A/N: I'm so sorry for not updating sooner; high school tends to give you writer's block. The reviews did help a lot, though. The questions in them will be answered throughout the story. I can answer a couple now. Chloe will see her childhood room really soon, most likely in the fifth, sixth, or seventh chapter. Some of the objects in the room will bring her and Alek even closer then they already are, including a certain document. Paul and Alek will definitely get closer, but it will be a very slow process. Both of these are great questions, I had not even thought about these certain aspects until I got these reviews, so thank you.
"Me and Alek were talking about my biological parents" I told her.
"Speaking of your parents, I found a magazine clipping of your mom in the house. Your dad must have kept it around" Amy said handing me the picture. My mother was wearing a dress that went mid thigh and had long sleeves, she was holding a small clutch in her right hand. Both were made purely out of diamonds. Her hair was in a bun with a few loose curly strands framing her face. She was beautiful.
"Alek wasn't kidding. You're like your mother's clone" Paul said.
"You've been talking about me, have you?" I asked Alek in a teasing tone. His cheeks were tinged a light pink.
"Whatever" he said.
"What I want to know is how someone affords a dress like that" jasmine said.
"The same way Chloe will afford her dress" Daniel interrupted as he walked into the room.
"What dress?" I asked.
"The one you'll be wearing to the movie premiere you'll be going to" he answered.
"Movie premiere?" Amy asked excitedly.
"Yes, it's on Friday, you can all go, but Chloe's the only one who needs a date" he said. I frowned at that part of the announcement, how was I going to find a date in six days.
"Not that it isn't important, but dates can wait" a man said behind Daniel. He had shaggy blond hair and crystal blue eyes. He wore a blue button up shit and a pair of blue jeans. He seamed familiar yet was a total stranger. He was staring at me, as if was analyzing what I would do next. As if I would break like glass.
"Daniel, who is this?" I asked.
"Oh, sorry. Chloe this is your uncle Erik Kovalsky, Erik this is your niece Chloe" he introduced. He smiled at me and took a cautious step towards me, as if he was afraid that he would scare me of. I didn't know why until I realized how tense I was. I didn't know what say. One minute all I have is an adoptive mother who raised me as if I was her own, the next minute I'm standing in front of my uncle.
"Chloe, are you okay?" Daniel asked me.
"Give her time, Daniel. She's new to all of this" Erik said looking into my eyes. And like that I could see how much he already cared for me, how much he would risk for me. A huge smile took over and I ran into his arms. He returned the hug.
"I missed you so much" he said and I knew tears were running down from his eyes "it's been so empty without you."
"I'm home" I stated. He gave a small laugh.
"You really are and I suspect you have a ton of questions to ask me" he said. I nodded.
"I'll answer them all, don't worry, but that can wait till later. Right now you can introduce me to your friends" he said. I pulled out of his arms to introduce them.
"This is my friend Amy and Paul" I said, indicating to them with my hand.
"This is Jasmine. Her mom is out with my adoptive mother."
"And this is Alek Petrov" I finished. I saw my uncle smirk.
"The last time I saw you was thirteen years ago when you were following my niece around like a lost puppy" he said shaking Alek's hand. Alek's face went read as the rest of us laughed loudly.
"So not funny" he complained.
"Don't worry" my uncle said "Chloe was pretty fond of you too."
"So about this movie premiere? Why do I have to go exactly?" I asked.
"Well, we have a reputation to keep up, don't we? Our family is a family that is always in the public eye. And since you haven't taken part in that tradition for thirteen years, you can't miss out on this event" my uncle said.
"Great" I said sarcastically "not only do I need to worry about my training, but I also need to worry about fame and reputation."
"On top of that you still need to go through the hard work of finding a boyfriend" Jasmine joked.
"See how much work I got cut out for me" I said going along with the joke. Erik gave a small chuckle.
"It's amazing how much you and your mother have in common. It seems like a great sense of humor is a part of it" he said smiling. I couldn't help, but be proud of the fact. I had always wondered if I was anything like my biological parents.
"Of course, you probably also have her stubbornness" he added. Amy and jasmine giggled.
"Me and Paul can totally vouch for that" Alek said. Jasmine and Amy laughed like crazy. I glared at him.
"It's not my fault that nobody lets me do anything" I complained.
"Just like her mother, always having a problem with authority" he said when I heard a ringtone go off. Erik took his cell phone out of his pocket and answered
"I have to get going, I have a meeting to get to" he said after having a short conversation on the phone.
"Can we hangout tomorrow?" I asked before he walked out the door. He smiled.
"We'll be hanging out all day as we go dress shopping" he said. I groaned.
"Fine" I said and he left. I walked back to the dining room.
"How do you feel?" Alek asked. I looked at the clock up on the wall. It was 5:00 pm.
"Like I want t watch a few movies and then go to sleep" I answered and that's hat we did. We watched a total of three movies. We saw all three of the matrix movies, ate popcorn, and finished cookies that were in a jar in the kitchen. We all got into our pajamas after the second one. I think I fell asleep on Alek's shoulder halfway through the last one though, because I do not remember the ending.
A/N: Thanks again for the reviews! If you have any comments or ideas just pm me!