Chapter 2
The Prime family's limo stopped outside the huge mansion gates. The gates soon separated, allowing space for the vehicle to enter. The drive drove inside and almost immediately the gates slammed shut. The limo entered the parking garage and the driver parked next to the line of expensive cars.
"We're here!" The driver said cheerfully. Bea and Ander quickly exited the vehicle and their personal butlers helped them with their needs. Catra sighed and glimpsed up at the mirror. She and the driver locked eyes so they made a bowing motion. Catra nodded respectfully before reaching for the door.
"Allow me, ma'am." Another butler said opening the door. Catra's hand shot back to her side before she stood up out of the limousine.
"Thank you," She replied and the butler bowed. She walked up the steps of her house as the door opened up. She nodded to the maid who bowed in return. Catra rushed to her bedroom, which is on the second floor, trying to avoid everyone. Just as she stepped off the stairs one of the maids saw her and bowed. Catra ran into her bedroom and slammed the door shut.
"Finally," She whispered before hearing footsteps from the stairs. That's when it hit her. I'm not supposed to slam doors, oh jeez. As if on cue, the door opened up and there stood her mother, looking strict as ever.
"Catrina, what have we told you about slamming doors?" Bea asked placing both hands on her hips. Catra tensed up at the mention of her birth name. She knew she was in trouble now.
"My apologies mother," Catra apologized before feeling a harsh slap against her cheek. Bea gasped and turned her head before realizing Ander had slapped Catra. Catra bit her bottom lip to hold back tears. She had never gotten slapped by her father and it hurt so badly.
"Do not slam doors in this household." Ander snapped and Catra nodded slowly. Ander huffed, aggressively smoothing his suit jacket down. He turned around on one heel and stormed out of Catra's room.
He was already upset that he found out she hadn't been keeping up with her schoolwork. Bea took one last glance at her daughter before following her husband outside. Once the door closed Catra hissed and rubbed her cheek.
"Why so hard?" She mumbled, tears appearing in her eyes. She whimpered while she sat down on her king-sized bed. Suddenly a knock was heard.
"Come in!" Catra said so the person opened the door. Her personal maid, Aubrey. She was about to bow but stopped, remembering what Catra had told her the other day.
"Don't bow for me, it makes me uncomfortable."
"I apologize," Aubrey said causing Catra to nod.
"Hey Aubrey," Catra said softly. Aubrey smiled before starting her normal cleaning routine. Catra leaned back, resting her head on the fluffed-up pillows before watching Aubrey clean. Aubrey is twenty-three years old with dark brown hair. She's about five'eight, has a cheerful attitude and a loving heart. She's been working for Ander and Bea since she turned thirteen. She's pretty much the only person who truly cares for Catra.
Catra sighed and hugged her pillow to her chest. It seemed whenever Aubrey was around, her worries went away. Catra hadn't figured out what she's feeling since it's still very new to her. Being separated from society since birth can really mess someone up.
Catra fell to her side and sighed feeling her face light up in pink. She squeezed her pillow comfortably and gazed back up only to lock eyes with Aubrey.
"Um, do you need something?" Aubrey asked before Catra squeaked. She buried her face in her pillow, completely embarrassed by whatever sound she had just produced.
"Are you ok?" Aubrey asked but Catra didn't answer. She felt childish doing what she's doing but she couldn't bring herself to show her face. Finally, after a moment of silence, she looked up.
"I'm fine," She said and Aubrey nodded before going back to her cleaning. Catra laid flat on her back and closed her eyes.
Two hours go by when she finally wakes up. She sat up and rubbed her eyes while her vision adjusted.
"Aubrey?" She asked looking around.
"Aubrey's not here right now," Catra jumped up to her feet and finally locked eyes with her butler.
"Would you like me to assist?" Her butler asked causing Catra to sigh in relief. She became more relaxed as she shook her head.
"It's fine, I just thought Aubrey was still here." She said before realizing she was still in her family photo attire.
"Is there anything I can do to assist you?" They asked and Catra held her hand up while she shook her head.
"No, I'm good." She said trudging to her closet tiredly. She grabbed a t-shirt and pants before going into her bathroom. She turned on the faucet and watched as warm water filled the bathtub.
Once the tub has enough water to her liking, she stripped her clothes off and sunk into the water. She leaned her head back and relaxed. Nothing can disrupt me. She thought before closing her eyes. Father must've found out about my missing homework, maybe that's why he slapped me. But it was one time, I don't understand. I thought I was getting better... guess not. Why can't I please them like I used to?!
Catra ran her wet hands through her hair, causing the gel to start coming loose. She needed to distract herself from her thoughts, they were making her uncomfortable. Anything lower than an A is considered a fail to them. Where did I go wrong? Was it me? She sighed.
"What can I do to make them happy with me? I'm only seen as a disappointment in their eyes." Catra grumbled before the door slammed open. Catra yelped and quickly sank her body below the water as her face became bright red.
"What are you doing?" Bea asked and Catra titled her head.
"Taking a bath," Catra responded.
"Well hurry up, don't forget about your private lessons." Bea reminded before she closed the door. Catra grit her teeth and stopped herself from cursing under her breath.
Reluctantly she cleaned herself faster and left the bathroom with a towel wrapped around herself. After drying herself off she went over to her closet and took out her school outfit. Jeans, a light blue t-shirt, black shoes, and glasses. Her vision was perfect but her parents insisted on her wearing glasses while she studied.
Time for school I guess. She thought closing the closet door and opening hers. She traveled down the luxurious hallway and into the library.
"There you are," Her teacher said peacefully. Catra nodded and plopped down in her chair.
"Let's get started,"
Can I keep a consistent update schedule? No. Anyways, there are 23 chapters in total and I felt bad waiting until Monday so early treat for you!
Ps: Next chapter is when things start to get interesting 😝
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