Complicated Ch. 4

The weekend has gone by and I was a part of a new life, yet, I did not approve of this kind. Haruka was a fair person, I guess I was lucky to have her as a master, and Seth told me that some masters can be different like the opposite. Yet, I couldn't take my mind off of what he meant about being toss around and try enjoying having Haruka while I can? I never could get what he meant. One thing was for sure, it is complicated to deal with the fact that I was their Bride of Chain Heart. I didn't get the whole point of this. Why was I so special? Why was I treated like a dog, baby, love slave, and a maid? Well, I was hoping today, Monday, would be easier for me. At least I can see what school was like here. I hope I don't get expel from here…or was that impossible?
I felt I was being shaken up on my arm and I woke up to see what was going on. I saw Haruka shaking me up. I stood up and rubbed my eyes. I sighed and looked at her like this was endless life I will have. Haruka was putting her hands on her hips and she was giving me a look of, "Aren't you forgetting something". I tried to recall what I had to do in the morning of Monday and immediately thought of it.

"I know, I know…laundry time for me." I said.

I got off the bed and grabbed the laundry basket. I hurried to the laundry room and put the clothes into the washer. I went back to the room and quickly get dress. With all the rushing before breakfast, I haven't been so dedicated to work like a bride they are expecting me to be. I was fixing up the beds very careful (on Sunday, Haruka showed me the proper way and I was smacked at the back of my head by her) and Haruka approved.

"Tami! Where's our uniform?!" Seth asked, loudly.
"I am getting them clean up! You will get them in a few minutes, please hold on!" I shouted, as I ran to the laundry room.

I removed the clothes from the washer into the dryer, I returned to the room, and gathered their school stuff of what they needed.

"Tami, kitten! I need you right now!" Haruka called out.

I took a deep breath and went into our bedroom's bathroom. She was pointing at the ground for me to stand by the sink with the mirror. I stood where she wanted me to be. I felt the hairbrush sliding down on my hair.

"I thought I should work on your hair, Tami. I want others to see how pretty you are with your brunette hair. I think it would be nice to have something beside wavy hair style, to let you know, Tami. I want to show the world that a bride is proud to be beautiful and sexy looking. That's why I chose you. Maybe when the dances come, I will buy you a sexy dress and everything!" Haruka spoke, excitedly.

I blushed in surprised to hear that. I couldn't be that beautiful. If I were, how come no one asked me how during high school year? Maybe it's just between Haruka and Seth, I don't think anyone here would to come to believe that I am. However, who cares for now. I was looking down and felt so confused like my head was clouded up to think.

"Now, look in the mirror, beautiful." Haruka commanded.

I looked up and saw myself. M-my hair! It was in the style of bonnet, but in front of my ears, the hair was out of the reach of the scrunchie, and on my left side, there was a…beautiful beautiful hairclip! It was like being treated as royal and yet, to be more fragile looking. I haven't seen my face opened up like curtains were moved away from my face. I…I was so stunned to see this to myself and I felt I was at peace to my own hair now. I smiled like I have never smiled before in my entire life.

"Now, that's a beautiful Tami I should see. Don't ever hide your face like that anymore, kitten." Haruka said, as she came up to kiss me.

I was feeling something so strange, it was like…a new feeling I was receiving from her, and I was just lost in a trance, yet, I didn't feel the need of escaping this kiss. When Haruka pulled away, I felt of wanting more, and I was snapped out of this trance as if I was hypnotized.

"I believe our clothes should be dry by now. Why don't you pick them up, Tami?" Haruka told me.

I nodded lightly and got up. I felt a little lopsided for a moment and managed to get back on balance after passing through the door. I quickly ran to the laundry room and grabbed the basket to carry their clothes.

"Hey! Bride girl! Come here for a moment!" A teenage boy called out.

I stopped and looked at the boy who seemed to be hanging out with another boy. They seemed to be quite cute. Although, I doubt they're hot as Seth was.

"We were wondering if we could find out something from a girl's mind." The same boy asked.

I nodded.

"We wanted to know if you buy a girl something that you know they go for, but then they reject it. What is the problem?" He asked.
"It's quite simple. She doesn't want the present or the value of the gift. She just wants your attention instead. The girl probably finds that when a boy gives a present, it's just something to cheer the emotion up. Yet, she's more into valuable relationship she has with others." I answered.

They seemed to be surprised; however, they understood better now.

