ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Thank you to all my readers and review-ers! (If there's such a word.) I appreciate all of your support, criticisms and comments and am very touched that you'd spend time to read my wretched stories! To all those who added my stories to their favorites and added me as one of your favorite authors, you guys rock! No, I mean it, you are awesome!
A special thanks to thundercatroar who provided a detailed comment on each chapter of my story The Things I Do (even though thundercatroar has been kind of AWOL these past few weeks) and to Acosta Perez Jose Ramiro who never failed to review a story of mine. Don't worry, I will take your advice and keep the good writing!
I just wanted to give thanks to everyone as I didn't have the opportunity to do so before. Here it is, a new one, and I know I should stop starting things since I haven't finished the others… I'm biting off more than I can chew, aren't I?
HEY RHONDA, YOU GORGEOUS LITTLE MINX, I HEARD THAT YOU THREW A PARTY FOR YOUR 13TH BIRTHDAY, I HOPE YOU HAD FUN! ANYWAY, I WAS JUST WANTED TO KNOW WHY MY GIRL DIDN'T INVITE ME. YOU CUT ME REAL DEEP BY DOING THAT, YOU KNOW…
YOUR FUTURE HUSBAND,
THADDEUS GAMMELTHORPE
Hey psycho, STOP PASSING NOTES TO ME!
Sincerely,
A really angry heiress who will strangle you if you don't stop staring at her
OH, I DO LIKE MY WOMEN FEISTY
Oh, and I do like my men quiet and NOT annoying. And for the last time STOP STARING BECAUSE IT CREEPS ME OUT!
DOES IT? OR DOES IT THRILL YOU?
RHONDA? HELLO? ANYBODY THERE?
RHONDA, WHY AREN'T YOU WRITING BACK?
PLEASE WRITE BACK!
Dear Mr and Mrs Gammelthorpe, October 25, 2001
Your son has been a constant disruption in class. He has been misbehaving and has been continually harassing one of my students with his excessive note passing. Please come down for a meeting on October 28 at 4:00 pm. I hope you understand the importance of this meeting. Have a nice day.
Yours faithfully,
Mr Horatio P. Sherman
Teacher, P.S. 213
Don't tell your mom this because she will be really angry but I think that was really brave of you to pursue that girl through love letters! It was very very romantic! I'm so proud of you my son!
PS
Don't show your mom this gift. Love you.
-Dad
THANKS FOR THE CHEMISTRY SET, DAD! REALLY NEEDED IT. DON'T WORRY, I'M NOT GOING TO TELL MOM. IT'LL BE OUR LITTLE SECRET.
-YOUR THANKFUL SON
To: RhondaLloydhwmail
From: NadineIsAwesomehwmail
Subject: OMG!
Rhonda! Girl! Did you see the WAY Ricky Lincoln was looking at you? You are so damn lucky, that boy is a bona fide hottie (and a senior)! It is so rare for him to be ogling lowly freshmen like you.
To: NadineIsAwesomehwmail
From: RhondaLloydhwmail
Subject: NOT AMUSED…
We are not lowly at all! Plus, I think he was just looking at all the fresh faces this year. BTW, I'm so glad your dad finally allowed you to have a blackberry! Now, I can tell you juicy gossip in class! GTG! They're calling me for dinner, we're having lasagna. TTYL!
To: RhondaLloydhwmail
From: NadineIsAwesomehwmail
Subject: not buying it
Hmm, fresh face? You're not fooling me, girlfriend. The guy likes you likes you. And yes, I am talking like a preschooler. Just give the (hot) guy a chance, will you? Oh, and has Curly stopped stalking you yet?
To: NadineIsAwesomehwmail
From: RhondaLloydhwmail
Subject: weirdness…
Yes, actually. There was a change in him over the summer, he seems more aloof but he still winks at me and flirts with me. Although, surprisingly, no odd rituals. It's kinda bugging me.
To: RhondaLloydhwmail
From: NadineIsAwesomehwmail
Subject: weirdness…
Let it go, girl, maybe the boy has finally seen the light.
To: NadineIsAwesomehwmail
From: RhondaLloydhwmail
Subject: TWO WORDS…
Yeah right.
