Natalia and Her Wolf

Ok well I am actually doing this entire story over. After reading the comments, getting discouraged and quitting all together, I've decided to give it one more chance. I've took every comment, negative and positive and made changes. I figured out my problem. I know what I want to say but I'm trying to get it all out at once, making the story seem jumpy. My mistake. Now that school is over and my daughter isn't sick anymore I should have a lot of time to get the chapters out. A lot of things are changed and some are the same. Anyhow this is chapters 1-4 but everything is different. There is no sex in this chapter but it is coming. And every chacter is 18 and older.

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I could tell this day would be bad. I woke up 40 minutes late. Fuck. I shouldn't have studied so late last night.

"Come on Tal, you have to get up and get ready for school. Today's gonna be a long day." I said out loud.

I rolled over in bed and grabbed my phone. I had to check my horoscope every morning. I was a firm believer in these types of things. The horoscope for Leo was alright right. At least for me it was.

I walked into the bathroom and stopped in front of the mirror. Great, I looked horrible and only had 30 minutes to get ready. Did I get taller? I'm about 5'4 and 121 pounds. I turned to the side and rolled my eyes. I might be a girl but I was as flat-chested as they come. I have a perky 36 b cup, a small waist and a fat ass. I have long brown curly hair, thanks to my mixed roots, gray eyes and deep dimples. My skin tone can only be described as light brown. I was a knock out according to all my friends. Even my own step dad referred to me as a "babe". Yea right, all my former boyfriends either dumped me or cheated on me. Shaking my head I got naked and jumped into the shower. I only had time for a quick 15 minute shower and if I calculated correctly, after I brushed my teeth, threw my hair into a messy bun and got dressed I should have just enough time to grab get some juice before I had to go. I ran downstairs almost tumbling over my father.

"Good morning beautiful daughter how was sleep?" asked my dad.

"Hi daddy I slept alright, it's really cold in my room at night though," I replied kissing him on the cheek.

"I'll take look at it princess," he said before leaving.

My dad was a tall strict man from Japan. He had slits for eyes and a tone so harsh it would make you cry. Whereas my mother brought his hard side out, I was his soft spot. I was his only daughter of 5 kids. I loved my dad. He never yelled at me. He never punished me. I was his perfect princess. We weren't rich by a long shot, but we maintained. I may not have gotten everything I wanted but I had everything I needed and I was happy.

Then there was mommy dearest.

"Natty why didn't you blow dry your hair? It looks awful in that bun. Please let me take you to get it cut into a style. And your clothes, darling you look homeless. That is not how a woman dresses. You have an OK body and you chose to put jeans on to show it off. I'll never understand you. You choose to dress the part of a boy when you aren't that unattractive," said my mother in that deep Mexican voice that made my skin crawl.

"Mother my name is Natalia. I hate being called Natty. My hair is fine and I'm 18, I don't want to wear business suits every day. AND I DO NOT LOOK LIKE A MAN!!" I shouted.

We had the same argument every day whether in person or over the phone. She wanted to make me into a little mini version of her. I shuddered at the thought. Just change the subject Tal don't let it get to you.

"Why are you here mom? I thought you'd be at your condo in the city getting ready for her you vacation with Victor in Brazil," I said as I took in her appearance.

I got a lot of my looks from her. She was Mexican and Black with long brown hair. She had big dark gray eyes and full pink lips. Only thing she didn't have was dimples but she did have high cheek bones and smooth skin that had no flaws. She was a money hungry woman so it wasn't a shock when she left my dad for a rich white man from the city. We kind of expected it. I'll never understand why my father married her. She was so evil. She disrespected him every chance she got. She even took all his money leaving him broke, and yet he still cared for her. I had had enough of her lecturing.

"Are you even listening to me Natty? I swear sometimes you get lost in that uncombed head of yours." She shouted.

"Bye mom I have to go," I said. Then I turned on my foot and sped out the house just in time to avoid a lecture.

I got to school 30 minutes late. Thanks mom. I hurried to my locker and grabbed my books running to my first class. I walked in and spotted my best friend, Samantha, with an open desk. Just as I was about to sit down my teacher spotted me. Shit.

"Ah, so nice of you to join us Ms. Miyoko, class starts on my time, not yours. I'll see you in detention. Don't be late this time," scolded Mr. Jackson.

I was so glad we graduated soon. I was so tired of Jackson and his bullshit. I walked to my seat.

