Chapter 3: Anger, hurt and humiliation.

I had rewrite this whole chapter over and over again and finally decided on this...

Thunder rumbled in the distance as I sat at my computer typing out the first chapter for my next story column in the Golden Globe magazine. I could not concentrate, as my mind had not gotten over the fact that I was Voldemort's heir.

Am I supposed to be evil? I want a life just like Abigail's. I just wanted to study hard and get a job in the future but I could not, now. The companies would not even give me the clerk's job after they knew about the real me. My friends would avoid me, after that.

The mere thought of it made me shiver with fright.

A frown was plastered on my face as stared at the half filled screen. I looked at the clock, frantically. It was nearly half past six!

" If I don't get my first chapter done, I'm dead meat, "I muttered as I began typing furiously than ever before.

I hit the print icon and flicked out my wand to conjured up a tray of snacks and drinks.

After a few moments, the doorbell rang. My eyes widened with surprise and flew to the clock it was already seven! I switched my gaze to my printer. My papers were all neatly stacked and printed.

Now, I'm ready! I told myself as I rushed downstairs and for the door.

" Hi! "I said, brightly as the whole Golden Globe group trooped in.

" Hello! "a guy, which I guess, must be Remus Lupin replied.

" Oh, hello, kids! " my mother chimed in as she entered the hallway.

" Hi, Mrs. McKenzie! " all of them said in unison.

" Come on, up! "I invited them, warmly, trying my best to avoid Abigail's eyes.

" Here, this is my story for the Writer's column, "I replied as I handed over the bunch of papers to Sirius Black, the editor.

" Oh...this is-great! "he said, nervously. My smile faltered.

" Is there something wrong with it? "I asked him. I caught him looking at Abigail's face for help and my smile vanished instantly.

" I-I think th-that...I'm sorry to say that the Writer's column... "He stopped but could not finish.

" Well-what about the Writer's column? "I demanded.

" We voted that we did not want it but will be replaced by-the...Gossip column, "he told me. I felt shocked. Terribly shocked at his words. I could not open my mouth to speak.

They voted against me. The Writer's column. My column! My mind was spinning but Sirius's voice remained etched in my mind. "G-Gossip column? "I managed after several gulps of air. "B-but what about the Writer's column? " "We don't need it! It's so boring! "Abigail chimed in, airily. "Anyway, I don't think you could manage it with your lateness! " After hearing these cruel words, hot tears stung the back of my eyelids. "H-How could you? "I stammered as I stared helplessly at Sirius. "You are the Editor, please I need the Writer's column! " "I'm really sorry about it- "Sirius started but Abigail interrupted him. "Take it or leave it? " "Fine! I quit! " I shouted, tears, now streaming down my eyes. I could not help it at all, I ran from the room and into my mother's.
I wept but softly so that no one could hear me sobbing like a baby. How could she do this to me??? I was her best friend since kindergarten. Why was she being so mean to me? It was only a dateline, right? But, what was wrong with her? I had spent a great deal of time writing that chapter!

Just then, the door opened an inch and Sirius's head poked in.

"What do you want? "I demanded, coldly, as I glared at him.

"Uh-well...I-I wanted... "He could not finish as I interrupted him.

"Just get the hell out of here and leave me alone! "

I could see that hurt was evident on his handsome face but I did not care about his feelings but wanted him out of here.

"I-I'm sorry- "he started again.

"GET OUT! "I shouted, angrily. His eyes widened with shock as he shook his head and closed the door, gently.

I wept again. I never wanted to see anyone again.

I stayed in my mother's room for two hours, listening to Sirius, Abigail and Remus talking away in the next room but I could still hear the hurt in Sirius's voice. I felt a pang of guilt hit my heart.

I should not have been too hard on him. Maybe I had overreacted. After all, it was not his fault but Abigail's. She could control Sirius's authority.

I really wanted to apologize to him and totally not in front of the others but...privately. I really do but I will never, ever apologize to Abigail. I'll never forgive her. This is a vow that I'll make.

But will that vow be broken?

Will I ever be friends with Abigail before it's too late?

If I break a vow, what will the consequences be?

Will I have to suffer in the end or do Abigail suffer or worse...the both of us?

Will friendship or love triumph in the end over the other party?

These were the questions swirling around in my mind as I folded my legs in front of me and wept all over again.

Sorry for the short chapter.

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