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Heidi’s POV
The 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 stayed behind in class, realizing that for the first time in our lives, Lucas didn’t bring me lunch.
It was shocking. I was greatly dazed.
I waited for half an hour, alone in the class, waiting for Lucas. I didn’t see him. He didn’t come in at all.
Trying so hard to stop the tears from streaming down my cheeks, I grabbed my back with unnecessary force and marched out of the classroom.
Immediately I stepped out, my eyes landed on Daniella, sitting down under the shade just few meters away from the canteen. I stared at her, having this hunch that she was waiting for Lucas.
I folded my arms, walked towards her. “What are you doing here?”
“Oh! Hi! It’s good to see you!” She said cheerfully, stretching her hand out for a handshake.
I glared down at her hand, stared back at her face. “I am not interested in shaking hands with you. So, keep it to yourself.” I spoke so rudely, the thought of Lucas not coming to visit me all because of her rang loudly in my head.
She withdrew her hand slowly, staring at me with her cheerfulness disappearing too. “You seem mad at me. Did I do something wrong?”
“You did everything wrong! I don’t like you, so you’d better stay away from me.”
Daniella stepped back, and shrugged. “I don’t know why you seem so mad, but I hope we get along for the sake of Lucas.”
That really got me so pissed off, and my anger was renewed. “Talking about Lucas, where’s he?” I asked through clenched teeth.
“He went to get lunch before we can join the concert rehearsals.” She replied and I saw bright red.
My fingers itched to scratch her eyes out as I heard that. I glanced towards the school café, stared back at her. “He went to get what? For who?”
“Lunch. For…us?” Daniella replied, looking a bit confused.
I was going to reply when someone pulled my hair softly. Before I could turn, I knew who it was. Lucas was the only one could do that. I would shake my pigtails, turn and role my eyes.
But today, I turned sharply to look at him, my eyes down on his hands. He was holding two plastic bags from the cafeteria.
Two plastic bags. Lucas didn’t get mine.
“Are you okay?” He asked with a slight frown, and walked towards Daniella. He stood beside her, still looking at me.
“You didn’t come to see me. You didn’t bring me anything at lunch break. Today is the first time it’s happening.” I said, looking straight into his eyes.
Lucas sighed and shook his head. “I’m sorry, Heidi. I got so occupied at lunch break with the band team. I couldn’t eat anything myself, so I got this after practicing because I thought you must have gotten something to eat.”
I shook my head. “No. I’ve not gotten anything, and I’m mad at you right now. How could you get something for her and yourself without even checking up on how I’m doing?”
Lucas looked at Daniella and that only fueled my anger. “I already said 'sorry', Heidi. Why are you so paranoid these days?”
“Am I?” I asked, folding my arms, and slid a look at Daniella. “And…all these for her?”
“Why do you always direct everything back at Daniella? She’s done nothing!” Lucas said in a raised voice.
I shook my head, staring at him. Without another word, I turned and left the school premises, skipped the concert rehearsals and went straight home with my heart so made up with the plan of dealing with Daniella.
At that point, I became something else, always thinking of plans; plans that would ruin Daniella’s friendship with my best friend.
I wanted my best friend back. My best friend who I’d fallen in love with, whom I was going to confess to about my growing feelings for him.
Daniel has got to be out of the picture, either by hook or crook.
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I got home really mad that day, but when I got into the house, my anger doubled and I felt like I was gonna explode.
Too much for one day!
In the living room was my dad, making out with his new girlfriend in one of the couches.
I stood at the edge of the hallway, staring at them with my mouth wide open. “Dad!!” I screamed so loud that my lungs hurt.
“My love!” Dad gasped, lifting himself off the blondie laying sprawled like a lose cow on the couch. I felt like walking off to her, and kicking her out of my house!
“What is happening here right now? Who the hell is that?” I shrieked, unable to believe my eyes.
My dad was wearing nothing but his briefs. He quickly grabbed his pants, threw in his legs as I walked closer.
“Don’t be so harsh with your words, my love. Go upstairs, change into something and come back down so I can introduce you guys.” Dad stuttered, putting a arm around me.
I shrugged off his hand, staring angrily at the woman who sat leg crossed on the couch, staring back at me. “I can’t believe this, and for your latest information, I’m not interested in any nonsense introduction!” I shook my head, turned around and ran all the way upstairs. Heartbroken.
Now, the two men in my life are gonna be taken away. Taken away from me.
But was I gonna take it? No. Never. Daniella and this strange woman I just caught with my father are going down the drain.
They should watch out.
🌿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
🌿12🌿 🌿 Heidi’s POV 🌿“What are you doing here?” I repeated the question.Luciana flashed me a smile, and shuffled the papers in her hand. Her nervousness was gone in a flash. “Nothing. I came by to make dinner for you guys, and when I came here, I found everywhere so messy, and thought I should do some cleaning.”I was silent. Looking at her with this strange look on my face.Of course, I didn’t believe a single word of what she said. Not even a word.I folded my arms, walked slowly into the room. “Does my father know you are here?”“Well…”“It is a 'no' or 'yes' question, Luciana.” I interrupted.Luciana turned, dropped the files in her hand on the drawer, then turned back to look at me. “No, he doesn’t know because I planned to surprise him.”I chuckled, and stared back at her. “You planned to surprise my father? What do you take me for, huh? It’s so glaring that you are searching for something! What are you looking for?”Luciana sighed with that innocent look still on her