Ok, so I wasn't planning on updating today, but we have a birthday girl in the house. So, happy birthday, hope you have a great one ! In this chapter we find out about Mrs. Everdeen's life as a young girl. I'll update the sixth chapter REALLY SOON! Oh, and I don't know exactly when school starts for you guys and what subjects you have. I've been in Malta for ten years and six in Serbia, so I'll compromise between the two(for the school situation). School in Serbia starts one week at 7:45 and the other week at 2 and so on and so on, so let's just say Katniss's school starts at 7:45 every day !..:) I hope you enjoy this chapter!
Mrs. Everdeen POV:
'' It was the year 1988, when I've met Derek. I was born into a family who was considered to be wealthy in that time. The Rosewood family. I was named Matilda after my late grandmother and was a child of high expectations. My mother and father were both doctors. It was only natural I follow in their footsteps.
September 1988. I was fifteen years old, a freshman entering the doors of high school for the first time. It was a medical school. The best one in our town, very hard to get in to.
There were rumors going around school of a guy among the second year students. A promising student with excellent grades and looks the girls swooned over. His name was Derek Hunter. Born in a very respectable and wealthy family. He was believed to surpass even his famous father, Alfred Hunter. The best surgeon we had. Even though he had girls lined up to get a date with him, he'd always turn them down.
It wasn't long before boys started noticing me also. Word got out about a blue eyed beauty. According to Lola, my best friend then, Derek was finally interested in someone. In my lifetime I've had two best friends. Lola Bradley and Bolton Mellark. Bolton was my childhood friend. Our parents were very fond of one another. They used to think we'd get married. He had quite a fanbase of his own. He was broad shouldered with ash blond hair and brown eyes. We didn't go to school together. He had a different profession in his mind. He was studying to become a future chef. Last time I heard about him, he made it.
I would like to say the first time I met Derek was like in a romantic love story. Unfortunately, it was painful. His first words to me were ''Are you okay?'' That's because he hit me square in the face with a ball from across the field. But, it all worked out well in the end. I was taken to the nurses office. And afterwards, he simply moved into my life. He was there to walk me from school, and in the morning, he'd be there again, waiting to walk me to school. Day after day. It wasn't long before we started dating.
My parents were more than delighted considering we both came from good families. We used to have the Hunter's over for diner.
Two years passed, and there was a distance between us. I didn't feel the same way. It wasn't the feelings that changed. It was me who changed. Life with him was safe. It was planned. Finish school, get married, have children...For other people, including your grandparents, this was considered the perfect life. It was. But there was something missing, but what would I know. I was only a child, and the pressure that was on me, was too big. So, we broke up.
In my fourth year I met your father at Bolton's. Bolton and your father were once best friends. Bolton stopped communicating with me once your father and I started dating. I was twenty two years old when i was pregnant with you and dropped out of college. Nobody liked our relationship considering the difference in our social status. Not even Bolton. But it wasn't because of the status. He was the kindest man, always there to help me. Whatever the reason was, I never got to know. He moved. A couple of years later, I got a letter from him. He was married and got a son, Peeta. He made an appearance at you father's funeral with his son. You probably do not remember. You were nearly... eight years old at that time.
I gave up my home, my family, my friends to go with your father. But I gained something much more. The family I always wished for. With only high school finished, I could only get a job as a nurse and your father worked really hard to provide for us.
When I was twenty three, you were born, and we got married. Four years later Primrose was brought into the world.''
Katniss POV:
I was stunned. Prim was already crying. I pulled her closer to me, and moved a strand of her hair away from her face.
''Wow, mum. Do you think everything's going to be different now? What I'm trying to say is...why do you think it's going to work this time?'' I say between tears.
She smiles.''There's no pressure any more. And this time I have something I didn't.''
''What's that?''
''You two.'' she hugs us.
This is one of the few times I let my emotions flow. I guess I'll cut Derek a little slack. A little, I smile.
''Come on you two. Enough stories for tonight. I have to work tomorrow, and you have to go to school.''
''Wait! It takes at least an hour by car to get to your job. Shou- ''
''Oh no! I quit that job. Derek owns a hospital nearby. He's become one of the finest surgeons, and he offered me a job.''
''Oh! Well, goodnight mum.''
''Goodnight sweetheart.'' she kisses Prim and me on the forehead.
I sigh. I should probably get some rest. Prim's already asleep.
As soon as my head hits the pillow, I fall asleep instantly.
Peeta. That night I dream about a boy I met at the funeral, only...I can't remember his face...just...his eyes. Those blue eyes. So similar to Cato's, except these have a warm feeling to them. They remind me of home.
Wake up! It's six o'clock ! Wake up! It's si-
''Aaaah.'' Way to start a day. ''Prim ! Wake up !''
''Mmmhhm mkay,'' she mumbles.
I roll my eyes and throw her off the bed.
''Ouch!''
''School starts at 7:45. Go and get dressed!''
Time to start the usual ritual. First I'll brush my teeth and then I'll take a shower. It makes my day easier. After the shower I make the bed, even though we have maids.
Now, what to wear? Damn, I forgot to ask about the clothes in the closet. I refuse to wear them. I'll just wear my skinny jeans, white tank top and black leather jacket. Good thing I packed my bag yesterday.
I go check on Prim. She's already closing the door when I get there. She's wearing a red dress I've never seen her in before.
''Prim, when did you buy that dress?''
''Oh, didn't you know? Derek's friend, who is also a stylist, brought us new clothes as a welcome gift. Do you like it?''
''Oh, come on. What's next? A personal driver?...wait..don't answer that.''
She grinned. We go down for breakfast, and Cato and Marvel have already finished theirs. Prim and I grab a cereal from the fridge and start eating as fast as we could. Cato grabs his keys and turns to me with a smirk on his face.
''Slow down, little piggy.''
I gape at him with my cheeks up to my eyes from all the cereal.
''Fuck you.'' I mumble.
A couple of minutes later, they both exit the door. Why can't they wait for us inside the house? I shrug. Once Prim and I are done, we put the dishes in the sink and rush towards the door. We open the door in a hurry and look for a sign of Cato or Marvel. They are nowhere to be seen. The sound of a car starting could me heard. Out of the corner of the street I see Cato's car. And it's going in the opposite direction of Prim and me. Did I mention Marvel, Foxface and Blonde Bitch are in the car, also?
''Motherfu-'' I close my mouth once I realize Prim is next to me.
She giggles. This is no time for giggling. I have a need to strangle somebody. I think that somebody is Cato. When i lay my eyes on him , I'll kill him.
''How the hell am I supposed to get us to school. We don't even know the directions. Perfect. First day at a new school and you're going to be late, or better, absent.'' I laugh.
''I'll drive you.''