Story of Bella Bachelor ~ Chapter 25: Payback

This chapter will keep switching from one POV to another, so be prepared.

The next day, Bella POV

I've been discharged and am currently preparing to go back home. Morty told me what Darlene and Kaylynn did, and no words can express how upset that made me. So much for 'best friends forever'. Why would they actually do that? Jennifer and Brandi have been in touch, and they're siding with me. I should just be thankful that I know who my true friends are. Mortimer hasn't left my side ever since I awoke. I just love him too much.

I left the hospital alone, to surprise my family. They knew I was coming home today, but they thought it wasn't until much later. I walked through the streets alone, and went straight past Stephanie, Darlene and Kaylynn. So, this is what Stephanie looks like. Oh. I flicked them off at I continued to my front door. That felt good. Letting myself in, the first sight was Taylor puking all over the floor. Lovely. Guess that he ate grass again. Long story. Anyway, Victoria was the first person to spot me and she came running. I pulled her up into a hug. She whispered in my ear,

'I missed you, Bella.'

'I missed you too, Vic.' I whispered back, before letting kissing her on the head.

I waved at mom as she entered the room, and recieved a long hug. It wasn't long before I was being rugby tackled by Dylan, Taylor and Louise. Yeah, I'm home.

Some time later

Brandi and Jennifer are now over and we're in my room, trying to work out the best revenge plot. Every possible thing so far is either too hard, not practical enough or impossible. By this time, Louise had entered the room and climbed onto my lap. She was listening to us all contently as we debated.

'Well, what about dumping a load of rotten fish in her school bag?'

'But where are we gonna get all this rotten fish from, and how are we gonna get it into the bag? I'd say we should push her into a bush.'

'Bush push! But seriously, when are we gonna get to be able to do that? If it's at school then we'll get killed, if it's in town then someone's gonna see. So, we're stuck.'

'What about making her go to different places and at each place there is a note saying what she has to do or where she has to go, and someone can be at each place asking her questions?' piped up Louise. Hmm, that actually isn't a bad idea!

'Good thinking, Lou! With a bit of tuning down, that might actually just work!' smiled Jennifer, looking round at all of us. We all nodded in return. It's payback time.

So, we're using the idea suggested by my 4 year old sister, but not quite as expansive. We've called Mortimer over, he's helping out with the plan. Apparently, Stephanie was STILL trying to flirt with him whilst I was in hospital. She won't give up, huh?

'So, Mortimer. What happens is, you approach the beast (as we fondly named Stephanie) and ask her for a little chat.' said Brandi.

'And, you take her to the graveyard. The rest of us, we'll hang behind the mausoleum. Pretend to flirt with her, do anything except kiss her. Even trash talk me if you want. Whilst flirting, ask questions relating to the incident. Try and catch her out.' I ordered him, as he nodded after each instruction.

'Got it. She's outside now, shall I go and get her?'

'Wait until we're all outside first, we'll climb out the window. Then go for it. We'll do that now, and will expect to hear you in the next five minutes.'

Mortimer POV

I watched them leave the room. To be honest, I really don't wanna do this but I have no choice. Bella's trusting me to do this. With a sigh, I stood up and made my way downstairs. I actually feel like there's a huge rock inside of me.

Opening Bella's front door, I saw her just sunbathing on the grass across the road. By herself. In April. Strange. Stephanie beamed at me as I approached her and I forced a small smile back.

'H-hey Stephanie, could I talk to you in private?' I asked.

'Sure! Anything for you, Morty.' she grinned, standing up. I was trying so hard not to correct her by saying that Morty is a nickname that only Bella can call me. I walked ahead to the graveyard and she followed. Why was I starting to feel guilty? Bella told me to do this. As soon as we reached the destination I saw a quick thumbs-up sign from Bella. Let's unleash this.

'Soo, I.. uh.. like your hair.' Is that the best that I could come up with?! I swear that I heard a giggle from behind the mausoleum.

'Aww, thanks! Your hair looks very... cute today.' I had to grin at that, it was a failed compliment.

Bella POV

We were all doubled up on the ground laughing so far, what kind of flirting is that?! It's almost like Stephanie is part of the act!

'So, your eyes bring out your, uh... shoes.'

That's it, we're crying. Mortimer simply can't flirt for the life of it. It's hilarious just listening, so imagine what it would look like if we were watching this!

Mortimer POV

We'd been 'flirting' for a while, and Stephanie was actually leaning in to kiss me! Oh crap. Um...

I decided that now was the time to sneeze out what I'd been holding in for the last few minutes. It went all over her face.

'Oh, I'm sorry!' I pretended to apologize, even though I wasn't sorry in the slightest.

'Meh, don't worry about it. Anyway, I think I should let you know that you've fully gained my trust.'

Really? Great. Now's the time to catch her out.

'So, about Bella. I'm done with her now. What made you hate her?' Of course I'm lying, I'd never be done with Bella.

'Her? That bitch? Oh please, I could go on forever. I just wanted to be with you all along, and for her to be out of the picture. Hopefully forever, but I'm working on that.'

Here we go! She's caught out! That rat-face does NOT trash talk my girlfriend like that!

'OKAY, NOW!' I yelled.

Bella POV

I heard Morty shouting for us, and we all came running out. Stephanie was looking at us in horror and disgust.

I approached her, grabbed her and tossed her straight into the lake, whilst she screamed. Then we all ran off, Mortimer included, back to my house. As soon as we entered my room, we all burst out laughing. Oh, how I love revenge.

After everyone had left, mom came into my room and shut the door behind her. This isn't gonna be good.

'Bella, I need to tell you something. We're going to Italy for six months.'

Can you guess the bush push reference? No? Meh, you probably won't. It was on Harry Hill's TV Burp a few years ago. So, the next chapter will pick straight up where I left off, how's Bella gonna react to THIS? And what is the reason for? I really need to set myself a limit for how long this story will last. My bet is that it'll be 35 chapters, but then again, something else might pop up. Bella still has 7-8 years left before this story is meant to end.

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