NADINE: Message received 23:10
Rhonda, answer your phone. Rhonda, what's happened? Why were you crying when you called?
NADINE: Message received 23:12
Rhonda, you're scaring me, where are you?
NADINE: Message received 23:14
Sweetie, text me back.
RHONDA: Message received 23:15
Please come and get me, Nadine. I need you. Please come quick. I'll tell you everything once you get here. I'm okay now. Curly's here with me. Hillwood St 92, near the Italian Bistro. Hurry. Please.
To: ThaddeusGhwmail
From: RhondaLloydhwmail
Subject: I apologize…
I'm so so sorry you got dragged into that stupid ordeal just now. Are you okay? How's your eye? I hope you're not badly hurt. I guess I'm sending you this email because I'm too chicken to say it in person, I'm very very sorry. I'm sorry I pushed you away and yet, in the end you still helped me. You are truly one of a kind. Thank you very much, Curly. I don't know what I would have done without you. You have no idea how thankful I am that you were there when that happened. Words can't express my gratitude. I'll repay you, someday. I promise.
To: RhondaLloydhwmail
From: ThaddeusGhwmail
Subject: It's fine…
It's fine. That jerk was forcing himself on you, what else was I supposed to do? You don't need to repay me. I did what anybody would have done in a situation like that. You're better off without Lincoln in your life. Are you okay? Is Nadine with you right now? You have to forget what happened tonight, do you understand, Rhonda? By the way, you need to go to sleep, it's late...
To: ThadduesGhwmail
From: RhondaLloydhwmail
Subject:
No. Nadine's not here anymore. She had to go home. Could we talk? In person, I mean. I want to say a lot of things to you that I can't say through e-mail. I just need someone to talk to. I'll come over to your house. I'll be there in twenty minutes. I'll come through the drycleaner's, I remember where it is from the last time I went there.
RHONDA: Message received 00:43
I can't stop crying and I'm still shaking. I can't believe I was so stupid. I didn't know he was going to start kissing me like that … and touching me everywhere, it was awful. I'm so sorry I woke you, Nadine.
NADINE: Message received 00:45
It's alright. Calm down, Rhonda. That bastard deserved to be beaten into a pulp by Curly. Sweetie, you need to relax and get some sleep. Are you in your room now?
RHONDA: Message received 00:48
No. I'm heading to Curly's house.
NADINE: Message received 00:50
WHAT? Are you out of your mind? You can thank him on Monday, get back to your room!
RHONDA: Message received 00:51
Too late, I'm already in the car.
THADDEUS: Message received 1:54
Nadine, do you know anyone who can bring Rhonda home? She fell asleep on my bed after telling me everything that happened in detail and then crying nonstop. Aren't her parents going to find out that she's not at home? I'm worried about her. Can someone fetch her?
NADINE: Message received 1:56
Sorry, Curly. Her parents are on a vacation in the Bahamas and the staff is definitely asleep by this time. No one can bring her home. Let her stay there until morning then you can drive her back home tomorrow. It's fine since we don't have school tomorrow, it's a holiday, isn't it? Before I forget, I want to take revenge on that Ricky bastard for doing this to her. Do you think we should tell the others so we can all beat him up?
THADDEUS: Message received 1:59
No. Don't tell the others, it will only embarrass Rhonda, she doesn't need any of that. I'll let her sleep here then since no one can take her back home.
NADINE: Message received 2:01
You're right, it'll only embarrass Rhonda. Thank you for taking care of my best friend, Curly. I really appreciate it.
THADDEUS: Message received 2:03
It's okay. The only thing that matters now is that she's safe. I'll call you tomorrow to tell you how she's doing.
To: ArnoldShortmanhwmail
From: HelgaGPatakihwmail
Subject: NEW ARTICLE
Are we going to run the article about Ricky Lincoln being a complete, perverted bastard? Because I really want to bring that sucker down after what he did to Rhonda. I found out from a source that he's done it to several other girls. Disgusting wacko. I really want to run this, can we?
