Captivated.
.Chapter
4.
“Great.” I scoffed and
followed Nora into the dining room. Everyone was already seated.
They all looked up expectantly and literally stared me down. I
took a seat across from Nora. Luckily we were near the head of
the table so no one was sitting on my right. Plus the seat to my
left was still open. Good, I thought, maybe this
dinner won’t be so bad after all.
“Good evening
everyone.” Miss Robinson announced as she walked in. I
glanced at the clock and it was exactly seven o’clock. This
woman really doesn’t mess around.
The food was brought in one
plate at a time and the seat next to me remained open. I knew
Robinson was watching me so I ate slowly, glancing up at Nora
every few seconds. She kept giving me reassuring glances that put
me somewhat at ease.
The slam of a door made me
jump in my seat and drop my fork. It went tumbling under the
table. I cursed silently to myself, took a quick look around,
then dove down to retrieve it. I heard some commotion above me so
I quickly grabbed it and sat back up in my chair.
A boy that looked about my
age was entering the room. He had dark hair, light skin, and I
noticed a tattoo peeking out from under his t-shirt.
“Richard, I’m
glad you could join us.” Her face lit up as she embraced
her son. I looked at Nora and she gave me a
holy-crap-that’s-him look.
He gave her a quick smile
then looked around the table, his eyes finally resting on
me.
“And who might this
be?” Rich said to his mother but his eyes wouldn’t
leave my face.
“Oh,” She said,
looking a bit annoyed that he asked about me. “This is
Savannah Welsh. She just arrived today.”
Rich nodded and walked over,
eyeing up the open seat next to me.
“Do you mind?” He
asked, his hand already grasping the chair.
“Uh… no, you can
sit there.” I said cautiously. I looked at Nora and her
eyes were wide.
“Thanks.” He
replied coolly and took a seat.
Dinner continued as if
nothing had happened but all I wanted was to bolt from that spot.
He watched me the entire time. I think he even watched while he
ate which was so disturbing it’s not even funny.
When it was clear everyone
was finished I pushed away from the table and headed right for
the steps that lead up to my room. Once in front of my door I
fumbled with my key and tried to unlock it but was unsuccessful.
I pulled the key out and tried again--
“Hey Savannah.” I
froze and turned around slowly. Rich was leaning against the wall
opposite me. We were only a couple feet apart.
“Um, hi.” I said.
My mind reeled with panicked thoughts. What if he managed to get
in the room? Would he try anything? Would I even have a chance to
get away if I tried?
“Hello? Did you hear
what I said?” He asked and I realized I was zoning
out.
“N-no,
sorry.”
“I said, do you need
help with your key.”
“Oh, no I’m
fine.” I replied and went to unlock the door. It jammed
again and I sighed in frustration.
“Here let me.” He
grasped my arm and moved me out of the way. His hand stayed there
a little longer than it should have and I almost cringed beneath
his touch.
With ease, Richard inserted
the key, turned it to the right, and opened my door. He took a
few steps inside and slid the key out.
“Thanks.” I
mumbled and pushed past him. He lingered in the doorway for a
moment then smirked and stepped away so I could close
it.
“I hope you like it
here, Savannah.” Rich said.
“Yeah, I
wouldn’t hold your breath.” I said and slammed the
door in his face.
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Captivated.
.Chapter
2.
I
stared out the car window and tried to think about anything
besides where I was headed. I wasn’t able to see my
parents. They actually forbid it which I think is totally
unfair.
Mrs. Robinson was driving and
hadn’t said a word to me since we met at that office. I got
the feeling she was afraid of me.
The car ride lasted a while
but I managed to sleep most of the way. I was a little groggy
when we pulled in to the long drive that lead up to the foster
home. The building at the top of the hill was gigantic, exactly
the opposite of what I was used to living in.
I didn’t want to be
here. All I wanted was to go back home, see my parents, and just
get my old life back.
“Everyone is waiting
inside to meet you.” She said quickly.
“I think I’ll
just skip the introduction and head up to my room.” I said
and grabbed my bags. I started walking away when she grabbed hold
of my arm and yanked me backwards. Almost losing my balance, I
stumbled in to the side of the car.
“Are you insane!”
I shrieked and rubbed my arm which stung slightly.
“Miss Welsh let me tell
you something about how we run things around here.” Her
face tightened and her expression became very serious. “You
do whatever you are told whenever you are told to do it. There is
no special treatment and no exceptions. Do I make myself
clear?”
I stared at her for a long
time before opening my mouth to speak.
“Crystal.” I
smirked and pushed by her making my way up to the
front.
I pushed hard against the
huge doors, nearly dropping my bags. Once I finally managed to
get them open I realized that this place doesn't mess around.
When they say everyone they mean everyone.
I shut the doors behind me
and shifted uncomfortably under their stares. There were kids of
all ages gathered in a semicircle around me. I looked them up and
down and noticed their washed out faces. They didn’t look
happy, that’s for sure.
“Uh…hi.” I
said boldly. No one moved a muscle, they all just stood there and
stared.
