Kahlan's POv
I have inquired already about the University where I will be studying at for fashion designing. And I was glad that I will be taking this for only 6 months and it's more on hands-on. I will be attending regular classes with my classmates who were already seniors and graduating. Because I took the test and I got accelerated then and some of my subjects were credited for this course. And the school did not question me anymore due to dad's connection. I was actually afraid if they find out and ask me again to take the IQ test. I don't want to experience it again. I know dad is also crazy about it that's why he used his connection. Anyways, he chose this school and I just let him and did not argue with him , this is the only way to make him approve of this.
I also have bodyguards not afar from me but not too near to be noticed. My dad was just over protective as if this is my first day of school, well it's actually true, it's my first time of going to actual school outside our home.
Right now, we were heading to my school. I may sound crazy but mom and dad were sending me to school as if I am 6 yrs old not ready to be away from them.
"Oh honey, are all your things there already?Do you need anything?I'll ask Linda to buy."mom said worriedly.
"Mom, I'm fine. Everything is already set, no need to worry and besides I can handle myself. I am already 22, I'm not a baby." I stated.
"Sweetie, your mom is just worried about you. At home, we knew your safe but here I am really anxious about your safety. AND you can't stop us from worrying about you because you are always be our baby girl." Dad explained.
"Thankz mom, dad.I love you both." I said sweetly.
"You are always welcome honey and we love you so much". They both said.
As they both said it, just then we came to a stop and pulled up in front of a huge building." I guess this is it dad, mom.I'll see you later, bye."I said as I got out of the car. "You can do it Kaye!" I just said to myself while walking towards the school's office for my schedule with the aid of the map I'm holding.
"Hi, I'm Kahlan Hilton. I'd like to get my schedule.Thank you." I said politely to the secretary.
"Ow, actually I'm expecting you today. So here are the things you need, your schedule and key for locker. Your materials needed for this course will be delivered to your room after this. You have 20 minutes now to prepare for your homeroom." The secretary said.
I just said thank you before turning around and storming out the office.
I went to my locker and I just put inside some of my things not needed in my first class which was actually my major. I'm actually very excited for I don't know what it felt like to be in a classroom with classmates.
I'm now in front of my classroom, waiting to be called by our teacher, probably she'll be introducing me to the class.
The teacher was approaching me, my heart was beating so fast," I can do this " I said to myself.
"Good morning, I'm Kahlan Hilton" I greeted my teacher upon walking towards her.
"Oh hi, I'm Miss Jones, I'm actually waiting for you. Come, let's get you introduce in front of every body." She said excitedly. I don't know why she's so eager to meet me, maybe this is always happen for every new student.
"Everyone, I'd like you to meet your new classmate Kahlan Hilton, she'll be graduating this year together with you, be good and nice to her ". Miss Jones stated.
At first, because of nervousness I felt, I was keeping my head low, but upon Miss Jones mentioning my name I looked up slowly and trying to smile earning for their hospitality and likeness. While our teacher was introducing me, I saw most of the faces of my classmates in awe. I don't know why. Just right then, I heard some of them murmuring and whispering "wow, she's gorgeous", "she's so beautiful, look at her skin","she's like a porcelain doll", and many more. I don't know if I'm beautiful because I was homeschooled all my life so I was not given the opportunity to compare my self.
I was interrupted from my own reverie by Miss Jones saying " Miss Hilton, you can take the empty seat there at the middle of the last row ".
I just responded with the word thank you before taking my way towards my seat.
There's not much of me to catch up with the lesson because it's more on outputs through hands -on. All we have this remaining months were creating designs which depends on the theme given by our teacher,and the highlight of this was the fashion show which will give the opportunity for the young designers to showcase their works to different famous personalities in fashion industry for some of us might be hired automatically to work for them if they took likings on our designs.
Currently, our teacher Ms. Kelly, is giving us knowledge about the right color combinations for different themes and at the same time the hint on the kinds and types of fabric and silk that we will be using for a specific design. I really did focus ,afraid that I might missed one of the words she's saying. Though some of my classmates are not in to it. Nevertheless, I just did my own business. Just right in time that the bell rings, and we were dismissed to have our lunch.
I was just about to get my phone from my bag to call my mom to inform her that I am enjoying my day here and about to have my lunch when suddenly I heard someone was calling my name. I turned around and I've seen three of my classmates were running towards me.
"Wait, Kahlan right?" He asked.
"Yeah, and you are?" I replied instantly.
"Hi, I'm Ronnie, and this is Amira and Rose, we would like to ask you if you want to have lunch with us at the canteen" He said hurriedly.
I smiled instantly while replying " I guess I'm so lucky to gain friends on my first day, it's my pleasure to join you, btw I'm Kahlan, you can call me Kate" I said while extending my hand.
Ronnie took it right away for a hand shake followed by Amira and Rose.
"You can call me apple,I'm not comfortable with that boy name "He said.
"Call me Amie, it's too long for Amira" one of the girls said while smiling and extending her hand which I gladly took it.
"Hi, I'm rose and I hope we can be friends, you're so pretty" She giggly said.
"Thank you, you too are beautiful. So friends,let's go, I'm hungry" I stated comfortably.
We headed to the canteen and chatted, getting to know each other. I just found out that Ronnie a.k.a Apple is the cousin of Tyra Banks, the famous supermodel , host and Hollywood star who right now a great asset to fashion industry. Amira is the governor's only daughter while Rose is the daughter of one of the owners of this school. Well, I've got bigtime friends.
The class ended well for my favor. I bid goodbye to my friend and headed towards the parking lot. While walking, I've noticed how big this school is for our department alone. According to Apple,there are alot of departments on the other sides of the building, this is Harvard for God's sake. I know,based on my research this is the best school in the world offering best courses as well. The school was divided by departments that's why we can't see other students from other department, most of us here were girls and some boys were gays. I don't think I can find a real man here. But according to Amira, all students from different department seldomly meet, only during special occasions like election, orientation, and during Harvard Day which will be after next month they can meet. I don't know what will happen during that day but I hoped I could be of good use for my department.
I was interrupted from my thoughts by my bodyguards and at the same time driver. He opened the door and I just slipped myself inside. I'm so happy to experience this and cant wait to tell Linda,mom,and dad about this. I felt freedom and alive. I can't keep myself from smiling.
