…Chapter 7…
I knew the news will travel fast. Thank you Rhonda for posting pictures and writing "New High School Couple: Arnold and Helga" on your blog that is connected to Facebook. Well, I know for sure that Lindsay will try to steal him. I waited for Arnold at the front of the school, and as always he's walking Serena. I smile watching her trying to swat away his hands. For a sunny morning in the middle of Fall, can't help but to try to use my old tricky skills to formulate a plan. This school will have one heck of a surprise.
"Hey Helga; deep in thought?"
"Huh, oh yeah trying to figure out this science problem that got me baffled."
"If you ever need help, you can always ask."
"Yeah yeah."
"So what is the 'give and take' situation that you made with your dad?"
"This is how it goes, he 'gives' me the phone with everything for free, while he 'takes' me to a few commercials and pretend to give a crap about laptops."
"That's interesting, what about this GPS thing?"
"It's only temporary; it's easy to remove if you're a tech expert. It's a precaution for when one day SHE decides that her words or movements are not fazing you then maybe she might kidnap you or something. Either way, you and Serena need to be safe."
"No phone for Serena?"
I just looked at him until he answered his own question.
"How are your classes so far?"
"They are fine."
"Serena?"
Bit troublesome in math since I can't read the equations, but excelling in Art and the piano.
We both looked at Serena, "Piano? I didn't know you played!"
I didn't either, but the music really moves me.
No kidding. "Hey let's sit near each other in Mr. Sunshine's class, I hear it's a project that's about the Roman Empire."
"Sure, that sounds like a plan."
The bell rings and classes begun.
…Gym Class…Arnold's POV….
This has been on my mind since I heard how Lindsay breaks every single heart she had dated, and I know Helga might answer some questions but I really need to know the guy's opinion.
"Hey Gerald."
"Yeah, Arnold?"
"What has Lindsay done to guys to make them want her more?"
"You're asking the wrong guy, but I do know a few that have finally recovered from her tactical skills of perception."
"(Laughs) I guess Phoebe is rubbing off on you."
"I guess she is."
We went to one of my childhood rivals Rex Smith-Higgins.
"Uh, Rex?"
"Yes, what is it old bean?"
"You remember me? I'm Arnold"
"Oh yes yes, of course. How are you on this bright eventful day?"
"Um it's only gym class."
"Quite right."
"I have a question that I think you might answer."
"Alright then, ol' chap."
"How was your relationship with Lindsay?"
"Oh…does that mean she is targeting you then?"
"In a way, yes."
"I guess it won't hurt if I tell you. she is a hideous viper with a pretty face if you ask me."
"What happened?"
"Not two years ago when she learned that I was THE Rex Smith-Higgins who went to this less than sophisticated public school that she decided to take a liking to me. At first I was gently pushed her away, but she had a way with making me think about her often. She pulled out words even I thought that would never speak before. Next thing I knew she pulled me into her arms making empty promises that believed in. One day she took my first kiss, next day she ignored me. We had done things together that I thought was meaningful, but she got what she wanted. I never knew that all she wanted was my mother's secret, so she could bend my mother and father to her will. It was horrible when she broke off with me. I laid down in depression for only a month, and then I heard of what she done and I couldn't forgive her. One day we did out my mother's secret and made amends. She lost my connection, but she knows many other secrets to make people bend for her. If she is targeting you then, ole chap, she might have a motive to use you, like she did me."
In my utter shock, I knew she likes to abuse people but to that extent was terrifying.
"What do you know of her family?"
"I think her family history went up to historical hierarchy, I guess you can say they were Royal by blood. They have been trying to get back into high society for years by any means necessary. I hear she has family in our government but not the Supreme Court or the Federal agencies. The only place their family can do is to be a Mayor of towns and such, but can't go farther than that."
"Well, thanks for your information. It was helpful."
"My pleasure, ole bean. Try your best to stay away from her. Take care."
We walked to the locker rooms and I couldn't believe my ears.
"Man, I know it was hard for you to hear. The guy who looks on the bright side of people cannot see the light side of Lindsay. Face it Man, she is black to the core. Like her Aura that Serena talked about."
"I know. It's gonna take a while for it all to sink in."
"Take all the time you need."
…Studio After School…Helga's POV…
"Alright, you are alone."
Why am I Blindfolded when I am blind?
"Just trust me, I want to make a surprise present and only you can help me."
I would like to trust you, but I don't know what you are planning!
"Sit tight, and wait for me. Listen to his music and I will come back for you."
I planted ear sized headphones upon her head and played a small list of songs for her.
Alright Helga, if you insist.
I asked Arnold if I could borrow Serena for a couple of hours and he was thrilled to let me have her. I have blindfolded her because I know she won't sing without them, because I know she clams up and freeze at the mention of her voice. The song list is small, but they are such beautiful songs that I just had to try to make her sing, even if I have to trick her. She sits on the stool listening to the songs not knowing there is a microphone near her. I am not doing this for money, fame, or to simply use her, no. I really want to show her how beautiful her voice is, the voice that Arnold and soon the whole school would want to hear her. At last, she is singing the song "Can't Fight the Moonlight."