To: HelgaGPatakihwmail
From: ArnoldShortmanhwmail
Subject: NEW ARTICLE
Of course, we can. Just don't include Rhonda's name in all of this, she's been through enough already. Luckily, Curly's been there for her these past few weeks. I think they're really getting along well now.
To: ArnoldShortmanhwmail
From: HelgaGPatakihwmail
Subject: As if…
Doi, I'm not going to put Rhonda's name in all this! Do you think I'm a heartless moron footballhead? I'll write this article in a way that when every student of Hillwood High School reads it, each and every one will think that Ricky Lincoln is the dirtiest, most disgusting scum that ever lived. That molesting, football-playing Neanderthal will burn, I tell you. Burn!
To: HelgaGPatakihwmail
From: ArnoldShortmanhwmail
Subject:
That's pretty intense, Helga. Instead of being frightened, I'm actually quite impressed. Send me that article by 5:00 today.
To: ArnoldShortmanhwmail
From: HelgaGPatakihwmail
Subject:
Stop being bossy, footballhead. Just because you're editor, doesn't mean you have the power to boss me around.
To: HelgaGPatakihwmail
From: ArnoldShortmanhwmail
Subject:
Actually, that's what the editor holds, the power to boss you around. I'll see you later, sweetheart.
To: ArnoldShortmanhwmail
From: HelgaGPatakihwmail
Subject:
Stop winking at me from your desk. Not now. We're in school. Later, I'll show you that Helga G. Pataki is all you need to be blown away.
To: HelgaGPatakihwmail
From: ArnoldShortmanhwmail
Subject:
Can't wait.
THADDEUS: Message received 14:25
Are you okay now, Rhonda?
RHONDA: Message received 14:26
Thanks for being there. I just really needed someone to talk to today. You're a great listening ear.
THADDEUS: Message received 14:29
You can talk to me anytime you want. I'm just happy that guy's staying away from you.
RHONDA: Message received 14:30
Of course he's staying away from me, you broke his nose! HAHAHA! He looked like he had an eggplant for a nose! Imagine that… You're working right? Maybe I can swing by?
THADDEUS: Message received 14:32
Sorry, I'm busy right now. Maybe later.
RHONDA: Message received 14:35
Okay…
To: RhondaLloydhwmail
From: NadineIsAwesomehwmail
Subject: What's up?
I saw those looks you and Curly were giving each other in class. What was that about? Is something going on?
To: NadineIsAwesomehwmail
From: RhondaLloydhwmail
Subject: Paranoia
NOTHING'S GOING ON. NOTHING. Stop being paranoid. Are you going shopping with me later?
RHONDA: Message received 15:45
Can I come over? I like helping in the shop.
THADDEUS: Message received 15:48
An heiress that loves to wash clothes? Unheard of! Come on down if you're bored, my parents love you. I've got time since it's kind of a slow day today. We can talk.
RHONDA: Message received 15:50
Or we can do more than just talk…
THADDEUS: Message received 15:51
Get here right now.
RHONDA: Message received 15:52
Look behind you.
THADDEUS GAMMELTHORPE'S JOURNAL
Dec 13, 2003
BEST DAY OF MY LIFE!
To: RhondaLloydhwmail
From: NadineIsAwesomehwmail
Subject: Naughty girl!
Are you avoiding me, are you really busy or are you just spending every waking moment with Curly? You don't answer my calls, my emails, my texts… You're a very BAD best friend. I want to talk to you but it seems that you always don't have time. That's it, I'm coming over.
To: NadineIsAwesomehwmail
From: RhondaLloydhwmail
Subject: Naughty girl!
Okay, you got me, I admit! The third one. Definitely the third one. Who knew the boy could be such a great kisser? He really does fantastic things with his hands and lips (is that too much info?). Anyway, I should have grabbed him a long time ago. I am a bad best friend though aren't I? How about this, instead of you coming over, I'll drive over there then we can have a sleepover!
