Chapter 1

It was a gorgeous view of the peaceful and unique Swiss mountains. I was looking through the window for the last time, when I felt someone’s cold breath on the back of my neck and a hand clutching me from my shoulder. Instinctively, I turned around to see who it belonged to but, strangely, there wasn’t anyone in my room. 

Shortly afterwards I had moved to France with my mother. My dad had died over a month ago. The police said he was killed by an animal, while hunting in the forest. However, I can’t really believe that version…

The moving was rough and tiring because not many of our belongings could fit in the tiny one bedroom apartment. Now, I have to share a room with my mom. However, she already has a job and, even though it is not the best post, for me it symbolises a new beginning. Especially after my father’s death. 

My life in Paris is so different from the one I had in Switzerland. In Paris I’m quite distressed and the rain makes me moody, but I can’t tell mom about my depression as it would break her heart. Hopefully, tomorrow will be a good day for me: I will start school and I’m sure I will be able to make new friends fast as I’m quite a sociable person.

The morning of that special day arrived, and I was cooking while preparing my stuff for school. It was a bit difficult for me for I’m not very experienced, but I’m a much better cook than my mother anyways. Once I had finished breakfast, I walked –towards the wooden, old door while talking to my mom.

-Bye mom have a good day; see you at dinner time – I shouted from the door.

-Good luck darling, have fun – she replied from our bedroom.

As soon as I went outside through the door, little cops of snow gently touched my face and melted on my hot skin. I started cantering through the street that was covered with slippery ice when suddenly a blood-red bike ran over me. When I recovered from the shock I realized a boy had fallen besides me.  He was handsome and he had blue eyes and brownish hair. However, what most impressed me was his voice when he spoke to me, like angels singing in heaven.

-Are you all right?! – He exclaimed, embarrassed.

That day ought to change my life.