I heard footsteps coming up
behind me. I turned around to see Robinson walking up to
us.
“Everyone, I would like
you all to meet Savannah Welsh. She will be staying with us for
the time being.” She said and I could have sworn I heard
her voice become tot and strained when she said my
name.
“Wow. What a lively
bunch.” I mumbled to myself. Robinson shot me a
disapproving look.
“Please make her feel
welcome.” She faked a smile then turned to me. “Here
is your room key and number. Dinner is at exactly seven.
Don't be late.” She eyed me up before turning
on her heel and stalking away.
I glanced at the people
surrounding me. Most of them had nervous looks on their
faces.
“What?” I asked
and narrowed my eyes at them.
At that moment they all
dispersed in random directions leaving only one, a skinny girl
with circles under her eyes that looked about my age.
“It’s Savannah
right?” She asked, raising one eye brow.
“Um, Yes.” I
nodded.
“My name is
Nora.” She said with a small smile. “And
welcome to Crayfield!” The tone of her voice told
me this place wasn’t full of rainbows and
sunshine.
“It’s that bad
here huh?” I asked skeptically.
“It’s
worse.” Nora said, her face
serious.
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.Chapter
1.
Yesterday
at exactly 9:53 pm they arrested my parents.
No one told me why or what
was going to happen to me next. They just told me to wait. The
secretary at the front desk kept glancing nervously at me, as if
I was going to try something. I watched her squirm under my stare
when finally she stood up, gathered a few papers, and rushed
out.
I’ve been sitting in
the exact same place since they brought me here. I turned over my
shoulder to check the clock on the wall. It was five
o’clock in the morning and I’ve been here since ten
o’clock last night.
I knew I should try to close
my eyes and get a little rest but I wouldn’t be able to
fall asleep, not after everything that has happened in the past
twenty four hours.
I heard the sound of
footsteps coming down a hallway off to my left. I sat up a little
straighter in my chair, trying to look somewhat
presentable.
“Savannah Welsh?”
A slim man wearing what looked like a very expensive suit said my
name. I stood up without really thinking. I watched as he looked
me up and down with a smug look on his face.
“That's—” I started
to say but my voice came out hoarse. I cleared my throat and
tried again. “That’s me.”
“Come with me
please.” He turned and started walking away. I started
after him, confused as to what was going on.
“Where are we
going?” I asked trying to keep up with him. He didn’t
answer and just kept staring straight ahead.
“When can I see my
parents?” I asked again hoping to get some kind of
reply.
“Your parents committed
a felony. They are in more trouble than you can understand.
You’re lucky they aren’t charging you with
association.” He spat.
“You’ve got to be
kidding me.” I rolled my eyes but kept my pace with
him.
“Believe me, I wish I
wasn’t. This situation is more complicated than you
think.” He stopped walking very abruptly and shuffled me in
to what looked like an office. There was a woman lounging in a
chair on the opposite side of the room and a tall, built man
sitting at a desk. I heard the door slam behind me. I looked over
my shoulder, seeing that the man that lead me here was
gone.
“What’s going
on?” I asked, glancing at both people.
“Hello Miss Welsh,
I’m Ella Robinson.” The woman that was sitting in the
chair stood and shook hands with me.
“Um hi…” I
said hesitantly.
“Savannah my name is
Dan Wallace. I’m sure you would like to be told what
is happening here.” The man from the desk said.
“Yeah.” I scoffed
and crossed my arms. “That’s be
nice.”
I saw them both exchange
skeptical glances then turn their attention back to
me.
“Alright listen.”
I said, annoyed. “Last night I was literally dragged out of
my house and I have been sitting on that damn bench for hours
now. So tell me straight and don’t you dare sugar coat it.
Get to the freaking point.”
They were obviously both
surprised by my outburst but I didn’t care at
all.
The big man sighed before he
spoke.
“Alright then, Savannah
your parents are facing a twenty year or more sentence in federal
prison. There are no visitation rights and since you have no
immediate relatives willing to take you in, we have no choice to
put you in a foster home.”
You’ve got to be
kidding me.
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Captivated.
.Prologue.
The
streets of Atlanta, Georgia are all Savannah Welsh has ever
known. She has lived there her entire life. These streets you
could say, have become a part of her. However her life gets
turned upside down when both of her parents are arrested for drug
activity and Savannah is forced in to a foster home.
Weeks go by when finally, the Rivers come knocking and decide to
adopt her. But this family is nothing close to what Savannah is
used to. They are preppy, filthy rich, and so uptight it is
disgusting. While she drags through her junior year at Monmouth
High, one of the richest schools in the state, Savannah realizes
very quickly that this is not where she belongs. She desperately
misses her old friends, her old school, and wants nothing more
than to just be able to be herself again.
Savannah was born and brought up in an entirely different
lifestyle and the person they were trying to turn her into was
someone she didn’t wanted to be. Along the way Savannah
comes to confide in very few people, some of which being a boy
she never thought she would fall for and a few new friends that
actually accept her for who she is. Can she conform to her new
family’s ways and rules without losing herself? Or will she
always be judged for where she came from rather than who she
is.
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