Here's the next episode, 'It Girl'! You know, the episode where Helga was a model because of her sarcastic attitude? Well, let's see how I can manage to wok this story in terms of 'Oh Rhonda'! Anyway, enjoy!
Later that night, in my dreams, I was sitting in the room where Helga was residing as she sighed, looking at me. "Let me guess, another vision?"
"Indeed." I nodded towards Helga. "Helga, it seemed like you and Olga... I mean, I know now that you were sisters in your timeline, but... what happened between you two?"
"Well, let me see if I can summarize it as best as I can..." Helga sighed. "Okay, so you saw the flashbacks on Dr. Bliss, remember?"
"On accident when you were in mourning, but yes." I nodded.
"Well, I've been going over to see Dr. Bliss ever since she first found out my story and assigned me to therapy." Helga explained. "I wasn't sure why I kept going to her all the time, but in a way, it felt like a good relief to go any day I went to see her. My parents, you already know they were Big Bob and Miriam, they never appreciated me..."
"Yeah, I noticed you ranted to Olga about that..."
"Oh, they try, yes, but most times, the way they act when I'm alone with them or whatnot made me feel like I was a mistake... like I wasn't meant to be born. And then there was Olga... I guess you saw how I told her that Olga was a horrible sister, not helping in any way..."
"But Helga, my Olga's not like that!" I said as Helga was deeply frowning.
"That's because your Olga didn't have me around! Unlike your Olga, MY Olga always saw the bright side, always thought we had a chance, when in reality, we didn't... always thought I lived a great life with my parents after she left for college... I went to Dr. Bliss the week before that day to try to see what I could do... but then the next week, she went to a psychologists' convention, so she had to cancel our therapy sessions for the time being. I tried to hold my feelings in, but when Olga came back from Alaska to discuss her trip with her parents and an early graduation... well, I heard Big Bob and Miriam say something like 'You're the best and ONLY daughter we can ask for'." Helga sighed.
I looked down when Helga sighed.
"When the parents finally left, Olga noticed my frowning attitude. I still remembered all the times I was ignored by Olga or treated worse by her... and it was for the first time... I couldn't hold it in anymore. I had to set Olga straight that she wasn't helping me and she would never be a good sister to me... and after I yelled at her, I ran out, angrily. I didn't want to hear anybody talking, I didn't want to even see anyone... I just wanted to be alone for once..."
My eyes shined, realizing something. "That was when you ran into Arnold?"
Helga nodded. "He noticed the pain in my eyes, and wanted to know what's wrong. I did my usual schtick, telling him to 'get out of my way, football head, it's none of your beeswax', and I wanted to leave, figuring maybe one of my little soliloquys about my love for Arnold would calm me down, but Arnold just kept following me, really wanting to know what's wrong. I just said it was a family issue, hoping he would leave at that. But no, he insisted on giving advice. I meant to just push Arnold aside, I didn't see the pole until I heard the clang."
"Wow..." I said in shock.
"I got worried, I called the hospital and they brought him around. I was so afraid of what I've done, so I decided to go to Phoebe, hoping she would help me. So, I went to her house, rang the doorbell, and explained my situation... but then..."
"But when she heard that you yelled at your sister and rendered Arnold unconscious, she got pretty angry..." I said.
Helga sighed. "Phoebe was never known to be really angry, maybe... maybe she thought I was getting too dangerous, or maybe she was in a bad mood as well, I'm not sure... but either way, she just stood up to me and told me she wasn't taking orders from me anymore! Maybe she didn't hear the whole story, maybe she thought I was going to talk to her for a favor, but... she slammed the door in my face... and it left me heartbroken. The first friend who saw who I really was... ditched me in my time of need..."
"And the only time you needed comfort..." I asked.
"I remembered the times that Olga DID actually have a heart, so I thought she was still at home, but when I got there... she wasn't. And then I met that evil girl in my room and..." Helga sighed. "That's basically the story in a nutshell."
"But... wait, there has to be more." I said.
"Oh... there is... but, I'll save it for another day." Helga sighed. "Right now, I think you better get up... it's almost morning."
"Has it really been all night?" I asked. "Wow, time flies when you're asleep."
"You better believe it." Helga sighed as I felt myself about to awaken. "Well... catch you on the flip side..."
I blinked as I yawned, getting up. I looked in the mirror as I noticed my hair was a bit of a mess. After getting my glasses on for a brief moment to examine my hair, I decided to have it brushed up a little bit, just for a good occasion. I still have school and finishing school to attend, so... better be prepared.
