Sunday, December 30, 2007
This one is sort of like a Cinderella. I entitled it 180.
Here it is:
Once upon a time, there was this most popular teenage girl in high school. She has blond hair, white complexion, and a pair of beautiful blue eyes. Aside from being the most popular many say that she is the most beautiful and also the richest. Every guy in school wants her and every girl wants to be her. Let’s face it, everyone loves her, at least maybe three-fourth of the student body does. Her mom died after giving birth to her. Since then, all his father’s attention and love was concentrated to her. Until one day…
“Chantal? Sweetheart, can I come in?” her father knocked at the door of her room. He came in with this beautiful woman, but Chantal wondered who that woman is. “This is Chantal, my daughter. Chantal, this is Beth, your future mother.” Her father said looking really nervous. Chantal didn’t say a word because she was surprised. His father never told her that he is dating someone and now she’s marrying one. “I’ll just go to the bathroom.” Chantal excused herself out of the conversation. She hurried to the bathroom and her father followed her. “Dad, why are you doing this?! Don’t you love mother anymore?” she broke into tears thinking about her mother. “Of course I still love her but we have to accept the fact that she’s gone and I need someone to help me take care of you and our catering business.” His father talked to her more and then they hugged. It all means that there will be a wedding day. It all happened so much that she didn’t even notice Beth and her twins move in their house. Her father and her new stepmother spent their honeymoon at Hawaii. Chantal decided to call his father to check if he’s doing well. “Hey Dad, how are you?” she asked him. “Sweetheart, I was just about to call you. I’m out here looking for signal. How are the twins?” he asked. “I don’t know. They are not coming out of their room since they arrived from school.” She said. “I see. Listen I’m just going to… Aahhh!!!” his father screamed out loud and Chantal started to worry.
The next morning, she woke up early still thinking about her father. She looked at the window and saw Beth with the police. She knew what it all meant but she rejected the thought out of her mind. “I’m sorry…” Beth said to her. Before she knew it, the coffin was buried and she was tired. She wants to go to her room and just cry herself to sleep. She went to her room and she saw that it completely changed. Michelle will be the owner of it and Rachelle will own the guest room and for their mother was his father’s room. Beth assigned her in the basement. In there, she saw her bed, closet and other stuffs that the twins didn’t want. She just laid there thinking that at least she wasn’t kicked out of the house.
The next day, as she was about to go to school, Beth talked to her. “Chantal, I know that this is all hard for you. Your father trusted me that I’ll take care of you. Don’t worry because I will but as of your financial support I can’t help you with that. Because I am so kind, I gave you a job at your father’s catering business.” She said trying to look sincere enough. Chantal didn’t answer. “Oh, cheer up! You are going to be one of those people that serve the food.” She added. “You mean a waitress?! I can’t do that! What about my reputation?” she was mad. “That’s not my problem anymore, is it? She walked away laughing like every other horrible witch does. She noticed that her car was being used by the twins. She tried to get it back but she failed. The twins just gave her a bicycle. “Well… at least I could have a good exercise every morning.” She said to herself. She thought of how school would be because she knows that everybody already knows that her father is dead. She has only two friends, Jenah, her long time friend, and John, her boyfriend. Its not like she doesn’t want to make friends. She’s just afraid to trust people. Her schoolmates don’t know this. Instead, of being afraid to make friends, they just think that she only cares about her hair and her body.
She is seeing the school’s entrance. Lots of the students are coming in. She became more nervous. She noticed that lots of students are looking at her. She felt more nervous. Then Jenah came up to her and apologized about not making it to his father’s funeral. “You know I can’t miss a practice. I need to be active to become head cheerleader.” Jenah said. Her boyfriend came and apologized about the same thing. “My parents dragged me to join them to go out of town.” John said. Anyway, she forgave both of them. Later that night, Jenah called her and said that she was picked as head cheer leader. Chantal was happy for her but she wishes she could have happiness for herself.
It was 4 in the morning and Beth already woke Chantal up. Chantal was mad because even the sun isn’t up yet. But in the end, she just did what Beth told her to do. She thinks that it is for her own good. Before going to school, Beth talked to her about this country club party that they are going to cater. At first she thought that Beth would invite her because after all, his father was a member of the country club but of course, who is she kidding she will be a waitress for that night. After school, she went straight to the venue and helped the others arrange the place for the party. She changed to her attire and put her mask because it was a masquerade party and everyone must wear masks. All the people arrived and he recognized John and Jenah together. She didn’t come close because she thought that maybe that’s not them because they are wearing masks and if it is them she doesn’t want them to know that she is now just a waitress working for money because they have this “popular kid” attitude. The party started and its time to serve the food. She decided to explore the place a little bit. She saw Jenah at the garden. She was planning to tell her about her condition but then John came to her and she watched what would happen next. They talked a little bit and then John kissed Jenah and she kissed back. “How dare you to cheat on me with my best friend!?” she confronted them. “What are you doing here?” John said. “What are you doing, kissing my best friend?” she asked. “I’ll do it.” Jenah said. “It’s because you don’t want to give him what he wants and I give him everything he desired.” She explained as she plays with John’s hand. “What do you mean?” Chantal became confused. “I’ve been waiting for this the whole time, Chantal.” She looked angry. “Do you mean you’re backstabbing me this whole time?!” She shouted. “Congratulations! You just hit the jackpot. Let’s see… You’re prizes are being a filthy waitress, losing you’re popularity, total humiliation and losing your BF and BFF at the same night. And you know what? You didn’t deserve to become popular because deep down you are just another one of those losers who are afraid to have sex. I’m the head cheerleader and you’re the waitress and by tomorrow I’m the most popular in school.” Chantal cried upon hearing that her best friend was not even a friend. “Hey Chantal” John called her. “I don’t date virgins!” Jenah and John laughed. She ran away crying. All of the sudden, she bumped a guy. He helped her get up and they stared at each other. Out of her depression, he kissed the guy. The guy kissed back and they kissed for quite some time. The moment was ruined when her phone rang. She ran but her hand was held by the guy and because of that the guy accidentally pulled of her ring. She continued to run and the guy lost track of her. He kept the ring in his pocket and then he touched his lips. He felt something special about the kiss and so did Chantal. It’s like there’s a connection. Back at the house, Chantal laid on her bed and she was touching her lips. It was like that kiss made her feel better.
