Disclaimer: Craig Bartlett is the creator and he and Nickelodeon have the rights of the show.


30. Fatality of the nouveau riche

Money… money is the second sickness of century XX, after, pof course, stress… Sometimes the loss of it could create several problems in the family.

– Central Bank's- manager's office

- Here Mr Pataki. - The receptionist indicated the door.

- Thank you. - The man sighed and took the door.

- Come in, please. - A male voice said. Bob opened the door and sat down in front of the Manager. - Robert, my old friend! Nice to see you! How can I help an old friend!
- Well, actually I need some help from you… I need a new loan.

- Another one? Bob my old friend, you have two that you have not paid for, I can't authorize another one, the system doesn't allow it. Sorry

- Ok… I understand… but now I'm Bob, your friend, not talking to the Central Bank, I'm talking with my friend Simon, please I need… Some help…

- Wait? Are you talking about a personal one? Oh… I'm really sorry, I'm getting married again and I need all my capital and…

- Just forget it! I should have guessed! You're leaving me for my own.

- Oh no friend, I don't leaving you… I can't help nobody and…

Bob's frown was at its maximum potential and his fists were clenched tightly. - You're a jerk! How can you forget when I gave you the initial capital to start your bank! I deposited all my money in it!

- And I will thank you forever... but that's all I can do to help you.

- Oh you'll see that you can do more!

Big Bob stood up, ready to threaten him, but the man in the suit pushed the button, calling security, who immediately entered.

- Don't worry, there's no need to go to such extremes... I'll see you later, you know, on the 30th to settle the debt. Gentlemen, show him the exit.

- As you say sir. - They put their hands on his shoulders and Bob got loose.

- Forget it, I can do it alone.

The door slammed behind him and the manager smirked.

- Wow you are a loser Pataki!

And for others, the lady of abundance makes miracles with them…

– Lloyd's Mansion - Rhonda's room -

- Now Rhonda, my dear, open your eyes! - His dad moved his fingers to her face and revealed the newest computer of the market.

- Daddy! It's perfect! Thank you so much! - She gave a big hug to his father. - I'll use it right now!

- I was thinking, maybe you can join us with the Doctor, perhaps today he will tell us if the baby is…

- Oh sorry daddy, I'm very busy… see you later…

– Drymon Medical Clinic – Entrance

- Drymon Medical Clinic, Can I help you? - Miriam attended her call.

- Yes please, I'm looking for the most wonderful woman in the world. - A male voice said.

- What? - The blonde brought her earpiece closer to be able to hear better. Between the crowd of people at the reception and what she thought she understood, she felt that there was a mistake.

- I said that I'm looking for the most wonderful woman, but I found her! - Dan appeared in front of Miriam with a bouquet of red and white roses in hand. - Happy Birthday Mir!

- Oh Dan, it's beautiful! Thank you so much! What are you doing here- They shared a big hug that drew a beautiful smile on Miriam's face.

- Well, Suzie told me that you're officially working here and that you're doing excellent, so I thought, it's the perfect occasion to see you in action and say happy birthday… is it ok for you?

- Of course! Thank you so much… Actually it's my break time and I received my first payment… Would you like to have breakfast with me? I mean, if you don't mind being invited by a woman?

- Of course not, It will be an honor to me! Let's go!

The gentleman offered Miriam his arm and she gladly took it, they both went to the cafeteria, ignoring that her youngest daughter was watching them through the door.

Oh the money… some people never have it, and they consider that they don't need it… until they receive it.

– Sawyer's departament - Lila's room -

Was early in the morning, and the beautiful girl was brushing her large red hair, listening to her favorite music on her old radio, until the device gave its final note.

- Oh no! My old friend… I think that it was everything… - She stood up, trying to turn on her radio again, without any success.

-Lila! Lila! is amazing! - Her dad screamed from the kitchen. Lila left her radio and left her room. - What is wrong dad? another mouse in the kitchen?

- Oh no sweetie, no more… we're rich!

- We… what? - She couldn't understand what her dad was talking about.

- Yes, we are! I won, princess! My partner just called me. Foreigners bought my project... now we are millionaires!

- Dad, I knew you would make it! Your alternative energy project is a success! I am very proud of you!

- Thank you my little one... I still can't believe it... after all these years... at last you will have the security that you will always eat and that you will be able to continue studying... as I promised to Wilma.

- I know mom is proud of you too, dad.

The girl ran to her father and gave him a big hug.


– PS 118-–

Later, after her uncomfortable adventure with her mom, Helga went to school, walked to her locker and opened it to take the books of their next classes, when she listened to a lot of murmurs around her.

