Massie Victoria Block and Alicia Nicole Rivera are officially stepsisters…
And what better time for Kendra Block to marry Len Rivera then right after Massie steals Alicia's boyfriend?
Rivera Estate
Massie's New Bedroom
September 4, Monday
7:05 A.M.
Massie Block "Rivera" surveyed her manikin in sheer frustration and ripped the ivory colored sweater dress away from her new dark wash True Religion jeans. She wondered if Alicia was having as much trouble as she was finding a back-to-school outfit for the ninth grade. It would've been great if she and Alicia had been on good terms; They could be like sisters. But, unfortunately, she and Alicia Rivera were sworn enemies after Alicia had tried once again to take her coveted throne and Joshua Hotz had professed his love for Massie. Then, unexpectedly, at the Westchester Country Club that summer in July, her mother had professed her love for Len Rivera, Alicia's newly divorced father. It was be-yond head spinning.
Finally, Massie pulled an emerald green V-neck Missoni sweater dress over her head and paired it with dark wash skinny's from Citizens of Humanity Jeans. She pulled on her new calf-high leather Cole Haan boots and wore a matching brown colored, cable-knit beret over her chestnut curls. It definitely qualified as woodsy chic. She spritzed herself with Chanel no.5 and found her moccasin inspired cross-shoulder bag from Marc by Marc Jacobs. She was ready. Massie shut the lights off and walked into the hall, but Alicia was nowhere to be seen, which was fine. She wanted Alicia to take in her gorgeous outfit once it was too late for the Fannish wannabe to change her clothes.
Massie slipped past her mother and her "father" and pushed open the back door. Alicia was leaning against the sleek black limo and she gasped. Alicia was a total 10...or higher.
Her thin, wine colored, off-the-shoulder Charlotte Ronson sweater was absolutely gorgeous paired with a black Theory mini skirt and peach colored, round toed, Kate Spade pumps. Her hair was perfectly crimped and held back in a low side ponytail with her long side bangs hanging around her heart shaped face. Her eyes were lined with sparkly black Kohl liner and her lips were cherry red. She looked so much older than the ninth grade, and Massie immediately wished they could trade outfits. Since when did Alicia's style elevate hers?
Alicia didn't even raise her eyes from her new Android Smartphone when Massie approached. She simply placed her phone in her Yves Saint Laurent flower bag and climbed into the limo, slamming the door behind her, right in Massie's face. Massie flushed and struggled to regain her composure. She refused to let Alicia get to her, even though deep inside, she knew their fight was her fault.
"Thanks for slamming the door in my face, Ew-licia," She snarled, stepping into the limo. Alicia smirked and looked straight into Massie's flashing amber eyes.
"Good, you know it was definitely intentional," She said back calmly. Massie's mouth popped open, but Alicia just smiled sweetly as Dean pulled out of the driveway. Massie straightened her shoulder and pulled out her white iPhone, ready to text Josh. If only there was someway she could let Alicia knew she was texting her ex…
Massie: Heyy
Josh: Hi : ) what's up?
Massie: Nm, riding w/ Alicia…
Josh: …
Massie was a little confused by his response…could he still like Alicia? Gawd forbid.
Massie: Wat?
Josh: Nothing, I gtg ttyl.
Massie: Love you. Bye.
Josh: Bye
Massie pouted. Why hadn't he said "I love you" back like he usually did? Massie shrugged and leaned back in her seat, trying not to meet Alicia's eyes. She was torn. Part of her still hated Alicia for trying to be alpha, yet part of her was sorry about the whole Josh thing…but it was too late to turn back now.
Dean pulled up in front of BOCD, and immediately, Massie saw her friends, Claire, Dylan and Kristen in front of her famous Oak tree, waiting anxiously for her to get out the car. Alicia's new BFFs, Olivia Ryans and Evelyn Deanda waved at Alicia, who smiled back and climbed effortlessly out of the car. Massie quickly zigzagged her way to her best friends.
"Heyy," She hissed, doling out a round of hugs and surveying their outfits. "Ehmagawd, Kris, that pleated mini skirt looks ah-mazing on you! Dolce and Gabbana?" The sporty blonde nodded proudly, smoothing the navy blue skirt, which matched her gorgeous eyes.
"Yeah, my Dad's rich again," She said, trying to appear nonchalant. "Did you guys see Alicia's outfit? I want it." Dylan nodded in agreement.