The next day, at school, I was looking into a mirror to get my hair brushed up a bit before I put it away, as I noticed Mr. Simmons coming in. Must be Olga's turn to prepare the festival. I knew for certain it had been a while since our small concert back near the end of February.
"Good morning, class." Mr. Simmons gave his usual warm smile. "Now, before we start, I have a couple of announcements. Now, tomorrow after school, we are receiving a very special visitor."
Mr. Simmons then pulled a magazine out of his desk to show the picture of... Oh... my... God.
Mr. Simmons finished his sentence. "Mr. Johnny Stitches, the very famous fashion designer, is coming over to search for a new model for his new Junior Kids line. So, if you're interested in auditioning, make sure you wear something special and come by the auditorium immediately after school. Just sign up on this list."
You bet as heck I was signing up! I got up to go over as I started to sign. I noticed Phoebe, Lila, Sheena... and even Nadine, to my surprise, signing up.
"Nadine, I'm surprised to see you're interested in this thing." I said as we went back to our seats.
"Trust me, I don't." Nadine sighed. "But I didn't want to be the only girl left out."
"Aw, you're just too kind!" I shrugged.
"Just give fashion a chance! You'll love it!" Phoebe giggled.
"It's not that bad. All girls are into it!" Lila smiled.
"ALL girls?" Nadine raised an eyebrow.
"Well, the girls who prefer fashion, anyway." I shrugged.
"I don't know, girls." Nadine sighed. "I love my tomboyish appearance, but for this, I will be the girliest I can be."
"Awesome!" I smiled. "I certainly know what I'm doing after finishing school!"
"Finding a new dress?" Nadine asked.
"Well, yes... but preparing my little struts for when they call my name!" I gave a big smile.
The girls just shook their heads as they began to laugh...
I was frowning at Madame Parvenu, who was similarily laughing as I was just finishing my story on the double date with her.
"Yes, I know, it's funny I forgot the coupon, ha ha ha." I rolled my eyes.
"I'm sorry, but that was pretty funny." Madame Parvenu smiled. "Anyway, Rhonda, you may be going near an early graduation if you keep up the good work... but you'll have to work on something else."
"What's that?" I asked.
"Honesty." Madame Parvenu said. "You already have your grace, your sophistication AND your politeness down... now next will be honesty. I think your little boyfriend..."
"He's not really my boyfriend..." I started.
"Yet. Anyway, I think he's a good one for honesty. Maybe talk with him next time you see him." Madame Parvenu smiled.
"All right, I might just might do that." I nodded as I got up.
"Okay, you better go join the rest of your classmates while I prepare for today's lessons..." Madame Parvenu said as I walked out.
"You're doing pretty well in your thing, BP." I said to Big Patty as I looked at her evaluation paper after class had ended.
"Thanks, Rhonda." Big Patty nodded. "Though you're not looking that bad yourself. Think you'll go on to an early graduation?"
"I don't know..." I paused. "But hey, you have the biggest chance of an early graduation!"
"Nah..." Big Patty blushed. "I think I'll probably graduate around the same time as the other students..."
"I don't know..." I paused. "But we'll have to see. I still have to work on honesty, and I know just the person who can help me with it..."
"Hmmm... a friend you know?" Big Patty asked.
"You might say that..." I nodded as we saw our rides coming over. "Well, there's my ride. See you tomorrow, maybe Wednesday, Patty!"
"Same here." Big Patty nodded as we went inside our respective cars.
Later that night, I was now dressed up in a nice blue dress with purple shoes as I examined them. I sighed as I combed my hair as I imagined myself walking down the aisle as a model...
"Ladies and gentlemen, I give to you, Miss Rhonda Lloyd!"
I smiled as I walked up on the stage as millions of people were applauding my wonderful dress. I smiled as I looked down the stage as I started to do a nice, little strut.
"And there she goes, showing off the new Blue Dress of the 21st Century! Surely, a nice start!"
I turned to the side to show off my arms.
"And look at that fabulous jewelry! Notice how it shines like a piece of gold or a silver medal? Surely, beauty is divine!"
I turned my face as I puckered my lips and blew a kiss... more specifically, towards the boy in the front of the line... that's right, Arnold was sitting down, amazed at my beauty.
"And those tasty lips... the most scrumptious lips in... do I sense the smell of a new perfume? Why, yes! I believe it is the Ode De Flamiel!"
I heard everybody applauding. I giggled as I waved to my captivating audience.
"I believe we have a winner!"
A judge came by with a huge trophy as I gasped and held it up in triumph as I came up to the microphone.
"Thank you, thank you ever so much for giving me this wonderful award!" I giggled. "I like to thank the entire world and my best friends for helping me get to where I am... I also like to thank my parents... and my boyfriend, who's standing up and clapping for me!"