To: RhondaLloydhwmail
From: NadineIsAwesomehwmail
Subject: Grrrr…
Alright. But I'm still not happy. Also, don't tell me about kissing Curly. The mental image just astounds me.
RHONDA: Message received 23:50
You should really come over here now, bring two burgers, a bottle of Sprite and yourself. I'll be at the rooftop. Waiting.
THADDEUS: Message received 23:51
Your wish is my command.
To: ArnoldShortmanhwmail
From: HelgaGPatakihwmail
Subject: Odd
Don't you feel like something's going on with Curly and Rhonda? Answer me when we see each other later… okay?
THADDEUS: Message received 21:39
What are you wearing right now?
RHONDA: Message received 21:40
Wouldn't you like to find out? ;)
THADDUES: Message received 21:41
I'm already on my way.
RHONDA: Message received 21:41
Hurry up, I miss you and want you so bad.
NADINE: Message received 4:00
RHONDA! PICK UP YOUR PHONE! WE NEED TO TALK!
NADINE: Message received 4:12
Rhonda, what are you doing with Curly? Are you serious about him? If not, DON'T LEAD HIM ON. You'll damage him in such a way that maybe no one will be able to repairhim. I'm telling you, Rhonda, stop this now while it's new so that no one will get hurt. You don't know how much he truly loves you. You have such a control over him. You know that guy, he'll do anything for you.
RHONDA: Message received 4:13
What are you, a shrink? For your information, Thad and I are just friends. Just two friends that are having fun while we're still young and don't have a lot of responsibilities.
NADINE: Message received 4:15
Yeah, friends… Friends that make out! I saw you two going at it under the bleachers during the football game. Do you think no one will notice? And I'm glad that you're "having fun" but what about him? Does he know you're just having fun? He's just rebound guy to you, isn't he, Rhonda? You mean so much more to him than what he means to you.
RHONDA: Message received 4: 17
What would you know? He's more than just a rebound guy to me! What the hell do you know about what's going on between Thaddeus and I?
NADINE: Message received 4:19
I know that you're still keeping your relationship a big secret from everybody but I'm too smart so I figured it out. Are you ashamed of him?
ANNUAL CHEESE FESTIVAL
COME ON DOWN FOR GAMES, PRIZES AND LOTS OF FUN!
MULTIPLE ATTRACTIONS HAVE BEEN ADDED THIS YEAR AND THERE IS A GRAND DRAW AT THE END, SO YOU MIGHT JUST GET LUCKY!
BRING THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE ALONG BECAUSE WE HAVE A SURPRISE FOR COUPLES TOO!
To: RhondaLloydhwmail
From: ThaddeusGhwmail
Subject: Cheese festival
We both know it's going to be fun, so the question is, are you coming with me, cupcake? Or are you going to break my heart and go with another guy? Hopefully not.
-Your devoted boyfriend
Thaddeus Gammelthorpe
THADDEUS: Message received 22:10
Rhonda, is something wrong? You haven't been answering my calls or my emails and you've been avoiding me at school. Did I do something wrong, Rhonda? Please talk to me. We can sort this out. I need to tell you something important.
YOU'RE AVOIDING ME. JUST PLEASE TALK TO ME. I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO WRITE YOU THIS NOTE AND PUT IT IN YOUR LOCKER. I DON'T KNOW WHAT'S WRONG BUT WHATEVER IT IS, WE CAN TALK ABOUT IT. I'LL BE BY THE OAK TREE. DURING LUNCH.
-Still hopefully yours
Curly
To: HelgaGPatakihwmail
From: ArnoldShortmanhwmail
Subject: My goddess
Come with me, to the cheese festival we'll go
Eat all kinds of cheese and in the tunnel of love we'll row
Find out we're meant to be and then I'll stroke your pretty bow
If you reject me, my heart will sink so low….
To: ArnoldShortmanhwmail
From: HelgaGPatakihwmail
Subject: no. freaking. way.
