Chapter 2 - Rendezvous

It's Monday morning. Sam and Alex see Clover by the fountain at the school.

"Hey, Clover! How're you doing this morning?", asks Sam happily.

"How was your Sunday, Clover?", asks Alex.

But the gals get no response. Clover is 1,000 miles away in her mind. She has this happy, dreamy look on her face. She also has some drool coming out of the corner of her mouth.

"Hhhhheeeellllloooo, Clover?", says Sam as she touches her shoulder.

"Earth to Clover! Earth to Clover! Come in Clover! Over!", says Alex as she shakes Clover by her other shoulder.

Finally, Clover snaps to. "Ohhhhh, hi guys!", she says dreamily.

"Clover! Are you all right?" asks a concerned Sam.

"I'm WONDERFUL!", replies Clover.

Alex and Sam look at one another. "This can only mean one thing, Sammy. She's in love again!"

"Yes, but she never went over the edge THIS far, Alex!"

Sam addresses Clover, as they start walking toward their first class. "Care to tell us about this guy, Clover?"

Clover continues dreamily, "His name is Charles! He moved in next door yesterday!!"

While Clover is talking, Charles walks up. "Good morning, Clover! And to you also, ladies (Sam and Alex also notice, Charles is a hottie!)! I can't express my gratitude for the time you took yesterday to get me acquainted with the area Clover! It was tip top!"

"I'm glad you enjoyed it, Charles!"

"Could I possible impose on you to help me get around the school? I am a wee bit out of kilter."

"Of course, Charles! See you gals in homeroom!" With that Clover and Charles go off.

Alex addresses Sam. "No wonder she's in love! He's everything she ever wanted in a guy: he's a hottie, prim, proper, and quite British! She may never get down off of her cloud!"

"What a fortunate break for her too! Moving in right next door!", says Sam. She adds wistfully, "Some people have all the luck! The last new neighbor by me was that foreign exchange student whose father wanted to infiltrate WOOHP!"

"Well, Sammy, it looks like it will be just you and I shopping at the Mall for a while!"

"It may not be too long, Alex! Remember the 'love of her life' just before the Valentine's Day dance? That was over in three days!"

"That's true, Sammy. But I don't remember her being THIS gaga over any guy!"

"You know, Alex, I hope we don't get any WOOHP missions until this passes! Clover would be useless on one!", exclaims Sam. Alex nods her head in agreement.

Clover remains on her cloud in school, after showing Charles around the campus.

In English class, where the class is studying the works of Shakespeare in general, and specifically Romeo and Juliet today, Clover fantasizes about being Juliet in her balcony, being wooed by her Romeo, Charles! And Charles fits the part, too! After all, he is British!

In History class, where they are studying the Middle Ages, Clover daydreams about a castle on a moor. She is the stately queen of the kingdom and Charles is the dashing, heroic king.

And so it goes for the rest of the classes. Clover daydreams a scenario with Charles and her. She has never felt this way for any guy before! Charles is her dream guy!

After school, Charles drives Clover home from school in his BMW convertible.

As the wind blows through their hair, Clover can't help but notice how dashing Charles looks! He is flawless! There is no one to compare with him!

Arriving home, Charles says "I say, Clover! Will you be available to go to the Mall tonight?"

"Of course I will, Charles!"

"Smashing! Shall I call for you around 7ish?"

"That will be fine! See you then!"

Clover quickly goes into her room on entering her house and immediately starts on her homework. She has a little more than 3 hours to get it done, then she has to pick out the right outfit to go out with Charles!

At 6 PM, Clover's Mom calls up the stairs, "Clover! Dinner is ready, dear!"

"Mom, I'm going to skip it! I'm right in the middle of something!" Clover's Mom shrugs her shoulders. Her daughter must be going to the Mall tonight, she thinks. She'll get something there.

At 7 PM on the dot, the doorbell rings. Clover hurries down the steps to answer it! She is wearing her red tube top, red stretch slacks, with matching high heels. She opens the door, and as expected, it's Charles.

"Good evening, Charles!"

Charles takes a moment to give Clover the once over. She looks fantastic! "Clover! You look positively smashing! But I was only planning to take you to the Mall!"

"That's all right, Charles! This is my favorite Mall shopping outfit!" With that, the two go off, hand in hand to Charles car.

For the rest of the week, after school, Clover and Charles are seen everywhere together. On Thursday, they take a walk, arms around each other, on the beach, by moonlight.

"Clover, I must say! I am really smitten with you! You are my ideal girl!"

"You're my perfect guy too, Charles"

"What say we skip school tomorrow and spend the day together! Why don't you wear that red outfit you wore the first night we went out together!"

"I'd like that Charles! I will!" With that Charles swings Clover to where they are facing one another. Her puts a gentle hand behind her head, holds Clover close, and they kiss.....

Friday morning comes quickly and just as promised, Clover is wearing her red tube top, red stretch slacks, and matching high heels. She knows she'll have to be careful leaving the house – her Mom knows that the height of the heel on her shoes far exceeds the max allowed at school.

Clover slips out the back door and makes it to Charles' house, where he is waiting for her. She quickly gets into his car.

"All ready to go, my lovely? You look fantastic!"

"Thank you, Charles! Where will we be going?"

"I really haven't decided yet! Why don't we wait until we're on the road before we choose a destination?"

"Well Charles, I would like to at least let Sam and Alex know where I'm at in case of emergency!"

"Do you not trust me, my love?", says Charles as he puts his right arm around Clover, pulling her close and kisses her.

Clover's mind is spinning! WOW! Can that guy kiss! But wait! Something is wrong! Her head is still spinning, faster and faster. Opening her eyes she sees that the world is spinning in front of her! Just before she passes out, she hears an evil laugh.