Chapter 1
Airannia di Carvalo
Walking up the frosted steps Airannia di Carvalo pulled her black trench coat closer. Pulling out her cell phone that was vibrating madly she rolled her eyes at the screen. It was Gossip Girl sending another one of her annoying text. Yawning Airannia sat down and read. 'A was seen taking back a Gucci tote...' Stuffing the T-Mobile Side Kick back into her pockets Airannia was pissed. The whole Gossip Girl thing ok for a while but now it was just getting a little too normal for her. Yawning once again she wanted something exciting to do. Turning around she looked at the building she was sitting in front of. Her mothers modeling agency. Turning back around, she played with the buttons on her trench playing for time. Going out on a huge whim she decided to text message Nicholas. What harm could be done?
Airannia: personal shopper?
Laughing into her leather gloves Airannia pressed send and waited for his response. "Airannia I hardly think a girl of your class should be sitting outside my agency. People would talk you know." A woman who could almost pass of as Airannia's twin with a few more eye lifts that as walked out of the glass doors. "I love you too mom." Airannia gritted her teeth as she stood up to give her a hug. An essence of Chanel no.9 overtook her. "And what do I owe this meeting too?" Airannia's mother asked hailing a cab. Getting a cab drivers attention he pulled over. Airannia's mother raised her eyebrows as if she was asking to see if Airannia wanted to come along. Shaking her head opting a no she smiled. "Just wanted to say hi." Shrugging her mother slid into the cab and waved goodbye. Sliding on the brown Oakley shades Airannia could pass off as her mother without a second glance. That's exactly what she wanted.
Theresa Elizabeth Hemmington
Theresa Hemmington found herself, walking down the streets of New York to a nearby Starbucks. She had just made yet another shopping trip this morning. First to Saks Fifth Avenue, and after she got her white chocolate mocha she was going to see what Airannia was up to. After all school was starting. Even though, they were required to wear uniforms at Constance Billard, there was nothing more Theresa liked than spicing it up with designer accessories. After she stood in line, ordered, payed for the mocha and got it. Theresa sat down in a chair. She pulled her sparkled Sidekick from her Chanel purse and read the message about N. She rolled her eyes and sent a text to Airannia.
Hey what are you doing?
Nicholas James Bass
Stepping over the many Ralph Lauren polos and sweater Nicholas Bass finally made it over to the place he loved. His bed. Where all of the "magic" happened. Sighing he opened he looked at all of the numbers he had gotten the night before partying with Airannia no doubt. "Speak of the devil." Nick said as the screen lit up with the text message Airannia. A cocky smile was plastered on his face as soon as he read it. He knew Airannia couldn't stay away from him for long. Nick defiantly got kicks from Gossip Girl and her website. If it was a her anyway. Nick shuddered at the thought of Gossip girl really being a guy.
Nicholas: So were playing like that now?
Hormones finally took over and he speed dialed a girl he had hooked up with a night before. The rings had taken forever until a giddy voice picked up. "Hello?" It asked a little too eagerly. Nicholas remembered her as the freshman. "Hello is this..." Caught at a blank spot Nick was caught at an all time player no no forgetting a girl's name. "Molly?" He took a lucky guess hoping it was right. The girl giggled. Knowing his guess was right Nick kept on talking. Making a quick save because he didn't want to be on for to long Nick managed to see her at Madison Square Garden. Looking at Airannia text messaged again Nick wondered what was taking her so long.
Airannia di Carvalo
Walking through the glass doors Airannia wasn't surprised at all by the bustle. "Silvia I thought you went home?" Her mother's assistant, Jenelle, had the fakest smile plastered on her face. "Just forgot something in the office." Airannia managed to say as she walked by Jenelle putting on her fanciest voice. Walking over to the map that was nicely carved in what looked like gold Airannia's manicured hands resided on her mother's office. The highest room in the building. Airannia's stomach fell. She had a fear of heights. Making a bee-line for the elevators Airannia's Sidekick went off. She had a text from Theresa. Looking over the crowd of people Airannia managed to find corner where no one would notice her.
Airannia: Something fairly fairly bad what about you?
Typing as fast as she could Airannia looked behind her to see a security guard. He cleared his throat like he wanted an answer. "Silvia di Carvalo.", Airannia said without much reassurance. "I know who she is who are you?" He asked. Behind the tinted sunglasses Airannia looked around for an escape. Airannia was like a deer caught in the headlights of a Hummer. "Her intern?" Airannia asked. The security guard obviously not taking it crossed his arms. "Come on." He said as he walked back to the doors Airannia just came through. "I'll be back." Airannia's voice sang as she walked back into the cold New York air. Pulling out her cell phone, she texted Nick back.
Airannia: Meet me in ten minutes
gossipgirl
Upper East Side we have a bad girl on our hands. Like we didn't already know who it is. A. Getting escorted out of your own mother's building is a bit much? And dressing like her too? A you have miles to go before you fit those shoes and speaking of shoes Gucci is having a discount sale! N is possibly headed there next.
