I was too busy staring at the streets of L.A. I was jet lagged from the longest flight I have ever experienced, and I was really tired, and before I knew it, I drifted into sleep in the car.

I didn't know for how long I was sleeping till I felt someone shake me slowly before my eyes fluttered open. I took in the surroundings.

I was still in that damn fancy car. The door to my right was opened, and the driver stood there looking at me with a smile.

"Ms. Moore, we are here," I heard the driver say as I gave him a nod before I grabbed my backpack and got out of the car. The driver took my bags from the back, and he led me to the house door before he pressed on the bell.

Seconds later, the door was opened by a maid I guess.

"Hello, you must be Amelia Moore," the maid said as I nodded. "They are waiting for you." She led the way as I walked in, and my mouth fell open as I admired the surroundings. "You can take the bags to her room," the maid said to the driver before he disappeared from our view.

Damn, I was an idiot thinking that they're normal people. Hell, they live in mansion in freakin’ Beverly Hills. I knew that he had money but didn't expect all this.

"Mrs. Russo, she is here," the maid.

"Oh my god! Amelia, look how much you've grown! Welcome, baby!" Renee said as she hugged me.

"Hey" I said, but it came out as a whisper as I hugged her awkwardly.

Yes, I loved her, but I haven't seen her in years. How could she be this comfortable?

"Honey! Axel! She's here," Renee yelled. Seconds later, footsteps were heard.

"Amelia!" a voice said as I turned and met someone I once in my life considered as a father.

"Antonio," I said with a smile.

"It's really nice to see you after this long time. Look how much you've grown. You're a beautiful lady now," he said as he pulled me into a hug. I hugged him back.

"You don't know how excited he was. He flew back from Italy when he knew that you were coming, just for you," Renee said.

"Well, of course. My best friend’s daughter was coming. I had to be here," Antonio said with a shrug.

"Axel, aren't you gonna say hi to your best friend?" Renee asked as Antonio moved to a side and a figure stood there silently looking bothered.

God, he looked so different. Much more handsome, much hotter.

He was a lot bigger since the last time I'd seen him.

"Madre, we were never best friends," Axel said. "And I told you I never got along with her. Why is she here in the first place? Does she have to live here? And specifically in our house?”

Still an asshole. Nothing changed after all these years.

"Axel Russo! Behave," his father scolded, making Axel roll his eyes before he took a step forward and offered me his hand to shake.

"Hello, Amelia," he said before I took his hand and shook it.

"Hi," I said in a whisper.

"You haven't met Valerie, but she's currently sleeping," Renee said as I nodded.

"Well, Amelia, consider this your home, okay?" Antonio said. I gave him a nod before he put a hand on the top of my head.

"If you need anything, don't hesitate to contact me. I sometimes—actually, many times—won't be here but I still can help," Antonio said as he placed a kiss to the top of my head before patting my back. "I'll leave now. I have a meeting, but Renee will take care of you."

Antonio waved before making his way out.

"Well then, let me show you your room," Renee said as we walked together. "And don't mind Ax. You know how much I try with him, but he's still so stubborn," she said.

Renee opened a door. I took in the surroundings. Freakin fudge, this room is waaaay bigger than anything I've ever seen.

"Wow," I said as Renee chuckled.

"Maybe sometime later I can take you shopping, but anyways, now all you have to do is rest. And as Antonio said, this house is yours now, so do whatever you want," Renee said as I thanked her politely.

"I'll leave you alone now. Enjoy yourself," she said as she walked to the door but stopped and looked back at me. "And Amelia... it's nice to have you here." She smiled warmly before she closed the door.

Then she opened the door again and peeked through it.

"And by the way, you and Axel share a bathroom." She smiled before disappearing, leaving me dumbfounded.

Wait what?

Sharing a bathroom?

The hell?

It wouldn't be that bad, right?

"I hope not," I mumbled as I let out a sigh.

New life, here we go all over again.

I tried to stop myself from thinking because I knew anxiety would kick in, and it's not the right place, so I distracted myself by looking around the room.

And fuck, that was the most amazing room I'd ever seen.

Well, sorry, let me introduce myself.

I'm Amelia Moore from Brighton, England, and due to losing my family, my father’s Italian best friend decided to take me in. After spending months at foster homes, here I am spending the next year here at a billionaire's house.

I've loved Antonio and Renee with all of my heart. As a kid, visiting them was my thing, but I never got along with their son, Axel.

He is an ass, and a big fat one, and I hated being around him.

Well, that's all you need to know for now.

I was awake by the couple of knocks on the door.

"Amelia, it's your first day of school" I heard Renee say from outside of the room.

First day of school???

Oh shit, I totally forgot about school.

"Amelia?" She called again checking if I was awake.

"I’m awake" I said as I rubbed my eyes before standing up.

"Get ready darling" she said "I'll be down".

"Okay".

I walked to the bathroom, and I made sure to lock both of the doors, thank god Axel wasn't here, I dressed up into a sweater and some jeans, before brushing my hair then I headed down.

I silently walked into the kitchen and found Antonio sitting on the kitchen reading papers as he sipped coffee, Renee was behind the bar stool before she placed 2 plates of eggs on the stool with coffee, Valerie sat on a chair with crayons in her hands.

"Good morning, take a seat, you ready for the first day of school?" Renee asked as Antonio looked up from the papers and saw me.

"Morning Amelia" he smiled at me.

"Lia!" Valerie said happily, I met her yesterday after she woke up from her nap and she's the nicest kid.

"Good morning" I replied politely as I took a seat on the chair.

"Ax! Come have breakfast" Renee yelled as I dig into my food.

