Courtney
The overpowering scent of lavender is the first thing I notice, even before I open my eyes.
'And she's awake' a voice says
I instantly sit up and see a boy sitting in a chair reading a book.
'Uh-
'Sorry I just wanted a spot to read and considering this is my room-
'Who are you?' I ask curiously
'I'm Brian, Duncan's older brother.'
'Wait I'm at Duncan's house?' I say shocked
'Yeah he dropped you off here considering you were-
'I know I was drunk but I'm not what to drink I was just so mad about-
Silence echoes in the room for a moment.
'You know what I'll just leave this awkward situation' Brian says picking up his book
'And I'll leave' I say before leaving the room.
Gwen
I sit in a chair sipping coffee when a voice greets me. It's Trent.
'Can we talk?' he says.
'Sure' I say trying to not sound excited.
'You know at the party how we-
'Trent' I say sternly 'I wasn't at the party'
He looks shocked 'But you were at the party we were talking!'
I shake my head 'I wasn't at the party I was at the art gallery looking around' I grab my camera and show him some pictures of the paintings.
Trent sits quietly for a moment. 'That means someone was impersonating you'
'Who could that be' I whisper.
'I'm not sure but I have to find out, something happened that night and it was a big mistake'
'You didn't-
'No it was just a kiss but-
'Courtney could find out, kick your ass and sue you' I announce
He smiles 'Yes if Courtney did find out she would probably make me kick my own ass'
Laughter fills the coffee shop.
'Well I've got to fix this mess before tonight because I'm having dinner with Courtney's family and my family'
'Good luck!' I say trying to hide my disappointment.
I walk home and notice Courtney getting into a limo. Shit. Does she already now and was looking for me. I wait until the limo is gone before I run inside my house.
'Gwen, glad your back. One of your friends dropped by' my mom shouts from the kitchen.
I head to the kitchen and begin to question her 'Uh was it a girl?'
'Yeah but she didn't say her name but she left this for you' mom replies handing me a package.
'Uh thanks' I say before running into my room, and closing the door in case Courtney put any dynamite in the package.
I open the box and see a note and another box. I take a deep breath and read the note.
Dear Gwen,
I know we've never talked but I want to tell you I was the one impersonating you at the party. I knew you wouldn't show up and thought it was a good plan because I needed to escape being Bridgette for the night. I guess I was wrong. Courtney isn't mad at you, but is pretty upset about Trent. I'm extremely sorry for getting you into this mess and would like to make it up to you. The gift is in the box. Oh, and PLEASE don't tell anyone about this.
Bridgette
P.S. Call me sometime, if you need anything.
I take a breath of relief that the package wasn't from Courtney before opening the box. It's a box of expensive paints and her phone number. I begin to look at the paints before wondering why Courtney was in the neighbourhood. My cell phone begins to ring and it`s a text message.
Wondering why Courtney was in the neighbourhood? Ask Duncan for clues.
-Secret keeper.
Trent
I'm sitting on a living room chair at Courtney's house with my parents and Courtney's dad.
'Trent, how's your guitar playing going?' Courtney's dad asks.
'Amazing, I just wrote a song actually' I say before Courtney's mom comes into the room and whispers something to Courtney' dad.
'She refuses to come down. Probably decided she didn't like her hair or something. Trent can you get her to come down?' Courtney's dad asks.
I nod my head and start to walk up the winding stair case. It's so familiar but it feels like I have never been here before. I knock on the door and no one answers. I walk in.
Courtney is sitting down on her bed reading a magazine before she notices me and gets up. She walks right past me and down the stairs without a word. She must know.
I'm once again back in the living room when my mom pulls out a box. It's the necklace I picked out for Courtney two months ago. I had forgotten about it. This was not going to be good.
'Courtney, this is for you, a gift from Trent.' My mom says passing the box to her.
Courtney gives me the death glare before opening the box. She opens the box and makes a face someone makes when there trying hard not to smile. She obliviously likes it. She thanks my parents and closes the box.
'Aren't you going to try it on?' my mom asks. Oh no this is going to be bad.
Courtney looks at the box 'Uh, I'm good'
Her mom looks at the necklace. 'Courtney, it's a beautiful necklace just try it, even if it doesn't match your outfit'.
Courtney shoves the box away quickly 'Really I appreciate the gift but-
Courtney's dad stands up 'Put the necklace on Courtney' he says slightly agitated.
'I don't want to try the necklace' Courtney yells before running out of the room.
Silence and awkward stares from the parents fill the area.
Courtney's mom breaks the silence 'Well, we've got a wonderful dinner in the dining room let's all go eat'.
The parents all walk toward the dining room but I run back up the winding staircase to Courtney's room.
'Uh Courtney' I say nervously
'You can leave now, you've been excused' she snaps.
'No I'm not going till we work this out' I say
'What's to work out, you chose Gwen over me and I reject your we're better as friends speech'
'That's how you want to end it?' I reply curiously
Courtney sits down. 'No that's not how I want to end it. But you chose her-
I sit beside her. 'I never chose Gwen over you I just let my feelings get the best of me, I'm sorry'
'Sorry your feelings got in the way of things Trent but it's too late' she says.
'So that's how it ends between us, we have the perfect relationship and then it's over because of a mistake?' I say angrily.
'Your mistake not mine' she says.
'Well goodbye Courtney' I say before leaving the room. But she grabs my hand and kisses me.
'I didn't mean to-'she says nervously before backing up.
Geoff
'I'm sorry about what happened yesterday Charlotte' I say kindly.
'No big deal, everyone is PMSing these days' she giggles
'Yeah, so you are going to Western Harbour Academy or did I just invite you to a party'
'Yeah I'm going there but on a scholarship' she answers.
'I didn't know they did scholarships'
'Maybe they started just for me' Charlotte says winking like a commercial lady.
'Probably' I say laughing.
'So you want to come to this country club thing with me? It would be a bummer without you.'
'Is it a formal event?'
'Yes, quite black tie mademoiselle' I say impersonating a snobby man.
'Noted' she says before saying goodbye.
Bridgette
I push my blonde hair into a ponytail and stare at myself in the mirror. I see a happy and confident girl. But inside I'm confused, alone and sad. My mom sent Josh away and my dad has been dealing with 'business' morning and night. I think about Geoff for a moment, happy with someone else. Why couldn't he see the girl in the background vying for his attention? My phone rings on the other side of the room. And I walk across and pick it up.
'Hello?'
No answer.
I drop my phone and decide to go on a run around the neighbourhood. I open the front door and a package sits on the front step. I walk into the living room and open it. Inside is a wig that looks like Gwen's hair and a note.
You threw this away Bridgette. It's in perfect condition for your next impersonation. Gwen will keep your secret and so will Courtney but me? Well that depends on you. You better do what I say or the secret is going to slip.
Task 1- Call Geoff and invite him to the concert (tickets attached) Oh, and he will come if you follow the script I'll sent you for the night.
Great. Just when I thought things couldn't get worse.
Secret Keeper?
Sigh, young love is complicated isn't it? Luckily for some I'm going to make it A LOT more. With a heart broken Bridgette wanting a guy she can't have and Gwen getting the wrong idea about Courtney's 'visit' drama is sure to flood in. And who better to report the drama then moi!
Kisses,
Secret keeper.