Theresa Elizabeth Hemmington
Theresa was still sitting patiently inside Starbucks. She sipped her white chocolate mocha while she waited for Airannia to reply. A moment later her Sidekick vibrated and lit up. She picked it up off the table and after clicking open the Inbox, she read the message. What could Airannia be doing that is 'something fairly fairly bad'? She flipped the screen open and started to text her back.
Theresa: I'm in Starbucks, taking a break from shopping. What's going on? Is everything ok? Where are you?
Airannia di Carvalo
Pouting Airannia always couldn't get what she wanted. The sun moving away from the clouds shined heavily on Airannia. Taking of the trench she revealed a head to toe designer outfit. Wearing as many new clothes as she could Airannia didn't want them to go to waste because of the uniform policy at Constance. She had on a relaxed white silk camisole covered with a light green shrug topped of with skinny jeans and flats. Opening phone she texted Theresa back.
Airannia: goodness mother Theresa pun intended! Take a look at gossip girl. How she does it is beyond me. What Starbucks are you at? Me and N. might just hit it up.
Airannia had noticed lately that she had started making a lot of time for Nick these days. Of course the fooled around but it wasn't getting serious was it? Shrugging off the nagging feeling Airannia headed for Nick's flat. Hopefully he hadn't left yet. Knowing Nick he would take twice as long as any girl getting ready. Smiling Airannia hoped the day was looking up.
Nicholas James Bass
Nicholas: No can do sweetie I'm on a date.
He texted back. His heart fell because he honestly wanted to go with Airannia. As soon as he sent it the cell phone vibrated in his hands.
Airannia: please I can see you through your window now come out side!
Smiling to himself Nick defiantly knew that Airannia couldn't stay away. Spraying on long drags of Polo Black by Ralph Lauren, and rolling up his sleeves, Nick made his way to the door. A long mane of honey brown hair was waiting for him as he opened the door. "Am I in for a quickie?", He asked teasing. Airannia rolled her eyes. "Come on were meeting Theresa and starbucks." Airannia pulled on his arm. "Hold on I told you I had a date." Raising his eyebrows Nick waited. "What do you want a better offer or something?" She asked pressing for time. "Well you know I had these invites to..." Airannia interrupted him before he could say anything. "Fine sure whatever lets go." She tugged on his arm pulling him out of the flat.
Theresa Elizabeth Hemmington
Once her Sidekick vibrated and lit up. She picked it up off the table and after clicking open to the Inbox, she read the message. She flipped the screen open and started to text a response.
Theresa: I'm at the Starbucks around the corner from your Mom's building. Tell Bass I said Hello.
Theresa finished her mocha and got up from the table to throw the cup away. Once that was taken care of she picked up the numerous shopping bags, and walked out of the Starbucks. She walked a short distance over to her personal driver's car.
He was inside sitting, and reading the New York Times. He turned to see who it was. He rolled down the window immediately. "Yes, Miss Hemmington?"
"I'm done shopping for now. Please take care of these and I'll be taking a cab home later," She said then opened the back passenger car door. She placed her shopping bags in carefully, and closed it. She walked to the sidewalk and watched the driver pull away. She took her cell and started to type a new message to Airannia.
Theresa: What are your plans for the rest of the day?
Airannia di Carvalo
Trench slung over her shoulder Airannia led Nick down the side walk. She had forgotten that she was holding his hand but Nick hadn't. "Can't let go of me can you?" He asked pulling Airannia closer to him. "No Nick I want to hold on to you forever." Airannia said sarcastically as she moved further away from him. "Where are we going anyway?" He asked falling into step with her. "I already told you were meeting up with Theresa." Airannia replied while texting Theresa back.
Airannia: no idea. Yours? I was thinking about going to Club Vixen?
Theresa Elizabeth Hemmington
Theresa: Club Vixen sounds great. I'm waiting outside Starbucks. You almost here?
Theresa stood on the sidewalk waiting for Nick and Airannia to come. They were taking quite a long time. She wondered what the two were doing. She knew Airannia had been spending a lot more time with him than normal. She wondered whether it would turn into something serious or not. How long would it be before Gossip Girl, spread her rumors about the two? She smiled It will definitely be interesting to see how things unfold.
gossipgirl
Birds of a feather flock together...or something like that anyway. N and A have been seen getting cozier than usual lately. Fatal attraction? Or is it just a show until N gets something new to play with. T seen shopping around hopefully for a boyfriend and outside of starbucks waiting for A and N. The elite are gathering and that only means on thing...drama
Airannia di Carvalo
Nick was saying something about some Molly girl but Airannia had no time to think about lower class girls and their problems with Nick although it did tick her off that he was thinking about a different girl when he was with her. Trying to get her mind off of the subject she pulled out her Sidekick once more to text Theresa back.
Airannia: Perfect. Oh what are you going to wear? btw have you heard from rich yet?
Walking faster Airannia clearly spotted a mass of blond hair standing in front of the newly renovated starbucks. Airannia felt a home like feeling when she saw Theresa she had been in Paris all summer and hadn't had a chance to actually talk to Theresa face to face. Airannia was ecstatic now. "Theresa you look gorges!" Airannia sang holding her arms open for a hug.
