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💦Heidi’s POV💦
I sneaked out of my room half an hour later, went downstairs and met Lucas watching 'Spatacus' while munching on the popcorn.
He turned to look at me, smiled brightly. “Oh! Are you okay now?”
I shook my head, folded my arms as I stared at him. “Can’t believe you are here, enjoying yourself while I cried upstairs. Seriously?”
Lucas stared at me and shrugged. “I asked you what was wrong with you, but you said you wanted to be alone, right?”
I rolled my eyes and joined him in the sofa. “Where did you meet her?” I asked after a while. “Your new girlfriend.”
“At school. She’s the sweetest thing ever.” Lucas replied, turning back to look at the TV.
He wasn’t even noticing the sadness in my eyes. He changed within the twinkle of an eye, and it hurt badly.
He didn’t stop to ask for my opinion like before, he didn’t stop to check my countenance.
And there, I knew I’d lost my best friend to someone else.
So, that night turned out to be a total disaster.
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**The Next Day**
“Heidi, meet Daniella. She’s my girlfriend.” Lucas finally announced it to my face, and my heart momentarily stopped functioning.
For a full moment, I stared at the girl in front of me, wondering what made her look so beautiful.
Okay. Her sense of dressing. The way she combed her long straight hair. The way she smile and the way she stood like a real girl.
Who wouldn’t want this girl to be his girlfriend? She’s perfect.
On the other hand, I looked like Lucas himself, with my flat chest, my big t-shirt. My rough pigtails and my faded jean. I was fifteen but still didn’t have the curves I could boast of.
My eyes dropped on her lips and the bright red shinny lipstick seemed to beg me to take some for my dry lips…
“Heidi? Heidi!” Lucas's voice cut deep into my thoughts and I was forced to smile.
“Your what?” I couldn’t help but stutter.
“I know I should have introduced her to you before now, but it turned out this way. Daniella? Meet my best friend, Heidi.” Lucas replied, introduced his supposed girlfriend before I could respond.
“Hi. I’ve heard so much about you. He didn’t exaggerate when he’d told me you were a tomboy.” The girl in front of me said, flashing me her fine set of white teeth.
I stared all over her, looking desperately for a fault. Anything at all that would imperfect her. Anything, even if it was just a small scratch.
But no. The girl is perfect.
“Oh. Yeah. Thanks.” Came my under breath reply. “Sorry. I have to go now. My dad’s gonna be home soon.” Having said that, I turned and rushed towards the white house without saying anything else.
I knew I looked suspicious. I knew I messed up. Yes, I made it look so obvious that I didn’t like her. What was her name again? Daniella?
How could I like her when she’s finally here to break Lucas and I apart?
Heck. We’ve been friends for as long as I could remember. We were practically given birth to in the same neighborhood. We grew up together, did everything together, and he was the main reason I turned out to be a tomboy, and now, this girl is here to take him from me?
I ran straight into the opposite house, jammed the white door close behind my back.
Breathless from running too fast, I walked past the living room, climbed up the few steps to my room, and to the window.
There. They still stood and now, they were laughing and Lucas was holding her hand.
Actually, it brought tears to my eyes. Lucas didn’t run after me like he would have done. He didn’t bother to know why I ran off like that.
Am I losing my best friend? I stared angrily at them, my knuckles tight. Whoever that Daniella girl is, she has to go!!
“What are you looking at?” It was dad’s voice behind me.
I turned sharply, snapped the drapes of my curtains close. “Nothing. Just…looking at the sun.”
“Why do you look so rough, Heidi? My God. Look at your hair.” Dad mused and I frowned at him.
“Do I look different from yesterday? I’ve always looked like this and dad? Could you knock whenever you are coming in here, please?” I asked and dad stared at me as though I was a joke.
He burst into a big laughter, holding his stomach. His handsome face was all wrinkled with the annoying smile. I rested against the wall, folded my arms and stared at him as he laughed.
“What’s funny, dad? What?”
“You don’t even look like a normal girl!” Dad said amidst laughter.
I rolled my eyes, folded my arms. If there was one thing my father was good at, it was annoying me but I still love him regardless.
Ever since mom left when I was just ten years old, he’s been there for me. As a bookshop owner, dad has really done well for himself.
“Well, I came in to tell you I have a dinner date with someone tonight. I won't be back till late midnight.” Dad said, adjusting his collar.
That was when I noticed how well dressed he looked. “A date? You’ve never gone on a date ever since Mom left.” I said with a slight frown.
Dad shrugged and smiled. “I finally saw someone who’s worth me.”
