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Chapter 3 : Decision time

Rikki's POV

next day

I took Emma to what she thought was going to be the Juicenet Cafe. It was so funny to watch her jaw drop when she saw the "Rikki's" sign.

As we walked in, I told her all about how Zane and I used to own it together. Then I told her about the incident with Sophie, and how we broke up. I was just finishing explaining who Sophie is when I saw Bella walking towards us. I waved her over, and she sat next to me.

"Hey guys, what's up," she asked.

"We just got here, but we were going to catch up, and I am sure talk about Charlotte being a mermaid again," Emma states.

"Well, I think we should wait to catch up for when Cleo gets here," Rikki says, "besides I want to talk about Charlotte first."

"Well, I just want to say even though I don't know her, maybe she changed from the last time," Bella says.

"So, you want to give her a shot?" Emma asks.

"Well, yes, don't you think she deserves it?"

"Actually, I kind of do. I like peace, not worrying about whether or not she would expose us. I mean Demnan will be here soon, and Charlotte knows about her."

"Fuck Denman, we can handle her, and as for if Charlotte tells her about us, well, she is one too. We can get her right back." Rikki says angrily.

"Calm down, Rikki. We hear what you are saying, but I personally vote for a second chance. Who says she can't change?" Emma asks.

"That is a load of rubbish, and you know it."

"Just give her a shot. Things could be different, but not with your attitude towards her."

"Well, I guess we will just have to talk with Cleo about this. If she chooses to give her another chance, then I will grudgingly give her a shot, but I will be watching her."

"Besides time can change people, just look at me."

"What do you mean, Em? You don't change...like ever..."

"Well, I am sure you'll notice how more relaxed, and easy going I am now..."

"Hmm now I am going to be on the lookout for a different Emma..."

Charlotte's POV

As I think about the girls reactions, I know I could gain their trust better if I approached it better. I mean I tried to be nice about things, and hopefully they believe my facade, but I should have talked to them and then shown them. At least I know a way to get back at them and set a plan in motion, if they choose to reject me. However, I know I can't do it alone. I recognized Bella right away from our childhood together, but I knew not saying anything to we are alone would help with future plans.

If I tell her about my facade, and she agrees to join forces with me...my plan will go along more easily than trying to do it alone. As I was swimming to the moonpool, I realize that I could also recruit Emma, but I am not sure that would work... she's been on the tail end of that before. I surfaced in the moonpool and realize that Cleo is here, and on the phone with what probably is Lewis...oh how that makes my blood boil...he should be mine...and I decide to listen in...

Cleo's POV

"I don't know, what if it's like last time?"

" Well, we can't assume that it will be or that it won't be, but can't you try?"

"Why should we?"

"Because she could be different, you know? What if wherever she went changed her life? What if losing her powers made her realize how things could have been? What if she was just jealous that I dumped her for you, but she has had time to get over it?"

"That's a lot of 'what ifs' Lewis."

"Just think about it, talk to the girls, and I am sure Bella and Emma would be happy to believe in second chances. Besides I am sure at this very moment, that Emma is trying to convince Rikki to give her a chance, and you are probably the only person she will bend her "NO" for. Because you were the one most hurt by the entire situation, so really it's all up to you."

"Okay, I guess it doesn't hurt to try, besides it can't be worse than last time right?"

"Okay well time for class bye love you."

"bye love you too."

I hung up the phone, and get up to head to the cafe where I know the girls are expecting me.

Charlotte's POV

Yes, this will make things so much easier on me to trick them, and see whose side Bella will choose. It also gives me the chance to learn more about how Lewis is doing and when his next visit will be. I might get the chance to win him over again... I smile evilly as I turn to swim back to shore.

Rikki's POV

I can't believe Emma and Bella are against me on this.

"Where is Cleo anyway, she should be here by now," I say out loud.

"Well, maybe she needed a little more time to think about the situation with Charlotte instead of just saying NO and not thinking about it, like you," Emma states.

"Oh look there she is," Bella says pointing.

"Please tell me that you don't want to give Charlotte another chance, " I say.

"I'm sorry, Rikki, but I can't do that."

"and why not?"

"I talked to Lewis, and he convinced me that she deserves another chance."

"Who says you have to listen to him, huh?"

"No one, but he's right. Who else agrees with me?"

"Everyone but Rikki," Emma says.

"So, I guess I am outnumbered."

"You are, so when are we going to tell her?" Bella asks.

"How about when we leave here, in the mean time, we can catch up with Emma," Cleo says.

"okay, well you guys catch up, and I'll go take a walk, and when I come back we can call her."

"Sounds like a plan." They all say.