THADDEUS GAMMELTHORPE
ENGLISH LITERATURE ASSIGNMENT
-The Lady in My Dreams-
She tempts me with her wicked eyes
Flashing with a dangerous tilt
Her ruby lips that spoke no lies
Thoughts of kissing them feels me with guilt
For so long, I have yearned to touch, caress
Her soft, soft skin that glistens under sunlight
But Alas! For me she could not care less
I'm alone forever, try as I might
To win her hand, her lovely hand
And fill her heart with my love
It's as if she's shifting sand
Teasing me and flying away, free as a dove
To: RhondaLloydhwmail
From: NadineIsAwesomehwmail
Subject: Hellooooooooo
Who do you think the inspiration behind that poem was? ;)
To: NadineIsAwesomehwmail
From: RhondaLloydhwmail
Subject: Argh
Shut. Up.
I was waiting for something like this to happen and now it did.
Lucky me (not)!
To: RhondaLloydhwmail
From: NadineIsAwesomehwmail
Subject: Argh
Yeah, lucky you! Two men wanting to have your hand, granted one of them is Curly... HAHAHAHA! Oh, anyway, we're eating lunch near the stadium so that we can fill ourselves with energy while we scam at hot guys going on about their physical activities. THIS IS MULTITASKING.
To: NadineIsAwesomehwmail
From: RhondaLloydhwmail
Subject: Argh
Can't. You go on without me. Mr. Marshall didn't like my poem, says it's not creative enough! The nerve! Long story short, I have to stay back. See ya later.
To: RhondaLloydhwmail
From: NadineIsAwesomehwmail
Subject: Argh
Writing a list of all your favorite clothing brands is not really considered creative writing… Well then, it sucks to be you! I'll see you later, girl!
To: NadineIsAwesomehwmail
From: RhondaLloydhwmail
Subject: Argh
Fine with me. 8:00 at my house? Don't be late!
To: RhondaLloydhwmail
From: ThaddeusGhwmail
Subject: Hey!
Hey Rhonda, did you like my poem? How are you by the way? Since I haven't talked to you in a long time because you've been obviously avoiding me. Not that I'm offended. Just so you know.
To: ThaddeusGhwmail
From: RhondaLloydhwmail
Subject: Hey!
Good to know you noticed I'm avoiding you. Please leave me alone. And thanks for embarrassing me with that poem.
To: RhondaLloydhwmail
From: ThaddeusGhwmail
Subject: Hey!
Anytime.
To: ThaddeusGhwmail
From: RhondaLloydhwmail
Subject: Hey!
You really don't get it, do you? JUST LEAVE ME ALONE, CURLY! What does it have to take for you to not make contact with me, EVER! Did you see that? EVER!
To: RhondaLloydhwmail
From: ThaddeusGhwmail
Subject: Whatever you wish...
Okay…
Psst, Rhonda, you really upset him. I kind of pity him wallowing in a corner like that. You are really really gutsy, and I hate to say it, but kinda mean.
Notepassing, Nadine? Seriously? And I'm not mean. He was just getting on my last nerve. It's been piling up for a lot of years now. He deserved it.
Still, look at the sadness in those eyes! It's as awful as seeing Bambi's mother getting shot. Curly's pretty harmless, you know. Rhonda, are you sure such drastic measures were needed?
What's done is done. What's important is that now he's staying away from me. Oops, I also forgot to tell you something! Guess what?
What?
Ricky Lincoln asked me out on a date.
YEAH! WEEE! AHHHH! I WANT TO SQUEAL BUT WE'RE IN CLASS! I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU! CONGRATULATIONS!
Thanks! I'm so thrilled! You got to help me pick out my outfit.
It is on, girl. We are so going to the mall today.
THADDEUS GAMMELTHORPE'S JOURNAL
Sept 14, 2003
I HATE LOVE.
Sept 15, 2003
I STILL HATE LOVE.
Sept 16, 2003
I HATE LOVE EVEN MORE.
Sept 17, 2003
I'M GETTING TIRED OF HATING LOVE.
Sept 18, 2003
LOVE STINKS. Journal, don't ever fall in love. I mean it! I know that you and Pilot pen have been getting kind of close due to the physical contact but don't ever fall for her! Before you know it, she'll rip your heart out of your chest ten throw it to the gators while wearing a shiteating grin on her face. Listen to my advice and remember it well.
To: ThaddeusGhwmail
From: ArnoldShortmanhwmail
Subject: What's going on?
Are you okay, Curly? You seem really upset. Is there anything I can do?
To: ArnoldShortmanhwmail
From: ThaddeusGhwmail
Subject: What's going on?
Thanks for the concern, Arnold. You were always a good friend. I'm fine. Really. Everybody should stop worrying about me.
