1. Sleepover Gone Wrong

CH 1

(Sleepover gone wrong)

Rachel woke up from deep sleep to the sound of the alarm.

She wriggled her arms free and slapped at her bedside table, searching for the alarm as its restless brrrrrrrring burrowed into her brain.

Her knuckles knocked against something hard and it jerked her more fully awake 

She groaned rubbing her eyes “oh it morning already “She said to herself.

“Go back to bed, it still 7 pm in the night, “A voice said behind her and she screamed.

She turned to see a figure wrapped in white cloth and screamed more.

Her mom who was in the kitchen preparing breakfast heard the scream and shake her head.

“This never gets old “she muttered to herself and continued what she’s doing.

“You don’t have to scare me as that “Rachel frowned at her younger sister who already removed the white cloth and laughing at her sister.

“I do this every morning and you still get scared every single time. You are such a chicken “Her sister, Ariel laughed.

“Not funny “Rachel huffed.

“Now get out of my room, I need to take my bath “

“And if I don’t ?”Ariel smirked.

“Then I will have to kill you, “Rachel said and charged towards Ariel who ran out immediately.

Standing under the shower a few minutes later, Rachel closed her eyes as the cold water poured on her and she wondered how the year is gonna be.

The holiday ended already and she is going to be entering a new class today. Grade 10 to be precise.

Grade 9 was really fun for her. Having fun with friends, Doing Homeworks( yeah she is a nerd ), be the teacher’s pet.

Who doesn’t know her, Rachel Dalton ??!. The most brilliant girl in the class.

She is pretty and all and only mingle with smart people.

She has just a few friends but she considers just one like her best friend.

Her name is Nana. She is the type of girl who spends most of her time on social media, crushing on cute guys, making TikTok videos, and brilliant also.

She and Rachel got along well and Rachel mingles with her because, despite her acting unserious, She is Serious with her studies.

Rachel finished bathing and put on a pair of blue jeans trousers and a pink top.

She looked at herself in the mirror as she combs her hair .” oh Rachel, you are getting ugly “She said to herself as she gawks at the small pimples on her face.

She carries her backpack and exits her room. She stepped on something soft.

“Oh my God! Stay away from my puppy, you murderer !”Ariel shouted and quickly carried her puppy which Rachel had stepped on.

“Kitty, are you okay ?”Ariel asked softly patting the puppy.

“Tch! What is your puppy doing in front of my room ?”Rachel shrugs.

“And why can’t you look at where you are going ..you want to kill her the way you killed my cat “

“I didn’t kill your cat ..how many times will I tell you that and I must say ..you are dumb when it comes to naming pets, you named your cat, puppy, and now your puppy, kitty ?...seriously ??”

“What I choose to name my pet is none of your business ...You killed puppy. if you hadn’t taken her out, the car wouldn’t have hit her ......just stay away from Kitty, “Ariel said and marched off to the dining room.

She has also dressed up for school already. She attends the same school with Rachel ..(REDWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL )

It a different building from the high school. She is in grade 7.

“Stay away from me too!”Rachel yelled after her. 

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“Will you two let me eat in peace and stop the bickering ?!” Mrs. Dalton half yelled staring at her two daughters.

“She started it !”Ariel pointed at Rachel.

“No she did !” Rachel said. 

“You did “

“You are a liar”

“No, you are !”

“Will you two just stop and eat ....!” Mrs. Dalton said and they kept shut glaring at each other.

After eating, Rachel and Ariel walked to their mom’s car.

Their dad is away for a business trip.

Rachel pushed Ariel away and entered first. Ariel glared at her sister. 

Mrs. Dalton entered the driver‘s seat and started the car.

She will go straight to her workplace after dropping her daughters.

“Glare all you want ....there is nothing you can do “Rachel rolled her eyes.

“Your eyes will just fall off “Ariel scoffed. 

“My eyes aren’t big like yours “Rachel mocked.

“Mom ..!Rachel is ‘eyes shaming’ me “She whined and Rachel laughed.

Mrs. Dalton said nothing as she continued driving. She is used to their silly fights and knows better than to interfere.

