Revenge. Love triangle. A secret mission. My life was like some Hollywood movie. But I was not always like this. Had he not been paired with me that day I would have not even got the stupid idea. But, like people say the written is inevitable.
I still remember the stares I had gotten the day when the golden boy held my hand for the first time.
Flashback
After the big revelation that we will be hosting the Winter Charity Ball we were summoned in the school theatre by our drama teacher Mr. Simon. It is only third period and I am exhausted by all the nonsensical drama happening around me. I really wanted to quit and go back to my back but as my principal said and I quote 'Participation is compulsory since this will be added to your college applications.' Well that was my cue since I so badly want to get out of this town.
"The rehearsals will begin from tomorrow so today we will just discuss the theme, costumes, and venue."
So, our discussion meant the teacher deciding and we agreeing to it.
'Yea talk about democracy'
The list was made up about the theme, managing staff, the security, and you know the etc.
You know how every city or town had their own history of origin, fables and folklores, the story of great heroes and battles. Well similar to that our town had one such palace on the outskirts. The Bellona palace.
There are many stories spun around this palace. The real reason why it was build is still a question. But if you ask me, I would say it looks more like a fort built on the hills to protect its people from the foreign dangers
Anyways later it was listed under the towns heritage and now maintained by the city council. The city council raided the place without any mercy for their own benefits.
That's where every big event like our Charity Ball occurs.
Somebody's home turned into a material gaining centre. 'how humble.'
I sat in one corner and watched my classmates happily participating and living their lives, taking decisions, facing consequences.
'Why cant I go up their and join the dream team and do what I like.'
It is like getting rug pulled under from me so many times I have even stopped trying to stand up and claim my place again.
"Gather around students" called our teacher.
"The art and craft committee have taken up the task for decoration, sitting and food arrangements. Well that leaves us to the other half of the class who did not even to came up to volunteer for such a great cause. Shame! Well lucky for you, I get to decide what will be your rolls in this event comes." he paused.
"There will be two groups the one managing the event while the other will be entertaining our guests with a big performance."
As if this event wasn't a headache what she said next, I just wanted to jump out the of the window.
"The performing team since you would be doing it in the honour of the royals for whom it was then built. Its a special dance of their era. Here are the details and Ms. Kiera will teach you the rest."
Kiera M. Loughty, the princess of the school. People actually believe she was born to be a queen. Although she can be a control freak.
But come on when you juggle so many things at one time you need to have the power and authority.
With her curly hair set she could pass for a maneuverer but those cheek bones and upright body structure made her look like a goddess on a mission.
The wild child in power.
Kiera took the list and started announcing the pairs for the dance sequence.
"...Riley is partnered with mason. Next is Serena and Brendon and Chase will be my partner"
Chase Oliver bowed to Kiera in a mocking way and said "Yes mi lady"
Seeing that a hearty laugh escaped my throat to which Kayla immediately passed a remarked
"What you laughing at freak show?"
But what happened next surprised me.
Someone spoke up "Hey watch it plastic face at least she does not fake anything and she will laugh whenever she feels like."
Someone had stood up for me since my brother.....you know.... . I will never be able to complete that sentence.
My big brother who never let any worry come across me.
It was Serena, who spoke up for me. Serena Ros Hawthorne, even her stare is deadly. She is the one with a golden heart yet a raging bitch like how people use to call her. She is firm and knows what she wants and gets it. Her deep black hair compliments her tall, fit athletic body and her brown orbs soften her facial features no matter how tough she tries to look.
To cover up her amused face Kayla moved her attention towards Kiera who was giving her an evil eye for some reason. "I volunteer to be Hayden's partner since you know he is new to this an."
Kiera interrupted her with a sharp tone of words "You see that's where you are wrong, I can decide for myself to whom to pair you with"
"Now Kayla your partner is Davis Whittle"
That leaves four of us Molly, Samuel, Hayden and me. 'O, god please don't let this happen. Please I don't want to be paired up with a boy whose family has everything to do with the fact that my brother is not with me today.' I prayed silently
"Molly and Hayden" and I sighed with contentment.
"Oh, wait I mixed up the names my bad, its Molly with Sam and
Hayden with Verena."
I guess you really cannot defy what's written.