Part Three: Hailley-Mind over Matter

Chapter Nine: The Other Daughters

AN: There is some cussing in this chapter, so, I've warned you.

Hailley's hand hesitated above her cell phone. She couldn't ask her father about the things him and Mrs. Killingsworth were talking about. That would be admitting that she was eavesdropping. She just knew, though, that they were talking about her. And that's where this great debate with herself started.

Blowing a loose strand of hair away from her face, she laughed at herself. This was stupid. All she had to do was ask Jimena Killingsworth about the conversation. Somehow, she knew she wouldn't mind. Maybe Jimena was expecting it. Conrad had always said his mother was different, and he hadn't been talking about her time in her gang.

She finally mustered up her cocky courage and dialed the digits Conrad had given her. A sneaky thought appeared. Was Conrad interested in her? She'd definitely be the envy of Hollywood.

"Hello, Hailley," Jimena said as she picked up the phone. Her voice was welcoming and patient.

"How'd you know it was me?" She asked, semi-shocked.

"I knew you'd be curious. Especially after sneaking up to listen to me and your father talk."

She sounded calm. Hailley giggled nervously. "I need to know why you two were talking about me. And don't deny it, either."

"I won't. Are you busy tomorrow afternoon? There are two girls I'd like you to meet, and then I will explain."

"I do have a play rehearsal…But I can be there. What time?"

"Four."

Hailley hated not being able to go to her play rehearsal. She loved to be center stage, all eyes on her. Her admirers would swoon on sight and rush and compete to get her a measly glass of water.

"See you then, Jimena."

After hanging up, Hailley laid back, and she continued to dream of her days of stardom until she fell asleep.

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The Killingsworth residence was quaint and homey. The house, though slightly smaller than her own, radiated a warmth that her mother had stolen. No matter the love between her and her father, her mother had stolen something vital when she had left.

She knocked on the door, light catching her eye from her many rings. She stood back, waiting for someone to open the door.

A girl opened it, her outfit wonderfully done in blush pink. Hailley approved of the skirt and blouse. She then looked her over to find any imperfections, and was quite disappointed with the blonde, blue-eyed girl because there were none.

"Are you Hailley?" She asked pleasantly. She had a great smile. Hailley felt the familiar stirrings of jealousy boiling in her stomach.

"Yeah. Are you one of the girls Jimena wanted me to meet?" Despite being jealous, Hailley was polite. If all else aside, she could just tweak the girl's mind, or something.

"I guess so. I'm Auriella."

Hailley stepped inside, stretching her long legs, bare from thighs down. Auriella smiled, as if she knew the game Hailley was playing. Without further talk, they walked into the living room.

Jimena looked up and smiled. "Hello, Hailley."

The other girl sitting there looked up. Her blue eyes ensnared her in a trap. She actually felt the breath leave her. The girl pushed back her black hair then went to stare at her hands.

Hailley frowned, finding that incredibly rude. "You could say hi," she grumbled.

Auriella frowned, then sat next to the rude one. She looked from her to Hailley. "Torrence has had a few rough days. Leave her alone."

Torrence touched her amulet. "It's fine. She's right. I was rude." She looked up at Hailley. "Sorry."

Hailley plopped down in a chair. "Apology accepted."

Jimena smiled again, a soft chuckle on her lips. "Hailley, it's time we told you the truth of your gift."

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Hailley felt elated. She already knew she was hot and powerful, but being a goddess rocked her world. Then she remembered the haunted look in Torrence's blue eyes.

"Torrence, what's your deal? Don't you like being a goddess?"

Tor thought for a moment, then glanced at Ella. She nodded. "I suppose there isn't a better time.

"For a few months now, I've been having an affair with my school principal."

Hailley was appalled by that truth. "You slut!"

"You wouldn't understand my home life, you stupid spoiled bitch!"

Hailley jumped up, followed by Torrence. The brunette wasn't exactly sure of what she was doing. Torrence could kick her ass a few times over.

"You don't know a thing about me. My mom abandoned me. So don't talk about a bad home life!"

Torrence laughed. "Both of my parents abandoned me. My adoptive parents treat me like crap. So, if I want to have sex with someone, I will."

Hailley backed down, sitting, fuming at her fear. Torrence sat down as well.

"Girls, you can't fight evil if you fight each other," Jimena stated.

Auriella snorted. "Yeah, Torrie. Ice Queen. Icy. Free—"

Torrence covered the blonde's mouth. "I get it, El."

Jimena turned to Torrence, silently urging her on. Tor got the message. "I think Larry, the principal, is a Follower. He was at the club the other night, but he seemed much younger. And things kind of clicked. Like how I always had to have my moon amulet hidden whenever we were together."

Hailley listened, feeling bad. "Maybe you should stay away from him," she suggested.

"He's my principal," Tor reminded roughly.

"Change schools, then."

"Kristina and Mark would need a good reason. I don't think 'I slept with my principal, and now I think he's an evil guy that I'm supposed to protect humanity from' will go over well."

Hailley had to smile. "Me either."

Torrence returned the smile. "You're not bad, Brat."

"Right back at ya."

Auriella frowned and shook her head, causing Torrence and Hailley to laugh.

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elephantsrocmysox: I hope you liked. I thought a little commotion between Daughters would be fun.

the demon goddess: Okay, Stanton will eventually show up in part four, but it won't mention him much until part six. So, he doesn't play much part in the first book, but will definitely have a bigger piece in book 2.

tennisprincess15: Okay, well I hope I don't ruin much for you in this book. Hurry up and read the rest! .

Rubber-duckiesofdoom: Um, what was confusing? Am I confusing you? Is it that bad?

HorseyGurl1490: Yesss…Tianna's dead. Does a jig of pure joy I never liked her. She was….too annoying and perfect. Grr. Damn men. Lol. Anyways, it's not like Derek and Corrine are together now that she ran far, far away. Nooo happiness for them.