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Chapter 3- Independency to march.
"AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" A loud scream woke me up. I got up, panting and trying to look for Lizzie, I knew she was the one shouting at the top of her lungs.
I saw her with her undies, freaking out as if aliens invaded our house.
"Jeez! What's with the shouting?" I asked irritatingly.
"You'll never believe what I just found out!" she shouted as she pulled me out of the house and find myself in the parking lot. I was still half asleep and so I didn't realize something.
"What?" I mumbled.
"What?! You're baby! It's… It's GONEE!" Lizzie screamed.
"What? Oh yeah" I said, calmly. As I've said, I'm planning to return it to my parents but then I didn't thought that they'll going to take it the next day.
"What? Hello. In case you haven't waked up yet, your BMW's missing! And now you're parents are super duper kill and screw you! Still sleeping yet?" Lizzie asked furiously as if she's the owner.
"Uh yeah. Well, I haven't really mentioned to you that I'm planning to give back the car to my rents since I've decided to work things on my own. Sorry I spaced out" I apologized.
The expression on Lizzie's face was extraordinary. She walked out. I followed her.
"Liz, I'm really sorry. I'm planning to tell it to ya but I totally forgot. I'm sorry I didn't mean to…" I murmured.
"What? What do you expect from me? Be happy? For heaven's sake, Alex! I'm your best friend how come you never mentioned it to me? You know what, this whole independency of yours thing is driving me insane. You keep on surprising me! I feel like I'm a stranger to you right now, Alex. I know nothing about your plans anymore! Do you know what it feels like, huh? Being trashed by her best friend." Lizzie shouted as she cries fervently. I felt like my throat is dry. I don't know what to say. Guilt. Anger. Embarrassment. I don't know. I feel really guilty and sad. I know there's something wrong with me but I also now that I'm on the right track. Am I?
"Lizzie, I'm really really sorry. I don't know, I've been a little ass." I said, pleading.
"You know what; maybe you should get yourself a new best friend. A new best friend that you could tell everything and what you've been up to." She told me, tears running down her face as she locks herself in her room.
It's Saturday and I don't have classes. I feel a little sick because of what happened to Lizzie and I. I felt guilt and exasperation through my way. I decided to go outside and have a little reflect in my life. I got my skateboard and off to go. I dressed simple. A shirt, jeans and chucks. I passed through some boutiques that I used to shop in. I remembered how it feels to shop in stores like that. But nothing beats the feeling of going back and riding my skateboard once again. I was skating in the park, road, anywhere! I just want to have a ME time. It's already 6 in the evening so I decided to go home. Suddenly, I passed through this cool Café. "Gilbey's Café" it was an antique café I guess because of the environment but I bet it was a cool place to be. I also saw a post saying, "Waitress wanted" and so I decided to give it a try since I need a job.
"Excuse me? You need a waitress?" I flashed my cute grin. I was surprised to see a vintage, cool bar inside. Lots of musicians auditioning on the stage and they have this cool bar where you could almost see all beverages.
"Yes. You're applying?" the bartender asked. He is tall, dressed in a uniform.
"Yup, first time." I winked.
"Ok. Report tomorrow and we'll see if you'll pass the training" he said batting his eyelashes. I thought he's gay.
"What? You mean, I'm in? You're not gonna ask me about my resume or something?" I asked. I was really surprised. I mean, was that fast or was I just spacing out?
"Honey, this is a bar not a business associate club or whatever. I want to see if you have skills and if you have then you're in." he said.
"Okay. My name's Alexandra." I introduced.
"Simon. See ya tomorrow. Don't be late, 8pm" he said in a rush
"Yeah, see ya!" I said, smiling.
My training turned to be exactly okay. I didn't expect that I'm going to pass it though. I thought I'm going to mess up cause I don't have any freakin' idea how to serve people, mix drinks and stuffs but since they saw a different side of me even though I am so chaotic when it comes to cleaning, they still accepted me which was cool! Yay! at least I got a decent job, decent money (15 grand per hour, so since I work for 5 hours I'd get 105 grand a night?) and at least a new step towards independency. Everything turned out to be exactly okay but then I can't keep thinking about my best friend, Lizzie. I've been thinking about her for the last few days, actually. She's my best friend and I cannot believe that we've entered a really enormous fight. I knew that I have to make a move. It can't go on like this. I will not let my little self centeredness ruin our friendship.
