Here is the next episode, known as 'Polishing Rhonda'! Let's see how Rhonda will handle this situation in this version of the story! Anyway, enjoy!

I took a deep breath as soon as I arrived at the place, thanks to my mother and father. I had to dress up for the occasion, so I was in a nice red suit with a black dress like skirt. I examined the building of the finishing school. It looked like a regular fancy-schmancy school, probably teaching me the ways of being polite and all...

I smirked a little. I had this in the bag. I knocked on the door as a maid answered. "Ah, you must be the Lloyd heiress. Just come on in, your classmates are in the other room."

I nodded as I walked in, honestly a little nervous as I hesitated a bit. I paused as I looked inside, seeing a few rich kids I haven't met before. To be honest, I'm hoping to just get this done and graduate this finishing school as quick as I can so that I won't have to wait any longer.

"Excuse me." I felt a finger tap my shoulder. I turned and I was surprised to see...

"Big Patty?" I asked, seeing Patty in some nice blue clothes.

"Oh, hello Rhonda." Big Patty gave a nod. "How's everything been holding up?"

"Oh, all right, I suppose." I said. "So... you're attending finishing school too?"

Patty nodded. "My parents told me that I've been a little rough around other classmates and become anti-social on others. They figured if they send me here, it would help me polish my manners."

"Now why would anybody think that? Patty, some people may see you as a bully, but others, like me, Nadine, Arnold, heck, even Harold sees your soft side!" I smiled.

"Yeah, but it's not enough." Patty sighed. "I can be polite... I just don't know if I can... you know..."

"You're nervous, aren't you?" I asked.

Patty nodded.

"It's okay. I'm nervous too." I said. "My parents went to this school, and I'm the next one in line to attend. But I'm positive in my skills, I can probably pass! And you should be positive as well. I've seen you be polite to others on your off time."

Patty smiled. "Well, I suppose that's true. Wish me luck, Rhonda."

I smiled as I shook Patty's hand. "You too, BP."

"BP?" Patty raised an eyebrow.

"Big Patty, of course." I explained.

Patty paused... and smiled. "I can get used to it."

We nodded as we went and joined the others in their seats as we saw a skinny black-haired woman in purple-clad clothing.

"Greetings, boys and girls. I am your instructor, Madame Parvenu." The woman introduced herself. "Today you come to me, mere children, but in two short weeks, you will emerge civilized, cultured, ladies and gentlemen."

We all gave a bow for the boys and curtsy for the girls. In the corner of my eyes, I noticed Patty nodding in determination. I sighed. Hopefully this first day was going to go good.

I... suppose it went okay, to say the least. Our first lesson was coming over and pouring ourselves a cup of punch. I was doing okay with that lesson.

"Um, hello?" I frowned as I pushed two people who volunteered themselves to be in front of the punch. "Is it hard for me to ask you to get out of the way?"

...okay, in hindsight, I probably shouldn't have said that, but I guess I was really thirsty and...

...fine. I bombed at that. And worst of it, I know I bombed! Why did I even do that?

Madame Parvenu just shook her head at me as she wrote something down. I yelped. Hopefully I can make up for it in the next lesson!

I decided to watch Big Patty as she took her turn next as I was amazed at her skills. Okay, so I bombed at one thing. I'm sure I won't bomb another!

"Okay, Miss Rhonda Lloyd, now pretend you are at a tea party." Madame Parvenu told me.

I nodded. Okay, I wasn't going to blow this one. "Very well, Madame Parvenu, would you like to start?"

Madame Parvenu gave a small smile. "Why, certainly Rhonda. Would you like some more tea?"

"Certainly." I smiled as Madame Parvenu poured some tea into the cup.

Okay, I was getting the hang of it. It wasn't too hard.

I took a small sip as I started to say something. "Thank y-"

All of a sudden, my stomach didn't feel right, and neither did my mouth. "...uh, quick question, Madame Parvenu? What type of tea is this?"

Madame Parvenu raised an eyebrow. "Nothing more than just some regular tea dipped with honey. Why do you ask?"

"No... particular reason. May I please be excused, I need to use the restroom." I asked.

"But of course." Madame Parvenu smiled as I felt a little nauseous. "The restroom is down the hall, go to your right."

"Thank you..." I smiled... before running out.

As soon as I ran out of the bathroom, I turned on the sink and started to drown that awful taste that just possessed my mouth. Why did it have to be honey?

I sighed in relief as I came out of the restroom, sighing. I quickly joined back in the class, apologizing as I walked in, Patty was just taking her turn. I just sat down and watched as Patty blew her politeness out of the water... much better than I did, I will admit.

