"All set for takeoff. Chloe Campbell's 2.0 Always classy, never trashy, and a little bit sassy". Chloe Campbell, my arched nemesis a.k.a The school's idol, did her every day check. "Teeth, check. Hair, always check. Makeup, check. Geez! I'm so hot". Chloe is the most popular and most pretty girl in college, along with her fellow squad. Back when we were still second-year students, she kinda asked Allie to join the squad, considering the fact that Allie was downright cute to the core, probably even more than Chloe. But Allie is who she is, doesn't like popularity or mean girls, so of course she declined the offer with a smile. Ever since, I've been a victim of hatred; Guilty by association. She probably hates me more than she does Allie.
That girl named Chloe, walked up to me. I was kinda used to it since she only approaches me to make fun of me. "Nice outfit," She sneered. "if you're colour-blind". Typical Chloe. What a drag! Though she wasn't wrong. I was dressed like a cartoon character as I was wearing a baggy shirt and my favourite track suit which was blue and orange. Like something people call 'fashion emergency'. But what do I care? I have to be as comfortable as possible.
"Why are you staring at me?" She asked me. "Ugh! Stare much?". "Could you please leavee alone?". I asked, feeling really annoyed. "Depends. Could you stop bothering me? I hate seeing that sad face of yours, it sickens me". She rolled her eyes in disgust. " Ugh! And where is that friend of yours, Allie?". Who's bothering who? I didn't ask anyone to look at me,did I? Where IS Allie?.
"Hello!? Earth to Addie! Are you even listening to what I'm saying? Answer me!" Chloe yelled in anger. "Hey Chloe, can I get it now?". Ryan, Chloe's number #2 ex- boyfriend, suddenly appeared. "Hang on Ryan, I'm in the middle of something.....". She paused, as the hall bells rang. Thank goodness! Saved by the bell. I sighed in relief. "See you later, Wannabe!". She smiled, somewhat devilishly, as she walked away with Ryan. Wannabe? What's that? A girl suddenly walked up to me. I'm guessing her name's Annabel, since I've heard people call her that.
"Hi! I'm Isabella. I'm a foreign exchange student from Mexico. Nice to meet you". She introduced herself, giving a gentle smile as her sparkling red lips curved up nicely, her cute blue eyes which complimented her beautiful long lashes, along with her black ebony hair. This girl was a goddess. I guess I never realised it since I had never been up close to her before. "Nice to meet you too," I replied, completely drowned in her beauty. "I kinda thought your name was Annabel". I continued.
"Oh! They relate me to this scary-looking doll from a movie named Annabel, since they think I'm creepy". She smiled again. "But you don't seem creepy at all. I actually think you're.....kinda cute". I confessed, seeing the way her whole cheek got red. I smirked. "Is that so?.... Well I'm glad you think so. Say, you're Addison Frost, right?". I'm finally starting to see why people call her creepy. She totally speaks her mind, doesn't she? And worst, she smiles a lot. "Yes I am".
"Alright then,.....can I be your friend?". She suddenly went straight to the point. At that moment, my whole mind became blank. it was as if time stopped moving. I was really confused as to why she would want someone like me to be her friend. Normally, I would walk away when things that confuses me occurred, but she,..... she's very different. The aura she gives off is very... intriguing.
is she trying to mess with me? Does she really mean it? Is this a conspiracy? So many thoughts flowed through my head. I was just confused. "I really want to be your friend". she assured me with a smile. I sighed in relief. My head was clear now, she wasn't a bad person after all. I decided to give her a chance, just like I gave Allie, who happily became my best friend." Alright.....I'll be your friend".
"Really?! She exclamated and jumped up and down in joy. "Thank you so much for accepting me. As from now onwards, Addie and Isabella are friends. Cheers to us!". Maybe I won't end up regretting this. Just this once, I guess. "But is it ok if I called you 'Carnala'? it's someone who's sort of a sister, in Mexican language". She asked me. "Call me whatever you want". I responded. "Okay then, Carnala it is ". I've never seen anyone more enthusiastic than this one over here. She's unique.
Isabella grabbed my wrist and dragged me to the library so we could study together. What a brat! For the first time in a very long time, I'm.... studying. I'm actually studying!? This is impossible! I say this girl has bewitched me. Though, it wasn't all that bad. She was actually a very fun person to hang out with. And speaking of fun, I still wonder where Allie might be. I've been trying to reach her phone but it's switched off, and I'm starting to get worried.
I got to know Isa pretty well. She was a 19 year old second-year student at my college. She had a very small stature as I was taller than her. She's very childish and silly, and she's an only child, just like me. But the sad part of all this is that she has sickle cell anaemia. She's not going to live long, just like me. I really don't want to get associated, so I'll try not to develop any feelings towards her.
There's actually someone like me who is living freely without any worries. Living life to the fullest and not caring about what other people think, rather, tries to make as many friends as possible. Always smiling, and trying her possible best to cheer people up. I despise people like that, I don't like hypocrites. When she dies,....if she dies before I do, I probably won't shed a single tear for her..... neither would the people she cheers. After all, my death wouldn't mean much either.
We spent the entire day of school, studying in the library. She was cheerful all the way, disturbing other readers in there and causing a ruckus to my ears. I couldn't even think clearly. But I was mostly glad she was there with me. I needed some noise in my life. It was too silent, which made me think a lot, and I often got depressed. Allie was my overprotective star, and now Isabella has become my noisy star. Who'll be next?
Classes ended and I went home, while Isa and the students went to their hostels, I guess. I arrived at my house and found noone there. The doors were wide open and I found Allie's laptop in my room. What had happened? I wondered. I got really scared so I immediately gave her a call. As usual, she didn't pick up. Then I called my mum instead. Well at least I wanted to, but I realised that I didn't store mum's phone number in my phone. She bags a lot.
A few minutes later, both my mum and Allie walked in with so many bags in their hands,as they were both laughing with each other. I think they went shopping. I was really confused, so I asked where they went. "Oh sorry Addie,your mum and I went shopping. It's been so long. I couldn't pick up your call because it was so noisy,..... but your mum is so fun". They laughed again. So I got worried for no reason then. I sighed.
"You didn't attend class today, you didn't pick any of my calls, you couldn't even call to tell me your whereabouts, you made me worry like hell, you guys even messed up the house and left the doors open, you left your laptop on my bed to prove what? That a thief can't break in to rob the house? Huh?". I actually go frustrated at them, I yelled at the top of my voice and panting heavily.
"WOW!.... JUST WOW!!". Mum exclamated. "You're actually angry. When last did that happen?". Seriously mum? That's all you could say? "Look I'm sorry, Addie. I had work to do today, so u was working on my laptop in your room. I couldn't call you because my phone had died. And when it was charged, we were already at the mall, so I couldn't hear you calling. We messed up the house and kinda forgot to lock up, that is all". And once again, they began laughing. I'm starting to think they weren't sorry at all. Geez! What planet have I landed on?