“What exactly does wearing a six hundred dollars’ worth transition corrective lens, have to do with you avoiding the crowd and being normal?” Richard asked confusedly, but instead of Erika giving a response, Laura who could already guess the silly mind of their daughter, elaborated.
“She’s trying hard to complete the appearance of a nerd, simply dressing in an oversized blouse wouldn’t be enough, she just had to go all out with the unnecessary big goggle glasses. West-Bay Academy is a highly prestigious college, many of the students are from a wealthy class family, with the exception of a few admitted on a free scholarship program. Your crazy daughter here wanted to blend into the background unnoticed.”
“So, you deliberately had us spend unnecessary sums of money to help you continue this outrageous act of yours? when your mom was tirelessly pleading with you since the be
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“Sir your son is here.” Derick informed the man completely occupied in front of the computer screen, mouthing something under his breath as his slender fingers stroked one key after another, paying little to no attention to the presence of the two standing before him. “Father, what is it that you need?” Jeremy asked calmly not bothering to make himself comfortable by taking a seat. On his way from school his mind kept wondering around in circles, trying to both figure out what his dad wanted and how to convince him to cancel the business marriage agreement made with Phillip Hudson. “Derick, you may leave.” Without pausing his actions, Thomas instructed as if he hadn’t heard a thing. However, as soon as the room was clear, leaving the duo to privately discuss their family matters. The man stopped his typing, clenched his fingers into a fist, huffed a few times before fi
The following day, Erika woke up groggily realizing her alarm should have gone off by now. “Oh no! I going to be late for school.” She hopped out of bed scrambling for her phone trying to see what time it was assuming it was already past her scheduled time to get things done before heading out. “Shit! Where did I put that stupid phone? Uggh! it got to be around here somewhere.” She was going frantic, but after a while of searching yet not finding anything, she hurriedly rushed into the bathroom to take a shower and brush her teeth. The sun’s glare could visibly be seen through the creases of her bedroom curtains, signaling the rise of a new day. About ten minutes later she bolted into her walk-in closet intending on grabbing her usual pair of comfy oversized sweatpants and t-shirt. Unfortunately, to her surprise the entire space seems to have been transf
“Dude what happened to you yesterday? You disappeared after practice.” Marcus complained instantly as he saw his friend stepping closer to his direction at the entrance of the school’s building. “I don’t want to talk about it.” Jeremy scuffed in annoyance recalling the conversation between him and his dad. He thought it didn’t matter what nonsense and ridiculous threats the latter issued since he won’t actually be that cruel to the woman he loved, to Patricia Adams. Unfortunately, Thomas felt like he was too close to success to fail now. So, he rudely warned Chelsey to keep her brother in check or else his next target would be their mother. “Sheesh, who burst your bubble early in the morning?” Anger could clearly be seen on his best friend’s face. “Why are you so gossipy? can’t you mind your own business for once, and leave me the hell alone!”
“What the hell just happened?” Yet again Marcus was the first to regain his senses. “That wicked bi…” “Shut up Britney!” Jeremy unexpectedly interrupted the girl’s fuming curse and walked ahead with his silly friend by his side grinning from ear to ear, like a little kid teasing another behind his parent’s back. “What? You got to be kidding me! don’t you dare defend her…. Hey, hey! You can’t just walk away like that!” Britney stomped her feet, yelling and whining at the two disappearing figures. The boys wasted no time gathering their books and rushing to class, unfortunately for Marcus he was directly blocked at the entrance as Miss Archer ward him off to the opposition direction, back to his session with the ever so annoying barbie. They were both in a hurry to find out