Richard Lockheart
New York. People called it the capital of the world. Well, there is no arguing at that. It was a great city and Richard Lockheart felt like he was king of it all as he listened to Tunes in his iPod and walked next to stores with the names of only the elite Designers of high fashion and the monster companies of hi-tech gadgets. One would be surprised he wasn't flirting with girls and taking phone numbers. No, that wasn't at all what he was up to and that's because there was someone in his mind.
Theresa Elizabeth Hemmington
Theresa had recieved the text and before she knew it, Airannia had said her name. She turned to see her and Nick headed towards her. This was the first time she'd seen Airannia before she went to Paris. After she held her arms out, Theresa hugged her. "You look amazing, I missed you so much. I haven't heard from Rich in a while," She replied.
Richard Lockheart
One could only really trust their own mind to keep a secret. Richard had pulled out his cell phone. A picture of Francesca and him taken together was on his display. Richard couldn't help but sigh. It was starting to annoy him to see that picture of them there. Speaking of Francesca, Richard couldn't recall when the last time he saw her was. Yes, he received lots of messages, texts, and e-mails, but he only answered to her twice. The annoyed expression he held, turned to a smile once he went through his galleries and saw pictures of a secret love. With the thought of her, he decided to text her.
Richard: Hey, it's me. Where are you? I miss you.
Theresa Elizabeth Hemmington
Theresa was in the middle of talking too Airannia, when she felt her cell vibrate in her purse. She sighed, pulling it out thinking that it was yet another message from Gossip Girl. However, she was surprised to see it was from Richard. She read the message and blushed.
She hadn't seen Richard since summer camp where they secretly hooked up. Gossip Girl's message earlier about Theresa was true. She has not been dating anyone for a long time. Eventhough, Richard was dating Francesca when they were at camp, things went a lot further than they should have. She clicked the reply button and typed her message.
Theresa: Hey, I miss you too. I'm outside of Starbucks with Air, and Bass. We're thinking about going to Club Vixen later, you should come.
Richard Lockheart
Richard was suprised. During all this time this so called Gossip Girl has not said a word. In truth, he feared she would say something. Though sooner or later Francesca was bound to know, it would be better for the boyfriend to tell her himself, but Richard didn't have the guts to brake her heart or to ruin a friendship. Even though there was so much risk in hiding it, Richard was not going to anyone stop him from meeting with Theresa.
It was only a little bit until Richard received a text message from Theresa. Richard read the message and a light chuckle escaped his lips. It's been a while since he had seen Air and Bass and it would be interesting to see them again. Rich speculated something between them. Ha, Bass' perfect setting. Between two beautiful women., Richard thought. Rich pressed the reply button and answered to Theresa...
Richard: Club Vixen, I'm there. Starbucks? I'm about a block away from there. Give me a minute. I'll be there. Can't wait to see you.
Theresa Elizabeth Hemmington
Not long after his first message, she recieved his reply. She smiled, Theresa had been longing to see Richard ever since she left for Paris. Now while Francesca was still on her vacation, they would have a chance to be together as long as they could sneak away from Airannia and Bass. With Bass chasing girls all the time, and Air staying with him. It shouldn't be too hard. All they needed to do was be cautious of other people. The notorious Gossip Girl was somehow always watching.
Theresa: See you soon...
Richard Lockheart
Richard closed his cell and placed it back on it's carrier after reading that last message from Theresa. It was indeed a perfect time to be with her now that Francesca wasn't on vacation. Richard wouldn't have to hear from her for a while. Not until she called him which nowadays seemed to be more of a short conversation.
Lockheart popped his headphones out of his ears and placed them away with his iPod on one of his pockets. Before making a move, Richard looked at the streets and and jogged his way towards the Starbucks the three were at. It wasn't far at all, but it took time to get there for he had to cut through the mass amount of people going to work, school and what not. Traffic was something that took time. This was New York. Love it or hate it. It was only a matter of minutes until Richard finally arrived.
"Airannia, Nick, Theresa!" shouted Richard to catch their attention. "Long time no see. What are you guys doing?" Richard said, trying to act as though he didn't expect to see them there all together. Richard gave an amorous glance to Theresa but gave it a hint of a regular glance so there would be no suspicion.
Nicholas James Bass
Nothing could escape Nick's eyes. Even if it had been so long ago he still knew what Rich and Theresa did. "Rich where's your ball and chain?" He was referring to Francesca. "Although you and Theresa do you look like a good pair hmm?" Nick had many ways of letting secrets out. He looked to Airannia who was as blank as a stick. "Please." she uttered. "He and Francesca are like this." Airannia crossed her fingers. People were shooting obvious glances toward the group with cell phones in hand. "Gossip Girl strikes again." Airannia let out. She had mainly been the one who hated Gossip Girl. All of a sudden Nick heard a phone click. It was some nerdy guy he had seen a couple of times at school. "What the hell she has guys working for her now?" Nick asked giving the guy a look.
gossipgirl
R has got everyone's heads swerving. But what their really looking for is F. She is still in Germany doing who knows what. R, T, A, and N all look like they've got something to hide but i'll find out soon enough. It's getting late Upper East Side. It's time to party.