A/N: First off, I'd like to say that I'm so, so sorry for not updating in a while. I've actually had this finished for a while now, but I didn't upload it because I thought I would add more to it, but after re-reading it today I decided not to. Also, I know this story is supposed to be before Leena/Esther met the Coleman's, which it is, but I had to use the same orphanage in this story. Sorry, I really did try to come up with my own, but I'm too lazy! :P So, just pretend that after Leena met the Barclay's, she was sent back to Saint Mariana's for some reason, then that's how she met the Coleman's.

Oh, and one more thing, some of the dialogue in this chapter is gonna sound really similar to the one in the movie "Orphan", so I'm sorry about that! I tried my best to make this as unique as possible, but as I said before, I'm very lazy! Haha, so anyways, enjoy! :)

Chapter 2

Andy Barclay never had a normal childhood. In fact, almost every childhood memory he ever had involved one thing and one thing only; the Lakeshore Strangler, Charles Lee Ray, who inhabited Andy's Good Guy doll when Andy was six years old. For years, Andy spent most of his life in fear of the killer doll returning to get his revenge. But, many years have passed since Andy came face to face with that two-footed terror again, and now, twenty years later, Andy's life is now starting to return normal again; a life Andy started to believe never existed. But still, one question remained in the back of his mind . . . How long is this 'normal' life going to last?

"Andy? You ready?"

Andy blinked, trying to clear his mind of his thoughts as he turned his head towards his wife, Kristin.

"Yeah," He finally answered.

Both Kristin and Andy stepped out of their vehicle as they stared at the building in front of them.

The building didn't actually look like a building at all. It was more like a large, three story house. The house's bright white color blended perfectly with the new fallen snow that lightly covered the ground surrounding it. In the front entrance of the house stood a large sign with a plaque that read, "Saint Mariana's Home for Girls".

Andy and Kristin both took a deep breath as they began making their way up to the orphanage. For a few months now the couple had thought about adopting an older child, and now the day had finally come.

Just as they reached the front porch of the home, the door opened to reveal a young nun.

"Hi there, I'm Sister Judith. You must be the Barclays." The nun smiled as she shook the couple's hands. "I'm sure both of you are very excited about today."

"Yes," Andy answered, "We've been talking about this day for so long, now we can't believe it's finally here."

"Well come on inside. The children will be very happy to see that we have some visitors."

As Sister Judith led Kristin and Andy inside the orphanage, they had no idea that they were being watched from upstairs . . .

Leena stood with her face practically pushed against the upstairs window. A devious smile slowly spread across her face as she watched the young couple enter the orphanage.

This is it, she thought, this is my chance at true happiness.

Leena quickly backed away from the window and began smoothing out her dress and adjusting her false teeth; she had to make sure she looked perfect. She then made her way over to the large piano that was in the back of the classroom. Along with the piano, there was also a fairly large art easel. A desk filled with many different paintings stood beside the easel, all of which Leena had painted. Usually, Leena would spend most of her days in the classroom painting pictures, as she liked to keep her distance from the other girls. But today wasn't like most days. Today she had to make a good first impression; and what was more impressive than seeing a talented "child" play the piano?

Leena took a deep breath as she began playing a sweet melody; letting her small fingers dance along the piano's keys.

"That's the story of, that's the glory of love!" She sang along with the soft music.

Leena then began singing more loudly as she heard someone's footsteps coming down the hall.

Yes, that's it. Walk right into my trap.

Leena pretended not to notice as she heard the footsteps slowly entering the room. After a few moments, the footsteps then began to turn back towards the direction of the door, causing Leena to finally speak up.

"Hello," She spoke in a sweet, innocent voice.

She instantly smiled as she heard the sound of a male voice answering her.

"Hi," the voice spoke.

The young man began making his way over to Leena's side as she continued to play the piano and hum her childish song.

"Wow, where did you learn to play like that?" the man asked once the song finally came to an end.

Leena smiled brightly as she turned to face the man. He was very handsome. He had short brown hair and gorgeous brown eyes. He was wearing blue jeans, a gray jacket, and a pair of black work boots.

"I've just had lots of time to practice I guess, it's pretty boring here." She answered. "My name is Esther, what's yours?"

"Andy Barclay. Nice to meet you," Andy smiled as he shook Leena's hand.

Andy Barclay. Where had she heard that name before? Leena had thought she might've seen the name in a newspaper article about twenty years ago. She was just about to ask him about it, but quickly stopped herself. Asking such a question like that would put her at risk of revealing her true age; something that Leena Klammer did not want to do . . . Not yet anyways.

"Oh there you are Andy. I was looking everywhere for you!"

Andy and Leena quickly turned their heads to see a young woman standing in the classroom doorway.

Andy smiled, "Kristin this is Esther. Esther, this is my wife, Kristin."

Leena managed to put on the sweetest smile she could manage as Kristin came over to shake her hand.

"Hi there. Nice to meet you." Said Kristin.

Leena only continued to smile as she shook the young woman's hand. Of course, the smile was nothing but a façade. She instantly despised Kristin. In Leena's eyes, Kristin was the ugliest woman on earth. She wondered how Andy even managed to look at her. But Leena knew she had to just grin and bear it with this woman in order to win the couple over.

Kristin soon took notice of some the paintings sitting neatly on the desk. "Did you paint all of these?"

Leena nodded, "Yes."

"They're remarkable!"

"Thank you."

"She plays the piano too," Andy said, gesturing to the piano Leena was sitting at.

Kristin smiled, "Wow. You're one talented little girl."

Yeah, and you're about to see how talented I am when I steal your husband right from under your nose! Leena thought deviously.

"Well, what I'd like to know is, why would a sweet little girl like you be sitting in here all alone? Why aren't you downstairs with the other kids?" Andy asked.

Leena shrugged, "I've never really seen the point of it. Nobody's ever talked to me before," Leena paused for a short moment before saying, "I guess I'm different."

"Well there's absolutely nothing wrong with being different." Kristin said reassuringly.

"I believe that more people should take the bad things that happened to them in life and turn them into something good. Don't you?" Leena asked innocently.

"Yeah," Andy answered, "Of course."

"I just wish I could find a new mommy and a daddy to take me away from here. I'd give anything to have a family of my own."

Kristin and Andy both looked at each other and smiled.

"Well Esther, today is your lucky day," Kristin said, "Because we're going to talk to Sister Judith and Sister Abigail about adopting you. What do you think about that?"

Leena's face instantly lit up with excitement. "Really? Do you mean it? I'm finally gonna have a mommy and daddy?"

Andy and Kristin both shared a laugh.

"Yes, and a new little sister too!" Andy added.

Leena clasped her hands together in pure childish excitement. Of course, it was mostly just to keep up the innocence of her "Esther" persona. But Leena was genuinely excited. She's finally been given another chance at love, and this time she was determined not to screw it up.

"We just have to talk to Sister Abigail and Sister Judith about all of this, and then in three weeks you'll be coming with us to your new home," Kristin explained.

Leena smiled widely, "I can't wait!"

Finally, my dream is coming true!