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“Mom, am ready for school, “Lucas said to his mom who was standing in front of a mirror and combing her hair.

“Okay bring my purse, “She said and Lucas picked it from the bed and gave it to her.

She opened her purse and stared at the currency in it feeling sad.

She counted five dollars and gave it to him “You will have to manage this ...I don’t have much with me “She said and Lucas nods his head.

He knows his mom is trying her best. His dad is dead and his mom works day and night just to feed her son and herself.

“It okay mom...This is enough “He said.

“Bye mom “He added and made to leave but his mom’s voice stopped him.

“And don’t let anyone bully you .you should learn to stand for yourself “

“But...mum ....”

“No buts ....it not your fault you have to start school late and these kids that bully are much more younger than you. Bullying you is embarrassing. Have only heard of the big ones bullying the little ones not the latter. Don’t act timid all the time, it won’t take you anywhere “

“I know mum ...I will try, “He said even tho he knows he can’t.

He left the house. He is trekking to school.....as usual. 

It a new term and new class (Grade 10) but he isn’t so sure his classmates will stop bullying him.

And he is not the outspoken one and he just does what they ask him to do even tho he is much older than them.

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Ariel got down immediately her mom’s car stopped and ran into the school.

Rachel Carried her backpack and waved at her mom bye. Her mom drove off waving back. 

As she walked, she noticed the students are looking at her weirdly.

Is she putting on her cloth the wrong way or have she suddenly grow horns on her head ??

A boy looked at her irritatedly and she started feeling conscious of her body.

What is wrong?

She sighted Nana and heaved a sigh of relief .”What wrong? why are people staring at me ?”She asked hurriedly. 

“It ...God, I don’t know how to say this “Nana scratch her hair.

“Common just tell me !”

“Tricia posted something on the school’s group chat platform this morning “

“That what ?”

“You May want to see this for yourself, “Nana said and brought out her phone to show her.

Rachel read it slowly.

       “Hey, guys, Happy resumption and it seems this term is starting with drama. Well, you all should know Rachel Dalton. The ‘miss know it all ‘.She isn’t so perfect after all. Can you believe she still beds wets ?. Invited her for a sleepover on Saturday and she bed-wetted.

                                     Tricia.

Rachel's eyes widened and her legs started shaking as she recurred the incident.

    FLASHBACK 

Two days ago (Saturday)

“Oh nana, Am not so sure about this “Rachel said over the phone.

“Common, don’t be a fun crasher. It going to be fun besides our other classmates are going to be there “

“But it Tricia’s house. I don’t like that girl. She has been bitter to me ever since I had an A in math and she had a C ...She is always jealous of me “Rachel said.

“But that doesn’t mean she is going to try anything stupid. School is resuming on Monday and you know how REDWOOD is. Home-works upon home-works and project works. We would hardly have time to hang out and stuff. This sleepover is what we need. Have a fun girl’s night and then get ready for school on Monday. Who cares if it is Tricia hosting it. There is going to be food, snacks, games and so on. Do you want to miss that ?”

Rachel was getting convinced already. “Fine I will just tell my mom “

“That my girl !”Nana shouted over the phone and Rachel rolled her eyes even if she can’t see her.

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“Yes, you can go “Her mom approved and Ariel heaved a sigh of relief.

“Thank God! At least you will be away for this night...I just wish you never come back “Ariel said.

“Ariel !!!”Mrs. Dalton cautioned.

“Sorry, mom. She is just annoying “Ariel said and Rachel huffed.

THE SLEEPOVER

Tricia’s house.

There are a total number of 15 girls that came over.

Rachel stared at the interior decoration of Tricia’s house and huffed. 

“Her house is beautiful but her attitude isn’t “

“Rachel!. would you stop this hate already and let have fun “Nana said.

“Whatever “

Tricia walked to the living room with plantain chips.

“Am glad you all are here so what should we do first ?”She asked. 

“Food competition !”

“Truth or dare “

“Movie “

“Dance “

“Sing “

They all stated their opinions and Alicia sighed sitting down.

“Truth or dare will be kind of boring since we are all girls ....why don’t we start with the food competition ?”She suggested and they all agreed.