The spotlight pointed to Arnold, who was doing that exact same thing.
I giggled. "You're too kind, you're too kind..."
I smiled as I looked at my dress. This would be a good one to enter for the small contest for sure!
The next day, after school, me and my friends were looking at the stage as we were getting ready to audition.
"Wish me luck." Lila whispered as she strutted along in her green dress.
We nodded as Lila came over to the stage and strutted.
Johnny Stitches frowned as he shook his head. "Okay, thank you."
Lila sighed as she said, "I'm ever so thankful you took the time to see me."
"Ever so thankful? Oh, that's rich and creamy. NEXT!" Johnny Stitches yelled.
I watched as Lila walked past me. "Oh, tough luck, Lila."
I nodded as I started to strut along the stage.
"Perfect!" Johnny Stitches smiled.
"Really?" I gasped in delight.
"Yeah, if you were in a stuck-up, polished up, old-time ball!" Johnny Stitches frowned.
I glared at him. "Well, I never!"
"Well, now you have, good-bye!" Johnny Stitches said as I walked off, frowning.
"Tough luck..." Phoebe sighed as I passed her.
"Seriously, why does every audition I go to seem to hate me?" I sighed as I sat down next to Lila.
"Oh, don't worry, Rhonda. Maybe Mr. Stitches is just looking for... specifics." Lila said.
"What specific type is he looking for, mean girls?" I laughed half-heartedly. "Good luck finding them in this group. As far as I know, we don't have any mean girls within our group!"
I sighed as I sat down.
"Eh, don't feel bad, Rhonda." Helga sighed in my mind. "In my timeline, I was selected as the model... by sheer chance."
"Really? How was that life?" I asked Helga.
"Horrible! I had to keep the same weight, AND everybody was wearing the same clothes as me..."
"Even me?" I asked.
"Actually, the Rhonda of my world told me, and I quote, "I would never wear anything that Helga G. Pataki wears in my entire life!"." Helga explained. "At least, that's what she said."
"...Wow..." I sighed.
"Yeah, I'm glad I quit that!" Helga sighed. "But I suppose it wasn't too bad... this little experience taught me a few things..."
I just nodded as I continued watching the auditions.
"Well, that's disappointing that nobody got the model audition..." Phoebe sighed as we walked out.
"I'm not disappointed." Nadine smiled as she spotted the women's room, strutting in her green dress. "I can finally get out of that stupid dress and back into my regular attire! I have to go to a soccer game with Tucker today, so I'm getting prepared!"
We shook our heads and laughed as soon as Nadine came back in her regular clothes. I looked at the other girls as I said, "Come on, we better do the same thing..."
Pretty soon, all four of us were back in our normal attire as I looked out at the sun. I took a breath of fresh air and smiled. "Well, girls, what do you want to do tonight? Homework under the stars?"
"Oh, that would be an excellent idea!" Lila smiled.
"This would be a great time!" Phoebe smiled.
"Maybe a little bit, but I have to meet up with Tucker..." Nadine said.
All of a sudden, I heard my cell phone ring as I picked it up. Hmmm... Arnold. I answered the call. "Hello, Arnold."
"Hey, Rhonda! Are you busy?" Arnold asked over the phone.
"Well... not really, no." I shook my head. "Just with my friends, in fact."
"Oh, maybe this is perfect timing, then! You know the cousin I told you all about?" Arnold asked.
"Yeah?" I raised an eyebrow out of curiosity.
"His school's spring break started, and he just came over yesterday to visit me for the week! He'll be here until Saturday, but I'm sure you guys will get along great!" Arnold said over the phone.
"Well..." I paused as I looked at the girls. "Me and the girls are going to have a little homework get-together under the stars. If I can get my parents' permission, maybe a dinner picnic under the stars too. You're welcome to come and we'd love to see your cousin!"
"Okay, that's great!" Arnold smiled through the phone. "What time do you want to meet up?"
"Hopefully six o'clock at the latest, in the park." I said.
"That way, I'll meet up with Tucker at seven-thirty." Nadine sighed.
"Great! I'll see you then." Arnold said as he hung up the phone.
"What's up?" Lila asked.
"Arnold's cousin came over to visit Arnold, and it seems he wants to introduce us to him." I explained.
"Oh, this'll be wonderful!" Lila smiled. "It'll be ever so interesting to see who Arnold's cousin is!"
"Well... we better prepare this picnic then!" Nadine said.
"Let's get ourselves ready!" Phoebe smiled as we got into a nice position.
We were going to make the best get-together for Arnold's friend tonight!
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