Unravelling The Mystery

When I woke up, I realized it was finally that day I had long awaited: I was turning eighteen, the legal age in our country.

I was free to make my own decisions now!

I rose up but immediately felt light-headed.

I fell back onto my bed to let the dizziness pass. “What’s going on?” I couldn’t help but wonder.

I got up again, but slowly this time.

I still felt strange, and I couldn’t pinpoint what I was feeling. That, combined with my weird dreams, did nothing to quell my growing anxiety.

I felt something major was coming... but what could it be? My life was pretty simple, and nothing extreme or extraordinary ever happened. So, to say I was confused and restless would be an understatement.

Nevertheless, I went and got ready for the day.

When I went to the huge dining room, I found it empty, which was surprising. How could such a large home be so quiet? The place was usually buzzing with activity. I was getting creeped out and exasperated when suddenly everyone streamed into the dining room, shouting “Happy Birthday” to me.

My heart swelled with pride, and I momentarily forgot my anxiety. I felt glad to belong here.

This was my family, and I loved these people so much.

With tears threatening to fall, I received hugs and all sorts of presents from almost everyone. Of course, not everything was bought—actually, the majority of the gifts I received were handmade, but that made them even more special.

After the gift-giving, we all sat down for breakfast.

My best friend and the person I was closest to sat beside me.

Her name is Sandra, and she’s like my sister. We’re practically together all the time. We tell each other everything.

She nudged me and congratulated me for turning the legal age. I just laughed and reminded her that she’d be turning legal in a couple of months. She smiled goofily, and I knew she couldn’t wait for that time.

Today, we were on duty, so we had to clean the little kids and make sure they were okay. We also had to help wash the clothes, so I knew today would be hectic.

The sisters said I could rest today since it was my special day, but I refused. I was going to help because I liked doing it.

They gave up, and I smiled, ready to partake in today’s activities. I still had a shift at the coffee shop in the evening, but I didn’t mind. I was used to working hard.

We were in the middle of fulfilling our duties when I was summoned to the office.

Suddenly, my anxiety came back tenfold.

I couldn’t help but dread what was to come.

I really hoped nothing serious had happened—maybe I had lost my job, or maybe the college position I had been offered had been taken away because I hadn’t reported in time.

As I walked toward the office, I tripped over an abandoned toy. I braced myself for impact, but then I hung in the air!

I felt a weird jolt in my body and leaped up. I looked up and into the most beautiful green eyes I had ever seen, and I felt myself getting lost in them.

In front of me was the hottest guy I had ever seen, and by *hot*, I mean really hot!

He was tall, with slightly brown-toned skin. He was huge, and muscles were visible even under the clothes he wore. Damn! He cleared his throat, and I was brought back to reality.

I couldn’t help the blush that spread across my face—he had seen me staring.

I quickly thanked him and proceeded to the office, more carefully this time.

Only to find out that I didn’t belong here anymore...!!!