And Then, There Was You
CHAPTER-1
The car rolls to a stop in front of a small, cozy house at the end of the lane.
The air smells faintly of new paint and dust- a new beginning waiting quietly.
Arlo jumps out of the car, nearly tripping but laughing anyway.
Arlo Nair-Carrington (FL's Brother)
We're here! Finally!
Luna steps out next, her voice calm but eyes curious.
Luna Nair-Carrington (FL's Sister)
Yeah, It's actually beautiful.
Aven steps out last, holding her bag close as her gaze lingers on the house.
Aven Nair-Carrington (17 yr old)
Home sweet home. (I hope everything goes fine.)
Their parents get out of the car, smiling looking at their children.
Callum Nair-Carrington (FL's Father)
Alright, you there, come on. Help me with the light boxes.
Mira Nair-Carrington (FL's Mother)
I'll unlock the door. Let's get this started.
The door creaks open, and the faint echo of footsteps fills the quiet hall. Arlo rushes in first, nearly dropping s box in his excitement.
Arlo Nair-Carrington (FL's Brother)
*Runs upstairs before anyone can stop him*
Aven laughs softly, shaking her head
Aven Nair-Carrington (17 yr old)
He's going to break something before we even move in.
Luna Nair-Carrington (FL's Sister)
*Smirks* That's just Arlo being Arlo.
A moment later, Arlo's voice echoes from upstairs
Arlo Nair-Carrington (FL's Brother)
This one! This is my room! *His voice trembles with joy*
Aven smiles faintly as Luna giggles beside her
Aven Nair-Carrington (17 yr old)
(He's happy... Maybe this place will be good for all of us.)
Callum stands near the moving truck, his shirt slightly damp from the effort. A few helpers pass by, carrying boxes through the front door. He wipes the sweat his forehead and walks inside the house, glancing towards the stairs where Arlo's voice echoes.
Callum Nair-Carrington (FL's Father)
*In a loud but amused tone* Yeah, fine, that's your room, Arlo! *Chuckles softly, shaking his head*
Callum Nair-Carrington (FL's Father)
*Turns towards his daughters*
Callum Nair-Carrington (FL's Father)
So, How do you like the house, Aven? Luna?
Aven Shifts the box in her hands, looking up at him with a faint smile
Aven Nair-Carrington (17 yr old)
It's... nice, Papa. Feels warmer than the last one. (And maybe a little lighter, too)
Luna places her box near the sofa and stretches her arms.
Luna Nair-Carrington (FL's Sister)
I like it. The windows are huge. It feels kind of- fresh.
Callum nods approvingly, his smile quick but real
Callum Nair-Carrington (FL's Father)
Good. That's what I wanted. A fresh start for all of us.
He glances back towards the truck, the workers lifting the boxes.
Callum Nair-Carrington (FL's Father)
(Fresh start... Let's hope it lasts this time.)
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Also, I wanted to mention that I wrote the bio of the character in their respective profile, I know they are really boring and long but give it a try. I have tried my best to make the character as if it's a real person.
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Also, Due to reaching the limit of words in bio I wasn't able to add the age, Hate, likes, etc. Of the character. So, I will be making an 'introduction to character' chapter where I will be disclosing there age and title lines of the character later.
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Bcz, I always wanted to be a character in fiction myself 😅, Fantasies.
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CHAPTER-2
The afternoon sun filters softly through the half open windows
The rooms are still half-empty, boxes scattered everywhere, but laughter fills the air
Aven leans against the wall, watching Luna and Arlo tease each other over who gets bigger closet
Aven Nair-Carrington (17 yr old)
*Smiling faintly* They look so happy.... (I want their smiles to stay like this forever)
Mira, standing near the doorway, fold her arms and smiles at the sight
Mira Nair-Carrington (FL's Mother)
I just wish we could live like this - peacefully. We finally bought a home. *Her voice softens* Let's make it one
Callum still guiding a helper carrying a box, glances over at his family. He lets out a small chuckle and nods.
Callum Nair-Carrington (FL's Father)
Yeah... I want them to be happy. Our family should be the best and cutest one *He grins proudly* After all, we're the Nair-Carringtons.
Luna laughs at his sudden enthusiasm while Arlo pumps his fist in the air
Arlo Nair-Carrington (FL's Brother)
Yeah! Go Nair-Carringtons!
Aven watching them, her heart-warming at the sound of their laughter
After the little family moment downstairs, Aven heads up the stairs, her steps echoing lightly against the wooden floor. She stops by a half-open door, peeking inside.
Sunlight spills across the empty room.
Aven Nair-Carrington (17 yr old)
*Smiles a little* Alright... I'll take this one.
Aven Nair-Carrington (17 yr old)
*Steps inside, setting her box near the window*
Before she could look further, Luna appears at the doorway, her tone playfully but edged with insistence
Luna Nair-Carrington (FL's Sister)
I'm gonna take this room
Aven Nair-Carrington (17 yr old)
*Frowns* What about the one you just picked?
Luna Nair-Carrington (FL's Sister)
*Shrugs* I don't like it anymore
Aven Nair-Carrington (17 yr old)
*Lifting a box to slide it under the bed* I asked first Luna, I wait till you and Arlo picked one for yourselves. There are other rooms - Choose another one.
Luna Nair-Carrington (FL's Sister)
*Folds her arms, walking farther in* No way. This is my room now. I like it better than any other
Aven's brows knit together, irritation growing
Aven Nair-Carrington (17 yr old)
The hell is wrong with you, Luna? Stop being a brat. I said I'll take this room - pick another one
Luna Nair-Carrington (FL's Sister)
*Plops down on the bare mattress, crossing her legs* I said no. I like this one better
Aven Nair-Carrington (17 yr old)
*Clenches her fist, jaw tight*
Aven Nair-Carrington (17 yr old)
Don't provoke me, Luna.....
(Why does she always have to push it?)
Before Aven can say another word, Luna suddenly lets out a loud, sharp scream
Luna Nair-Carrington (FL's Sister)
Mumma! Papa! See! Aven didi slapped me!
Aven Nair-Carrington (17 yr old)
*Eyes widen in disbelief, anger flashing across her face*
Aven Nair-Carrington (17 yr old)
What? When did I do that?! *Her voice trembles with frustration*
Footsteps approaching upstairs
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Another thing I wanted to add is
()= thoughts
**= Action
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Next chapter will be character introduction one (Will have Age, Hates, Dislikes of the character)
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Character Introduction
Aven Nair-Carrington/Avani Nair
Likes: Spicy food
Hates eating salty food
Allergies: Highly allergic to dust and mangoes
Age:17
Hates: Herself the most
"Loves her family more than her own peace, more than her own voice"
Luna Nair-Carrington/ Lunisha Nair
Likes: Junk food
Age:15
Hates: No one
"She loves doing anything fun or creative, but studying and house chores are her ultimate enemies"
Arlo Nair-Carrington/ Arvil Nair
"I love my papa the most"
Callum Nair-Carrington/ Kairan Nair
Likes: Salty and Spicy food
Age:46
Hates: The one's who tries to hurt his family
"He doesn't mean to choose favorites - it just feels easier to love the one who reminds him the least of his own mistakes"
Mira Nair-Carrington/ Mira Nair
Doesn't have much of her favorites
Age: 43
Loves watching movies
Hates: The one's who tries to hurt her family
"She wonders when caring for everyone else started feeling like slowly disappearing herself"
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