Hi everyone this story is going to be a stand alone for a while. But might eventually become a series that branches into two different outcomes. But that will be on the back burner. I want to thank newtothis for giving me the base for the story and my beta Laura001. The avitar image is by Photo by Vladimir Palyanov on Unsplash. This story is complete but in the editing stage. Amber
Prologue
My mother can be best described as a dragon, with eyes that burn bright red and a sharp split tongue ready to rain fire down on anyone that ever crossed her path. She is a successful woman who quickly rose through the ranks fast in a male dominated world. She can stare down the entire board and compel them to agree with her. Her co-workers are a nervous wreck when she walks in every morning with her high heeled shoes and sharp business suits.
Mother always tells me that the world is yours for your taking. If you like something, grab it – grab it hard. If you can't, then destroy it so no one else can grab it. I watched her drive my dad to the bottom of the bottle. When that also seemed inadequate, he preferred to end his life than to deal with her.
I try my best to please my mother. I am a straight A student with awards and accolades. I am very attractive, and boys come easy to me. I like playing hard to get. When I allow myself to be caught. It is a privilege on my terms. Girls want to be my friend and whoever I hang out with suddenly finds her head in the clouds. Teachers keep their distance from me; they know better than to have to call my mother for anything. So you could say that I have an impact on people.
All this has come with a price. In my quest to maintain perfect grades, perfect life, perfect image, and most importantly pleasing my mother; I have had two major breakdowns. I am on antidepressant medications and anti-anxiety medications. I went to therapy. That is when my life changed drastically. My therapist suggested a change of scenery, preferably in a small town where competition is low and the city atmosphere is laid back. This was not pleasing to my mother, but after my last suicide attempt. Child protective services said that something had to change or they would put me into foster care. So, we moved to this small town called Bayport. Mother takes the fast train to work in New York City daily. I stay at home with my caretaker Anna in a huge mansion.
The prestigious private school here had a waiting list. I would go there next year per the dragon's insistence. For now, I'm at Bayport High it is midway through the year. My grades are great, the classes are definitely more relaxed and laid back. But suddenly I find myself in a situation that I've never experienced before. In all my years of school, even in the prestigious fancy schools in Manhattan, I've had the best grades! Nobody had ever outscored me! I come to this small town and this boy beats me! Not once, but in everything! I'm shocked, outraged even. My mother will never let me live this down! This is a situation. I will not let some small town geek outscore me in all my classes! I study for hours into the night and 16 hours every weekend! He still manages to outscore me and get top of the class! Occasionally this other bitch does too! It doesn't happen often. Mainly on writing assignments. She usually outscores us both. But no matter how hard I study or how much effort I put in he does a little better! He was selected to represent the school over me, even with all my polished background.
It is time for plan B. Yes! If I can't outsmart him; I can distract him. After all, I'm gorgeous! I have long auburn hair, emerald green eyes, and have endless curves. That's it! No other boy has ever resisted me; once I had him under my spell. Money and looks always talk. I'll use every tool in my arsenal! He has always been polite, but nothing beyond that! I don't want polite! This boy is outscoring me in all our classes, and worse not wanting to even look at me with any interest. So I will make it my interest! He will see me! He would know me! He will want me. He will pay attention to me, respect me, and then I will win! I will charm him so I can take my proper place at the top! It is time for operation Frank Hardy!
