Nobody's P.O.V
-Sertori House-
It was early in the morning, the sun just barely up. Nothing was out of the ordinary, everyone was still asleep...wait let me correct my last statement, everyone but a 16 year old teenage girl, who was bored out of her mind.
'Why of all times did I have to wake before the sun? And when my sister forbidded me from making any more jewelry. I mean sure she found one in the fridge, but she didn't have to forbid me from making them..' The girl thought.
She got up and got dressed as quietly as possible so she didn't wake anyone up. The girl then tiptoed into the kitchen and started to cook.
Bye 7:00 am she had cooked 6 full breakfasts and before she could start on more her father Don came into the kitchen. When he spotted all the food. he sighed and then took a deep breath before yelling.
"BEV SERTORI COME GET YOUR CHILD!" He yelled.
This not only startled the girl, but also shocked her to the point her mother had been able to get to the kitchen. She had nowhere to hide.
Bev took one look at all the food and then to the girl who looked like a deer in headlight. "Samantha, I told you no cooking when you are bored." She told the girl, sternly might I add.
"But mum I woke before the sun and I got bored because Cleo forbid me from making anymore jewelry, just because she found them in the fridge. And it was an accident. I didn't mean to put them there." Samantha told her mother.
"And I said no cooking when your bored." Bev told her.
Then Cleo and Kim came down stairs and entered the kitchen. Both of the girls had woken to their father's yell.
"At least the breakfast is ready." Kim yawned as she picked up one plate and carried it to the table.
"Thanks Sam." Cleo thanked her twin. This saved her from making the breakfast since it was her turn to cook. "This is delicious." The brunette hummed contently.
"Glad you like it." Samantha said smiling sheepishly. "Sorry mom, dad." She apologized. "But you know I can't help it when I get bored."
"Apology accepted." Bev smiled at her daughter. "Now let's eat before the food gets cold."
Don also smiled, he is really proud of his teenage daughters. Even if he didn't say it out loud. "Where did you learn to cook like this?"
"No where. I taught myself." Samantha replied. She turned to look at Cleo. "Cleo do you mind if I come with? I want to see what Ronnie is like. Some workers say that dolphin is acting weirdly."
Cleo looked little surprised at Samantha's question. "Sure. And Ronnie isn't weird, he just doesn't like some of the workers."
"Like how we don't like Miriam." Samantha smirked while placing the dishes in the sink.
"Since Samantha made breakfast for all us today. Kim will do the dishes." Bev said as the twins gathered up their things.
"But mom-" Kim started to protest. She had to put on a little resistance so their dad wouldn't start suspecting things.
"No buts Kimberly." Don said firmly, not realising all of it was just an act.
"Fine." Kim pouted at her dad, but winked at her sisters, who tried their best not to laugh. If only they could tell their dad the truth.
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Samantha's p.o.v
-Marine Park-
Cleo yawned as we walked through the Marine Park. We were walking on the bridge that went through one of the dolphin tanks when I noticed that Cleo's locket was going to fall of.
"Cleo your locket is loose." i pointed out the hanging locket to my twin.
"Huh? Oh no." Cleo knelt down trying to find out her locket that had just fallen in the water.
I looked around before smiling. "Wanna go for a swim? No one is around."
"You are on. I hope Ronnie doesn't mind." Cleo smiled back to me.
/Hey Ronnie. Hope you don't mind that we came for a swim. My sister lost her locket somewhere around here./ I spoke softly to Ronnie when he swam close my side.
Ronnie stopped and stared at me. It must be weird for him to see two mermaid and one of them is talking to him. Chirping happily Ronnie showed Cleo where her locket is. We all enjoyed our swim until we heard footsteps on the bridge above us.
/Cleo! We have to hide!/ I practically pulled Cleo with me as we took cover. Ronnie swam in front of us offering his help. /Thank you Ronnie./
"That was a close one." Cleo mumbled as she checked that her locket was secure this time.
"But also fun. Maybe you should give him a treat? Ronnie seemed so lonely." I whispered just in case if someone was near.
And as if in cue Ronnie swam to laughing his dolphin laugh. Cleo put a finger on her lips and made a 'shh' sound, but Ronnie shook his head causing me to laugh. Who knew dolphin's have a sense of humor.
"Okay okay." Cleo took one fish out of the cooler she was holding and tossed it to Ronnie.
"You fed him." Mitch said from behind us. "Hello Samantha." He greeted me.
"Hi Mitch. Did you fiance like the jewelry set you bought?" I asked, remembering what Mitch told me when he came to my little shop.
"She loved, but you actually managed to fed him. He won't let anyone near him." Mitch smiled like he had made a discovery of the year.