THAT WAS THE WORST POEM I HAVE EVER READ. THE WORST. And I've actually read plenty of poems, that is definitely the worst. Don't ever write poetry again, please.
To: HelgaGPatakihwmail
From: ArnoldShortmanhwmail
Subject: I'll spare you
So, will you come away with me to the cheese festival, my goddess?
To: ArnoldShortmanhwmail
From: HelgaGPatakihwmail
Subject:
I'll go, only because there's free food, footballhead.
To: HelgaGPatakihwmail
From: ArnoldShortmanhwmail
Subject:
I don't care if you'll only go for the free food, as long as you go WITH me. I'm already blissfully happy.
RHONDA: Message received 19:20
He told me he loved me, Nadine. I don't know what to do.
RHONDA: Message received 19: 20
I just left him standing there. Looking hopeful. I couldn't take it. The expression in his face when I didn't say anything in reply. Then he asked me to the cheese festival too, after taking back "I LOVE YOU", saying he didn't mean it even though I knew he did. I was still speechless so we just stood there, awkwardly. Then after so much silence he gave me a peck on the cheek, said good night then walked away. What am I going to do, Nadine? I'm screwed. I don't want to hurt him.
NADINE: Message received 19:22
You already did. Since I'm not a total bitch I'm not going to say I told you so. I am going to advice you to follow what you feel. Do what you think is right Rhonda.
RHONDA: Message received 19:24
I want things to go back to the way they were, when we were just kissing and sneaking into each other's houses. Stupid cheese festival, complicating things! I hate this awkwardness. I want him around, making out with me, talking to me, but I don't want him loving me, am I selfish?
NADINE: Message received 19:25
You are Rhonda Lloyd, aren't you? Rhonda, from the beginning it wasn't just "kissing and sneaking into each other's houses" for Curly. He already loved you and he still loves you. It's either you will return that love or you won't, simple as that.
RHONDA: Message received 19:26
Then why does it feel like it's so complicated?
NADINE: Message received 19:27
It's not, it's simple. Don't lead him on and tell him you don't love him.
RHONDA: Message received 19:29
I already slept with him.
NADINE: Message received 19:29
Oh dear god…
Dear Thaddeus,
I know I did wrong and I used you and after I have told you that I don't love you and that incident during the Cheese Festival, you don't ever want to see me again but I have to try. I want to explain. I need to explain to you. You meant a lot to me, still mean a lot to me. Please don't shut me out. I just want to talk to you. I'll be waiting at that place where we always meet, the one where it seems like there are so many stars lighting up the sky. The place where we talked about the future. It seemed like paradise to me. Our place. The place where we first made love. Please come. I have so much I have to say to you, so much I need to do to make you understand. Could you please come? I'm so sorry I hurt you. I'm not in love with you but I love you. I love you very much. You're the greatest friend one can have. I'll be waiting until the morning.
-Rhonda
NADINE: Message 8:30
Where are you? Class is starting.
RHONDA: Message 8:31
He didn't come, Nadine. He didn't come.
NADINE: Message received 8:32
Oh, honey… He's not here either. Both of you are the only ones not in the class. Shall I tell Mr. Reynard you're sick?
RHONDA: Message received 8:32
Please. Thank you. Could you come later? It hurts so much, Nadine. I keep crying and I can't stop. I've been sobbing since sunrise.
NADINE: Message received 8:33
I'll be there straight away after school. In the meantime, go to sleep since you didn't get any last night. When you wake up, I'll be there.
THADDEUS GAMMELTHORPE'S JOURNAL
Jan 12, 2004
Jan 13, 2004
Jan 14, 2004
HELGA: message received 11:00
Did you know, Phoebe?
PHOEBE: Message received 11:02
I didn't, Helga. I didn't know until it was over. I wasn't even aware they were seeing each other. Rhonda doesn't talk to anyone except Nadine nowadays. Both of them look devastated.
HELGA: Message received 11:03
Tell me about it. I keep thanking my lucky stars I have footballhead.
UNIVERSITY OF FORSTERWORTH
Maecenas excellentia.