- So, did you see her picture?

- Yeah she was beautiful, like always!

- Is because she is a dancer, oh… and I'm so fat

2 girls were talking but she tried to not pay attention, but a lot of similar talks were heard that day.

- Hey Helga! Did you give the present to your mom?

- Oh, hi Pheebs… I couldn't, she was… busy. - She took her habitual place, next to her best friend and behind their boyfriends, who were still absent.

- I can't believe it! I mean, Lila is not the kind of person with my style and class.

- But Rhonda, if it was on the paper, it's because it is true.

Nadine and her best friend were talking in the bottom of the classroom.

- Ok, what's going on here? Why is everybody talking about Miss Perfection?

- Did you not hear the news? She and her dad are rich now. Even rumor has it that they are richer than the Lloyds, despite how well they are doing.

- Miss country girl rich? Wow, this is The Beverly Hillbillies in real life! who'd say!

- Yes I know, I'm happy for her, her dad works very hard and he is alone with her.

- Yes and now that she is far of the football head, I've to admit that she is not as terrible as I thought.

Just as the blonde was beginning to relax in her seat, Lila walked in laughing with Gerald and Arnold. Although they were already partners and did more things together, something inside her ignited her inner bother.

- Oh Arnold, what a hilarious joke! You can count many this Friday. - The redhead walked to her seat and took it.

- Thanks Lila, it will be a pleasure to see you there!- Arnold's smile disappeared completely and changed to terror when he felt Helga's blue eyes glare at him.

- I mean, if you invite us all, we'll be there gladly.

- Well my man, we better go to our seats, now...

Gerald took his friend and went to his place, while Simmons entered saying good morning.

- What was all that? - Phoebe asked the brunette.

- Lila's father bought a new house. Rumor has it that it's in the same exclusive area as the Lloyds.

- Is it in Country Hill Gold? - She said surprised.

- Yes, and they will have a party for everyone.

- So he was getting us an invitation for this Friday, for both of us... Hel?- Arnold smiled nervously and muttered to his annoying girlfriend.

- Sure, pay attention to the front, before I tear that goofy smile off your face.


— PS 118 - Entrance —

A lot of students were surrounding Lila, officially the most popular girl in school, which was killing the other popular ones like Rhonda.

- Please Lila, don't forget us now that you're at the top. - Stinky gave her a flower.

- Don't worry, I'm still loving my friends, I don't wanna change for a little money.

At that moment, a limo pulled up and Rhonda cleared her throat.

- Oh, they came for me, I'm glad I don't have to take the school bus anymore. Now I am the one that best transports...

Rhonda's conceit was stopped by a limousine twice the size of her own. It parked in front of her and Mr. Sawyer got out, dressed in an expensive, cowboy-style suit.

- Hello little one, it's time to go to our new house!

- Sure Dad! Good bye guys!

The pigtailed girl ran to her father and they both left in their luxurious transport.

- Did you say princess? - Harold annoyed her and soon everyone was laughing at her.

- I just hope it doesn't change so much. - Stinky looked worried as the limousine sped away, towards the upper area of the city.


— Sawyer Mansion —

- So, what do you think? - Her dad moved his fingers from her face, revealing a luxury house, as shining as comfortable.

- Dad… it's bigger than our old farm… is beautiful… Thank you!
- Your welcome, pretty… It's my way to say sorry to you.

- Sorry about what?

- For all the shortcomings we have had in the past... If I had had money when your mom was sick... maybe she…

- Oh dad, please stop... I know you did everything you could... she wasn't mad at you and neither was I.

- Thank you sweetie, you're the best in my life. - They shared a big hug, while some tears fell from their brown eyes.

- Mr Sawyer, your lunch is ready. - A female sweet voice appeared behind them.

- Lila, she's Danielle, my assistant. Now that I'll work in the Energy Company, I'll need all the help that I can, so she will be around here.

- Oh… Nice to meet you… - Lila extended her hand to greet the young beautiful woman. She didn't know if she imagined it, but a chill ran through her body when she touched that woman.

- You're so pretty as your dad said! Well Mr Sawyer, I'm ready to go!
- Do you go dad? What about dinner?

- Sorry pretty, but I've a meeting. Something short, don't worry I'll come back soon.

- Dad… one question… Can I ask you for some money?

- Sure, for what? Some clothes? Because… if you look at your new closet… you'll find many surprises there.

- No dad, it's not about that, it's about school. This year there were a lot of cuts, and the students have done a lot of work to raise money, but still, I...

