living room and motioned for me to sit down. "Have a seat, I'll go get you a glass of water." I sat on the edge of the couch and looked down at my stomach.
It wasn't until now that I was alone in this stranger's house that I realized that I didn't know why he dragged me here. I ran my hand up and down my stomach as I closed my eyes. I don't recognize either of these two people and I don't know what they would want with me. I leaned back on the suddenly very comfortable couch. I wonder what they are going to do with me.