"I know! The wine colored top is to die for," She murmured, shaking her head in jealously. Massie cleared her head and tapped her heel on the grass.
"Excuse me, we don't like her!" She shouted. "Why are you guys obsessing over her getup?" Claire shrugged and messed with her cuticles.
"Because she looks good," She said quietly. "And you know she does." Massie rolled her eyes but what could she say? Alicia did look great, but she would neh-ver admit that, especially not to her troops.
"She doesn't look that good," Massie lied, flipping her brown curls and placing her hands on her hips. "And even if she did, its up to us to outdo her, starting tomorrow. And starting with the gawd-awful pink Paisley skirt, Kuh-Laire!" Dylan and Kristen snickered while Claire looked down at her watermelon-dotted Keds.
"Unlike you, my goal in life isn't to look better than someone whose always gonna show us up, Massie," Claire snarled. "You know Alicia's the new alpha. You knew it a few weeks ago, but you were to arrogant to admit it, so you played the role of the insecure, jealous bitch and stole her boyfriend! And then, you don't even have the decency to leave her alone." Massie froze in shock, her amber eyes locked with Claire's fiery blue ones.
"What the hell did you just say to me?" She replied coldly. "Did you just…tell me off?" Claire folded her arms across her chest and nodded firmly.
"Yeah, I did, and everything I said is true. You're the backstabber, Massie…not Alicia." With that, Claire took off. In more ways than one.
"Ehmagawd…" Kristen breathed, shaking her long, dirty blond hair in shock. "I can't believe Kuh-laire Lyons told you off!" Dylan shook her head, twirling a lock of auburn-red hair around her index finger.
"What're you gonna do, Mass?" She questioned. Massie cocked her head to the side, glaring straight at the BOCD entrance.
"I'm going to destroy her."
BOCD High School
September 4, Monday
Assembly Hall
8:30 A.M.
"Ehmagawd, doesn't Derrick Harrington look adorable!" Olivia squealed into her palm, leaning in closer to Alicia, who was beyond bored. Evelyn pulled a sparkly yellow comb through her light brown curls and squinted her eyes towards the row of seats in front of them.
"Leesh, why isn't Claire Lyons sitting with the Pretty Committee?" She hissed. Alicia's head finally snapped up as she surveyed the blonde, sitting with Layne Abeley and Kori Gedman, Layne's new BFF of the week. Alicia looked across the aisle and saw Massie, Josh, Kristen, and Dylan sitting there, whispering and laughing, glaring directly at Claire. Alicia smirked.
"Looks like Massie and Kuh-Laire are fighting…perfect," She purred softly, loving this new twist of fate. Part of her wanted to look back over at Josh to see if he missed her even a little, but the rational part told her to ignore him, just like he had ignored her. So, Alicia flipped her crimped hair, and stared straight ahead at Principal Burns who had just ascended the stage.
"Simmer down!" She squawked, her beady eyes focused on the stack of coffee stained papers. "I have a big announcement to make." Alicia rolled her eyes and checked her Android. Who cared what P. Burns had to say?
"Well, the Freshman, in honor of their new year here as new students, are going on a two week trip to LA and Malibu, California!" Alicia pinched Olivia's elbow and gasped in shock and delight. California? Ehmagawd!
"Freshman leave September 14, ten days from now," She continued, ignoring the shrieks and exclamations of delight. "The weather there is still fairly warm, but can get cool at night, so pack wisely. Also, please attend the Briarwood boys soccer game tonight at six to kick off the fall season against the Tomahawks! Now, have a nice day."
"I can't believe we get to go to California!" Olivia squealed, her blue eyes wide with excitement. Alicia nodded and waited for the crowd to thin out so she wouldn't have to fight her way to Geometry.
"Let's go shopping Friday after school," Evelyn suggested, peering at her hot pink nails, probably searching for a chip. Olivia hugged her blue leather Hobo bag to her chest.
"I wonder if we'll be able to shop there," She murmured. Alicia smirked and placed her hands on her hips as she made her way to the large, Oak double doors at the front of the room.
"Of course we will," She assured her beta. "And maybe we'll meet some celebrities." Evelyn and Olivia high fived their alpha, and followed her out the double doors to class.
