Tessy woke up to the voice of a lady. It was one of the flight attendants. She stood before her with a professional smile.
"Can I get you anything?" She asked but Tessy shook her head.
"Alright!" The attendant walked away and Tessy sighed.
Luna, Tessy's aide and assistant, turned to her.
"We're almost in New Zealand!" Luna reported and Tessy nodded.
New Zealand! This was Tessy's chance to prove that she can handle herself out there in the world.
Tessy communicated with her mother, who she now addressed as Madam, through letters and nothing else. She had previously written to her for permission to be admitted into college.
Even if she had learnt everything concerning science and art through her home tutors, she still wanted to get a chance to live life like a normal girl for once.
She was given three chances. One, would go to school in New Zealand. Why New Zealand? Because it was a place that was far from 'home'. If that opportunity didn't work out, she would go for the second, which was to start over in a different school.
These two were okay but not easy. If she failed to live life normally after that, she was to take the third chance, get a job! Surely, that had to work but in case it didn't, Maya, previously Mara, could control her life however she pleased.
Tessy breathed out. This first chance was going to be her first big feat. It was an opportunity to adapt to the everyday life of a normal girl. She had to do well.
When she asked to live like an ordinary girl, she never included special treatment. She suddenly got access to a private jet, a car, a nice house, maids and bodyguards. What part of that was ordinary?
Leaving that aside, it was strange how Tessy remained oblivious as to who her mother was. She would've found out if she wanted to but didn't. Nothing of that was relevant anymore.
She stopped caring at the age of 5 and now she is 16. Her appearance certainly didn't go with her age as she looked more mature than an average 16 year old.
Tessy alighted from the jet wearing thick black shades. She looked so extraordinary that one could only imagine if she was a celebrity.
Just as she took a step out of the airport, a girl almost bumped into her but she swiftly averted the contact by stepping aside.
She hated having body contact with people since the revelation eleven years ago. Her swift avoidance was just a simple reflex to avoid the contact. It wasn't intentional.
The girl fell to the floor.
"Ouch!" She screamed in pain as she fell face flat on the floor. She looked up at Tessy, who held a cold gaze with magnificent looks. "So pretty!" She subconsciously blurted out.
"Watch where you're going!" Luna wanted and turned to Tessy. "Are you okay, mistress?"
"It's fine!" Tessy said. "Just help her up, let's go!" With that, she walked away as Luna helped the girl up.
The girl couldn't help but marvel at Tessy as she strode away with elegance.
Luna noticed her staring and gave honest advice.
"Don't stare too much if you can't afford to lose." She said and went after Tessy.
The girl was confused but nevertheless, marvelled at Tessy.
"She must be a model!" She exclaimed and gleefully walked away as the thought of meeting such a rare beauty danced in her head.
"Young lady!" A middle aged butler called and she pouted her lips. "Where were you? Madam has been worriedly looking for you!" He too looked worried.
"Don't fret too much, George! I'm here, aren't I?" She said and George shook his head. "Come on, we have to go register, remember?" She walked past him and he sighed.
"I feel like you're the one that forgot!" George wiped the sweat from his forehead. "I'm getting too old for this." He followed from behind.
Tessy arrived at the house that was bought by Maya. It looked so much like an ordinary building from outside but the interior was extravagantly decorated.
The maids and guards were already stationed. They all wore uniforms and although she lived with them, found it uncomfortable.
"If I'm going to make this place look a bit ordinary, I'll have to start with the dressing code." She said and took off her shades. "From now on, you all are to dress casually; including the guards! No uniform!" She announced. "Is that clear?"
At first, they were surprised but heeded anyway.
"Yes, mistress!" They all answered.
Tessy turned to Luna.
"You won't accompany me to school after today. I just need you to pose as my guardian for only today."
"But mistress, your mother, she…"
"Shut up!" Tessy glared. "Not a word about her." Her words were simple but harsh. That manner frightened everyone, including Luna.
Seeing as how she almost lost her cool, she took a deep breath and sighed.
"I don't want to be late." She said and headed for the door. Luna followed from behind and as soon as they were gone, the maids gave out a huge sigh of relief.
The pressure was too much for them to handle. Was that really a 16 year old?
They got to the school with everyone's attention fixed on them. It was inevitable as their car was too alluring.
As soon as Tessy got out of the car, she stole the attention of everyone in sight.
She scanned the surroundings and nodded. The environment wasn't bad at all.
"Follow me!" Luna said and led Tessy with an envelope in hand.
They walked steadily towards the administrative office to submit Tessy's admission slip to the vice chancellor, who was in charge of admitting students.
Coincidentally, Tessy met with the same girl who almost bumped into her at the airport. She just came out of the administrative office in the company of George.
As soon as she saw Tessy, her eyes widened in delight.
"It's you!" She pointed out, surprised. "I can believe we're actually going to the same school. It's so great to see you again!"
Tessy couldn't understand why this girl was acting like they were acquainted but saw no need to give her a cold shoulder. They may actually get to be acquainted.
"It's nice to meet you!" Tessy said. On hearing her voice, the girl fell speechless.
Previously when Tessy talked, it was too crowded and loud so she couldn't hear properly but here in a quiet hallway, her voice sounded like light rain drops after a heavy storm. It was serene yet cold.
But before the girl could react, George cleared his throat.
"I believe there's a saying, less talking, more walking!" He sounded rude to Tessy because he somehow believed was a vixen for having such a nice appearance and lovely voice.
"Right, see you around, um…"
"Tessy!" Tessy introduced herself.
"Rain! My name is Rain!" Rain giggled "See you around!" With that, she left.
"Please, pardon me if I sound rude but, you shouldn't get close to people you don't know!" George warned. Luna frowned
"And you shouldn't judge a person by their appearance!" Tessy calmly stated and walked past him.