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CHAPTER 4 – Break-ups and Violet Fleming

"Is everyone ready?" Charlie called to the big crowd of students that are gathered round the table where the Ducks were holding the master-servant drawing.

"Fulton, the trash can please" Fulton handed the trash can full of pieces of papers with people's names on them. "Thank you"

"Hurry up! Some of us still has some stuffs to do!" Riley yelled.

"Yeah, yeah! Hold on! First one on the list is…Les Averman," Charlie picked a piece of paper "…your servant is Dean Portman"

"Alright! Hey, go easy on me buddy" Portman told Averman.

"Oh would I ever!" Averman replied grinning.

"Next on the list is Greg Goldberg…your servant will be…Luis Mendoza" Charlie announced. "Rick Riley's servant will be…Ken Wu!"

"Oh man!" Ken muttered, casting Riley a look. Riley was looking like his birthday had come early.

"I'm next," Charlie told Adam. "Pick someone good"

"Charlie Conway's servant is…Guy Germaine" Adam said. Charlie smiled. Guy had always been one of his best friends. They're going to have a blast. "Next is for Russ Tyler" Adam continued, "Russ, your servant will be – me?" Adam said staring at the paper.

"I'll pick next, Adam," Connie said. "This is for Fulton Reed…your servant is Dwayne Robertson. And for Dean Portman…Julie Gaffney."

Julie groaned. Portman grinned widely at her. Julie rolled her eyes.

"Sorry." Connie said, handing the trashcan to Luis.

"I'm gonna draw for Jesse Hall next, your servant will be…Russ Tyler. Next on the list is Edward Poturnak…your servant is Connie Moreau."

Connie smiled. Edward is a contributor for the school paper and is a real nice guy. He and Connie get along well with each other. And anyway, Edward is much better than getting Riley or his friends. Poor Ken, Connie thought.

The drawing went on. Guy, Ken and Julie drew after Luis. The list of Masters and Servants went on like this.

Adam Banks – Fulton Reed

Julie Gaffney – Walter Noyce

Guy Germaine – Emily Stoller

Luis Mendoza – Les Averman

Connie Moreau – Jesse Hall

Dwayne Robertson – Nick Taylor

Ken Wu – Mark McDonnell

Angela Wood – Greg Goldberg

"Way to go, Goldberg! That Wood girl is hot!" Portman said, Goldberg looked at him disgustedly, but decided not to say anything.

Julie was looking very grumpy.

"Hey Julie, I'm really sorry about Portman" Connie said.

"Not as sorry as I am. I have this feeling he's gonna make me feel miserable for two days" Connie looked at her sympathetically.

"Now, for the last name on our list, Violet Fleming," Russ said, he placed his hand inside the trashcan and pulled the last piece of paper. He grinned evilly.

"Oh man! This is precious! I wonder who'd get stuck with—" Charlie suddenly stopped. "Wait a second—uh-oh!" Charlie groaned.

"Violet, are you here?" Russ called.

"Yes?" Violet raised her hand.

"Your servant is none other than, Captain Duck himself, Charlie Conway"

Violet screamed with delight and fainted.

Oooh, boy! This is going to be the loooongest week, Charlie thought miserably.

* * *

Connie went directly to her locker as soon as the final bell rang that afternoon. She was about to toss her English book inside when she heard Edward calling her. "Oh hey, Edward… I mean… boss!" she said.

"Um…Connie, I know that the master-servant stuff starts on Thursday but I was wondering if you could do me a favor," said Edward.

"Sure"

"Do you think you could proof read my article for the paper? I have so many things to do. Everything's just piled up." He said, "Please"

"No problem. I'll give it back first thing in the morning" she took the two-paged article from Edward.

"Thank you so much, Connie!" Connie waved at him, and headed home to change for her date.

* * *

The ice cream parlor was packed when Connie arrived. She took a booth near the door so Guy could spot her when he arrives. A few minutes later, Luis and some girl went in.

"Hey Connie. Waiting for someone?" Luis asked, the girl went to the counter to order.

"Yeah, I'm waiting for Guy. We're supposed to meet at three-thirty."

"Well, it's already quarter to four" said Luis, checking his wristwatch and shrugged. "Anyway, we're going someplace, you know, just stopped by to grab some ice cream. Later, Cons" Luis joined his date at the counter.

After another half an hour later, when almost the whole team had went in and out of the door and greeted Connie, Guy was still a no-show. Connie was starting to feel worried and angry at the same time. She had ordered about three glasses of soda while waiting and had been pestered by Averman and Dwayne until Adam and Charlie pulled them away.

Connie looked at her watch for the nth time. Four-thirty. Where is he?! She thought. She was about to storm out of the place when Guy opened the door, accompanied by Sarah. The two are laughing about something. Guy stopped when he saw Connie.

"Hey Connie" he said, Sarah clinged into his arm.

"Where've you been?! Whatever happened to three-thirty on the dot?" Connie demanded. A look of horror passed Guy's face.

"Oh my God, Connie! I'm so sorry… I—" Guy started.

"Don't tell me you forgot!" Connie said in a voice a little louder than average. "I have been waiting here like an idiot for a whole hour! And that's all you've got to say—you forgot!"

"Connie, I'll make it up to you. Please try to understand!"

"Understand! Guy, that's all I've been doing lately, and I'm getting tired of it! You've ditched every plan we made together and to make things even worse, you spend every single minute of your time with another girl!" Connie exclaimed.

"Look! I said I was sorry!" Guy said, his voice raising.

"Well your sorry isn't good enough!" Connie said.

"Well, if going out means having to spend every single second with each other, then maybe we should break up!" Guy shouted before stopping himself.

"FINE!" Connie yelled back. "We're over, Guy Germaine!"

"Wait, Connie! I didn't mean it like that!"

"Sorry," Sarah told Guy, who ignored her.

"Connie!" Guy ran after Connie. Everyone inside the ice cream parlor was too stunned to speak.

***

That night, Connie sits in front of her study table proof reading Edward's article. The phone hadn't stopped ringing for her ever since she went home that afternoon. The rest of the Ducks had tried to talk to her, including Guy. He called her five times but she refused to talk to him. Connie got so tired that she pulled the phone line off.

Connie tapped her pencil, trying to get the article done but her mind wanders. She needs a new boyfriend. Not that having one is important, it's just fun to meet other people and see what it's like. She needs to get her mind off Guy.

Connie sighed. Suddenly she remembered something Charlie had said last week about the classified ads where people would be able to place whatever they need and want.

Why not? It's worth a try. Connie pulled out a fresh piece of paper and started writing.

Note: Sorry I have to break Connie and Guy up but don't worry, I'll make sure they would end up together!