"Hey girl, what's new?" whispered Sam.

She was beautiful, the all American white girl. She had long blonde hair, blue eyes, a slender body and all the money she could ever want. She dated Jake, the quarterback, and she was head cheerleader. You would think she would be horrible and stuck up. Crazy thing is she wasn't. She was the sweetest thing since cheesecake. We had been best friends since 6th grade. I saved her from an ass whooping for a bitch named Amanda. Amanda was a bitch in every definition. She only hated Sam because she had money. Sam was the only person that I could talk to without worry.

"Nothing new," I shrugged.

I paid attention for the rest of the class. My classes went by pretty fast after that. I only had one more class after lunch but by time lunch came I was ready to go home. I had a horrible headache and I could swear somebody had been watching me. Like somebody would actually watch me. I was practically a boy I thought quoting my mother.

"Ugh, let's eat at the mall. I hate school lunch." said Sam.

I was all for the idea. They were serving some meatloaf shit. Yuck. Our school's food was enough to put you in the hospital for at least a week. We were out of there. We had skipped class plenty of times but I was always scared to get caught. I saw Sam's silver Benz and got excited. Goodbye crap food, hello people food. We made it to the mall in 15 minutes.

"I never know what to eat. There are so many good choices. Can't I have them all?" I asked Sam.

"You certainly could eat them all. That's for sure," She said without thought.

I rolled my eyes. It was kind of like a known fact that I could eat you out of house and home. I mean what did they expect? I was a growing woman for God's sake.

"I'm getting Chinese," She said.

"I guess I will too," I said looking at her.

We were eating our Chinese food laughing when I felt somebody watching me. I looked around but I didn't see anyone looking our way. Great now I'm losing my fucking mind. I just couldn't shake the feeling that someone was staring me down. Turning my attention back to Sam I told her how I was I worried I would fall during graduation ceremony.

"I swear Nali, with all that worrying you do I'm surprised you don't have a forehead full of wrinkles on that beautiful face. You'll do fine." She said.

I stuck my tongue out at her after I flicked her off. I was genuinely worried. I was always the clumsy friend. I would fall over anything. I swear I would fall on air. I had broken my ankle a number of times. It just never failed. I was sure I would fall while walking across the stage.

"I am stuffed Nali," Sam said while ruing her stomach.

We got up to throw our trash away. When I turned around to walk back to our table, I was sent flying back on my ass.

"What the fuck?" I screamed.

I look up to deep hazel eyes that made me want to get naked right there, I believe those are called "bedroom eyes", and a very amused grin from the most beautiful man I've ever seen. I wanted to smack it off his damn face. What an asshole! Just as I was about to cuss him out in every language I could think of Sam came to my rescue.

"Watch where the fuck you're going. You almost gave my friend a concussion." Sam yelled.

Go Sam! I looked on and watched the scene play out. I never heard Sam raise her voice. She was always so sweet and timid. Now she's momma lion protecting her cub. She helped me up as he chuckled. Oh so he finds this amusing.

"Excuse me sweetheart but your clumsy friend bumped into me!" He said with authority.

His voice was intoxicating. It was deep and intimidating but strangely comforting. I could listen to it for the rest of my life. I couldn't help but stare. I swore I knew him. Maybe I did, like in a past life. I just looked at him. He was beautiful. I had to get out of here. I turned the leave.

"Now she leaves without so much as an apology? Women!" he laughed.

That stopped me dead in my tracks. I was never one to turn down voicing my opinion. Did this dickhead really just say I owed HIM an apology? I'll give his ass an apology alright.

"Um no, I think you're mistaken. I turned around and you walked into me." I said with an attitude.

"I'm not about to argue with you. I'll apologize for you being so clumsy. I'm Eric Loup, nice to meet you." He said.

I took a long look at him. He was clearly a handsome man. He looked very serious yet gentle. He had to at least be 6'3. He had blonde hair and those eyes. They were entrancing. He had a cute little dimple and a perfect smile.

"Fuck off asshole. You hit me. I'm outta here." I said grabbing my purse and leaving.

Poor Sam was struggling to keep up with me. I was on the verge of tears. I wasn't weak by a long shot but he got me so worked up. I was steaming. How dare he hit me then give me grief? Finally after what seemed like forever, we made it to the car.

"UGHHH!!!!!!!!!" I screamed.