BOCD High School
September 4, Monday
Café
Table 18
Massie Block tossed her uneaten sushi into the trash can and leaned forward on her hands, thinking of a plan against Claire. Dylan was chomping on low-fat soy nuts and Kristen was applying and reapplying Lemon Drop Glossip girl lip gloss, a gift from Massie. Josh was still in line, and for once, Massie was bored with life.
"I wonder if Dempsey's going," Kristen said under her breath, her navy searching frantically for her ex-boyfriend. Massie smacked her hand, and glared at her angrily.
"Dempsey is a total LBR, Kuh-risten," She reminded her harshly. "It's time to find you a new boyfriend that doesn't 'act.'" Kristen narrowed her eyes and looked at Dylan, but the red head was too busy texting her boyfriend, Derrick, to care.
"He's hot," She protested. "And he's wealthy-"
"He's a loser," Massie insisted, not even looking at her. "You deserve better." Kristen gritted her teeth. How could she tell her best friend that she was in love with Dempsey, and nothing could change that. She took a deep breath.
"Mass…you can't tell me who to date," She almost whispered. "I love him, ok?" Massie slammed her hands down on the table, and glowered at her dangerously.
"Ehmagawd, Kristen! You're turning into Claire!" Kristen reddened and wondered what she should do. Back down or keep going. She chose to keep going.
"If turning into Claire means standing up for myself, then I guess that's what I'm doing," She said absently, playing with a strand of blond hair.
"You still like Ew-licia?" Massie demanded, her voice rising. Kristen shrugged.
"That's not really my issue, honestly," She said truthfully. "My issue is how you boss us around." Dylan finally looked engaged as her emerald green eyes darted between Kristen and Massie like a tennis match. Massie waved her hand in the air, dismissing the issue.
"I do nawt boss you guys around," She lied for a second time that day. "And even if I do, it's an alpha thing." Kristen shook her head and looked straight into Massie's amber eyes.
"No, it's an annoying thing," She argued, shaking her head. "I want my best friend back. The one who would never backstab her best friend and sister." Massie bristled and lowered her head in shame. No one was ever going to let her forget that.
"I loved him," She mumbled, her eyebrows squished together. "Even when they were dating, and he loved me…why is that so wrong?" Kristen sighed.
"Because she was your best friend and she trusted you. And now you're hating each other, living together under the same roof and the same parents." Massie knew she was right, but could their friendship be repaired? Alicia hated her so much, she didn't even look at her most of the time…repairing their friendship might take months…
"Maybe I could talk to her or something," Dylan spoke up for the first time since they started eating lunch. Massie shook her head firmly.
"No. She started it by trying to take over BOCD," She reminded them. "Let her come to us." Dylan looked over at Table 10 where Alicia was laughing with Olivia and Evelyn.
"Then we'll probably never be friends with her again," She pointed out. "She's not going to come to us." Massie took a sip of Diet Coke when Josh approached with a sandwich and a PowerAde. He offered them a smile, and plopped down beside Massie.
"Hey, what's wrong? You look upset." His dark brown eyes searched hers, but she turned away.
"Nah, I'm good, just thinking about some things," She said, daring Dylan and Kristen with her eyes to tell Josh the real reason she was sad. They nodded understandingly, which filled Massie with warmth. No matter what she had done, she still had the support of her first best friends.
"Oh ok, you excited about the trip?" He asked, biting into his sandwich. Massie nodded and wiggled closer to him.
"Yeah, you?" Josh nodded, but Massie could tell his smile was force and she wondered what was wrong with him.
"Yeah, hanging with the boys in California is going to be awesome," He replied. Massie's heart sank. What about hanging with her? She exchanged a glance with Dylan, who shrugged and raised an eyebrow, questioning Josh's loyalty. Massie immediately turned away.
"I bet there's a lot of great parties there," She probed, trying to get him to talk to her. She knew she looked desperate, but she was in love with him…or was she?
"Probably." Massie sighed noisily and jumped up from the table, trying to show him she was upset.
"I gotta go," She said randomly, grabbing her purse and taking off, subtly hinting at Josh to follow her and ask her what was wrong…but he never did.
Outside the café, she leaned against a random tan colored locker and pretended to text when Claire and Alicia walked by, their eyes full of hidden curiosity that she was alone. Massie rolled her eyes, and turned away…
She needed a plan.
Ay-sap…