CHAPTER FOURTEEN
CATCHING UP
Timmy and Molly were both sharing a pizza at Mike E. Mozarella's. Timmy spoke first,
"So, have you heard from Dwight?"
"He's called a few times, and every once in a while, I get an e-mail from him," said Molly, "he's doing okay. Thanks to you, he's completely over his fear of losing his blubber!"
Both kids laughed. The Timmy spoke again,
"You know that concert was pretty good. Your were great at that flute solo. I had no idea you were so good at the flute." He paused. "Although I'm surprised that's the instrument you play."
"Why is that, Pink Hat?," said Molly, puzzled.
"Well," said Timmy, "I would have expected something less feminine."
By the frown on Molly's face, Timmy immediatedly realized that was not the brightest thing to say.
"Are you saying that I'm not "feminine", Tim-Buck-Tooth," said Molly, a little annoyed.
"No," said Timmy, wanting crawl under the table, "I didn't mean that at all." He paused "It's just I associate toughness with you." Then Timmy realized that was even worse to say by Molly's next statement,
"Are you saying you can't be tough AND feminine, Skinny, I'll have you know that many tough girls throughout history have a feminine side.
Timmy turned red, and hang his head down. This was not going well at all. Then he heard Molly laugh. He looked up surprised. The goth girl had look of mishievous amusement on her face. She spoke,
"Timmy, I'm just joking. Lighten up. I know what you mean." She paused and then continued. "Don't be so nervous; in fact, you've seemed preoccupied all evening. It's like your mind is on something else; or should I say "someone else."
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Trixie was in her room, still very sad, and in fact, a little angry. She had told her parents that she had not invited Timmy to the party. They were surprised, and inquired what happened. Trixie just said she was no longer interested in Timmy. They didn't inquire any further which Trixie was thankful for. She really didn't want to explain herself; it just hurt too much. She heard the doorbell ring. One of the servants answered the door. A few minutes later, the servant came up and said,
"Miss Tang, someone is here to see you."
Trixie got up and went downstairs. To her surprise, Chad was done there waiting for her.
"Chad," said the Asian-American girl, "what are you doing here?"
"I told you, I'd talk to you about what happened with Timmy, Trixie. And that's what I'm here to do."
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Trixie's grandfather was on the phone with the person who had helped him with the plot to break up Trixie and Timmy. He was really grateful for that, even if he was a bit curious as to how that person got the information about Molly.
"So," said Old Man Tang, "You were saying that you felt your boss is getting too soft." The elderly Asian man nodded. "I completely understand. That's one of the reasons I moved on this potential relationship of my granddaughter and the Turner boy. I don't want my own family's standing and social status compromised." He paused then continued. "If there's ever anything I can do for you, Mr. Sanderson, just contact me."
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"What makes you think "someone" is on my mind," asked Timmy, a bit miffed.
"Pink hat," said Molly, "I'm not blind. When I saw you in that classroom by yourself, it was clear that your heart had been broken." Timmy didn't dispute this so Molly continued. "Look, you don't have to talk about it if you don't want to."
"No," said Timmy, "that's all right." He paused. "Yes, it IS a girl. I thought perhaps she was "the one", but I think I'm beginning to realize that she's not."
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"Chad," said Trixie, annoyed, "I really don't want to talk about Timmy."
"Well," said Chad, suddenly very sternly, "You're going to listen to me about it, whether you want to or not."
Trixie looked up stunned at Chad's sudden sternness, but didn't say anything. Chad then continued,
"Don't you find it odd that the very day, you were going to ask Timmy out, you saw him hugging that girl? And that Tad just "suddenly" showed up?"
"Well, yes," said Trixie, "I was surprised at his being with that girl." She shook her head and then continued, "But I'm not really surprised about Tad; I mean he's just being a friend."
Chad snorted and then spoke,
"I'm not so sure of that, Trixie, but anyway let's forget Tad for a moment. I'm beginning to think that some "outside" force may have manipulated you into seeing that." He paused. "You wouldn't happen to know who might have done that?"
Trixie thought for a second and said,
"My grandfather." The young girl shook her head and then stated,
"But why was Timmy hugging the girl so tightly; he seemed pretty into it."
"You'd have to ask him that."
"Well, if there's really nothing to it, why didn't he just tell me?"
Chad laughed and said,
"Trixie, I don't know if you noticed, but you were not exactly approachable." He then paused. "Besides, maybe Timmy is just tired."
"Tired of what?", said Trixie.
Chad paused and said,
"Look Trixie, what I'm about to say you're not going to like, but let's be honest." He then drew in a breath and continued. "Timmy has been trying to win your heart since kindergarten, right?"
"Well, yes," said Trixie.
"And until recently, you were spurning him. Right?"
Trixie looked a little embarrassed and then nodded. Chad continued,
"A person is not going to take but so much, Trixie, and Timmy has put up with a lot from you, Chad, Veronica, and now I'm embarrassed to say,even me. I mean that little pink hatted guy has definitely pulled out all of the stops in trying to win you." Trixie looked down a bit. "And remember, just yesterday, your own bodyguard threw him in the trash can didn't he?"
"That came down from my grandfather; not me," said Trixie rather defensively.
"Timmy doesn't know that," said Chad, "and that's not the first time he's been thrown across the cafeteria, is it?"
"No," said Trixie, quietly.
"Well, like I said Timmy may have finally reached his breaking point. And remember he was nearly killed last month, and you didn't bother to visit him in the hospital."
Trixie was about to say something, but Chad cut her off,
"Yes, I know that you disguised yourself one night and visited him, but like I said, Timmy doesn't know all of this. So that poor guy has probably decided that he'll never win you. Like I said, he's put up with a lot."
Trixie looked down and then said,
"So you're saying I should give up on him."
"No," said Chad, "not at all. What I'm saying now is the shoe's on the other foot. It's now up to you to try to win his heart. So don't take this the wrong way, but after all that Timmy Turner has done to get you to notice him, it's about time that you finally put your heart on the line, and work to win him back." He paused and then continued. "It may be hard, but no more harder than what Timmy's has to put up with since kindergarten. Now, you pull yourself together Trixie and fight for your man!"
Please review. I hope I was able to convey what Chad was trying to say. If there's any confusion,just let me know.