Summary: Kathryn and Sebastian's revenge is far from over.
Chapter 10: What Goes Around Comes Around
Selena Davis looked up at the sunny sky above her and let out a disgusted sigh. God she hated California with all its bright, shiny people living their vapid lives. She was much more suited to New York but thanks to Kathryn and Sebastian she was banished to the land on sunscreen and strip malls. Life was so not fair.
After that disaster of a party Selena spent the following weekend listening to her parents berate her for humiliating them. They didn't seem to care that she had been set up. If they thought about it logically it might occur to them that their daughter would never throw a party like that and even if she did she sure as hell wouldn't invite the whole faculty to it. But no her parents didn't care about her explanations. It was decided right then and there that Selena would go back to L.A. and live with her grandmother.
However Selena hadn't given up so easily and made a deal with her parents that if she could get the chancellor to reconsider firing her from her position she would be allowed to stay. So with a perfect speech and apology memorized Selena marched into the Headmasters office where the chancellor was waiting. Before either could say anything she launched into her apology where she begged for another chance but neither was very moved. "Selena as sorry as you might be for your actions it still doesn't excuse that party."
"But I was set up" she pleaded.
"Yes that's what you say but you can hardly deny this was the first time you've engaged in this sort of behavior."
"What behavior?"
With a sigh he handed her a copy of the latest school paper. On the front page was Selena's yearbook photo next to an old photograph of her at a rave in L.A. The headline read 'Meet the Chancellors Party Girl Selena Davis.' As she skimmed the article her hands began to shake in fury because she knew who was responsible.
Selena was so caught up in her anger she barely heard the chancellor as he told her "now I don't condone this sort of slander regularly but this is not the sort of press the school needs. You understand it's in everyone's best interest including your own that you resign from your post."
"But-"
"Selena" the headmaster said in a calm tone "I've been speaking with your parents and they agree with us. In fact they think it would be a good idea if you leave Manchester all together."
"Leave, no!"
"I'm sorry but this is really for the best" he told her.
Selena had left completely humiliated and disgraced. She knew who was to blame for all her troubles so she swore revenge, planning to show the whole school that tape she had made of Sebastian and Kathryn. However it would make little difference because when she arrived at school the next day to collect her belongings from her locker she was shocked to discover everyone already knew about them.
Apparently the happy couple had announced their involvement at a dinner the previous night. Everyone was stunned but here was the real shocker; no one cared! Everyone just shrugged it off like it was no big deal even Kathryn's mother didn't seem to have a problem with the fact that her daughter was dating her former step brother.
So she left Manchester without even paying that bitch back for all the misery she had caused her. Selena had tried once more to make her parents listen to reason hoping at the very least they would let her stay in New York but they wouldn't be persuaded this time. It was back to the west coast whether she liked it or not.
Sitting on the front lawn of her new school, only a month after getting banished from New York Selena vowed that some day, some how she would get even with Kathryn Merteuil. Until then she would have to stick it out in sunny California.
Just then the bell rang waking Selena from her thoughts. With a heavy sigh she got up from her seat and turned to head back into school. Before she could make it inside however she accidentally smacked into someone. "Watch it" she hissed not even bothering to see who she ran into.
"I'm so sorry...oh my god you're her."
Selena looked up at the young girl with a short blond hair cut and blue eyes. She was more cute than beautiful but had one of those smiles that probably let her get away with a lot in life. Turing her surgically enhanced nose up at the girl Selena huffed "do I know you?"
Still smiling the girl bowed her head down "no, no you don't. But I know all about you."
"Really?" She asked skeptically.
"Sure you use to go to Franklin. Everyone knew who Selena Davis was. Class president three years in a row, homecoming queen, varsity cheerleader, you were on the student senate and-"
"Ok I get it you heard of me" Selena said somewhat annoyed. "Should I be impressed?"
The girl seemed hardly fazed by her attitude "no it's just...I've admired you for a long time. I can't believe I'm finally meeting you."
Sighing Selena told her "look cut the shit ok, I know what you're doing. I mastered the game sweety so please-"
"What am I doing?"