She left the living room to the kitchen and came over with a big bowl of chickens with two plates.

Her family is super-rich, no doubt about that.

“Who is starting ?”

“Me !”They all shouted.

“Everyone will have a turn. Why don’t we start with Rachel and me “Alicia said with a smirk.

“What ..am not interested “

“Or you are scared “

“Am not! You know what, am up for it “She said and a plate of chicken each was placed in front of them.

“Start in 3......2..........1!”

Alicia and Rachel glance at themselves for a second and started eating while the other girls cheered.

Rachel was getting tired and sweaty as she eats it at a fast speed.

She was almost done when she heard Alicia’s voice.

“Done !”

She turned to see the chicken all gone. 

“How did she do that “She wondered.

The girls clapped for Alicia who laid on the floor all sweaty and holding her stomach.

The other girls had their turns and they played WHOT also, Nana emerging the winner.

It was around 9 pm after playing more than 3 games, they decided to watch a Romance seasonal movie.

The girls all gathered together with a bowl of popcorns in front of them.

Around 10 pm, most of the girls were dozing off already including Rachel.

1 am.

Alicia and two other girls Joyce and Gina were still awake.

It a seasonal film and it not ending any time soon.

They heard the sound of liquid (water)pouring and they wondered where the sound is coming from.

The other girls were asleep on the couch and some on the floor.

Rachel was sleeping on the floor. Gina pointed at Rachel who was urinating on herself.

“Oh, My God !”She exclaimed quietly.

“She still beds wets !!?”Alicia wondered as she stared at Rachel. 

This is her chance to get back at her for passing higher than her in math.

She quickly brought out her phone. She hasn't been so fast in her entire life.

She quickly opened the camera, Zoomed it, and started videoing.

6 seconds later, Rachel stopped and started snoring.

“Eww!”Alicia squeezed her face.

She wasn’t able to video for long because she didn’t get to start fast. But the little she was able to video was enough. 

“You are so dead Rachel Dalton !”Alicia smirked.

She, Gina, and Joyce fell asleep around 2 am. Rachel woke up around 5 and saw what happened.

She facepalmed herself .” why would this happen now ...This is because I drank too much water “She mumbled to herself. She had taken lots of water after the chicken she ate.

She bed wets at home too but not all the time. It is getting better than before. It happens every day before.

Glancing at the girls who were asleep, she was glad none of them were awake. She quickly cleaned the place with the mob she saw and rushed to Alicia’s bathroom to clean herself up.

FLASHBACK OVER

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“Wha...how did this happen ?”Rachel asked closed to tears already.

“Bedwetter, “A boy said as he passed looking at her disgustedly.

Nana looks at her friend with pity. She isn’t aware Rachel still bed-wets.it shocking to her but she can’t make jest of her.

Best friends stand by each other and that is what she is going to do!

“That was my crush ....scratch that ...that my crush ...am so screwed, “Rachel said sadly gesturing at the guy that just passed making fun of her.

“Am sorry “Nana muttered not knowing what to say .it all her fault !. She shouldn’t have convinced Rachel to go to the sleepover but in her defense, she isn’t aware Rachel bed-wets.

“Am so going to kill Alicia !!”Rachel said gritting her teeth.

“Then you have to go to jail and rot in jail !”Alicia's voice said behind her.

“If it isn’t the devil incarnate .....”Rachel glared at her.

“Haha! at least am not the one who bed wets ...at your age..., you should be crying a river right now.., disgusting pig ! and you come to school acting all perfect “Said Alicia to the hearings of the students passing by.

Some waited to watch the drama.

“I didn’t know you are this stupid...Is it my fault you couldn’t study well and you got a C? Now you just have to make up stories to tarnish my image ....try better“

“You think I made that up ?”Alicia retorted. 

“Of course you did ...why would I bed wet ..? Tch !...”

“And where is your proof ...you got nothing !....guys, Alicia here just made the story up because she is jealous of Rachel, “Nana told the students.

“Oh you want proof ...” Alicia smirked evilly.

“Yes ....yes I do”