Chapter 2

New – Part Two

"In the interest of saving time, I am Ginger Price. You can ONLY call me Ginger. I am a new student from California. I was actually FORCED to move here and to come here today. I am BORED in school, since I am practically a genius. No, I will not tutor any of you, since you all look and smell like monkeys. Now, who wants to be my friend?"

She paused, the smile on her face growing bigger and more twisted as everyone sat stock-still.

"And who would rather I drop this class?" Suddenly all hands were slightly raised.

"Okay then." Ginger then glanced at her new teacher, and saw that familiar look. She then turned back to the class and continued.

"If anyone changes their mind, I will be in the principal's office." She started for the door.

The teacher suddenly spoke up, "Marcia Owens."

The girl stood up. "Show Miss Price the way to the Principal."

As this girl, Marcia, looked at Ginger, an intrigued look crossed her face. As she started to move towards the new and bored-looking girl, she replied, "Sure, Mrs. Barnes."

And they both left.

As they were walking down the hall, they eyed each other, taking everything in. Marcia smiled warmly at Ginger, and as a reply, a small smile formed on her lips.

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Meanwhile, Ariel Price had arrived at her new café. After taking a deep, excited breath, she stepped inside.

The smile on her face disappeared as her mouth dropped. Thoughts started racing through her mind.

Oh my goodness! This is much worse off then I thought! I need to paint EVERYTHING! I need to put in new appliances, lighting, and floors.

I'm going to need to buy new tables and chairs. I'm going to need new EVERYTHING!

As she calmed down, she started to get excited rather than horrified.

Well, I can make everything just as I like. This could be fun. A real project for Ginger and me to work on! Who knows, maybe this will straighten her out?"

Her thoughts were disrupted as her cell started to ring. She checked the caller id, and sighed.

It was the school. Ginger! It's not even NOON! She answered the phone.

"Hello?" The voice on the other side was a deep voice that must have been the principal.

"Ms. Price?" she heard him say.

"Yes? What has Ginger done?" she asked as she prepared herself for the worst.

"Your daughter made a nice little speech to her first class this morning."

Ariel closed her eyes. "What did she say?"

"Well, the speech included her saying that she was forced to move here and that her classmates look and smell like monkeys."

Ariel, with her eyes still closed, shook her head. "How much trouble is she in?"

The principal sighed, "Well, seeing as this was her first offense, and she didn't really do any harm, she received a warning. However, if this disruptive behavior continues, she will have to be suspended."

"I see. Thank you for calling me."

"You're welcome, Ms. Price." With that, they hung up.

After taking a few deep breaths, she opened her eyes and looked around. We are going to have a long talk when she gets here.