- Would you like to help remodel, huh?

- Yes, I 'd love to!

- Well do not say more! Danielle, my checkbook!

- Of course sir.

The woman pulled out a checkbook trimmed with what looked like cowhide and wrote a huge amount on the check.

- This should be enough... the best for my girl.

- Thanks Dad! I'll tell my classmates tomorrow! Come back soon.

- Sure daughter!

The man left followed by his assistant and the young Sawyer happily toured every corner of the enormous mansion.

Not even in her wildest dreams would she have imagined living in such a place.

She jumped on her huge bed and began to parade each of her new clothes. She looked at her new stereo and began to dance to the rhythm of the music, letting herself go happily.

- I think I could get used to this. - She said smiling.


— PS 118 - Entrance — Next day

They were all on the front steps, talking, as always, about everything but school. The Sawyer family was still the main theme.

- And then Wartz told me that we would start remodeling.

- I don't believe you Helga, our next event won't leave so many profits.

- Well believe it princess, the new countess of the field will make it come true.

- Did someone say... Count? - Jack appeared noticeably bothering the girl with the unibrow, but even more Arnold.

- Leave her alone! - He shouted loudly. He sighed nervously and continued- If you keep bothering her, she'll take it against me.

Gerald and Phoebe turned to look at each other amused by his lousy performance and Helga resumed the conversation to distract those present.

- Anyway, we'll see if Elly May Clampett will keep her word when she arrives...

By the time Helga finished her sentence, a group of excavators and other engineers and architects began to arrive.

- We are going to take measures, according to Mr. Sawyer we have to build in the rear area.

- Lila, what is all this? - Phoebe asked, as surprised as the others.

- It's my surprise! Dad ordered all the bathrooms to be remodeled, to put computers and internet in each classroom, in addition to building rooms for free workshops! Isn't it amazing?

Everyone present went from amazed to applauding the girl, who, had to be said it, was as well dressed as the queen of fashion.

- And wait until you see the cafeteria menu, come on!

Everyone ran after her, except Arnold, Helga and their best friends.

- Well, change my name to Bertha, she actually fulfilled it. - Helga was perplexed.

- You said it, Bertha... - Gerald added. - The only thing I hate is that this place will improve right when we leave.


— Mansion Sawyer–

The days went by and Lila's popularity was increasing more and more.

Little by little the traces of her simplicity faded over time, people "wanted her more" with each thing she got them. In the distance, Stinky felt bad about her drastic change.

She gradually forgot to go to her study appointments and to visit the little ones in the later, anyone would mistake Lila for Rhonda's reflection.

- Hello Lila! Can I sit next to you? - Asked the tall boy shyly.

- Oh, it's you. What do you want? I do not have much time.

- Don't have much time?

- Oh yes, I have to go to the new Nancy Spumoni fashion show, if I want her new shoes before anyone else, well, I must be there.

- And... What about the little ones in the hospital? Today?

- They can wait, but not me, see you later.

Lila returned her attention to her makeup and the mirror on her locker, when she looked at the boy with his head down slowly walking away.

- Criminy! Who would have thought so! If there is anyone worse than Princess Llyod.

- Oh shut up Helga. - Lila turned annoyed and faced her. - It is not our fault that your father is about to lose his store and you are left on the street.

Helga's jaw dropped and Phoebe felt her blood boil. The blonde ran away, as soon as the laughter took over the place.

- What's wrong with you Lila? How much must one earn to be able to hurt others like this?

The girl took her books and tried to reach her friend. Lila burst into laughter until she looked at her reflection in the puddle of water, from the bottle that Helga had dropped.

- I... what have I done...


— Mansion Sawyer–

Lila arrived at her mansion, completely drenched. The rain had surprised her.

Her clothes were muddy, as were her expensive heels.

Nothing mattered to her, she felt broken, guilty and alone.

She ran through the rooms, desperately calling the only one who could comfort her.

- Dad! Dad! Where are you?

But she couldn't find any answer.

She went out through the garden and in the pool he glimpsed the figure of her father.

- Dad! - I finally found him, it's time for everything to end... dad... - She thought to herself, while she ran faster, until the next image froze her for life.

In the palapa, her father and Danielle were sharing a kiss and a hug.

The sweet image of her mother appeared in Lila's mind... the rain that drenched her did not cool her... It went completely unnoticed by the young girl.

- What will I do now?

THE END


Now we have a new role for Lila, she accepted the shortaki relationship and she's actually a shipper, so, I thought in a new perspective for her development and here is the result, and she will have more participation from this new perspective. What do you think?