Angela was left fuming in the conference room. ‘I will bring that bitch and her bastard of a husband down, if it’s the last thing I do’ she says to herself, turning towards the door.Sensing what Angela was thinking; Gloria scoffs at Angela, picking up her paperwork to follow behind her. “Was Hannah, right?” Angela asks, stopping in her tracks as she heard Gloria behind her. She refused to look at Gloria to see her reaction.“I beg your pardon?” Gloria asks, standing up from her seat.Sucking in a deep breath; “was Hannah, right? Can Drake and Leona destroy me through the media?” Angela whispers, turning to face Gloria; keeping her face neutral of all expression.‘You’re goddamn right they can’ Gloria answers inwardly. She wasn’t prepared to say this out loud. She didn’t know Angela, but from the few dealings with Leona about her; she didn’t like or trust the woman. Shrugging her shoulders; “hard to say. Only way you will find out is if you don’t sign the paperwork. I will email it to
The next two days consisted of preparations for the career’s day. Principal Shultz emailed Simone on who was going to attend and where her area would be. ‘Dear Leona nee Simone; you will be positioned in area 12’ Simone reads, stopping to pull up the map of the auditorium. “I’m next to Lively Design Studio. That was a given” she laughs before noticing Travis was on the other side of her area.She quickly glances over the map to see where Emmett, Lester and Richard would be established. “Of course, Emmett has more than one area” she giggles, noticing he had Areas 1-3 and was next to Rocky Valley hospital representatives in Area 4. “That would be interesting” she murmurs to herself.She glanced to see Peterson Properties were established in Area 6 next to the police department on one side and Hannah Cottrell Law on the other side. ‘They are close together, Nice’ she says inwardly as Emmett comes into her office.Moving a chair to sit beside his wife he notices her computer screen; “I ha
“You are listening to RV 489; the station that rocks the Rockies” Mel announces over the radio as Emmett and Simone drive to Rocky Valley Grammer.“We are broadcasting from Rocky Valley Grammer who are hosting the career’s day for all our youngsters today” Sam includes as Simone smiles at his words blaring through the car. “Whether you are a student looking for the future or someone looking for a change in career; this is for you. Come down and see what it’s about.”Turning the volume down; “Did I tell you; you look gorgeous this morning?” Emmett exclaims, glancing over at Simone, dressed as Leona.“Many times,” Simone giggles, scrolling through her messages. “Bart, Rob, Sandy and Cait went early to set up my area. Beck is helping Vince, Tiff, Kat and Jason for a little bit before coming over. Todd and Norm agreed to do mini photoshoots with them. They said it gave them the opportunity to have the kids photograph without moving from the area” she adds, placing her phone in her bag bef
By 9.30; they were in full swing with the career’s day as students from other schools joined them. Simone, Caitlyn, Rebecca and Sandy were showing girls from all walks of life how to model. “I need to pee. Holly, do you have my dress for the mock runway show at 10?” Simone asks, looking over at her.“Here” she says, pulling out a dress bag, handing it to Simone. “Do we have hopefuls, wanting to go down the catwalk with you?”“We have a few girls. No boys” Tiffany responds as Simone spots Jonathon coming over to them.“Rob, you and Bart can come down the runway; and grab that boy to go with you” Simone states, pointing to Jonathon as she hears another boy scoffing at her. “Your name wouldn’t be Scott by any chance?”“I’m much better looking than him and wealthier. I should be the one you choose” Scott replies, smirking in Jonathon’s direction. “You need someone who complements a babe like you.”“I didn’t choose you” Simone smirks, putting her arms around Jonathon. “I chose my brother-i
The day was running along smoothly. All the students and majority of the areas left the auditorium for lunch; whilst Jonathon and Zachary decided to have their lunch with Richard, Emmett, Simone, Vince Tiffany, Caitlyn and Lester inside as Sandy went out to answer a phone call. Simone had changed out of the bodysuit to continue the second half of the day. “Are you Emmett’s bodyguard?” Jonathon asks Vince. “Thanks for shooting for me. I know it was you who beat Scott.”Vince snickers at Jonathon before answering; “You’re welcome. And to answer your question; I am in a way. I am Lester’s and Simone’s too with Katrina and Jason. Tyrone is Richard’s.”“Sweet” Jonathon and Zachary say together as an alarm goes off. “Why is the fire alarm sounding?” Jonathon asks the group.Simone, Richard and Vince knew what the alarm was and looked around them; “don’t know” Simone replies hopping off her chair. “We better head out to the football field to see what is going on” she adds as everyone else ge
“Why do I need to come here?” Richard complains dragging his feet behind his father. “The school is cold and stuffy.”“Because it’s the best school in the state. It’s reserved for those who can afford to send their kids here” Paul says stopping in front of his son. “You need to be on your best behaviour. You will cop it when we get home if you aren’t.”Fear creeps into young Richard’s eyes at his father’s threat. “Yes, sir” he whispers, resuming his position behind his father as they continue down the corridor to the principal’s office.“Principal Shultz won’t be a moment” his secretary says from her desk as Richard and Paul sit down on the hardwood bench. “He has been detained for a few minutes. You may have a look around, if you would like” she smiles towards Richard.Getting off the bench; Richard looks at the large trophy cabinet opposite the secretary’s desk. There were awards and trophies granted to all different sports and extracurricular activities the school has. Richard squi
“I’ve told you once; I told you a million times, stay away from Simone” Richard yells at the boy tied up in front of him. “She is mine. She can sit at home for Junior Prom since she refuses to go with me.”“She refused because she doesn’t want anything to do with you” Vince yells back as Richard kicks him in the stomach. “She likes your brother you fucking moron. We are going to the prom together so everyone else will leave her alone; including you. It’s not her fault you spread the rumours she was easy.”Richard glares at Vince, pulling out his phone to message Simone. ‘Vince and I have a surprise for you. Meet us at the science lab.’ Walking into the storeroom to get the supplies he left there; Richard hears Simone opening the door to the Science Lab. “Vinny; what the fuck?” she yells, racing over to help him.“I warned you” Richard cackles, coming out of the storeroom and locking the classroom door behind her. “Now I’m going to show you what happens when you are with someone else o
Richard tries to sit up and his head starts to spin. His surroundings come into view, when he lays back; ‘I’m in the hospital. What happened?’ he questions inwardly, glancing to the person sleeping in the chair next to him. “Emmett?” he says softly.“Let him sleep” a man says in the opposite corner. “He hasn’t left your side since you were bought here.”“Vince?” Richard queries, squinting to focus on him. “What happened? Everything is very blurry.”“You saved me” Vince explains, trying not to sound disappointed it was him who did. “I would have been killed if you didn’t push me out of the way of the falling beam.”The memory of the fire comes back into Richard’s mind. “Is everyone else, ok?” he panics as a sharp pain in his shoulder erupts. “My shoulder?”“The beam hit your shoulder and broke your collarbone” Vince tells him, moving his chair to beside the bed. “You hit your head on the tiled floor and I got you out of the changerooms. Emmett’s been sitting in that chair for over a we