Mila = Mum
Lara = Maman
I was gazing out the window at the beautiful ocean. My maman said that her aunts always loved the oceanic beauty, so they made sure the school was next to the sea. I asked why I hadn't met my grand-aunts sooner. Hailey chuckled and made herself comfier in the seat.
My maman sighed and told me that they hadn't had contact in centuries. The last time they saw my maman, she was still sadistic and not the person she is today. So basically, they have no idea that she changed. I detected my maman's aura and realized that she was nervous. She didn't know how they'd take to her.
My maman was actually grateful Hailey was here. Hailey rolled her eyes and told me that my grand-aunts always like Alena. They pitied my grandmother for how their brother would treat her. I gasped when we got closer to the building. It was massive and beautiful. It definitely screamed exclusive and expensive.
We drove through the beautiful gardens. The driver then stopped at the steps.
"Wait here. I'll come back and direct you." The driver nodded at my maman. "Well, let's head inside."
"They are expecting us, right?" I spoke up.
"Ummm..." Hailey and my maman looked at each other.
"You didn't tell them?!"
"Let's just hope they like surprises." My maman smiled and began walking.
The moment we walked inside, a group of men sped to us. I'm assuming they're the security here. They tried to apprehend us, so my maman quickly took them out. Hailey rolled her eyes at my maman's smug demeanor. She walked to the groaning guard and knelt next to him.
"Sorry, we're new. Do you know the way to the headmaster's office?" He was about to respond, but a voice cut him off.
"No need."
Our eyes shifted to a brunette. She had sharp features and her brown eyes cut through my maman. She snapped and motioned for us to follow her. My maman smirked and stepped over the fallen security. I gulped and walked after her. We walked up the staircase and traveled down the extensive halls. Finally, we reached the room.
We entered the office of another brunette woman. She looked up in confusion. Her eyes then narrowed at my maman. Our guide then took out her phone to call another person. The woman behind the desk was watching us intently the entire time. My maman motioned for me to sit down. She then walked around the room until she found the hidden alcohol. Much to my aunts' annoyance, my maman helped herself. Hailey rolled her eyes and sat next to me. The other woman soon joined us. She looked similar to the one sitting behind the desk.
"I suggest you start speaking." Our guide spoke to my maman.
"Is that the way to speak to your niece, auntie?" My maman teased. "I need a favor." She took a sip of the wine.
"Why would we help you?" The one behind the desk spoke up.
"How much have you kept up with my life?" The three women rolled their eyes. "Zena over there is my daughter." Their heads shifted to me. I sank deeper into the couch from the intensity of their gazes.
"Why is this the first time we're meeting her?" The one who came last asked.
"Because we weren't exactly on speaking terms, now were we?" My maman questioned my gran-aunts. "Zena meet you gran-aunts... Bridgette, Francesca, and Josephine."
"Stereotypical French names." I muttered, but they heard it. I heard them chuckle at my joke.
"I like her." Bridgette remarked.
"She has your beauty." Josephine complimented my maman.
"Hopefully, she didn't inherit your personality." Francesca stated.
"No, she inherited more of my brother's gentleness." My maman placed a hand on my shoulder. "Now, I wish to enroll her here."
"Why?" Josephine tilted her head.
"She had an incident at school and I think a new environment would be best."
"Is she a trouble maker?" Francesca inquired.
"Not usually." My maman sighed. "She had a rough childhood and then some more complicated shit." She locked eyes with them. "Can she at least temporarily stay here? She can be on probation or-"
"Of course!" Josephine stated. "She is family after all." She then crouched in front of me. "Are you fully vampire or-"
"She's a mongrel of sorts." My maman chuckled. "She has wolf DNA in her system as well."
"And I assume witch DNA." Francesca stated, causing my maman's eyes to widen. "Yes, we know your mother's background."
"How-"
"They're close to Alena and me." Hailey interjected. "They thought it was best not to mention anything since your father didn't know." My gran-aunts shuddered when Hailey mentioned my late grandfather.
"Interesting." Bridgette began assessing me. "I'm curious about the extent of your power." I looked down since I hated accessing that side of me. "Well, we'd be delighted to have her here."
"Hailey will also be attending here as well." They furrowed their brows at the news. "Z doesn't want to be here by herself. Hailey will be a sense of familiarity and comfort."
"Understandable." Francesca nodded.
"You will have to stay on campus-"
"Can Hailey room with me?" I cut Bridgette off. She chuckled and nodded. "Also, one more request." They all quirked brows at me. "Can you guys like not mention I'm related to you? I just want to be treated as a normal student here." Francesca seemed impressed by my request. "And no mentions of me being her daughter." I pointed to my offended maman.
"Definitely will be honoring that wish." Josephine giggled.
"Now that we settled this, what classes do you wish to take? We have an expansive course selection." Francesca stated.
"Umm... normally Duomo-"
"Here." My maman handed them her phone. "Duomo already told me your preferred schedule." My maman winked at me. "Have Hailey attend all her classes as well." Bridgette nodded and began typing on the computer. "I assume you want to be classified as a vampire-"
"Witch actually." I shocked everyone. "I don't want to force those sides out of me. It's fine if that's the only class I don't share with Hailey." They nodded at me.
"That's fine." Francesca spoke up. "It's the first day of the new semester, so you'll meet the new transfers. It doesn't matter that you missed the first day since most students do. You'll mainly see everyone by the third day."
"So do you plan to stay or-"
"Stay." My maman cut Josephine off. "I'll also be requesting your help with the vamp realm." Bridgette stopped typing to stare at my maman. "Yeah, but that can wait to be discussed after Z is settled." She gave me a smile.
"Of course." Francesca nodded. "And Hailey and you will be moving into a nicer dorm." She winked.
"Thanks." I smiled at them.
"We look forward to getting to know you better." Josephine smiled at me.
"Same."
After they got me settled, Josephine led us to my dorm. She explained that classes were currently in session, so that's why the place appeared dead. I had a pass to miss the rest of the day, but I was expected to attend classes tomorrow. My maman had momentarily disappeared to instruct the driver where to place our luggage.
I was surprised by the size of the room. I thought it'd be smaller and more cramped since I'd be sharing a room. I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of space available. Hailey and I would have no issue sharing a room. Hailey allowed me to pick my side while she discussed things with my maman. Josephine smiled when I jumped onto the mattress.
My maman nodded and gave me a hug before she left. I knew she'd be in Croatia, so I could see her whenever. Josephine left since classes would be over soon. When it was just us two, Hailey closed the door and flopped next to me.
"What do you wanna do, biquette?"
"I guess decorate our room." I jumped up. "I'm just trying to think about which vision I should use." I assessed the walls.
"What's our cover story, love?" I could hear the smirk in her voice.
"Childhood friends." I replied over my shoulder. "That's it." I narrowed my eyes at her puckered lips.
"That's so boring." She whined. "Why can't we be childhood lovers?" I saw her wiggle her brows. "Or closeted lovers or-"
"Because no!" My response caused her to chuckle. "Now, which poster?" I held up an Attack on Titan and Halsey poster.
"Halsey." Hailey waved her hand. "They'll def know you aren't straight with that... also put up a Hayley Kiyoko poster to confirm their suspicions." I rolled my eyes, but did as she said. "Oh and Z." I turned to her. "If anyone asks if you listen to Girl in Red... the answer is hell yes." I furrowed my brows since I had no idea what she was referencing.