People from my school really freaks me out, whenever I enter the school they'll gonna be staring for like an hour or so. I dunno, they feel rather strange maybe because of the way I'm acting lately, being simple and dressed down perfectly. Also, they see me not with my BMW but with my old skateboard, to be honest one of the reasons I am famous is because of my baby but now it's gone, there are lots of gossips spreading around. It's like I'm one of the "Gossip Girls" in that TV series. Uh, how I loathed it.
"Alex! Heyyyy! What happened to you?" or, "Alex, where's your baby?" or the worst, "Hey Alex, is it true that your parents had stopped supporting you cause you're pregnant?" was all the stupid questions that I had to deal with for the next weeks, months, year, forever? I mean, screw them why do you need to talk foolish stuffs about me? That's it. That's the reason why I hated my trademark. It's all because of the fame, popularity and gossips. Gah, at least gimme privacy.
"Miss Woods, a job well done! You got a perfect score in your calculus exam. Congratulations!" is the only thing that I heard great over the week. Aaaaargh, I wanna talk to my best friend but I just can't. Whenever we're home it feels like there's this big barricade shielding us with one another. Bullcrap, is this the end of it?
"Dude, we ran out off soda, toiletries and some stuffs." Dougie said, grinning.
"What? Oh great." Danny growls with sarcasm as he turns off the playstation.
"I think you should go to supermarket" Tom advised
"Great idea, I called Fletch and he said he can't do some major grocery shopping for us so I reckon we should do this all by ourselves." Harry said, holding a piece of paper.
"What's that?" asked Tom, reaching for the paper.
"This is the grocery list. I got so bummed a while ago so I tried listing down our stuff" Harry shrugged.
"Wow, I never knew you can be a good food technologist, Harry" Tom teased. Everyone laughed.
Harry blushed and rolled his eyes.
"So, whose gonna have to do the shopping?" Tom asked. "I can't. I have this song" Tom added quickly.
"Oh, I'm tired!" Dougie scoffed.
"Not me, I already did the list!" Harry scowled.
"Alright, I'll do it!" Danny surrendered.
After classes, went straight to Gilbey's. It's just another normal day, plenty people getting odd, asking me the same stuffs, not talking to my best friend, blah blah. Same old shit just my parents calling and saying that they truly miss me. The rest, too normal. Worked hard, Simon giving me thumbs up which makes me snicker because he really looks gay. I mean his movements and all that. Very very gay. After work, I decided to stop by the Grocery to buy some chips, toiletries and other snippets. I bought a big bag of chocolate as a peace offering for Lizzie hoping that she would forgive me.
"OUCH!"
I bumped (again) to a tall guy, wearing a cap but I can still notice his curly brown hair. He looked at me intensely.
"Alex? From Erika's party?" was all that he could say.
"Danny!" I finally recognized who he was.
"Hey, what's up? I didn't think I'm going to spot you here!" Danny said, smiling.
"Yeah me too. Well, I've been shopping lots." I laughed, pointing the big bag of chocolates I'm holding to. "You? Seems like you're having a hard time shopping, eh?" I said, laughing. I can see that his really having a firm time looking for the contents. He's holding a cart almost erupting with chips and toiletries and on his other hand is a long paper which I suppose is his grocery list.
"Well, we figured out that were running out of junkies and it was my turn." Danny whispered and smiled. He has a cute smile but he's not really my type. "Harry gave me this long list and I have no idea where should I find these. Would you mind a friend, begging you to help him do this girlie stuff?" Danny pleaded while laughing.
I chuckled, he's really funny. "Oh." I looked at my watch, it's almost 8 and I still have lots of homework to do but I feel pity for Danny since he's a guy and he's been acting kinda desperate. "Yeah sure, I'll help you." I winked.
I helped him pick out the stuffs that read from the list. It wasn't too hard to find them; I bet Danny's just not used to shopping grocery items and all that. We paid immediately and thank heavens, only a few people noticed him or else, we'd be scammed. Even though he had lots of paper bags to bring, he still offered me to carry my belongings. Nice guy! We reached the parking lot.
"I'll take you home." Danny mumbled.
"What? No, I have my handy ride!" as I waved my skateboard and laughed.
"Wow, trusty ride! Are you sure? I mean you have loads of stuff." Danny asked raising his eyebrows.
"Yup. I'm sure." I assured him.
"Well, I should get going then. I bet the boys are too excited for all these!" Danny declared, chuckling.
"Yeah, I bet they are." I said, chuckling too.
"Well, thanks for the big help Alex! Thank heavens I found you or else I or we would be dead. I mean, Fletch can't come to save us and we don't know anyone who would help us out with such thing. I mean, yeah we know Erika but, you know how good she is." Danny joked.