"Thanks, bride! You can return to whatever you were doing. I hope your master love you!" The other boy spoke.

I nodded and smiled at the boys. I quickly returned to the bedroom and I gave them their clothes. They seemed to be fine getting dress without ever needing privacy here. This was definitely one of the weirdest schools I have ever been to. They both picked up their school stuff and Haruka had me carrying her science book. I was looking at the book cover and the book was taking away from me. I jumped surprisingly when that happened and I looked up.

"You are not allows to read, Tami. Here, there are certain things you are not meant to know and remember this; you are limited here, unless you are the rest of us those aren't the Bride of Chain Heart. We only have one bride here which is you. So, you cannot read, write, and/or such knowledge." She told me.

I felt like I was washed away as if this limited stuff I could and could not do as the Bride of Chain Heart here. I did not have a choice to any of this. Every chance I had, they were all gone and I had no freedom. I did not understand any of this! I never wanted any of this! Why did I have to be the Bride of Chain Heart, God? Why? I just wanted to get out of here and go back to my home…to where I actually belong. Home, a home that I was raised in for 18 years by loving and caring parents! It just wasn't fair for me, no one has asked me if I ever wanted any of this, and yet, I wasn't given a choice. I couldn't see the chance of hope to be free like the wind of Earth. I will never experience college, I will never have the career of my dream, and I will never have a family I have always wanted to have. Like I've said, what choices did I have? There weren't any choices for me to pick from a side.

Haruka and Seth were walking out the door of our bedroom. I followed them like I should. Haruka stopped holding my hand as if I grew up and I was on my own now. We were going to have our usual breakfast and Haruka would feed me with pancake with powder sugar. Also, Seth got me a big glass of chocolate milk. One thing I did enjoy was having chocolate milk. I had to try to save it at the end to enjoy it before going off to anywhere. I managed to finish my breakfast and began to drink my chocolate milk and to me, it was like having a heaven for cows, and it was their peace for sweet! It was always delicious to have. Of course, my mom could not have it because she was lactose intolerance and she never understood what it was like to have them. Also, the doctor tried to give her an opportunity; however, she did not want to risk and she would rather deal with her lactose intolerance. Dad always said that mom had to believe in herself that God had a reason for her to have that. I never understood why, although, I would have to respect her decision. Dad was always telling me everything and mom was hiding everything. That was why they were not getting along with each other because they were complete opposite to each other. They couldn't reconnect to their own love life and I knew it wasn't my fault that I came into their lives. I was their child and they love me deeply. I understood the love they value me. I bet they were wondering why I left everything behind at home and not mention anything about this. I left them in disappearance with all the wondering in their mind.

Anyway, it was time to start for Haruka's and Seth's class. Seth said he had to go to History class now and Haruka nodded at Seth when he was leaving. I was following Haruka to her class and everyone seemed to be quite interested at me because I was the new bride here. I didn't quite get the big deal of it; however, I ignored them. Haruka entered into the room and I wasn't sure what room this was. Haruka turned to me and I waited to hear something from her.

"This class is Human behavioral ecology. Most of us here don't have experiences with humans and only, the bride is more knowledge about humans. So, you'll be supporting the teacher. You're a teacher's assistance." She explained.
"No one hasn't experiences with humans before? Why not?" I asked, curiously.

Haruka sighed as if this question was ever lasting for some reason.

"It's because we're always inside of this school. We never had normal life or anything else. You see, one of the parents we have is human and the other is Heart Chain society. We were taken away from the human parent and spent our lives here at school. Our powers here are too dangerous for humans to have and they can take advantage of it. Only bride would be given power after a year old and stays with their human family until they have been selected. You have been selected, Tami." She answered.

I still couldn't understand by power as she mention. I decided to not ask and look like an idiot or anything.

As Haruka was walking to her seat, I sat next to her desk where I had no accustom to having to sit like the rest of the students, and I was sitting on the floor. At least the weather was warm, although, the floor was a bit cold. It wasn't that I was complaining or anything. It's how it was with the temperature and me, we simply deal with each other somehow. The teacher came in and she seems to be an angel like. A teacher, who was safe to always trust and that, was a good sign for me.

"Today, we are going to study the behavior of humans of their friendship. Friendship bond is quite different than family bond. There are strong differences to both bonds, is that correct, Tami?" The teacher asked me.
"Y-yes, that's right." I answered.
"Could you explain to the class, Tami? You can come up to the front with me." She told me.

