Bella looked at her clock on the dresser and sighed. It was time for school and she didn't feel quite ready a few more minutes she thought to herself. Her head fell back onto the huge pillow, she rubbed her nose into the heavy and expensive material of her creamy white quilt that was now wrapped up around her.

Just then a voice called from her room 'Ms Bella! Time for school' It was her dutiful Dorota who she had kindly inherited from her mother. She couldn't bare to be parted from her when she was younger so her Dad had employed her but she thought it was more bribing as he tripled her wages and gave her less hours. It had been a struggle at first as Dorota insisted she stayed with Eleanor. However she soon caved in when she found out Bella was upset and wanted her and only her to be her new maid.

Dorota opened the door with a tray holding Bella's breakfast. 'Ms Bella. You be late if you don't get up' Dorota said in one of her most strictest tones. Bella groaned and propped herself up. She grinned at the delicious food on her tray as Dorota sat it down on her bed.

'Dorota. You've outdone yourself. This looks delicious!' She smiled as Dorota smiled in unison. Dorota left Bella to eat her breakfast and get ready for school in peace.

Bella gracefully went down the stairs and automatically went to the dining room as this was where her family usually were in the morning. 'Good morning' she said in a high soprano voice.

'Somebody's in a good mood' Her mother observed. Her mother was sat down beside her father who had now put down his newspaper. They both looked at each other for a moment too long before turning to their daughter.

'Good morning Bella' Her father spoke in his low voice. He looked between his children 'ready for school?' he smirked.

'Yes Dad' Bella said in her most casual voice though she thought she wasn't fooling them.

Max, her brother who was undoubtedly one of the most obnoxious boys she had to share her company with clapped his hands together as he said 'Yes father' he was up to something, Bella thought as he did one of his most devious smirks.

'Well lets go. We don't want to be late' Bella said as she stood in the doorway. She rolled her eyes as Max was deliberately taking his time.

Her mother glanced at Max 'Yes. I think it's time you should be leaving. I don't want you both late for the first day of senior year' She grinned from ear to ear at this. It was obvious that she was proud that they were finally in their last year of high school.

Max stood up from the table 'Have a good day' he said cheerfully. Bella was getting tired of this charade.

'Don't I get a kiss?' Her mother asked in a way that was more like a demand. Max and Bella rushed to give their mother a kiss. Bella moved to her Dad who was now standing up to kiss him lightly on his cheek.

'Bye Daddy' Bella said in an almost childlike voice. This seemed to stir something in her father as his smile suddenly turned into a frown. Max raised his head to meet his father's gaze. They both nodded before Max disappeared into the other room as Bella followed.

Her mother had took her place next to her father and Bella could hear her faint voice as said 'I know Chuck. I know' Her mother's voice was soft and Bella could remember many times when that voice had read stories to her when she was younger. Her father had read to her too, it was one of the best things in the world and she found herself smiling at her memory.

Max and Bella stepped out of their apartment and went straight into the black limo. This was the exact time Bella had chosen to trap him 'I know your up to something Max and if you don't fill me in, I can cause a lot of bother' Her voice was dripping with fake sweetness and her smile reflected it too. However at the same time it was threatening and menacing considering her words.

'Don't you have your own problems that you should be sorting out like I don't know the Archibald brothers' He sneered knowing this would aggravate her and lean her away from his plan to ruin a nobody who had tried it on with Autumn Humphrey on their vacation. This girl had also happened to be Bella's best friend which could cause further problems seeing as though Bella would never let him get with Autumn.

'That's got nothing to do with you' she said darkly. It was irritating that Max was using this over her head. This situation was a very sticky one. It involved her, John and Will who were most commonly known as the Archibald brothers. They had each told her they loved her and she couldn't make up her mind which one she wanted to be with. And now the situation was reaching a climax, three times and counting they have physically thought over her. When Bella had to watch it once, she immediately stepped in to stop them by putting her hands on each of their chests. When her father found out, he was furious and that was a weak way of putting it.

She was hoping to make a better start and she could almost see it when Max pulled her out of reverie 'Hello? Is anyone in there. I thought not' He said sarcastically. Bella faked a smile at him as she got out to face her personal hell. She paced over to her minions as she called them and sat down in the centre.

'How was your vacation. B?' It was Molly Jovine who asked. She was quite a small girl with pretty blue eyes but Bella didn't look at her now.

'Great. Perfect actually' She said as she looked over to see if her best friend was getting here anytime soon. Bella started straightening her skirt for inexistent creases.

'Bella Bass' She heard the taunting voice from behind. She got up to see who it was. It was none other then James Baizen. She groaned internally.

'What do you want?' Bella asked impatiently. Her face was blank and cold.

'Only to see my favourite princess who's still without a prince. You know I could gladly take up the role if you'd like' He said in low charming voice as he grinned mischievously.

'I'm sure you would but I don't think you'd be fit to be a prince so why don't you go and charm someone who cares, preferably some of those skanks over there' She sneered as she gave him one of her infamous smirks. All of her minions giggled at what she just said.

He forced a smile as he said 'One day I think you'll drop that façade and come to your senses. You know where I am when you want me'.

Just before he began to saunter off Bella spat 'Don't hold your breath' Bella always had to have the last word and this time she did. God, she hated James. He was probably one of the only ones that could work her up like that except for Max but they were siblings, it was natural.

Bella could see a figure hurrying up the steps. The long blonde hair could only belong to one person and that was her best friend. Autumn Humphrey. They both swapped smiles and gave each other long hugs. 'Oh Autumn. I've missed you so much. How was your trip to Europe?' Bella enquired as they started to make their way to the building.

'It was amazing' she gushed. Autumn had been away for most of the vacation with her parents and Bella was exceedingly happy to have her back.

'Tell me all about it at break' Bella said as they reached indoors.

'Oh. I will' Autumn answered. Luck was on Bella's side today. She hadn't seen John or Will yet but soon she would have to face it. Just then everyone's phones beeped, it was their usual blast from Gossip girl that had haunted the previous generation too.

Seems like B's happy about something. What could it be? Could it be that she hasn't see head nor hair of our two favourite Archibald brothers that are locked in a bitter love affair over our precious Queen B or that she's been reunited with her trusty sidekick. Tough call

Xoxo Gossip girl

Bella snapped her phone shut. She loathed gossip girl, it caused unnecessary drama especially for her and everyone else who was popular. Autumn put her hand on Bella's shoulder reassuringly. 'ignore gossip girl' Autumn said.

Bella put on a smile but it was more grim more then anything 'See you at break' She said as she walked to her first class.