Book 1 in the Adoration Series
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Adeline Dubois is drowning. Fast.
She has tried to keep her head above the water, but every time she was able to get the smallest bit of air, she was dragged back under by the waves.
A familiar face from her...
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The house is quiet as I begin to get ready, considering it's six in the morning. Mom normally wakes up at seven and offered to drop me off before she goes to work herself, but I declined, saying I'll take the bus.
I have no idea why I decided to wake up so early. I would've been able to get up at seven because I start at nine, and all I need to do is my skincare and minimum make up
The floor is a mess, as usual, when I finish with my skincare. Water is flooding the floor, almost making me slip as I take a step back from the mirror. I grab a tissue and throw it on the floor, pressing my foot on it and dragging it back and forth. Once I see the floor isn't as wet, I throw the tissue into the bin and exit the bathroom.
My outfit for work is already folded on my desk chair; dark wash flare jeans and a black t-shirt with the word Grooves on it. The amount of flares I own is absurd, but they make my ass look good so it's not much of a problem.
Before changing, I put my clothes on my bed and sit on my chair, pulling open the drawer under my desk consisting of all my makeup. The only thing I need is mascara and concealer. I never want to over do it for work, so it's the only thing I put on. Usually, I'd also add blush, highlighter and lipgloss.
After completing my makeup, I change into my clothes. The sun is already shining through the small areas my curtains didn't cover. I pull it open, seeing that Levi's curtains are still closed. Maybe he doesn't work, or he's probably just not going in today if he does work.
My eyes roll at my thoughts. There's no reason for him to be on my mind this early in the morning.
I make my way downstairs after fixing my bed and putting on my shoes. My breakfast consists of a bit of butter slathered onto two pieces of toast. I'm not feeling too hungry this morning so a bigger meal isn't required.
Mom walks into the kitchen as I'm eating my second toast, giving me a quiet 'good morning' in French. I say it back to her, looking through my phone as I eat.
"Tu finiras à deux heures, n'est-ce pas?" she asks, filling up the kettle. I nod at her. "Peut-tu acheter des pâtes? J'ai oublié de le prendre hier."
(Translation: You'll finish at two, right?) (Can you buy pasta? I forgot to get it yesterday.)
"D'accord," I reply, standing up to wash my plate. She tells me to get money from her car before I leave and I nod again.
After washing my plate, I grab her car keys from the table beside the door and take three dollars from it. I swiftly place it back on the table and shut the front door, rushing to get to the bus stop on time.
Luckily, I make it just before the last person goes on. I give the money to the bus driver and take a seat at the back, thankfully not falling as I go up the step to the seats.
The bus gets busier as it drives further, some people leaving but more people going on. At the first stop to the city, it seems like half the people on the bus get off. My stop comes next, with a few others leaving with me. I thank the bus driver as I step off.