I nodded and got up to the front of the class with this teacher. I felt her hand on my right shoulder and she was quite gentle with me as if I was fragile. I looked beyond to the classroom like I was a new student (however, I was only two days old here).

"I-in friendship bond, they don't always share everything they have or they can keep secrets from each other. However…" I went on about the differences of friendship and family bonding.

The class was so interested as if I was telling them something so new. You could see their eyes were so fascinating and never once left their face off of me. Their expressions were unique and different as they were able to connect with every word I say. The teacher acknowledging along with me as if she knew what it was like to be with humans or not. To me, they were like loving families who were willing to listen to each others' problem. I felt so welcomed into their world and yet, I felt safe. When I finished my explaining, the entire class clapped like an audience when they were so astonishes to see the play. The teacher patted my back to give me a rewarding moment.

"Thank you, Tami. Your words are truly in such powerful knowledge. You may return to your master." The teacher told me.

I nodded and returned to Haruka. Haruka smiled at me and she was giving me something. A water bottle and my mouth felt so dry after talking for so long. I haven't talked this long before in my entire life. The way this class gave me their attention was respectful and I enjoyed it while I could. It was lovely to enjoy that feeling. I will never forget this moment I had. As the soft bell rang as if it was a Christmas bell, everyone in class got off their seat and the teacher was waving at everyone until she sees them next time. I followed Haruka and she seemed so looking forward quite well.

"You did a wonderful job, Tami! You must teach me about humans' life!" Haruka said, inspiring.
"Yeah, Tami! You should be able to make a club to learn about humans! Heck, maybe you could take us out to a field trip to the human world!" A teenage boy suggested, proudly.

I never seen anyone who was willing to learn, everyone around me, cheering me on, agreeing to this suggestive boy, and I felt so welcomed. I was so worried they were going to treat me as if a freak for being a bride, yet, I was their friends. I never had so many friends before in my life! I was blushing red and Haruka was simply enjoying the people's reaction. As while Haruka was leading the way, people were asking me so many questions, and I felt like a genius here. I never knew this school never allowed the students of Heart Chain to the humans' world because I knew never about this school or anything.
Each class was quite different and out of this world. Way better than normal classes in school. They were always interesting (depending on the teacher that is). However, I didn't like being in the cage like a dog or a cat was treated. That was one of the rules for a Bride to follow. You must obey what the master and the teachers tell you to do. Once you're in a cage, it's total sound-proof and I felt bored for an hour. I tried to watch the class, although, one of the teachers had a large dark blanket over the cage, and it was quite dark. I was like…well, so much for entertainment. I ended up napping for at least an hour. Haruka would call my name very loudly and I would scream to wake up as Haruka would laugh at my reaction. I felt as I was entertaining her in a way.

By the time Friday arrive, the week was quite faster than I have imagined. I remembered that Friday I have an appointment coming up with a doctor for checkup and all. I knew I didn't have too much to worry since Haruka told me that the doctor is nice and will not cause harm on me. Haruka lead the way and Seth was on my side in case I lost Haruka mistakenly, especially she's a fast walker. Once we arrived, the office was like being in the regular school nurses, only it's huge like a fifteen people bedroom! There were so many beds in here.

"Mr. Knight, your Bride is here for her appointment as usual." Haruka called out.

Mr. Knight was sitting by the computer near to his desk and I waited for him to look at me. He stood up and turned around. He looked so young to be a teenager with black sleek short hair and in his white nurse uniform. His eyes were ocean blue and I felt like I easily lost in sea. His smile was gentle when he saw me.

"My…my, a newbie bride. What is your name?" He asked.
"Tami." I answered.
"Well, I better get to class. Seth, mind if you…?" Haruka asked.

Seth nodded and Haruka hurried to class. I knew she had a test today for first period and I understood. Seth stood by my side, smiling at me delightfully, and I felt awkward. Mr. Knight reached out to my left hand and examines me a bit.

"Your skin is quite average which means you're healthy. That's good."  He said.

I was confused about my skin, though. I didn't how he could tell that I was healthy by my skin. But, maybe I'll learn something so crazy from this school here. After that, he led me to a bed and he made me sit down.

"Now, do you know how many stomachs you have, Tami?" Mr. Knight

I shook my head, "No," I responded.

