Disclaimer: The characters and ideas in this fiction are entirely my own. Any resemblance to characters in real life, past or present are totally coincidental

AN: This is the story behind “The Throne Of The Pink Oleander” I hope you enjoy it. Please review.

The Pink Oleander

Prologue

Edward watched with interest as the mover’s van drove away. It had arrived ridiculously early that morning and had slowly emptied itself only to fill the large manor that was across the street from his family’s. He could see a neatly dressed girl standing behind the right, topmost window. Grinning cheekily he waved at her. His brow furrowed when he saw that, as she raised her hand to wave back, she was pulled roughly from the window by an unseen person.

It was no secret that there was a new girl in the neighborhood. Elm Woods was a quiet little gated community in the middle of bustling New York City, and it didn’t take long for the word to get around.

“Her name is NaliniAmrit; her father was stationed in India before he retired.”

“Yeah, well I heard that he was dishonorably discharged.”

“My mother said that Naliniherself was under investigation!”

“Did you see the oleander that they planted in their front yard?”

“Yeah. My dah said that stuff is poisonous.”

“Why would anyone plant a poisonous flower on their front yard?”

“To keep others out.”

“It sure is beautiful though…”

Nalini stared out the window, it was alright past midnight and she couldn’t sleep. For the first time in her life she would be going to a school, a real school. Sighing softly she couldn’t help but replay the conversations the neighbors had had outside of her new home.

“She hasn’t even come out to greet anyone…how rude!”

“She probably thinks she’s better then us, little wench.”

Closing her eyes Nalini let her head rest against her knees as she fell into a deep and troubled sleep.

“Lini! The bus just drove by WAKE UP!”

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