I said nothing but only turned back to look outside the window, a sad look on my face. Lucas and his new girlfriend were no longer standing outside, they were gone.
What was happening to me? The two favorite people In my life are gonna be taken away from me by strange women.
Am I gonna sit down, fold my arms and watch this happen? No! This is the point where you have to make use of your brain, Heidi. Make use of your brain!
“Dearie? You aren’t saying anything.” Dad called, moving closer to me. “Say something.”
“So, what do you want me to say? You are going to bring in a new mom into the house, isn’t it?”
Dad laughed behind me, put his arms around my shoulders. “You know nobody can take your mother’s place, right? Don’t forget about that.”
Dad left few minutes later, and I was left alone.
There was a knock on the door as I stood in front of the mirror, trying to arrange my fluffy black hair.
I left my room, walked down to the main door. I opened the door, and there was Lucas, standing outside with his supposed girlfriend.
“You finally came to see me, huh.” I mumbled, opening the door wider and ignoring Daniella who was smiling at me.
“What is wrong with you? Why are you so saucy?” Lucas asked and I scoffed.
“That is the first time you would call me that. Is this all because of your new little girlfriend?” I snapped, staring at him.
He frowned at me, his wrist tightening around Daniella’s wrist. “I can’t believe you just snapped at me. Are you okay?”
“Maybe you could come in and talk, but not with her, okay?” I said, threatening to close the door.
I watched Lucas turn to look at Daniella, told her to wait outside and stepped into the house.
Making a face at Daniella, I slammed the door shut in her face, turned to look at Lucas.
“What is wrong?” he asked, looking confused.
“You really don’t know, right? Okay, I will tell you. That girl isn’t good for you. She can’t be your girlfriend.”
Lucas’s eyes lightened up with amusement. “What?”
“You heard me.” I replied.
“You are crazy. Why would you say that? Daniella is a great kid, she’s beautiful.”
I was shocked when I heard him say that and at that point, I knew I had to do something. And very fast.
🌿4🌿 Heidi’s POVThe school’s concert of the year was coming up, and everyone was excited and getting ready to be picked as the main role for the school play.Mrs. McClure, our new coordinator for the concert came into the class after lunch break with her assistant, Miss Luna.“Okay, everyone. We are gonna be talking about the school concert for the year. The play is going to be based on friendship and love.”At the mention of that, the whole place lightened up with cheering while some only mocked at it.I had just one thought in my head as I thought about the play's theme. I thought about Lucas. It was as though, the play was gonna be about us.“The main and supporting roles will be chosen according to your outlooks and performances. Rehearsals starts immediately the bell rings.” Mrs. McClure announced.She left the class few minutes later, and everyone started talking about the concert.After classes were over, everyone started heading towards the school hall. I staye
🌿5🌿 Heidi’s POV“I don’t wanna see you!” I yelled from inside my room at my dad who stood outside my door, trying to get me to unlock the door.I was too mad to face him. I just couldn’t or I could end up saying things I shouldn’t say.“My love. I promise that I’m sorry you had to see that, okay?”“I don’t wanna see you!” I yelled again, took off my shoes and threw it at the door.“Okay! Come down when you are calm! I love you!”Everything was silent after that, and I breathed in, trying to calm my nerves.I laid down on the bed, the image I saw downstairs refused to leave my head.My stomach growled and I knew I had no option than to go downstairs. I was famished, I didn’t eat lunch at school.I was getting into my purple t-shirt when my phone began to buzz. I got to it, and saw it was Lucas who was calling.I folded my arms, staring down at the phone. So, now what? After taking sides with his new little girlfriend, he finally realized he had to call me?I picked up the c
🌿 6🌿 Heidi’s POV I still couldn’t believe she was who I thought she was, so I had to ask. “What are you doing here?” She flashed me a surprised smile. “Heidi! I really didn’t know I was coming to your house until I got into the street. It’s such a small world, yeah?” I scoffed, glaring at her. “First, it was you and now, it’s your mother who’s trying to force her way into my dad’s life?” The smile on her face disappeared. “My Mom would never force herself on any one. She’s beautiful and successful. She’s a lawyer.” “Yeah, yeah, yeah. Bla bla bla.” I rolled my eyes, turned away from the door as I walked back in, leaving her standing at the doorway. Dad stared at me as I walked back to my seat. “Where is she?” “She what?” “She just knocked at the door right now, Heidi. When will you stop being so perky...” he stopped talking when he heard Daniella’s shoes making noise on the floor behind him. He snapped around to look back at me. “Heidi! When did you become so rude?” I g