I got in and listened to Sam try to calm me down. After 10 minutes I cooled off. I do not know why I was so upset. I don't know if it was because I was walking away from him or because he bumped me. But as soon as I calmed down I felt someone staring at me again. Today was not my day.

"I think I'm gonna ditch the rest of the day. Fuck detention," I said.

Sam being the best friend she is goes, "Well shit me too."

And we burst out laughing. We decide to go to the park and walk around. It's calming and very beautiful this time of year. It gave me some time to clear my head. After an hour we decided to leave. I couldn't stop thinking about Eric. What the hell was wrong with me?

"Sam I think I'm going crazy," I said.

We walk to the car and just as I'm about to get in, I see Sam with a horrified expression on her face. I look in the direction she's looking and see a huge wolf. And it's coming at us. We jump in the car and lock the doors as fast as we can. The wolf runs past us into the woods, stopping to look back only once before jetting off.

"WHAT THE FUCKING FUCK WAS THAT SHIT? WAS THAT A GOTDAMN FUCKING WOLF?" I scream.

I'm on the verge of a panic attack. I hate animals. Especially dogs. I had the worst experience with dogs when I was younger. Wolves are dogs right? Only bigger. Whatever. I hate all animals. Sam just looks at me and busts out laughing. What the hell? Now she's going crazy.

"You have such a fucking potty mouth Nali." She says in a fit of laughter.

I look at her like she's crazy. That only makes her laugh harder. I can't help it. I burst out laughing right along with her. She pulls out the parking lot and I turn on the radio. We're singing along really loud when Sam runs a red light at a busy intersection. I hear a scream. I feel my side being crushed and my head hits the window. Not hard enough to knock me out but hard enough to give me a concussion.

"Sam! Sam are you ok?" I scream.

Everything feels like a dream. I look over and Sam is out cold. I try to grab her but I can't move. I look down and see blood. That's all it takes for me to past out.

I woke up out my coma 3 days after. What happened to me? Did I party to hard again? Omg was I murdered? Omg my mom finally killed me. Not if you woke up Tal. Stop being a dumbass. Well my memory was all jumbled. I tried to sit up and almost passed out. Oh yea, Sam almost killed us. Wait, where's Sam?

"Glad to see you're woke Ms. Miyoko. That was a nasty accident. Your parents will be glad to know you're up." said the doctor as he administered the medicine in my IV's.

"My parents were here? As in my mom and dad? My mom was here?" I said with a little excitement.

If my mom was here that would mean everything to me. Maybe she did love me. Things were kind of looking up. As soon as I get out here I'm going to patch things up with her.

"Uh uh uh--- well actually no. Just your dad," the doctor said stumbling all over his words.

"Oh good. I didn't want to see her anyways. She would've just got in the way," I said irritated, "What's wrong with me? Am I going to be ok? Is Sam ok?"

"Well it seems you are very lucky. You have a broken arm and a nasty concussion but you seem to be healing fine. You're a very lucky girl. It could've been much worse," The doctor said.

"Wow. Well what about Sam? Is she ok? Can I see her now?" I said.

"It seems Ms. Montgomery is doing just fine. She was discharged 2 days ago. The car hit your side. You are the only one that got hurt," He said.

"Well if I have or had a nasty concussion, why didn't I pass out right away? And Why did Sam pass out if she didn't get hurt?" I asked.

"Sometimes thing cannot be explained Ms. Miyoko. I cannot answer that but I am sure you aren't the only one that hasn't passed out after an accident. I am sure that even though no injuries came to Samantha, the shock and fear caused her to faint," He replied.

Lucky ass. Oh but I was so happy she was ok. The doctor walked up to me and gave me a shot in my arm.

"That's so great. I can't wait to go see her. Um, how long will I be in here?" I asked.

Whatever he gave me was taking effect fast. I was already exhausted.

"In the next day or 2. I should go now. I'll have them bring breakfast to you. Good day Ms. Miyoko" he said leaving.

My world went black again.

***

In my dream I was sitting on a cloud with my cousin Nyla. She was killed when we were 13 in a horrible accident. I still had nightmares.

"I'm an angel now. Aren't I beautiful? Yes I know. I'm your guardian angel now. Protecting you from evil and-" She cut herself off. "Natalia Catalina Miyoko. You need to hush with all that crying. You are dampening my mood. I come to see you and talk and you cry. Ungrateful," She said shaking her head.