Teneo. Aspiro
24 February 2006
180 Sherpinge Street
Mulberrington Circle, England
Dear Thaddeus Gammelthorpe
DIRECT UNIVERSITY ADMISSION FOR BIOCHEMICAL STUDIES
Congratulations on being selected for the prestigious direct university programme! Your successful admission into the University of Forsterworth is subject to you meeting the maximum requirement for your upcoming examinations.
A compulsory 2-week programme is to be attended. We are aware that you applied for a scholarship and was granted the scholarship hence all expenses will be paid. Please take note that absence for the programme will affect your performance for the following modules.
The schedule, a registration form and a pamphlet containing matters about accommodation are attached to this letter. Please return the completed form with a recent passport sized photograph and a photocopy of your passport with travel validity until January 25, 2007.
If you have admissions related queries, please send an email to . Alternatively, you can contact us at 1903-1325-6535.
Yours sincerely
Randolph Barclay
Randolph Barclay
Lecturer
School of Biochemical Studies
THADDEUS: Message received 15:02
I GOT ACCEPTED, DAD!
CONGRATULATIONS MY DARLING SON! MAMA IS VERY PROUD OF YOU! SOON, YOU'LL BE OFF TO ENGLAND DOING GOD KNOWS WHAT! ALWAYS REMEMBER, MAMA LOVES YOU.
-Mom
CONGRATULATIONS! SON, NO ONE IS A PORUDER FATHER THAN I AM AT THIS MOMENT! LET'S GO OUT TO CELEBRATE TONIGHT, WHEN I COME HOME FROM WORK! LOVE YOU VERY MUCH!
-Dad
ARNOLD: Message received 16:04
Thaddeus told me he got in.
HELGA: Message received 16:05
Really? To that prestigious school in Britain? Tell me you're joking.
ARNOLD: Message received 16:07
It's in England and I'm not kidding. He told me to keep it a secret though but since I can't keep a secret from you, I had to tell you. Don't say a single word to anyone though. Especially to Rhonda.
HELGA: Message received 16:08
Mum's the word. Am I seeing you later?
ARNOLD: Message received 16:09
Of course.
UNIVERISTY OF BOSTON
-SCHOOL OF DESIGN-
Improving the world through innovation
March 11, 2006
Dear Rhonda Wellington Lloyd
ADMISSION INTO THE SCHOOL OF DESIGN
We are sorry to inform you that you have not been selected to join our school. We thank you for applying and sending in your designs and wish you luck on your other school admissions.
Yours sincerely
Jemimah Lace
Jemimah Lace
Professor
Michigan's School of Fashion and Design
We seek to inspire
March 13, 2006
Dear Miss Rhonda Wellington Lloyd
ADMISSION INTO THE SCHOOL OF FASHION AND DESIGN
We are sorry to inform you that you have not been selected to join the admissions program. We thank you for applying and wish you good luck for you upcoming examinations.
Yours sincerely
Forrester Moods
Forrester Moods
NATIONAL SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS AND DESIGN
Let creativity and creation flourish
March 14, 2006
Dear Miss Rhonda Wellington Lloyd
DIRECT ADMISSION PROGRAMME
We are sorry to inform you that you have not been selected in the admissions program and seek your understanding. We thank you for considering us and applying into our school. We wish you good luck on other endeavors and hope you succeed with other schools.
Your sincerely
Magnus Catriem
Magnus Catriem
Project Manager
RHONDA: Message received 14:56
I'm a failure. No school is accepting me. I'll see you at lunch to discuss all my FAILURES. I got rejected by the big 3.
NADINE: Message received 14:57
Shut up. Stop being a pessimist. You only received rejection letters from 3 schools and you applied for almost hundreds. You'll be fine.
RHONDA: Message received 14:58
Hopefully. Decided yet what are you going to wear for prom?
NADINE: Message received 15:00
Not yet. Help me?
RHONDA: Message received 15:01
Be glad to. Anything to keep me from this admissions essay.