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CHAPTER 1

The school year had not yet started. Charlie had to come a week early to sort out administrative shit and "get used to the school routines" which meant I had to tag along. Sue, Charlie's PA had been ready and waiting with clipboard in hand to make sure that we got our "proper welcome". I rolled my eyes at her cheesy enthusiasm but my dad subtly elbowed me in the ribs, as a hint to be polite.

So I was courteous and faked enthusiasm as Sue showed us around the school and explained the boring details to dad. She introduced us to all the main administrative staff. The teachers weren't even here yet so she couldn't let us meet them.

One of the perks of taking the job at St Stephens was that Charlie was able to live on campus, in a cute little cottage on the far side of the grounds. it was relatively big. Two story. Heritage style. Cute garden. And the books in the study were to die for. They lined up an entire wall from top to bottom and I browsed through the titles excitedly. Ok, yes, I'm a bit of a bookworm.

Though the cottage was definitely very nice and homey, I was glad I did not have to live there. I mean it's bad enough being the headmasters daughter, but living in his house was just gonna be worse.

And so Sue obligingly left my dad to settle in and brought me across the grounds to the boarding houses. The collection of buildings were across a large oval from my dads cottage, to the far right of the school grounds. It was obvious by the change of architecture that not all the buildings were built at the same time however they were all structured rather artistically.

There were four buildings, I'm guessing one for each grade, that were set in a square. In the middle was a courtyard, much like in Harry Potter. The "ground floor" of each building were open to the middle. It was like a massive hallway encircled the courtyard with arches lining the wall that faced the courtyard. In the middle were various fake plants providing some type of feng shui or something.

It was nice, I had to admit. I could just imagine sitting out in the courtyard in the sunlight reading. it would sure be nice.

Sue led me towards the most modern of the seemed like it was trying to imitate the style of the other buildings but I'm not sure what it was that made it obviously...newer. It also had one extra floor than the others.

The inside was definitely very nicely furbished. There were five floors including the bottom open floor but somehow they felt they needed an elevator. There was a fire escape but Sue surpassed them. She swiped a white card, making a beeping noise and pressed the button for the fifth floor and up we went.

"The four buildings are for the four grades. This is the senior block. Obviously its the most modern and well-facilitated and we trust you will use that well." I gave a knowing grin. Perhaps she already knew my bio a bit too well.

"The top floor is a study hall and rec room. There is also access to the roof and of course the downstairs courtyard. There are about 100 students in each grade. Two floors for boys and two for the girls." The elevator dinged and we headed along the corridor. The modern interior reminded me a bit of she's the man.

"You will have a house matron on each floor. She lives down the hall. She isn't here at the moment but during the school term, you can go to her if you have any queries. Ahh, this is your room. 507." She took out a key from her pocket, slipped it into the lock and opened the door. I walked in before her, my mouth falling open in surprise.

The room was nice. A huge step up from the boarding houses I was in last time. Each side was practically identical. A bed, study table and closet. But it just all seemed so nice. And right opposite the door was a large window that had space to sit on and look outside.

"The bathrooms are just down the hall. Complete with showers. Your bags will be up soon but you can just get settled. This is your key and this is your student card. You swipe it to enter various areas of the school. It also serves as your library card and cafeteria pass. It will also let you use the elevators. That means you can't get up to any of the other buildings. But I'd doubt that you'd want to go wandering into the freshmen corridors anyways."

I merely nodded, trying to take it all in while still in a state of great awe.
"The freshmen should be arriving in about two days. They will have their orientation activities and everything. Don't worry, we'll spare you those activities. Your roommate Alice will be more than sufficient in showing you around the school."

I perked up at the mention of my roommate. I was a little anxious to meet her. But Sue did not talk more about her.

"Everyone else should be rolling in from the day after till the day before school starts. So for these two nights meals will be served at your fathers so itd be lovely for you to join us there."

I'm sorry but where'd she think I was going to go otherwise? I mean i DID need food.

"We're awfully sorry that we don't have more for you to do in these coming days. Feel free to wander the grounds. Staff we'll be coming in at times and they're all lovely. If you need anything just holler ok?"

I smiled politely waiting for her to leave. Luckily she didn't linger and finally i was left into my room alone. I flopped down on the bed. Fate had chosen my side of the room.

I stared up at the ceiling, thinking. Contemplating.

"Try to be good Bella."