"Ronnie is different from other dolphins I've seen. He actually has a sense of humor." I said and nodded to Cleo to do what she did before. Ronnie of course shook his head again. "See? We tell him to be quiet and he does the exact opposite. If that is not sense of humor then I don't what is."
Mitch laughed at my words, but even he knew it was true. "Tell you what girls, I'm currently busy with the other dolphins. Would you two like to take care of Ronnie? Since he seems to like you."
Ronnie seemed to like it since he clicked furiously. I stuck my tongue out at Ronnie and he copied me! (Prue162 : can dolphins actually do that?) Cleo laughed at me. I must have had a perplexed look on my face.
"I'll help when I can, how about you Cleo? And remember one call and I'll be here if you need me." I looked at Cleo. She was smiling at me, working with dolphins has been her dream for a long time.
"Count me in."
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-The Ocean's Pearl-
Samantha's p.o.v
I was busy in my little shop, handling the customers all by myself. Mrs Geddes offered me help, but no one else is going to touch my merchandise. Stealing would be so easy when my back is turned.
"Oh it's you." Came from behind me.
"Miriam. What can I do for you?" I asked though I really wanted to strangle her. Me and Rikki had noticed that Miriam has to cover her neck nowadays. That chain must have burned her badly when we got the scale back. Too bad I can't remember it.
"Where is the real vendor? I want to speak with her." Miriam b*** at me.
"You are looking at her." My words were like acid. "If you are not going to buy anything then move it. There are others waiting for their turn."
After staring at me in disbelieve the queen of the b*** left.
"Sorry about that everyone. Miss Kent has some feminine trouble, but it isn't contagious." I assured my customers with a bright smile.
'It's closing time already? Wow this day sure was busy.' I thought as I closed the doors to The Ocean's Pearl. 'If this keeps up then my savings will double maybe triple compared to what I have now.'
Smiling contently I made my way to where Ronnie is kept. That cheeky dolphin knows how to have good time. This morning proved it.
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-Morning with Tiffany-
Tiffany's p.o.v
"Oww~" Note to self never again sleep with books on the bed. Looking at the books that surrounded me; Marine animal books, Fish books, Marine animal's home books, made me want to scream in frustation. How I'm ever going to find that creature that saved us from drowning?
Good things school will stay closed for another week or two since they have to rebuilt something.
Back in the problem at hand. If I can't find anything from the books then how can I EVER find out the truth...Doesn't Cleo Sertori work in the Marine Park? Well it's worth a shot. Now I only have to find her.
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Tiffany's p.o.v
I've been running around almost four hours! Shopping is much easier than this, Well when Miriam isn't involved that is. Cleo wasn't at the Marine Park, Mall, docks, library... I need a drink. Good thing the JuiceNet is near.
Walking briskly I entered the cafe only to spot Cleo talking with Rikki. Perfect.
"Cleo. I've been looking everywhere for you." I put on my best fake smile.
"You have?" Is it really that hard to believe that I'm looking for someone. Well I used to hang out with Miriam. Not one of my better planes..
"I need your help with a school project. Can we talk." I used my most pleasant tone when wanting something. When I usually use this tone, I always get what I want.
"Why would Cleo want to waste her breath on you?" Rikki asked.
"Well, she wastes it on you daily." I shot back. No wonder Miriam hates her.
"No that's okay Tiffany we can talk." Cleo said as she followed me outside.
We sat down before I began. "The Marine Park library has research material of every sea creature there is right?" I asked, trying to look innocent.
"I guess." Cleo seemed little hesitant. Are the files classified? I really need to see those files.
"Can you get me an access?" Fingers crossed.
"Probably. But, why would I want to do that?" What's with all the questions?
"You would help me with my project on biology. Otherwise I won't pass the class. Please Cleo?"
"I'll see what I can do." Cleo left before I could say anything else.
Now I just have to wait and see if she helps me.
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Samantha's p.o.v
I had just left Ronnie and was heading for home when I thought that I was going to need a new phone. My previous one broke when it fell out of my pocket and into the water. Just my luck to lose my phone like that.
Dad wasn't pleased when I told him about it, that was until I told him that I'm going to buy a new one myself. Thank the Moon I was able to save my sim-card. Some of the numbers I have in it are important. Some I just kept to know who is calling.
"Samantha! Wait up!" I turned around and saw Rikki running towards me.
"Rikki! What have you been up to?" We resumed walking so no one could hear us.
"Well Tiffany is up to something. She came to the JuiceNet today and told Cleo she had been looking everywhere for her. She was being nice and all. Then they went outside to talk. I haven't seen Cleo after that." Rikki told me.
