Love is what?

A Story by Teal G

a little journey to the unknown

Today was the day i'd be free, sorta. I was 16, the age my town thought we were capable of love.
I've never seen a guy before and only heard of rumors or saw forbidden pictures of them. They were beautiful to me, but some looked better then others.
I lived with four other girls and ive only seen my mom and dad, the only guy i've ever seen up close, during summer break.
"Only a few hours left of being in Fem." Emily squealed. She was short and the only curve she had was in her hips. Her hair was dark brown and reached her shoulders. The blue eyes she had were the most beautiful eyes ever.
"What if Combine isnt what it's what we expect? " I sighed. All the new couples went there and if they lasted they would be sent to Marry where my mom and dad live. I stopped living with them when I turned 5
"It'll be great! You would know if you went with us to see the town."
"I wanted it to be a surprise" i shrugged.
"Boys are wonderful." She smiled then frowned "but some can be kinda ugly, like some girls here." She was right. There were a few girls that didnt look too appealing.
"What was the town like?" I wanted to know now.
"You'll see. Get dressed" Emily pushed me in my super clean room that had already been inspected.
I closed the door behind me and went to my color coded closet. I got extra points for making it that way.
The council made us into what woman were supposed to be. I knew how to cook, clean, do laundry, cater to a guy, and take care of kids. The better job we did we got points and i made sure I got as many as I could. I didn't know what they were for but i wanted to have the most of them.
I put on my favorite dress which was red and complimented my light brown skin, and hour glass figure. I spent an hour straightening my thick curly hair. It flowed down to my lower back and i put it up in a complicated elegant bun letting a few strands fall in my face.
"HURRY WE'RE GONNA BE LATE!!" Emily yelled. She didnt have to wait but she was my bestfriend so i knew she would. I slipped on my black heels and left without putting on any makeup.
Emily dragged me to the limo outside. A man opened the door for us and Emily quickly got in. I said a little thankyou before climbing in after her. The limo was full of other girls dressed there best. We were going to meet our boyfriends and i prayed mine would be atleast a little attractive.
We reached the giant building that divided the towns up. There were so many limos outside and we werent the last ones to arrive.
Emily was shaking a little beside me looking around at all the other girls dressed up to see a king. She had on a short dress like me but hers was white and had a nice little flow to it. Her hair was down in gentle curls and she only put on makeup thatll draw your eyes to her beautiful blue ones and overlook her tiny flaws.
Everyone was talking about the boys and squealing with excitment to pass the time. I sat quietly playing with the hem of my dress ignoring all the girls talking about what guys were like like they lived with them their entire life. I felt like the only one who was nervous.
"You ok?" Emily whispered, disconnecting from the conversation the limo was sharing.
"Just nervous." I mummbled.
The limo door opened and if you didnt move during that first second you wouldve been trampled. I curled up as the girls pushed their way out and nearly ran to the door in their heals.
I got out slowly and Emily was there waiting for me with a smile.
"I hope we live close to eachother or with eachother." she hooked her arm in mine as we walked to the door. My heart was pounding. I was going to get my boyfriend.
We made a short line and they separated us by the points we made.
"Niya!?" A woman shouted over the loud group of girls. My heart raced and I slowly walked to her after Emily gave me a little push.
"Come with me Niya." she smiled taking my hand.
I looked back at Emily who just shrugged and stayed in her point line.
We entered the building and inside was gorgeous. Pictures were all over the white walls and the marble flooring was polished to the point where i could almost use it as a mirror.
"You were one of the girls with the highest amount of points." she said that with pride.
We reached a gold door and she knocked gently.
A burly but handsome man opened the door and he took my hand kissing it.
"Smooth skin, clean nails, natural beautiful face.." he spun me in a small circle. "small waist, perfect amount of curves, and excellent working skills. She can be a high life, and she is getting our best man." he nodded with approval.
I looked at them confused but flattered with the compliments.
"Have a beautiful new life Niya." the woman said before walking away.
The man took my hand before hooking his arm with mine. A boy in a suit was standing alone down the hall. He was breathtakingly gorgeous. Tall, tan skin that seemed to have a confident glow, neat dark hair, big build, and an amazing face.
"This is Nathan, and Nathan this is your new girl Niya." he introduced while joining our handz together. I couldnt help but smile and blush a little. He lifted my face gently and smiled a perfect smile.
"Your beautiful." he whispered before he leaned down and softly put his lips to mine.
Nathan was a gentleman. He opened the door for me when we got to our car and gently closed it behind me. He carried our packed up luggage to the trunk with ease being careful when it came to mine.
We were driven to Combine and to a gated area with huge homes. Nathan was playing with my fingers as we both enjoyed the beautiful scene.
"We get to live here?" I had to kill the silence. There were different levels of homes and we were at the top of the hill.
"I earned it for us." he smiled. Proud.
"What'd you have to do?"
"Alot of hard labor and sometimes a few extra things but having this as a new home and being able to provide for you made it worth it." he squeased my hand. I never wanted him to let go of it because it felt so nice there.
"Ive never done labor." It didnt sound nice.
"Its what a mans supposed to do. What did you do?"
"I cooked, cleaned, and served." Easy stuff.
"A womans job."
"Alot more than labor." I muttered.
He moved his hand out of mine and got out the car when it stopped then turned to look at me.
"Lets get this straight. Your the girl. You serve me, your loyal to me and you only do what I tell you to do. Do what i say and your life will be easy and happy." the darkness of his threat seaped in his voice. Today was the first day I felt small and like a slave. If this was love it wasnt as beautiful as the word.