"I'm sorry. I just miss you so much Ny." I said.

"I miss you too. But I'm not here for me. I have a message for you. You're destiny is written Natalia. You are about to fight one of the biggest battles you have ever had to fight. It won't be easy but it's time to find out who you were really meant to be. Keep faith and remember to always be honest." she said.

I shook my head ok.

"Ok Nyla. Whatever it is I'm ready for it," I said tearing up.

***

It had been 2 days since I was released from the hospital. The doctor told me to take it easy. Sam had told me she'd seen Eric and he asked about me. Why did he care? I didn't notice my mother come in, I was wrapped in my thoughts. When I finally noticed her, she was furious.

"You are a little attention craving bitch! You may have everybody else fooled but I know the real you. I carried you for 9 months. You just want pity. Lying around here feeling bad for yourself. You think you're better than me? What kind of daughter do I have?" She whispered.

What the hell was she talking about?

"Get better honey. Mommy loves you." She said loudly making sure everybody heard her.

What a bitch. I never did anything bad to her. She had 4 kids before me and I was the only one she hated. She was crazy in the head. I couldn't worry about her. I had to get ready to go shopping for graduation. I had already missed a week of school.

"Honey Sam and Jake outside. You be safe now," My dad said before leaving. He was always on the go.

When we got to the mall I was instantly annoyed. I was not a people's person. Since it was Saturday, everybody as at the mall.

"See you chicks later. I gotta go," Jake said.

He kissed Sam and left. In a way I was a little jealous. They were so happy and they loved each other deeply. It was obvious to anybody. I would never have that.

"You know we have a dress code for graduation?" Sam asked.

"Who the hell decided that?" I asked.

"The principal. It has to be a solid black or blue dress that touches the knees. Hey let's go over there. That's a cute new store. Femme Fatale. Sounds sexy." she said.

We walked in and we were in awe. It was like combining all our favorite stores and putting them into one. It was sexy, sport, casual, all of that. We walked to the sexy part of the store.

"Sam look at this," I said.

"That would look great on you. Try it on," she said.

I picked up the solid black dress in my size. It was a plain but gorgeous dress. Not to fancy, not to cheap looking. The dress was a cute halter top. The back was cut up and had slits going across the back horizontally. Other than the deep V at the top of the dress it was plain in the front.

"I am already in love," I said.

I walked around tried to find somebody to unlock the dressing room door. I spotted Eric instead and my heart took me on a crash course. His back was to me but I knew it was him. Just as I was about to walk towards him, a sales girl blocked my path.

"Need help?" She asked all cheerfully.

"Yea, umm dressing room please?" I asked.

"Sure this way," she said.

We walked in a totally different direction away from him and she led me to a dressing room and unlocked the door. I walked in and started getting undressed. It was tricky with my broken arm but I managed to get it on. I looked good. Very good. The dress hugged me just right and made me look very sexy. I walked out the dressing room. I just wanted to show Sam and get her opinion.

"Ay what's your name baby?" asked some guy with way too cologne.

I turned around and smiled. I was about to give this dude a mouthful. I hate men that approach women like that. I am not anyone's baby.

"She's taken," answered Eric for me.

"Hey my bad dude I didn't you see you roll up in her with her. I'm out," he said walking away.

I was in total shock. I didn't plan on giving that dude any play but I wasn't taken. Eric pulled me back towards the dressing room.

"What was that?" he asked pissed off.

I snatched my arm away. He was seriously starting to upset me playing macho man. I didn't take any vows and I damn sure wasn't entitled to him.

"You tell me." I asked angrily.

"You were flirting with him," he said. I could detect some hurt in his voice.

"First of all I was not flirting with him, I was about to chew him out. Second, if I was flirting that is my business and not yours and lastly, I don't need you playing captain Saveahoe. I can handle myself," I said not backing down.

"I'm sorry," he said small like a child and hung his head.

I sighed.

"It's fine. Thanks for bailing me out Eric," I said.

He instantly cheered up and I saw mischievousness in his eyes. He smirked and I thought he was going to playfully hit me or something. I walked into the dressing room but didn't shut the door.

"You remember my name," He said while licking his lips.

I rolled my eyes and closed the door in his face. I had decided I would get the dress. It was very cute and apparently everyone else thought so. I got dressed and walked out. I half expected Eric to be gone but I knew he wasn't. He was sitting in the same place with a silly grin on his face.