Why would anyone want to pretend to be Fake Stevens? Especially someone decked-out in obviously quite expensive branded clothing. Or was this the real deal? Did the true daughter of Richard Stevens finally decided to be recognized at West-Bay Academy? If so, then where did the mac version suddenly disappeared to today? Why would Jeremy Adams, the usually neutral uninvolved teen, seem so drawn to protecting or rather speaking up for the girl? The class room was filled with bickering, guessing, mockery…. Unrestrained gossiping in the presence of those being talked about. Taking the opportunity, Jeremy cleared his throat lifted his head with a serious expression as if focusing upfront and lowered his voice asking, “why did you change?” Uncertain if the question was meant for her, Erika foolishly moved her head from left to right then tilted sideways with a frown saying, “what exactly ar
At Stevens Corporation, Richard had barely taken his seat behind the office desk when Erika’s call came in. He was almost positive that his little turtle was already calling it quits, anxious to complain and plead her way out of her dilemma. So, upon hearing her request for him to come down to the school, he was both shocked, worried and confused. Why did he need to take his identification card or driver’s license? Shaking his head helplessly, he thought about it for a minute before deciding to give his wife a call as well. The chauffeur would take her directly to West-Bay Academy while he drove over on his own, so the two could attend to whatever issue had arisen as a couple. “How much longer will your parents be? I have a class to teach, can’t you wait in the principal’s office for them?” Miss Archer impatiently voiced her displeasure. “It’s only been fiftee
“Please forgive Miss Archer, she seems a bit confused today.” “Its okay sir, perhaps you too were a little baffle and out of focus, not being able to recognize me so easily.” Erika teased. “Alright, can somebody please explain what is going on? Are you okay sweetheart?” Richard asked once again. “Don’t worry about it dad, I think mom would be able to understand by now, she’ll fill you in later. Sorry to drag you guys all the way here for such a silly charade.” “Are you sure you’ll be fine?” He lovingly stroked her messy bun pony tail with a concerned frown, wrinkling his slightly aged face. “Of course, she will be fine. I can guarantee you Mr. Stevens that she will be in capable hands, we won’t let anything happen to her. Her sudden change just caught us by surprise that’s all. I can assure you from today o
“Aughh! I think I finally overdid it, how in the hell am I going to find someone else that would be willing to join the cheerleading squad? much less three of those persons.” Erika pouted as she hung her head low staring at her feet in a fidgeting motion, impatiently waiting for uncle Sam to return. “Maybe I’ve fallen right into Britney’s plan, why would she be so quick to surrender? Now I’m stuck in a ditch… I want this internship, but there’s a lot of crap on the path to my future and I keep slipping into a pile of shit….” The silly girl stomped her left feet on the damp neatly cup grass by the pavement, rambling on in frustration. “You know talking your problems out loud won’t actually do you any good, but I’m sure it will add points to your crazy-mometer.” Jeremy joked in a serious tone walking up beside her. “And listening to matters that does
“Is… is she really okay? is my baby okay?” Phillip instantly sprang to his feet at the sound of the double metal doors of the emergency room opening up, his words slightly hoarse in expectation and uncertainty. “Hmm... thankfully she got here when she did, our team was able to empty the contents of her stomach before it could dissolve into the bloodstream.” “Ahem! Miss Hudson, ingested almost half a bottle of sleeping pills. A few minutes more and it would have been too late. Since the police is already here, then we have no other reason to get involved, we will provide a report of our findings shortly.” The doctors explained one after another. “Is she awake?” Richard intervened in a concerned tone. Despite the current circumstances, all were nonetheless relieved that the silly girl was still very much alive. “It will take some time for her to regain conscio
Shortly after, several officers could be seen rushing into the prominent hospital, anxiously requesting medical assistance. Apart from it being their duty to care for the life of a civilian, the young woman involved was the daughter of an arrogant and influential businessman… failure to respond effectively might not only put the girl at a greater risk of dying, but their jobs on the line as well. In a matter of minutes, Britney was rushed into the emergency room with nervous doctors seeking to pump her stomach out, ridden her body of the drug as they tried their best to keep her condition stable. “Why haven’t your parents arrived as yet?” Officer Woody questioned. Seeing that the girl was finally under the care of the hospital’s medical team, he promptly returned his attention to the three possible suspects. “He should be here any minute now.” Jeremy replied vaguely.