"Haha! Yeah, no problem." I winked.
"Really, really thanks. Oh can I have your mobile number?" Danny asked.
"Yeah sure." I said smiling
After exchanging our numbers we waved saying goodbye to each other. Danny's such a great guy. I got home at around 9, feeling really tired from all the stuffs that I've been carrying. I saw Lizzie walking in her room, sneaking if I already arrived. I know, she's worried about me. I decided to go to room immediately and started doing my homework.
Danny just arrived and he is carrying loads of paper bags. We helped him by carrying some of them onto the table.
"Wow mate, looks like you had a good time." Dougie joked.
"Yeah I did. Just be thankful that I met someone wonderful along the way." Danny smiled.
"Oh. Really? Who?" Dougie asked as he gets an apple from the paper bags.
"Alex from Erika's party. You never had the chance to meet her dude and she's nice and pretty fit. She helped me to pick these stuffs and I've gotta say she's sweet." Danny praised.
Harry and Tom heard the conversation and joined in by getting a big bag of chips.
"You saw her? She's with that drunk girl right?" Harry asked his mouth full.
"Yup. Pretty fit eh?" Danny asked, smiling.
"So, you're gonna snog her?" Tom smiled.
"Yeah sure." Danny joked.
It was 8 am and I have to get ready for class. I woke up, dressed down and grabbed my skateboard. I've decided to leave a note at the table, saying,
Liz, I'm really sorry. I can't take this anymore. I can't live without you! I've been a bitch and I'm really really sorry! I love you and I know you love me too, more than these chocolates!
Xoxo, Alex
I left the note together with the big bag of chocolates. I rushed to the school and saw Erika entering the same class I'm entering at. I tried to cover my face with my hair but she still noticed me.
"Alex! Oh my god, so the rumors are true!" Erika declared.
"Oh hey Erika. Rumors? What rumors?" I asked curiously as I sat in one of the chairs.
"Well, you being independent and all that. Without your parents' help." Erika winced.
I sighed in relief. I thought it's the pregnancy issue again but then I got so irritated, how come she knew all about this? Did Lizzie told the "it girls" about this? Is she backstabbing me?
"uh yeah. So where'd you get that rumor?" I asked her, raising my tone.
"I dunno. Just heard from Art Class. Don't worry it isn't a bad rumor" Erika assured me patting my back.
I felt anger and desperation coming inside of me. I don't know what's gotten into me but I felt that Lizzie is backstabbing me. Telling people all my secrets which best friends shouldn't do, maybe I am not her best friend any more. But the reason is too shallow for her to be mad like that. Yes, it's a big problem but it's just a small demeanor for our friendship to be ruined. I am so confused, gloomy and heartbreaking.
I headed to Gilbey's right after that. Simon noticed my mood so he didn't talk to me that much. He just let me get over it and helped me by not talking about it. Suddenly, while I was serving I saw this tall, blonde girl sitting in one of the chairs. I approached her and asked for her order. I was so surprised to see Lizzie, looking at me deeply which made her eyes shine like diamonds.
"Hey." I greeted her softly.
"Hey." She whispered.
Okay, this is getting a bit awkward but then I have to get this done. I have to work things out with her and I believe this is my chance.
"Lizzie, listen. Sorry, I…" I started.
"Ssssh." Lizzie hushed. "I'm really sorry too, I've also became a bitch and overreacting." She said, teary eyed.
"Awww, sorry Liz. I know I should tell you about this as soon as I planned and I'm really really sorry for making you feel like I've neglected you. I promise I'll never do it again. I promise." I said, bursting into tears.
"Awww, I missed you!" Lizzie said, hugging me so tight.
"Me too, I effin missed my bitch!" I joked, hugging her, so tight. We pulled separately, wiping our tears. "Wait, how'd you know I'm here?" I asked, wiping my face.
"Well, Erika told me about it. Plus, I've been spying you everyday. I've been worried about you." She said, sweetly. This made me cry a bit more but I decided to hold back my tears cause customers are looking already. I'm so glad I have such nice, true best friend.
"Awwww! I super duper miss you!" I said, almost shouting.
"Hate to spill the moment but you're still timed in Miss Woods." Simon joked and a sign that I have to get back to work.
We laughed. "Oh yeah I have to do this first Liz." I said. "So—"I continued, pitching my voice to something formal, "What can we serve you madam?" I asked Lizzie seriously but a bit smiling, but then she just laughed. "Whatever Alex, it doesn't suit you." Lizzie bursting into laughter.
