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"A girlfriend?" Nudge asked. I swallowed and kept a straight face. Fang has a girlfriend – and it's not me. Of course not, why would I even think that? It's been seven years and we're bound to get a partner. Fang pressed his lips together and raised his eyebrows and shrugged. "Yep." He said. "Don't you have a boyfriend, Max?" he asked me. I looked down and swallowed. "Uh, no." Was all I was able to say. Fang mouthed the word "Oh" and then Nudge looked at me sympathetically. I shrugged. We continued talking about our lives since we separated, but I couldn't participate. Fang has a girlfriend. Those four words played in my mind like an endless song. I couldn't listen to anyone else's voice but I tried eventually. "What's her name?" Nudge asked enthusiastically. Fang thought for while and then said. "Her name's Tracy and she's gorgeous." He said in a tone I have never heard him before. It was a tone of wonder, love and fantasy. I was feeling weird. I felt sad, angry and somewhat hurt. Angel put on a sad face and I heard her voice in my head. I'm sorry Max. It's my fault you said those things about Iggy during the time you left and I made you forget it. I'm sorry. And by the way, you're feeling jealous. My mouth fell open and my eyes went wide. Its okay, Angel. And I am NOT jealous! I said in my head. I heard her giggle. I rolled my eyes. "Uh, Max? Is the Voice back?" Fang asked. "Sort of." I said. Fang continued talking about his wonderful girlfriend and my stomach was tighter than a knot. Fang's expression while talking about "the love of his life" was killing me! He looked so happy and obviously in love. I don't know what happened to him. "And she wears this really tight –" I cut him off and said, "You guys want to have a reunion dinner? We could eat at the diner I work for." I suggested. Nudge laughed. "Thanks dear, that's cute, but we could eat in any restaurant we want to! Rich, remember?" she said. I looked disappointed but I immediately put on a straight face. "Yeah, okay." I said. Nudge clapped her hands and they continued talking. Thirty minutes later, I rubbed the back of my neck and then said, "I got to go guys. I'm going to prepare for our dinner. By the way, where are we having it?" I asked. Nudge smiled. "Don't worry, honey. We'll pick you up." She said. I gave her my address and then I left.
Before I got far, I heard Fang ask, "Can I bring Tracy? I would want to introduce her to all of you." I got angry when he said that. It was going to be our reunion and it would stay that way. "NO!" I yelled back. I felt their glances toward me and then I was too far away to hear anything now.
I arrived at my apartment and kicked one of my pillows that was on the floor. I was so angry at – I don't know who I was angry with. But I am so angry I could kill someone. I feel like knocking two people's lights out. I took a really deep breath and laid on my bed. I grabbed the pillow I kicked and put it on my face and shrieked. I wanted to scream so loud and never talk to anyone. I was rethinking about going to the dinner. Why did I have to bring it up?! I stood up and got dressed in my best dress. It wasn't actually a dress. I wore a light blue shirt with a black jacket and somewhat skinny black jeans. Yep, that was the best I could manage. Someone buzzed my door so I immediately grabbed a brush and brushed my hair for two seconds then opened the door. Fang was waiting for me outside. "Come on. The owner is not so happy about Nudge's beeping." He said in an upbeat tone. I managed a fake smile. I knew he could see through it. He was still my best friend and it would stay that way. He grabbed my hand and dragged me towards the lobby door.
I got outside and saw Nudge's car. Scratch that, limo. Nudge has a freaking black limo and she wasn't even driving it! She opened her window and said to me, "Like it, Max? Come on!" she chuckled. I did.
If the outside was stunning, then the inside is blindingly awesome. My eyes were so wide it looked like it was going to fall off anytime soon. The seats were made of gorgeous leather and there were lights of different colors, brighter than the one in my apartment. And get this – it has a flat screen TV inside! I don't even have a small TV in my apartment! I took a deep breath. "Nudge? You own this thing?" I asked in a voice full of surprise. She nodded. "Yeah. Want it? I have more of those. This is the worst one in my cars, anyway." She said. Worst car? This "car" is better than my stinking apartment! I could practically live in this and not pay for it! I laughed. "Nudge! This car is better than my apartment! I don't have a TV there or a working light bulb!" I laughed. They all did too. The laughter died out when I asked Fang where he lived. "I live with my adopted parents." He said. "Oh right." I said.
Everyone in the flock got successful lives – Angel and Gazzy found their real parents and didn't think they were mutant freaks, Nudge and Iggy are married and are stinking rich and Fang was adopted, has proper education and he has a wonderful girlfriend – except me. I got the hard life. Well, duh, as always. Even in my saving the world life, I got the crusts in the bread. Generally, I have never felt paradise in my life. Ever. I have never relaxed one muscle in my entire life! Either my life is coming to an end, or my job is. Either way, my life basically sucks. I took a deep breath and closed my eyes. "You okay?" Fang asked. Maybe. If you break up with your pretty face girlfriend! I thought to myself evilly. What is wrong with me? Oh right. I'm Maximum Ride the invincible and selfish one. I faked another smile. "Yeah. I'm great." I lied. He didn't seem convinced. Of course. He asked me in his eyes what was going on with me. I replied "nothing". He didn't believe me. He gave me a look that said, "We're going to talk about this and I'm not going to forget." I rolled my eyes. Yeah, like I'll tell you to break up with your girlfriend. I'm not that low. Yet.