“Selena! How could you do this to me? Stop the car right now!” Britney protested hysterically. “No! drive.” Keisha and Jeremy yelled out simultaneously. Sure, the latter could have taken over if the girls refused to comply, but he wasn’t about to let the frantic psycho out of his sight, even if it meant literally holding onto her. Although Britney was fuming with rage and confusion at the said time, feeling trapped and exposed…. She wasn’t crazy enough to start another fight, especially with the wrathful teen inches away in a moving car. All she could do was ramble on and on until the vehicle finally made its way to the front of the police station. “I did nothing, you can’t prove anything… I’m innocent.” She rebelliously folded her arms, glued to her seat with no intention of stepping foot into the downtown bureau. “Fi
On the other side, Britney was in a fit of panic wondering why Jeremy’s figure was yet to appear in an exhausted state. “Ahh! I knew it! This is all your fault. He probably didn’t even drink the damn water.” She yelled accusingly at the duo standing by her side as they peered from the corners of the hall, hoping to see the drowsy teen staggering out of the locker room. “Sorry, but I was too nervous. Didn’t you say the coach give it to him? Then don’t worry, he will drink it.” Keisha reasoned. “Don’t worry? Because you two chickened out at the last minute I had no other choice than to give it to him myself. If he doesn’t take the freaking pill my plans are ruined!” “What difference does it make? Either way he would have refused it from us.” “Yeah and you know how clumsy I can get, it was better that you did i
The following day at West Bay Academy. “Did the handsome flirt give you any trouble today?” “Lisa!” Randy shouted. “What? Can’t I call it as it is. Sheesh, so immature.” The girl teased as the regular group of seven sat down for their routine meal at lunch in the school’s cafeteria. “Fine! You guys see the new home-ec teacher? She’s damn…” “Do you like breathing?” Lisa instantly interrupted her boyfriend from uttering regretful words. “Where’s the equality? How come I can’t compliment a woman and you can drool over a stinking doctor?” Listening to the bickering couple, Jeremy leaned closer whispering in Erika’s ear, “let’s not share a table with these two again.” “Hey, have some manners. When you’re with us, no secrets. Otherwise get a room.” Marcus joked. “Rose, I th
The evening soon ended on that note. Uncle Sam escorted the girls back home as Erika was accompanied by her parents in a separate vehicle. Being caught up in his own dilemma, Jeremy had guilt tripped the guys into staying away from the show as well… he couldn’t be there to watch his girlfriend flash model, why should they be present for theirs? No doubt if he had any other option, he would have chosen to be on the spot supporting the openly bold but inwardly fragile girl that had a way of bringing a smile to his cold face. Unfortunately, his dad had shown up at the Shephard apartment complex, appearing a bit intoxicated… begging and howling sorrowfully like an abandoned pup pleading to be taken care of. Chelsey, though not as angry as before, was still not too happy about the idea of her mother intending on accept the man back into their lives easily, she wanted him to suffer a lot m
“Guys! Where on earth are we going?” Erika questioned uneasily, seeing Abby sneakily passed a paper over to the driver, most likely giving him their intended destination. “You’ll see.” Lisa winked playfully. “Come on you guys… I… I need to tell my parents; they will be worried if I’m late…” “No they won’t, right uncle?” Hazel asked the old fella behind the staring wheels as if they had some sort of understanding. “Young Miss, your friends have already told Mr. Stevens sir, about the plans for this evening… I’ll be accompanying you until it’s time to return home.” Old man Sam replied plainly. “Then where are we going?” “To an address Miss.” “Yeah, I know, but where…?” “A place…” “Obviously it’s a place, can’t you be more specific?” Erika tried fishing out information from him. “That’s enough! He’s not telling you squat, now
“Oh my God! That was freaking awesome! I can’t believe I actually said that out loud, usually I would have loads of random response floating around in my head but I would never think of confronting anyone, especially with so many people watching, well except for that time she slapped me during my first cheerleading practice, still… she had it coming. Oh, and at that pervert’s home, but it was just the four of us there….” Erika rambled on, feeling a burst of excitement as she came out of the cafeteria, tightly clinging onto the helpless teen’s arm. “You did good.” Jeremy smiled, utterly pleased by her courage, even if it was a spur of the moment type of thing and she barely managed to remain standing in the face of so many hypercritical spectators, quickly shifting their views. “My heart is literally racing right now.” The silly girl subconsciously brought both their entangled hands towards her violently drumming heart, innocentl
The following morning went on as usual with the young lovers accompanying each other to the hospital, the only difference was they had effectively been placed on separate teams. Jeremy observing first hand trauma cases while Erika resisted the urge to ruin the handsome doctor’s face. After realizing the young man’s possible intentions might be connected to her so-called rival, the over imaginative girl couldn’t help mentally acting out a scene of poking his lingering eyes out or chopping his arms off for ‘accidentally’ brushing against her at least ten times within their limited two-hour training. Yeah, like who would believe it was an honest mistake? But she was certainly thankful he didn’t go beyond long stares and split-second contact. However, her newly assigned partner, apparently named Grace, could just as easily detect William’s leniency and extra attentiveness towards her. When Erika deliberately did things wrong, instea