Mr. Knight took out his stethoscope and listen to my stomach was located. He was interested to listen to my stomach and he was like this for about thirty-seven seconds. I waited and Seth was delightful to be by my side. I felt this was an easy appointment here. I wondered more of this school's weirdness stuff. Mr. Knight stood up and he seemed shocked quite a bit.

"Wow, I never had seen anything like this before. It's quite rare…" He said.

Seth and I were both confused about this and we both looked at him, seriously.

"What is it, Mr. Knight?" Seth asked.
"Well, I-I…never thought it was possible for a Bride to have four stomachs. I never in my life had thought it was possible." He answered.

I-I-I had four stomachs? B-but how was that even possible?! I felt weaker and the light was phasing away. I wasn't sure what to do now-

"Tami!" Seth called my name out.

The next thing I knew, I was out. Everything was so dark and confusing.

                                         
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The sound was filled with silence, the air was cool like a winter breeze, and my head on the softness. My eyes were flickering to wake up and my head moving back and forth to come back to reality. I saw someone on my right side and I was confused. It was Seth as I saw his black and long ponytail hair. He was smiling to see me.

"You scared me there for a moment, Tami. You were out for about twenty minutes. Mr. Knight figured you're fine and overloaded with new information for a newbie. But, he is surprised about the four stomachs part, though." Seth explained.

I got up slowly, but a bit of a headache on my top forehead, and Seth's hand ended up on my back so I wouldn't fall or anything.

"Why is he surprise that I have that many stomachs? How could he know I have many?" I asked.
"Well, there is a myth about it. Most of us never seem to believe it because it was impossible. You see, long ago, they say if a Bride had been selected and has four stomachs, would more likely to change the world somehow. However, it is up to the master to allow the bride to change the world. Although, I do not understand why you have four stomachs and what is the possibility you could do to change the world. Plus, we haven't figured out what's your power is yet." Seth explained, confused.

I had to agree that this myth is hard to believe anyway. Although, there was something had been bothering me all week.

"Seth? I'm confused. When you meant by power, what is the definition do you meant? I don't understand…" I struggled to ask anything else.
"Oh, you know…hm, what would humans call it, super power? Like super heroes? I'll show you mine if you'd like?" Seth offered.

I nodded, I wasn't sure what to believe, and Seth closed his eyes. I watched him carefully and his body was glowing purple. I was stunned! I waited patiently to see what he was doing. The purple glow was spreading out and became a part of me.

Can you hear me, Tami? Seth asked.

I freaked out, Seth wasn't even moving his lips or his throat moving, and I couldn't believe this. When he meant power, he meant ability beyond ordinary!

Holy crud! Is this what you meant, Seth? What do you call this? I asked.

I call this, telepathy. I can control them when I want to, not when I have to. Some can open it up every day and others only focus on one on one. For me, I only use it for emergency on certain reasons like now. I am type of a person to use it for a reason and useful. However, it's quite noticeable for humans and brides. Here, others cannot see it. Seth explained.

I understood what he meant and I would have done the same. I nodded in interests and I respected him. Seth opened his eyes, the purple glow was still surrounding us, and I waited.

Of course, I do have difficulty with my power; I can't telepathy through walls or from far distance. I can only do it for thirty feet from me. Lastly, the longer I do it, the powerful the headache I can receive.  Seth added on.

I was stunned to know that, but that didn't stop me at all. I was alright with that. The purple glow was returning to him and he suddenly groaned in pain. I quickly caught him and worried.

"Are you alright, Seth?" I asked, immediately.

Seth sighed and calmed down. He nodded at me and I smiled softly.

"Tami and Seth, you two can go now. This appointment is set. Oh, Tami, please have some water tonight before going to sleep." Mr. Knight interrupted our conversation.

Well, at least he was just a doctor here. That's all. Seth helped me get off the bed, we walked out of the nurse's office, and walked around freely.

"To answer your question earlier, yes, I'm alright now." Seth told me.

I wasn't sure what else and all, but Seth has been the nicest to me since I became the Bride to this school. We ended up returning to our room and spoke not a word or a sound. This was becoming much more awkward for both of us and so new. Could it be possible that Seth…well, feel the opposite of belonging to this school? Does he truly understand what I was going through? However, none of those answers could be told unless Seth tells me so. Although, I should respect his own personal feelings and life since we are both different. There wasn't any other way to accept something like this.