Hi, I'm Anna. Anna Ward. I'm 34. I'm also the heiress of the Ward Empire, a chain of hotels around the world. Some say that's a gift, but I say it's a burden. I never really had friends, and was never really close to family. I've had boyfriends, but it was never serious. My approach to life would change soon enough. It happened this way:
Summer I had just moved to a seaside state, which used to belong to my late grandfather.
I was happy. Well, I was settled. Happy, I didn't judge possible. Then, in the night of July 12, everything changed.
(Doorbell rings)
-God, it's freaking 10 p.m. Who is it?
I shouted.
-Hi, could you open the door? I need help.
A million thoughts raced through my mind while I opened that door. She could be a thief. A murderer. But something told me she wasn't. Something told me I needed to open that door.
-How can I help you?
She went in before I could ask her to do so.
-I'm Ashley. I live next door.
I shut the door behind the dark-haired girl.
-Ok. I'm Anna I just moved in.
-Cool House.
She said, while looking at my fish tank.
-Thanks. Um, Ashley?
-Yes?
-What do you need?
-Some place to stay.
-I thought you lived next door.
She turned at me.
-I do, I do.
-Then, why?
-My parents kicked me out.
I placed my hand in the back of my neck, trying not to look as puzzled as I was.
-What? Why?
-'Cause I'm pregnant.
My face went blank.
-You're pregnant?
-Yes.
-But... How old are you?
-Sixteen.
-Dear lord.
-I promise, it'll be just for one night, and then I'll go.
-I guess it'll be fine. I'll take you to the guest room.
-Thank you.
Ashley hugged me like if I had saved her life. Little did I know, I ended up doing so.
So, this is chapter one. I hope you liked it!