🌿7🌿 NEWTON Heidi’s POV I woke up a little bit late because I didn’t feel like going to school. I didn’t even feel like stepping out of my room, because I didn’t wanna bump into Luciana and her daughter. I didn’t feel like doing anything. Yes, that was how mad and irritated I was. But I needed to go to school. The school concert was coming up, and I badly wanted a lead role. I was brushing my hair in front of my mirror when a small knock landed on my door. I snapped around to look at the door, wondering who could be knocking. “What do you want??” “It’s me, my love. It’s dad. Do you mind opening…” “No! No, dad. I’m not gonna do that.” I replied, turning back to the mirror. “You know I love you, right? I really do, and you are the best thing that has ever happened to me. You are the most important thing in my life. Trust me, my love.” Dad’s voice sounded soothing, apologetic. And all the anger I felt started to drop. I turned, walked towards the door. When I opened the
🌿8🌿 🌿Heidi’s POV 🌿I stared on in shock as the ambulance left with the police van.Dad held my hand, squeezed tightly, helping me to calm down.It was as though, I was dreaming. Why would someone wanna kill an old quiet lady like Aryan's grandmother?“Dearie…you have to go in and offer Aryan some support. She doesn’t have anyone now.”I stared up at dad, nodded and made my way into the house.*I put a arm around Aryan as we sat together on her bed. We were silent. Everywhere was damn silent except for her sniffing.There was an unanswered question in the air. When I turned to look at Aryan, she was already staring at me.“Did she tell you what she wanted to say to me?” I asked quietly.Aryan shook her head and more tears fell off her red eyes. “No. And I think it’s related to her death. I think she found out something very serious, I think she saw what she shouldn’t have seen.”“And why would she choose to tell me instead? Why did she choose me?” I asked, really confused.
🌿9🌿 🌿 Heidi’s POV 🌿“Am I interrupting?” Daniella asked again as she got closer enough.“Daniella? What…are you doing here?” Lucas asked as he disengaged from me.Daniella smiled at him. “I’ve not had the chance to tell you that Heidi’s father and my mom are getting married.”“What!” Lucas exclaimed.I looked at Daniella, amazed at her gut. “My father is never going to marry your mother. Get that into your head. It’s never gonna happen, and do you know why? Because my mother will come back home!”Daniella chuckled. “It is better you stop dreaming.”“What did you just say to me?” I asked, glaring hard at her.“Okay, girls. Please, can you stop already? Why are you always at each other’s neck?”Just then, I looked up to see Luciana walking into the house too.Grumbling, I turned and stared walking away.“Heidi. Wait.”It was Luciana, stopping me authoritatively.I turned to look at her, folded my arms. “What do you want?”“I only want us to get along for your father’s sake, Heid
🌿10🌿 🌿 Heidi’s POV 🌿“Nate? Are you there?” I asked when the other line still remained silent.“Set…up who?”“Can you do it? I need to know if you will be able to do it.”“And what’s in for me, huh?” Nate asked after some time.I stood up from my bed, walked to the door and locked it before walking towards the window. “I will be your girlfriend.”Nate gasped from the other side of the line. “Are you serious right now? How do I trust you?”“I give you my word, Nate. I will go out with you.”“Okay. What’s the plan? Who am I setting up?”I smiled at the question. Exactly what I wanted to hear. TEXAS 🌿Cassandra’s POV🌿“Why would you do that!” I yelled into the phone, really flabbergasted.My hand trembled, really pissed off at the piece of news I was getting from the other side of the line.“Martha! This is going to complicate things! And before that happens, just know you won’t get a penny from me!”There was a sigh from the other side of the line. “I’m sorry boss, bu
🌿11🌿🌿 Lucas’s POV🌿“What are you staring at?” Daniella asked, waking me up from my dazzled state. She turned and her head, saw Heidi and turned back to look at me. “Is that her boyfriend?”“No!” I didn’t mean to snap but I did. “Sorry for snapping.”Heidi and Nate got to the spot we stood, and I held Heidi’s hand before she could walk by. “I want to speak to you.”Heidi glanced at Daniella, back at me. “You were talking to your girlfriend, isn’t it? I’m going to class with Nate.”“Can you just stay here for a while and allow him go to class on his own? He’s not a baby, and I’m sure he can find his way to his desk.” I replied, all the while, looking at Nate who scoffed at the end of my statement.“Heidi might be your bestie, but that doesn’t mean she can’t talk with someone else.” Nate retorted.I closed my eyes, willing myself to stay calm. “I need to speak with Heidi. Can you please continue your way to the class? She will join you very soon.” I was so pissed off.I saw Heidi