After a hearty dinner and some spicy tales from her parents, Emily retreated to her cozy bedroom, eager to catch up with her friends. With her phone in hand, she dialed into a group call with Toni Topaz and Eddie Diaz, ready to hear the latest gossip.
As the call connected, Toni's animated voice filled the air. "Hey, Em! You won't believe the stories my mom has on the Populars. It's wild!"
Emily leaned in, intrigued by Toni's revelation. "Really? Tell us more!"
Toni launched into a flurry of details, her words painting a vivid picture of the drama that unfolded among the Populars and their parents. "So get this, not only are Sarah, Ginny, and Veronica mean girls, but their moms are just as bad. My mom thinks Rose Cameron is a 'religious slut' because she's always preaching one thing and doing another. And she calls her a 'banana hoard' from Donkey Kong because she's dumb and has a fake voice."
Emily and Eddie's jaws dropped at Toni's colorful descriptions, their minds reeling at the revelations. "Wow, I had no idea," Emily murmured, her voice filled with disbelief.
Eddie chimed in with his own insights, sharing tales from his mom, Helena Diaz. "Yeah, my mom told me that she and Hermione Lodge are still best friends because Hermione is sweet. But apparently, Helena, Georgia Randolph, Alicia, and Marie used to be inseparable. Then, Alicia, Marie, and Helena started hanging out more, and Georgia got jealous. That's how she ended up being best friends with Rose and Hermione, while despising my mom and yours."
Toni and Emily exchanged shocked glances, the pieces of the puzzle slowly falling into place. "High school drama sure runs deep," Emily remarked, shaking her head in amazement.
Eddie nodded in agreement. "That's why we always have Mr. David Rose as our trusty resource. He knows everything that goes on around here."
With a final round of laughter and chatter, the trio bid each other goodnight, knowing they'd face whatever high school threw their way together. As they ended the call, Emily couldn't help but feel a sense of camaraderie and strength knowing she had friends like Toni and Eddie by her side. Tomorrow was sure to be another wild ride at Columbus North High School, but with her friends and their shared secrets, she was ready to face it head-on.