"Trying to butter me up so we can be best friends" she explained in a sweet mocking tone. "So then when the time comes you can use me to up your status. Well it won't work because I'm not really in the need for any friends at the moment." She said it knowing it was a lie. Ever since she got back to L.A. Selena had yet to hook up with any of her old friends. She spent most of her days alone.
"I'm not sure what you're talking about. I thought maybe since you just arrived I could show you around school or something. I mean I heard you just returned from New York. Did you like it?"
"It was all right" she muttered with a hint of bitterness.
"Oh well I lived there for a little while with my dad. I liked it but I think I prefer California."
"That's nice, is this going anywhere?"
"Look I didn't mean to bother you. It's just I always looked up to you and here you are now going to my school. I thought we could get to know each other but obviously you're not interested so I'll leave you alone." Picking up her books she gave her a small smile as she said "I'm sorry about knocking into you. I'll try to stay out of your way from now on."
As the girl turned to leave Selena had a sudden change of heart. Now normally she would have told this girl to take a hike but she had to admit she was a little lonely since returning to her former home. Having someone around might be nice especially someone who worshipped her. The young girl seemed innocent enough and not terribly bright which made her the perfect little underling for Selena.
"Wait a second"
The girl turned back around with a hopeful smile "yes?"
Forcing a smile Selena told her "you know what maybe a tour wouldn't be such a bad idea."
"Great! I have bio now but how about I meet you after class?"
"That would be fine. Oh could you do me a favor...I'm sorry I didn't catch your name."
"Phoebe Hamilton" she beamed proudly.
"Phoebe if it isn't any trouble would you mind terribly dropping off these forms for me at the admittance office. I'd do it but I'm already so late for class."
"Sure no problem" she said taking the paperwork. "I'll meet you back here in an hour?"
"Great" Selena smiled as she watched her new protégé skip away. Well she already had one person in this hell hole they call a school worshipping her. Soon all her fellow students would follow suit. Phoebe didn't seem that bad, rather sweet actually. Maybe being back in sunny Cali wouldn't be so bad after all.
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As Phoebe turned away from Selena the sweet smile dropped from her lips and she rolled her eyes. She continued with her perky strut as she walked back into the school and then walked back out the front entrance. Walking past the stoners and perpetual flunkies she found a quiet outside spot by a bench. With a careless flick of her wrist Phoebe tossed Selena's paperwork in the trash before taking a seat on the bench and whipping out her cell phone.
Dialing the number she had since learned by heart she waited for an answer and wasn't disappointed when the familiar male voice on the other end answered. "Yes?"
"I'm in" she told him while pulling out a cigarette that had been nestled in her boot.
"She bought it?"
Phoebe smirked "every word just as you said. I didn't even have to deviate from the script."
"Good girl. You know what to do next right?"
With a sigh she answered "yes I'm not an idiot. Don't worry you're little blond friend will be in ruins before the end of the month. You'll definitely get your moneys worth."
"I better" he told her gruffly. "For a quarter of a million that bitch better be reaching for the god damn sleeping pills."
Phoebe chuckled "consider it done."
"Good I'll be in touch"
"Later Valmont"
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With a relaxed sigh Sebastian set his cell phone down onto the sand next to him. He closed his eyes as the bright sun hit his face and thought about Selena Davis having a nervous break down. It was a comforting thought actually.
"Who was that?"
Sebastian looked up as Kathryn approached him wearing a small red bikini and holding two mai ties in her hands. Taking his drink he explained "oh just taking care of some unfinished business." He had decided to tell Kathryn about his plot against Selena once every thing worked out as he hoped. It would make a nice graduation gift. For now he just wanted to enjoy his victory. "Now aren't you pleased I won our little bet?"
"Must you bring that up at every occasion?" She asked as she sat down beside him.
"Yes" he told her with a gloating smile. "Face it Kathryn I was right and you were wrong. Just admit it"
"Go fuck yourself Valmont"
Setting his drink down he reached out and grabbed her, pulling her down on top of him. As she let out a laugh and threw he head back he asked "why would I do that when I can have you?"
"You have a point there" she told him before leaning in for a kiss.
* The End *