"Tiffany being nice? And she wanted to talk with Cleo...Can you and Emma keep an eye on them? I'll help when I'm not busy with The Ocean's Pearl. My handmade jewelry seems to be really popular." It feels nice that someone actually likes what I've done myself.
"Sure thing. I have nothing else to do." Rikki waved as she left to find Emma.
"Now...I need a new phone. It feels so wrong not to have phone with me." I murmured as I headed to the mall.
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Nobody's P.O.V
Samantha had a long day. Yesterday she had gone to the Mall after work to buy a new cell phone, but the phone she wanted was sold out and the guy said they'd have a new shipment in the morning, and that he'd let her come into the shop early.
So this morning she had forced herself to wake up at 5:00 in the morning, and she was not a morning person.
She ate toast for breakfast and went to get her new phone. After a few hours she was the owner of a touch-phone, she then decided she need a new swimsuit and it took more time to get one that she liked.
By the time she was done she might have overdid it as she had spent well over 1,500 dollars.
She had bought a new cute shirt for Kim, highly expensive but comfortable sandals for Cleo, a new fishing rod for her Dad, and a few Cook Book's for her mother. As for what she bought for herself? a cell phone, MP3 player, a new Bikini, a sundress, jeans, shirts, shoes, and lipgloss.
As of right now Samantha just wanted to go home and crawl into bed and take a nice nap.
But Apparently Lady Fate had something else planned.
As she walked threw her front door she went death, because of all the yelling going on.
"I can't believe Cleo is cheating on me!" Lewis was shouting. "We need to hunt down this Ronnie and..."
"ENOUGH!" Samantha yelled, she was not only tired, but now she was pissed off as well. "HOW DARE YOU! I THOUGHT SHE WAS YOUR BEST FRIEND! *looks at Emma in disappointment* AND YOU! I THOUGHT SHE WAS YOUR GIRLFRIEND! WHERE IS THE TRUST! HOW CAN YOU DOUBT HER LOVE FOR YOU?! *looks at Lewis in disappointment and anger* "
Samantha was very upset, Rikki could tell that she was hurt to think that her and her twin's friends and family could have so little trust in Cleo.
"How do you explain the call.."
Samantha once again cut the person (Her dad) speaking off with a glare. "Ronnie is...You know what I will let you find out by yourselves!" Samantha then turned and grabbed Rikki and left.
"Did she just kidnap my girlfriend?" Zane asked after Samantha had dragged Rikki out of the house.
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Samantha dragged Rikki behind her towards the Marine Park. She knew that everyone else was following behind her. (good thing she left her shopping bags home)
As soon as they reached the pool Ronnie was swimming Samantha whistled. "Ronnie!" She called out as she walked over the wooden bridge so she could see the dolphin better.
Ronnie responded by jumping out of the water, splashing Lewis in the proces. The cheeky dolphin then swam to Samantha, clearly happy to see his friend.
"Hey there Ronnie." Samantha cooed at the dolphin. "Thanks for getting Lewis wet for me."
"I-Is that?" Lewis sputtered. He felt so stupid right now.
"Guys, this is Ronnie. Mitch asked me and Cleo to take care of him since he is busy with the other dolphins." Samantha smiled at the dumbfounded looks everyone was sporting. "Right on time. Cleo! Did you know that you have 'new' boyfriend?" She decided to tease her twin.
"What? Lewis are dumping me?" Cleo looked like she was going to cry.
"Wha-? Nononononono! We all thought you were cheating on me, but then Samantha introduced us to Ronnie here...that's why I'm wet." Lewis started to ramble, terrified that Cleo wanted nothing to do with him now.
"So all this was just a one HUGE misunderstanding?" Don asked, relief clear in his voice.
"I'll let you solve this on your own. Bye." Samantha left the Marine Park, thanking her luck that it was her day off.
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Samantha was woken up later that night by Cleo.
"Good Morning Cleo..." Samantha said in a sleepy voice.
"It's nighttime sis and almost time for Dinner." Cleo responded.
"Yea well how did work go after I left?" Samantha asked.
"Um well after you left so did everyone else, I also found out that Tiffany wanted into the Marine Park Library so she could research Emma... well not really Emma but.." Cleo trailed off trying to figure out how to say the words she wanted to... but luckily Sam got what her twin was trying to say.
"She wanted to know what saved her is that right?"
Cleo nodded her head telling Samantha that her words were right.
"Okay what else happened?" She asked her twin.
"Well we found out what was wrong with Ronnie and now he has a girlfriend." Cleo told her.
"Girl's Dinner!" Yelled Their mother.
"Coming mom!" The twins chorused.
~The End of Chapter 25~