Damn even their eggs look fancy.

I ate silently savoring the amazing taste before I felt someone take a seat beside me.

"Amelia I got this bag pack ready for you, just for today but you can go any other time and buy a new one, and besides since it's your first day, you won't be doing anything, I contacted the school, and I can come with you if you want" Renee said.

"And if anything, you didn't like in the school, we can always change schools" Antonio said.

"No need, and thank you" I said in appreciation.

"I'm going, bye" Axel spoke as stood up before placing a kiss on Valerie's head.

"Wait! Where are you going! She's coming with you" Renee said stopping him.

"What?! Can't she go with the driver?" Axel opposed.

"No! You both are going to the same place why would she take the driver?" Renee said.

"I can walk" I spoke.

"Definitely not".

"Axel" his father said in a warning tone.

he rolled his eyes as he walked outside.

"Don't mind him darling" Renee said "now go".

I followed him outside and saw him getting in a car.

Rich kids and their fancy cars.

I got into his car silently, before he pulled out of the house.

The whole drive was silent, it was hella awkward and he was being an ass, sending daggers to my way.

Suddenly the car stopped but it wasn't in front of the school.

"You can walk from here; you can't be seen with me" Axel said.

"Huh?”

"Get down and walk".

Oh.

"Okay asshole" I said.

I got down of the car and closed the door by force.

"DO THAT AGAIN AND YOU'RE DEAD" Axel yelled as I gave him my middle finger before he drove off and I walked for about 5 minutes before reaching school.

I walked as my eyes were focused on the floor and I felt many eyes on me While I entered the school halls.

I was completely lost like how the hell I’m supposed to know anything, I walked slowly trying to find the principles assistant or anything.

"you must be Amelia!" Someone said from behind me making me jump.

I sucked in a deep breath before I turned to look at them.

A guy and a girl stood behind me, as they smiled at me.

"Yeah?" I said confusedly.

"Hi! I'm Savannah" the girl said as she pulled me into a hug.

What's wrong with the people giving hugs???

"Sav! You're scaring her!" The guy said "and hi I'm Marcus, and we're assigned to show you around " the guy said.

"and I'm Amelia" I said.

"This is your schedule, and this is your locker keys, let us show you your locker" savannah said as she walked, and I walked with her as people whispered things while talking.

"This is your locker," Marcus said as I nodded before I heard some laughs behind me making me turn.

Axel stood there with 2 guy friends and girls as he rested his back on a locker, his eyes met mine before I immediately looked down avoiding his looks and looking back at Marcus and Savannah.

"Watch out, they are the popular of the school, That Axel Russo, Theo Miller, and Lucas Turner, and this is the Biggest bitch of all time, Brianna and her minions" Savannah said.

"The guys aren't that bad!" Marcus said.

"Not that bad? Remember what they did to you just because you laughed at Axel for missing a shot at P.E class?" Savannah said as Marcus frowned "just thank god that Theo was there".

"you didn't have to embarrass me in front of her!" Marcus said as a chuckle left my mouth.

"class starts now, you have Literature now but then we both have the same class then maybe you could have lunch with us" Savannah said.

"If you want Of course" Marcus said as I nodded.

Why not?

"thanks" I smiled as they returned it before they took me to literature.

They were nice, I like them already.

"We'll see you later" they waved before I got into class and took a seat avoiding all the looks I was gaining.

"isn't she the new girl?"

"She is"

"Look how skinny she is".

I ignored the people and focused on the teacher.

"Hello again class, how are you today?" The teacher spoke as some replied and some ignored.

"today we have a new student with us, and everyone should let her feel welcomed" the teacher said.

"Can y—" the teacher was stopped when the door opened, and Axel appeared.

"couldn't you just skip the class Mr. Russo?" The teacher said sarcastically.

"I would love to, but you know what happens if I do" Axel said.

"Just take a seat" she said as Axel's gaze met mine before he took the seat at the end of the row.

"As what we were saying, Amelia introduce yourself if you'd like" she said as I shook my head immediately.

I hate attention.

"She's shy, So this is Amelia Moore and she'll be here for this year, I want you all to make her feel welcomed, and it's nice to have you" she said as I thanked her in a whisper and send her a smile.

"Okay so now, we'll just complete reading Romeo and Juliet so by the time we finish we can have a project" the teacher said.

Romeo and Juliet? I've read that a long time ago.

after 2 more classes, it was lunch time, and I was walking with Marcus.

"Let's go" Marcus said as I followed him before he opened up the door for me and it felt like I just entered a new place.

people were chatting, mostly yelling with each other, the place was filled with people of tables.

I immediately looked down as I felt many gazes on me, and some started whispering things.

"That's our usual table" Marcus said as we approached a table that Savannah sat on.

"hey!" She said as I smiled at her.

"Don't worry, you just have to survive this week then people will forget about you" Savannah said trying to comfort me.

"I don't get why they're so thrilled" I said with a sigh.

"it's alright, you'll get through it and we're here" Marcus said as I smiled and opened my bag and took out my lunch which consisted of only peanut butter sandwich.

"how come that fills you up?" Marcus said looking at me weirdly.

"I don't know honestly, don't have much an appetite" I said.

"I literally eat this all and I'll still feel hungry" he said showing his lunch which consisted of French fries, a sandwich, some chocolate pudding, a leftover pizza I guess, and he had orange juice and chocolate milk.

"then don't come crying to me saying that I'm getting fat" Savannah said mimicking him as we laughed.

guess first day wasn't bad at all.

I regretted saying this because it became bad since I had to walk to the house at the end of the day.

and the weather weren't anywhere near cold.