Chapter 11-Truth Be Told
Ralph still stood in a stationary position in Game Central Station because he could not decide whether to visit Cassandra or Vanellope. He breathed heavily and began to think about the situation he was in. Ralph knew that he had an unsettled disposition with Vanellope, and could not stand himself because of it. At first, he was planning on visiting Cassandra, but realized that he didn't want his relationship to get in the way of his friendship. Ralph made his decision to go to Sugar Rush.
Vanellope was in her castle trying on a bunch of different outfits in her bedroom closet. She ended up throwing out most of the stuff due to the fact they looked too princess-like. She carried them in her hands and then threw them out her bedroom window. As she turned around, she had heard a loud bump and screaming. She went outside to see what it was and found out that it was Ralph who crashed into the castle after having Vanellope's former dresses land on him.
"Ralph, what are you doing here?" Vanellope asked looking at him in a worried tone "I thought you were going to visit Cassandra."
"I was going to, but I couldn't leave my best friend hanging around." Ralph answered "I'm going to admit that I haven't been there for you, as much as I should have been."
"I know you haven't, and that's what I've been trying to get you to do." Vanellope commented before smiling "It's nice to see that my plan worked."
"What plan?" Ralph asked in a curious tone.
"I was trying to get you to show attention to me again by giving you that gift." Vanellope answered.
"Are you serious?" Ralph replied "Maybe the lie I told didn't really mean anything then."
"What lie did you tell?" Vanellope asked worriedly.
Ralph realized he accidentally spoke what he should have whispered to himself, even though either tactic would not have even worked.
"I'm sorry to tell you this but I never really did like the jacket you gave me." Ralph confessed "I didn't want to say anything because I didn't want to hurt your feelings."
"Normally, I would be angry at you for doing that." Vanellope commented "But I realize that you lying for me is the only further proof that I need to know that I still matter to you. Thanks, Ralph. However, I still want you to wear it, though when we're in the dance competition."
"And I'm happy to do that for you." Ralph agreed.
Ralph and Vanellope both laughed together from what they were talking about. From that moment, Ralph had fully become aware of the time.
"Oh, my gosh!" Ralph reacted "I was supposed to be at Cassandra's place by now."
"Go ahead, Ralph." Vanellope requested "Go see your girlfriend. I'll be waiting for you until you come back."
"Why don't you come with me?" Ralph asked.
"And be the third wheel?" Vanellope replied "No, thank you. Besides, you deserve to be with someone like Cassandra."
Ralph gave Vanellope a hug before he left.
"See you later, Ralph!" Vanellope said giddily.
Ralph had smiled before he went off to see Cassandra. He went to Clashing Spirits and went to Cassandra's home as fast as he could. However, when he got there, her friend Kiara was the one to answer the door.
"What do you want, Ralph?" Kiara asked rudely.
"I'm here to see Cassandra" Ralph replied also rudely.
"I'm sorry, but she's not here." Kiara answered.
"Where has she gone to?" Ralph asked.
"I don't know, in fact, I haven't heard from her in a while." Kiara answered sarcastically.
"What's your problem, Kiara?" Ralph asked appalled.
"For one reason, it's you being here right now." Kiara answered "I think it's about time for you to leave, isn't it?"
Ralph had turned around and walked away. However, he was curious to know why Kiara has been mean to him lately. In response, he turned around and faced the issue head on.
"Alright, Kiara, give me some answers." Ralph demanded angrily "You've been nothing but mean to me from the very beginning, and I need to know what gives you the right to be this way?"
"I don't know, the fact that you're dating my best friend comes to mind." Kiara answered.
"I love Cassandra." Ralph reacted "You got that! Trust me or not, I'm not going to put her in any harm's way. And if you are picking a fight with me, I swear, I will take you down."
"You're a bad guy, Ralph." Kiara reacted back "You can't win any fight!"
"I'm only a bad guy in my game." Ralph angrily responded as he stomped his foot to the ground "You're just another jealous girl who basically built on believing in whatever gossip is spread around the area."
"Please, I could care less about what some crazy superstitious beings are gossiping about your relationship." Kiara commented "I'm not one of those people. I have my own problems with you, Ralph."
"What did I do to make you angry at me?" Ralph asked.
"You really don't remember now, do you?" Kiara questioned "It doesn't matter, though, because who needs to know about it. Cassandra? Please, she's just as crazy as you are."
"Is that really what you think of me?" Cassandra asked.
Ralph turned around and Kiara looked past him to notice that Cassandra had just walked in through the front door. Cassandra began to walk towards them slowly in an upset expression that was being put on her face.
"When did you get here?" Kiara asked.
"Only a few moments before you called me crazy." Cassandra answered before turning to Ralph "By the way, Ralph, I loved what you said about me. That's the most lovely thing any man has ever said to me."
Cassandra turned back towards Kiara transitioning from a pleased tone to a disappointed tone.
"Kiara, you've always been harsh towards me." Cassandra responded "I always knew, or at least I thought it was because you cared about me. But how can I stand the fact that you don't trust me with my decision to be with Ralph?"
"Cassandra, do you see him?" Kiara replied angrily "Ralph is a villain, and not only that, he's just as rude and wild as you are. Ever since you've dating him, you've become less like yourself and more like his mannerisms."
"You're wrong, because I've become more like myself, or mainly what I want to be like." Cassandra corrected "Ralph has made me notice what the person I want to be. It's not up to you to decide who I am. Kiara, we can still be the best of friends, but you need to stop acting like some...like...like a crazy bitch! There, I said it. And it felt good."
Cassandra had then gave Ralph a high five in reaction before turning her head back to Kiara.
"Now that it's been covered by the fact that I just swore for the first time, I think we would all like to know why you're so hateful towards Ralph." Cassandra continued "What happened between you two to make you hate him so much? Fess up, Kiara!"
"Alright, I'll tell you." Kiara said giving in to Cassandra's demands.