Next on the agenda, from what my parents told me, everyone had this little show and tell thing, but I didn't think we'd get that far in the line as Madame Parvenu turned to me.

"What item of personal value you have to show us, Miss Lloyd?" Madame Parvenu asked.

I chuckled nervously. "I'll... I'll be honest, I didn't really have anything planned, I'm honestly been put on the spot."

I then noticed the ring on my finger and smiled. "...Is it all right if I talk about this ring on my finger?"

"Well... it's your choice." Madame Parvenu nodded.

I sighed in relief. "Well, to be as honest as I can, I first obtained this ring at a store sold by a good friend of mine, a little cashier known as Sharlene. She recommended this little piece of jewelry to me during a little shopping spree I planned on doing. I will admit to have bought the thing for myself... but for very good reason. When I put on the ring, it always reminds me... of the friends I have and gained throughout my life. I will admit, some of them aren't... as well pampered as we are... but it shouldn't really matter. Whenever I have this ring on, I'll always be reminded of the fun times I have... this ring is more than just a mere possession... it's a physical reminder... a reminder that I'll always have my friends with me, even if they're not here, I know they're supporting me to be successful in life. And for my friends, family and acquaintances, I am willing to take this challenge."

Most people watched as they smiled. They applauded me. Even Madame Parvenu was pretty impressed. "I will admit Rhonda, you are pretty surprising so far. At first, I didn't think you had potential, but I can see you're very serious about this."

I nodded. "Thank you, Madame."

I sat down as I watched Patty go next as she presented some socks as she explained the story of how she and her mother made them during the last winter. I smiled a little as I nodded. This was certainly good.

"Now, before you go out, I'm going to give you your preliminary performance evaluation for today's class. This is to emphasize how good you are doing in my class thus far." Madame Parvenu said as she started to hand out some papers.

I got mine as I took a look at it. I nodded as I figured I'd probably get these results.

'Rhonda Lloyd, you are a... very unique person. At first, you seem to be the type to be pushy, self-obsessed and materialistic. And you did start off like that a little bit, but you have managed to recover a little bit. A strong finish with the story behind your ring and the care you show for your friends, either rich or poor. You do have the potential, but I suggest you work a little more on your politeness factor."

"Okay, that should be all there is, class, I'll see you on Wednesday afternoon." Madame Parvenu said as the boys bowed and us girls curtseyed.

"Thank you, Madame Parvenu." We smiled as we started to head off.

As soon as me and Big Patty came out, I turned to her as I asked, "How did you do?"

Big Patty smiled. "My evaluation said that I'm courteous, a good listener, and practical. How about you, Rhonda?"

"Me? Well... she liked my ring story pretty good, and she said I was at least trying to be polite near the middle. It's the beginning part that bombed me..." I sighed.

"Well, you recovered nicely with the rest." Big Patty smiled. "But if you need politeness advice, you can always come to me for advice..."

I paused as I looked up to Big Patty. "I may consider the offer. Tuesday afternoon work for you?"

Big Patty nodded. "Sure. I'll meet you after school."

"Hey, great!" I smiled as I shook hands with Big Patty. "See you then!"

"See you later." Big Patty said as she started to go over to a car where I presume her parents were inside.

I then noticed my ride coming over as I nodded. I went into the car and joined my mother and father as my mom asked, "So, Rhonda, how was your first day of finishing school?"

"Well... I didn't do too hot at first... but I managed to recover quite a bit." I smiled. "I just need to get my politeness down and I'm set."

"Hopefully they'll handle your greed as well." My dad chuckled.

"Dad!" I blushed. "I do not get greedy!"

"So says little miss 'I spend all my parents' hard earned cash a few times'." My mother laughed a bit... then frowned. "But seriously, Rhonda, you have a greed problem. You're my perfect little girl, no denying, but I can't overlook the fact that... well..."

"Oh well... no need to worry about my politeness thing. I'm meeting up with one of my classmates after school to help me work on it."

"Well, I hope she manages to help in any way..." My mom smiled.

"Just don't forget, sweetheart... we're all here for you." My dad assured me.

I smiled a little. "Thanks, mother, father."

And thus, that's how my first day of finishing school went. I think this'll be a good two weeks well spent. Hopefully, I don't miss a lot while I'm busy.

There's episode one hundred and eighteen! How'd you like it? Again, the finishing school thing will sort of be its' own arc, I just thought I'd do the episode featuring it first so that way, we won't miss a little thing going on with Rhonda's life with the other characters! Anyway, read, review, criticize and suggest, folks!