Welcome to College
Reporter 1: " Mrs. Margaret Aldana Montero, ma'am may I know how was your relationship with your daughter Harley?".
Margaret took a deep sigh first before answering one of the reporters.
Margaret: Well, me and Harley we're very close. Of course, she's my life and my strength. She's more important than me and even though she made mistakes, I still forgive her because that's what mom always does; protect their daughter.
Margaret POV
Being the fifth wife of Mr. Evo Montero was a challenge for me because I only came from a poor family and my educational background isn't promising too so I can tell that I just got lucky to have him as my second husband.
A new beginning for us again when Harley, my only daughter started to go to college. She needs to stay in a dormitory where only girls are allowed.
I thought college life will bring her confidence and additional knowledge to become a smart girl but it's the opposite and I didn't realize that it will bring to her what we called conflicts.
"Harley, it's time to go!", I called her from the outside.
Evo left behind to help her bring her suitcases with her.
I was inside our car waiting for them.
Harley POV
Today is the day of me going to be independent. For the first time in my life, I'll be living on my own away from my parents. I'll be dealing with the new chapter of my college life alone.
I woke up early to prepare myself and my things. I prepared my suitcases early last night so I didn't have a problem today. I took a quick shower and sat in my make-up area.
While studying my face in the mirror, I set a smile telling myself I'm all grown up now and my life is almost perfect.
After applying some make-up, I got up when I heard a knock on my door. When I opened it, it was my stepfather.
" Dad, what are you doing here? Where's mom?", I asked him while fixing myself.
He didn't answer me at first. I noticed that he was studying in my room. I felt a bit embarrassed when he saw Bryce's number of pictures above my bed headboard.
"Hmmm, is he your boyfriend?", he asked me with his cold expression.
I can't believe what he said. He's only my stepfather and now he's going to enter my private life?
I pouted my lips and glared at him.
" It's not your problem dad! Can you just wait outside so I can finish packing?", I ordered him with my lips staying pouted.
He didn't argue about it anymore. He took a sigh and told me that he will wait outside my door.
"Okay. Your mom is waiting downstairs. Hurry because you're almost late." He simply said so I move as fast as I can on my things and called him after.
"I'm done!", I said and he went inside to pick up my baggage.
He wanted to get a maid and bodyguards when we started to live here but mom won't allow it and me. We prefer to have a simple life even though this house was huge for the three of us so mom does all the household chores and I am just studying.
Finally, I am going to college now but sometimes I am thinking of staying here because I will surely miss my mom. It's my first being away from her but I have to bear it. This is for the best of us so I can walk with my head up high in front of those people who always turned us down.
I followed my stepdad downstairs and I saw mom inside the car already.
" Are you ready sweetie? Everything okay?", she asked me while I went inside the car.
I nod my head with a smile. My stepdad went inside too and started the engine. I'm so excited and at the same time a little nervous because I'll be meeting new classmates and I am new to my new school campus.
We arrived at Miriam University and many students looks surprised to see me with Mr. Evo Montero. Everyone knew him so when we were outside, it feels like we were famous because you can hear rumors everywhere about him.
"Mr. Montero is coming. Wait, is this his stepdaughter? So she's lucky huh!", I heard one of the students talking behind us so I stop and rush towards her.
" Are you talking to us? Can you repeat what you just said?", I asked her while raising my eyebrows.
I was surprised when my stepdad told me to behave. I don't want to listen when mom pulled me and told me to stop.
"Harley! Can you just ignore them? We came here for your enrollment and to settle your room in your dormitory!", she shouted at me and I just rolled my eyes because I couldn't argue with my mother.
I loved her and I don't want to give her a headache especially now that I'll be gone from her side.
" I'm sorry mom, dad," I whispered as we walked to the registrar's room.
I thought being a college student was easy but it's kinda tough. My parents helped me finish my enrollment form and papers. Thanks to my stepdad because he didn't disappoint me. He was always there to support me and mom. I know he was busy with his businesses but he's still giving as extra time for his family. I don't know but I started to like him. He's better than those guys who wanted to show their young age, handsome faces and six packs abs. My stepdad doesn't have those young face but he's still looks hot on his physique body and good attitude. Now, I am starting to know him better because I will need him someday to fill the role of being my father.
After my enrollment, we decided to visit my dormitory room. Its not far from our school campus so mom and my stepdad felt relieved about it.
We asked for my room number and the dormitory guard lead us the way. My room was located at the third floor so we took my luggage and brought it with us going upstairs.
After finding my room, we immediately went inside to check it and I am glad that it's a single room meaning its good for one person only.
"Wow, it's spacious mom. Wait, I thought this is a bed spacer dormitory so how come I will stay here alone? Dad, do you know this?", my gaze went to my stepdad and I saw him giving me a smile.
" You know about this dad?", I ask him happily trying to hide my giggles.
He slowly nods his head and before he could answer me, I went closer and tightly wrapped my arms around his neck.
"Thanks dad." I said and he looks surprised to my reaction.
Mom didn't find it awkward because for her, it's a father and daughter hugs but for me, I feel heat all over. I don't know why but it feels weird though. Immediately think about Bryce. Speaking of him, we're both exchanging chats at night and he's asking me out.