We arrived in a restaurant that was practically made of solid gold. The inside was chilly and there were chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. I blinked several times to make sure I wasn't dreaming. I took a deep breath then I saw the woman behind the podium smirk at my looks. I glared at her. I looked at the other people in the restaurant and they were wearing gowns, dresses and the men wore tuxedos! Even Fang wore a stupid suit! I was the only one in this restaurant wearing jeans. I looked at Nudge. "You could've told me to look nice." I whispered. She just laughed. "What do you expect? That I'm going to let you eat in a cheap diner?" she chuckled.
This was the very first time in my life where I had become conscious of how I looked like. I looked so stupid compared to everyone else and I swear I saw a lot people laughing at me. If only I could punch their faces real hard. I want to see who's going to laugh. I smirked at them. I tried to ignore the faces they made at me, but I couldn't take it! I ran over to Nudge, knocking over a waiter bringing a glass of wine. "Oops, sorry." I said. "Nudge! I need to talk to you!" I told her and then I dragged her with me towards the bathroom.
The bathroom was extremely fancy. I hear violins and everything was gold! There were chandeliers too. And – the bathroom is bigger than my apartment! I bet the food costs more than my rent and salary put together. "Nudge! I need your help! I know this is going to be a big favor, but I need your help!" I told her. She was chuckling a bit. "I knew you'd say that." She opened her bag and pulled out a sparkly silver dress, silver stilettos, a huge brush (seriously. It looks bigger than my head!), pins, hairspray and lots of makeup. My eyes widened. "I think I'm changing my mind." I said, hyperventilating. She laughed more. "Don't worry. This'll be fast." She said and the makeover begins.
Nudge threw away my old clothes. Literally. She dressed me in the silver dress she brought out and made me wear the stilettos. How do women live with this? I felt so vulnerable and tall but unbalanced. "Nudge, I hope you're not making me look like an idiot." I said. "No, silly. I'm making you look like the Cinderella of the night." She said. I rolled my eyes. "Now for your hair." She said. She brushed my hair and it felt painful! I don't totally brush my hair, just fix it a bit. Nudge struggled while brushing my hair. "Dammit Max! When did you last brush your hair? What shampoo do you use? Do you even use shampoo?" she asked me. I looked at her guiltily. I just smiled. She shook her head and continued brushing my tangled mane.
A few minutes later, my hair looked amazing. Nudge put some pins at the side, letting some of my bangs fall in front. I took a deep breath. The makeover stage was not delightful, but this was. I admit that I do look amazing. I smiled at Nudge. "Thanks –" she cut me off. She waved her finger right to left then said, "We're not done. We haven't even touched your face!" she said. Oh God, no. Makeup?!
My face felt sticky and wet. I opened my eyes when Nudge allowed me to do so. There was a really beautiful girl in the mirror. I looked behind me and saw no one else. I can't believe that was me! I looked really gorgeous. Wait, did I just say that to myself? Nudge laughed. "Max, you could be the most beautiful person in the world if you actually fix yourself." She told me. "I don't want to be Ms. Earth! I just want to look like I belong in this restaurant. For once." I said. She grabbed my hand and dragged me back into the restaurant.
I sat on my chair beside Fang and when he looked at me, I blushed. He stared at me like I stared at him when I saw him back in the cave. I smiled. "Max, you look – beautiful." He said and blushed when he said it. I blushed even more. "Thanks." I said. Nudge smiled at me. I mouthed "Thanks" to her and she winked.
The food was great and there was a great number of it. It smelled amazing and the plates were huge. Did I mention that the silverware here is made of gold? I thought I was going to pass out, but I didn't, thank God.
It was two o'clock in the morning already, so Angel and Gazzy had to go. "Goodbye Angel, goodbye Gazzy!" I kissed their cheeks and they left. The rest of us, me, Fang, Iggy and Nudge, went to a mall that was open for twenty-four hours. We just walked around and talked and shared laughs. We tried to spend as much time together as possible, because we don't know when we'll ever see each other again. Nudge brought us to a candy shop and she bought a lot of candy. She gave some to me and Fang and she shared hers with Iggy. Nudge's phone thing (I think it was a Blackberry) beeped. She answered a call and said a lot of yeses and in the end she said, "I'll be right there." Iggy asked her what was up and she said, "Guys, sorry, we have to run. My manager wants to talk to me immediately." I frowned a bit and said, "Alright. Bye Nudge, bye Iggy. Thanks for the dinner. It was awesome." I said. Then I whispered into Nudge's ear, "Thanks for the makeover too." She laughed. "No problem. We could do that more often you know? Just give me a call." She said and gave me a calling card with her number and Iggy's number on it. I smiled in gratitude and they left.
Fang and I were left together walking around the mall at 3 o'clock in the morning. "So Max, what was up with you?" he asked seriously. There was really no going around this. "I just missed you guys." I lied. He wasn't buying it. Well, duh, he was Fang. He stopped walking and I did too. He looked at me in the eye and leaned in really close, making me hyperventilate a little bit. "What is going on?" he asked me and I fainted. Yep, because I'm really awesome. Maybe if you leaned a wee bit away I might be still conscious. But dammit, he had to be freaking hot.
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