Are they really my parents?

It's been two weeks since I came to LA. And I'm bad at almost everything here. All those unnecessary classes I have to attend and all these strict rules which only I have to follow, everything is driving me crazy. Miss Lucy now calls me by the name 'Wonju', which is supposed to be my Korean name and a name I should use to introduce myself to the elders and relatives of my family. She said I need to get used too this name. My situation here makes me miss grandma more. She was so kind to me. These people talks to me so harshly. Not everyone exactly.

Today is the day my parents are coming back. Sophie gives me a light blue mini skirt and and a full sleeve white shirt with black bow. I get dressed in the outfit she gave me.

"You look so cute young miss." Sophie comments.

"Do I?" I ask not believing her.

"Of course. Come sit here let me style your hair." She says.

I sit on my dressing stool and Sophie starts to do her magic. Sophie is so good at hair styling. I once asked her why she didn't sign up for a hairstyling job, she told me that my parents actually helped her mother and her mother thinks they should serve my parents to repay the kindness my parents showed to them. She said I'm too young to know what actually happened. So, I didn't question her more.

Sophie and Felix are the only people who are nice to me. I'm not even lying about this. Other maids are kinda rude to me, I mean what did I ever do to them? Miss Lucy is the worst. It's like stepped on her pet or something.

After Sophie does my hair I'm really surprised. I only ever let my hair down or had braids or a ponytail. She let my hair down and did little buns on both sides and those hair clips are just the cherry on top. Did I mention that I got a haircut? I look better somehow. Is this what feels like being rich?

Just then Felix runs into my room. He's hearing a light blue medium pants and a short sleeve white shirt. I guess we are matching. For some reason I feel really happy seeing that.

"Doryyyyyyyyy, my baby sister!!!!! You look so cuteeeeeee." He runs over to me and gives me a tight hug, surprising me.

"Ah Felix let go. You'll crush me." I yell.

"Oops sorry." He laughs.

"Also I'm not you baby sister. We are just 8 minutes apart." I pout.

"But I came out first so you're still younger than me." He gives the cutest smile.

"Ok ok."

Just then then I hear noise from downstairs. "I think it's the masters. Let's go down." Sophie says.

We go down to see a classy looking couple entering the house. The lady notices me and gestures me to go to her. I do as she wants. She grabs my face, startling me. In the process she ends up injuring me with her long manicured nails. Everybody gasps and Felix runs to check if I'm okay.

"Ouch" I groan.

"Dory you okay? Oh no you're bleeding." He almost breaks down in tears.

"It's burning." I say is a shaky voice.

"Sophie, clean her wound. I need to go to the parlor again. Get the car ready, I'm heading out. Cancel the family lunch." The lady says.

"Give her first aid, then take her to hospital. Make sure it doesn't leave a scar." The man says.

Sophie takes me to my room. Felix follows behind. Sophie disinfects my wound. And puts a bandage on it. After this she takes me to the nearest clinic to get the ointments I'll need.

"All these ointments so that it won't leave a scar?" I ask.

"Young miss, the mistress can get really scary. Everything round her and the master has to be perfect." Sophie tells me.

"So I'm guessing they were my mom and dad?"

"It's ok Dory. Don't worry mom is really sweet but she can be strict sometimes." Felix says.

Now that was just the first time I met my parents. Not a good reunion right? That's old news now. It's been years since that unfortunate encounter. And no they didn't get any better. Actually they are even worse now. Also tomorrow is the first day I'm gonna attend school. First day of high school.

Now I'm 14. And choosing what to wear tomorrow so that I don't stand out much. As for my communication skills, I'm pretty much the American girl now. And another good thing, I won't be a loner at school. I got Lix and Eviee. You guys must be thinking who Eviee is? My bestie and also our neighbor.

I first met her on our 10th birthday. She's Korean. And communication was real tough for us. But even the language barrier couldn't keep from instantly clicking. Oops, wait a minute, Eviee is calling.

"Dodo I need to go to the mall. I don't have anything to wear." She practically yells over the phone.

"First of all I really don't think I look like that weird looking Dodo bird you like so much. Secondly calm down. Thirdly you have a room for your closet, you really don't need more clothes."

"I don't know anything let's go right now. I'm coming to get you."

She cuts the call before I could even oppose. My parents are in real good term with her parents. And whenever she asks to hangout my parents don't even question. So I've never went out alone. It's always supervised. It's just so peaceful when Miss Lucy ain't anywhere near me. She's gotten even more grumpy over the years. Life is hard but I am trying the my best stay positive.

I mean what else can I do? My parents clearly hate me. Miss Lucy can't tolerate me. I am not allowed to go out alone. I'm supposed to be friend with people my parents approve. No dating, if the relationship doesn't benefit my parents. Just how f'ed up my life is. But gotta stay patient. And of course positive. Imma move back to Japan. Just few more years. And then I'm free from these people.

Just then Vivi bursts into my room. "Let's go girl. Your mama has given permission."

"You won't take a no right?"

"Absolutely no. Get ready."

"Ok wait."

I got ready and we go out to shop for new clothes. Well Vivi literally shops once a week. I'm surprised it's not everyday.

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