To: ThaddeusGhwmail
From: ArnoldShortmanhwmail
Subject: What's going on?
It's Rhonda, isn't it?
To: ArnoldShortmanhwmail
From: ThaddeusGhwmail
Subject: really...
You think? Even after she told me to leave her alone, she is still all I think about, night and day. I'm about to go out of my mind here. She seems to be everywhere. I hate it.
To: ThaddeusGhwmail
From: ArnoldShortmanhwmail
Subject: hang on
Time heals all wounds, maybe it was never meant to be, Curly. And maybe, you just have to accept that.
To: ArnoldShortmanhwmail
From: ThaddeusGhwmail
Subject: hang on
Thanks, maybe you're right. But I keep on thinking, what if? What if she said yes? What if we got together? Wouldn't we have been great? Something amazing or wonderful? I just keep thinking that. I just wanted a chance. That's all I really needed, a chance.
To: HelgaGPatakihwmail
From: ArnoldShortmanhwmail
Subject: Hi!
Are you free on Saturday?
To: ArnoldShortmanhwmail
From: HelgaGPatakihwmail
Subject: WTH?
What's with the sudden question, football head? No. I'm not free on Saturday. I have to work, remember? Is this about the school paper? I thought Tessa is handling the new article on Child Slavery? Is there a problem? Do you need me to spend MY weekend with your oddly-shaped head, tapping away on a school computer? Thanks, but no thanks…
To: HelgaGPatakihwmail
From: ArnoldShortmanhwmail
Subject: It's alright
Nevermind. Forget that I asked.
To: ArnoldShortmanhwmail
From: HelgaGPatakihwmail
Subject: Footballhead!
I'm free on Friday.
To: HelgaGPatakihwmail
From: ArnoldShortmanhwmail
Subject: :)
Really? You are? Great! Slausen's. 7:30. Don't be late.
To: ArnoldShortmanhwmail
From: HelgaGPatakihwmail
Subject: HEY!
Arnoldo, what's going on? Why are we meeting at Slausen's?
To: ArnoldShortmanhwmail
From: HelgaGPatakihwmail
Subject: HEY!
Football head! Respond to my texts!
To: ArnoldShortmanhwmail
From: HelgaGPatakihwmail
Subject: HEY!
ARNOLD! ANSWER YOUR DAMN PHONE!
NADINE: Message received 22:31 PM
Hey, girl! How was the date?
RHONDA: Message received 22:34 PM
It was wonderful! He took me to this seafood restaurant where the food was absolutely amazing and the service was great. Nadine, he was such a gentleman! It was so beautiful and romantic! I think I'm in love. *Sigh*
NADINE: Message received 22:36 PM
Isn't that a bit fast?
RHONDA: Message received 22:39 PM
I don't care! Did you know that he kissed me! And it was absolutely fantastic! AHHH! I'll tell you all the details tomorrow.
NADINE: Message received 22: 41 PM
I can't wait! ;)
THADDEUS GAMMELTHORPE'S JOURNAL
Nov 3, 2003
It's official. They're going out. That means there's no room for me, is there? It's just you and me again, journal. You and me against the world. I really just aimed too high, didn't I? And besides, why would she pick me when she can have him anyway? So what if he's popular, athletic and a just a tad more good-looking than me. She should have been able to see I would be able to treat her so much better than that jerk…
I just wish it doesn't hurt this much…
To: ArnoldShortmanhwmail
From: HelgaGPatakihwmail
Subject: Thanks
Thank you for such a good time last Friday… Footballhead.
To: HelgaGPatakihwmail
From: ArnoldShortmanhwmail
Subject: Lunch?
No problem. See you later?
To: ArnoldShortmanhwmail
From: HelgaGPatakihwmail
Subject: Lunch?
Sure, let me finish this article. I absolutely loathe deadlines. That you set. Which in turn means, I loathe you.
To: HelgAGPatakihwmail
From: ArnoldShortmanhwmail
Subject: Lunch?
HAHAHAHA. You're hilarious.
NADINE Message received 16:04
Did you know that Helga and Arnold are now going out? Ahhh! I can't believe it! I thought those two will kill each other first before they even get two feet of each other.
RHONDA Message received 16:07
Really? They're going out? OMG! I would never have guessed! Surprisingly, I'm happy for them. So are you double dating with Ricky and I?
NADINE Message received 16:10
I can't. I'm going out with my parents on Tuesday.