It was a day for school again and this time it was more horrible because she has no one to talk to. The worse thing is that everyone talks about her. They were looking at her like they are disgusted and giggling. Then she saw her pictures at the wall in her waitress attire and the pictures are labeled “The Popular Waitress”. She just accepted the fact that she could never get away with this so she just ignored everyone. It was then the lunchtime and she couldn’t find a table to eat at. Everyone was staring at her and by the way that they stare, it is clear that they don’t want her to sit with them. After five minutes of standing in front of everybody, a girl behind her invited her to go with her. Both of them sat with people she didn’t even recognize. Its strange and then she realized that maybe she was kind of choosy when it comes to who she’ll hang out with. But yet these people are kind enough to let her sit with them. Everyone in the table looked at her. “I’m Chantal.” She smiled. “Don’t worry, we still know you.” The girl that invited her joked. “By the way I’m Heather.” She added. “This is Betty, Brooke and Sophia.” She continued. They spent the day together. At least now, she won’t have to worry about school.
One afternoon, she was about to go home when she noticed that her bicycle’s wheels are gone. She already knows who’s behind this, the varsity basketball players. “Don’t blame the varsity players for this. It’s not their fault. If they didn’t follow John’s order they’ll be off the team and if John didn’t follow Jenah’s orders he’ll lose her. That’s just how it works. Why does she hate you that much anyway?” A guy said. “I don’t know. I don’t care!” She said. “Looks like you’re going to need a ride.” The guy tried to make her ride with him. “I don’t ride with strangers.” She said. “I’m sorry. I’m Chris.” He smiled at her and offered a handshake. “And I’m seriously annoyed. Nice try. Get out of my face.” She appeared so strong and confident which is not been her for a long time. She was looking for Heather and the other but it looked like they left. “I think they already left. Looks like you really need me.” He grinned at her. “Fine! But don’t you ever touch me!” she warned her. Even though she appeared that she is not interested in him they soon became friends and like every other girl-meets-boy story, they fell in love with each other.
It was the Homecoming Dance and Chantal looked beautiful. She was having fun with her new friends and new boyfriend. It was already the time to announce the Homecoming King and Queen and everybody was quiet. “This year’s Homecoming King is… Chris McKenzie” everybody clapped and after a few seconds everybody was quiet again because its now time for the Homecoming Queen to be known. “Chantal Jones!” She was surprised upon hearing her name, everyone is too. They all thought it would be Jenah but Chantal won. Jenah was so furious that she took the microphone and went on the stage. “Before the two of you leave, I would just like to say congratulations to both of you, especially for Chris.” Chantal was confused upon hearing what Jenah said. “Congratulations Chris! You can still call yourself a varsity player. You did it. You made Chantal fall in love with you. Chris! You can still call yourself a varsity player. You did it. You made Chantal fall in love with you. Oh Poor you Chantal! You are indeed a Cinderella. Oh But wait! Because you don’t have a prince you can’t be her. That’s such a shame Chantal, such a shame.” Jenah laughed and Chantal ran away crying. “Hey Jenah.” Sophia punched her in the face and then Brook slapped her then Betty spit at her and for the final blow, Heather threw her drink at Jenah. Chris tried to look for Chantal but she was already gone.
The next morning she had a big headache. She read this letter from her aunt that says that she’ll come home for her graduation. The twins and her stepmother already left and she still waited for her aunt that she only heard of once from her father. A car arrived and a beautiful woman came out and she looked young. “Chantal darling!” the woman hugged her. “Is that you Aunt Dianne?” she asked. “yes its me. Hurry up Pack your bags because you are moving in my home.” She made her excited. “Where is your home?” Chantal asked. “In London, of course. Now hurry!” Chantal went in the house quickly. “What are you doing here?” Beth came back to get her purse. “What are you doing to my niece?! I already called the cops so everything will be at its place.” Her aunt said. As she said, everything fell into place. Her father’s house, cars and catering business is now hers. Beth and the twins was charged of two year community service. After graduation they headed to the airport. “Chantal!” Chris called her. “I’m sorry Chantal. I love you. I really do.” He apologized. “I believe you but I have to go.” She said. “Here’s your ring.” He gave the ring to Chantal. “You mean you are that guy from the party?” she asked. “If you are that crazy girl that kissed me then yes, I’m that guy.” He smiled. “I’m sorry but I have to go.” She said. “Is there anything I can do to make you stay?” a teardrop fell from his eyes. “Keep this ring to remind you of my love. Okay?” She turned around and tears came out her eyes. “Please… Stay…” he begged. “People that are meant to be together always find their way in the end.” That was her last words he ever heard from her since then.
She’s in London and she kept in touch to all of her friends but she didn’t get any word from Chris. She was on her way to school when her car broke down. “Looks like you’re going to need a ride.” A guy said. “I don’t ride with stra… Oh my God! Chris!” She leaped into his arms and she kissed him. And what happened next? As they say it, they lived happily ever after.