Saturday, February 26, 2011
25 Missed Calls from Nick Vanderbilt
I stared at my phone. My mood had dropped several notches since the morning, I felt like I was going to start crying again. Aaron had disappeared from the house and it was starting to become depressingly lonely in my over-sized bedroom. I groaned and buried my face in my pillow. It was 6pm, my hair and make-up weren't done. Mum and Dad were too busy with last minute preparations to spare time worrying about me.
'Screwed over by a two-timing asshole, good job Adelyna Lee.' My voice sounded particularly pathetic.
My door was suddenly kicked open with a bang. Aaron.
"HEY FEELING BETTER?" The idiot was tipsy. He came over to me, and gave me a bone-crushing hug.
"AARON! GEROFF ME!" I had a hard time breathing.
"You were pretty saaaad last night. You 'kay now?"
"Get out and sober up."
"Stop being depressed alriiigh'. I'm jus' worried."
I pushed him out of my room, and shut the door behind me before sinking to the floor, head on my knees. Half an hour later, someone started knocking at my door.
"Get lost!" I yelled.
"Lyna open up!"
"NO. You're not even sane."
"I just took a freezing shower, and drank like a hundred litres of water. I'm pretty damn sober. Now open up before I break this door off its hinges."
I sigh, getting up and opening the door, looking dishevelled.
"I'm sorry about before, are you alright? What happened?"
"Long story. Shouldn't you be getting to the ball before Mum starts breathing fire? Tell her I'm incredibly sick with a contagious disease. Thanks."
I close the door in his puzzled face. I hear him sigh, and the beeping noises of his mobile phone. I walk across the room and see the missed call button flash on my cell.
1 missed call from Celeste
What does she want? I hadn't been to the hospital since I got the note from Teddy. I paused, thinking. After weighing up my choices, I made up my mind pulling off my pyjamas and slipped into a light blue day-dress. Smoothing concealer over my dark circles, applying eyeliner and swiping on lip-gloss, I grabbed my bag and headed out. Aaron was no-where to be seen as I exited the house and hailed a cab.
Visiting hours weren't over at the hospital, not that it mattered to me. Room 216 was half-open. I heard voices coming from inside ... Nick. I stood at the doorway, heart beating furiously.
"...lying bitch."
"Nothing happened between us. You know that. Just tell her the truth, please, I'm begging you."
"She's never done anything for me. Nick, why can't you just ditch her? What's so great about her anyway. You said you loved me, not her! She's not half as pretty as I am anyway."
"I never said that! I TOLD YOU. NOTHING HAPPENED ON THAT NIGHT!"
"Why are you still denying it Nick? You said that you would marry me. LOOK. I EVEN HAVE THE RING YOU GAVE ME."
I banged the door wide open and stepped into the room.
Labels: Lee
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
It was finally the day of the Delights ball, possibly one of the biggest events of the year. Anyone who was someone was invited, and others fought for an invitation to attend, hoping for their name to appear alongside the megastars on the sparkling, star studded guest list. It promised to be a night filled with glamour, men dressed to their best in pressed, expensive suits, and the ladies out parading in their glittering couture dresses. With the champagne freely flowing, supplied by the immaculate waiters and waitresses on standby, the Delights ball also promise whispers of drama, rumours, and maybe, just maybe the sparking of romance.
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"Sierra! What on earth are you wearing?! Where is the mini I got for you?!" My mom screeched as her eyes caught sight of my long flowing Givenchy gown, yes, the exact same one I wanted to buy a few weeks ago. I rolled my eyes at her antics, deciding to ignore her instead and continue applying my favorite Dior red lipstick, the professional makeup artists did the rest, but i liked putting on the final touches of my look. A few days ago when I went back into the boutique to buy this dress, I found it had already been bought. Imagine my heartbreak! Luckily, the store owner had just one more in stock, so I was pretty happy.
The girl staring back at me in the mirror looked regal, something i've never really been before. I could feel something change in me, and I kind of liked it.. just a little bit. I brushed away a few stray locks and I was ready. The makeup artists left my room, and my mom came in, she looked so beautiful, as always... but the look i was so accustomed to seeing on both her and myself just lost the usual shine it usually had. I sighed and ran a hand through my hair to the chagrin of the hairstylists, slightly mussing up the perfect glossy curls.The ball started at 7:00, right now it was 6:45, so we had plenty of time to get to the ball, before the party really began at 8... the amount of time it takes for the bubbly to set in and the rich and famous to loosen up their facades as they get away from the paparazzi, forbidden to cross the velvet red ropes.
-beep-
My phone vibrated and sounded in my clutch. Unclasping the sequined bag, I fished out my phone to find 2 new texts from Justin and... Aaron. "S, Nick doesn't want to go to the ball, help!!!!? love J", and "hey woman, what the fuck! do you do when a chick is fucking depressed?! HELP ASAP" I stared at the two texts for a bit before rolling my eyes and texting them both back.
justin: "did you know your stupid brother is a two timing gayass?! im not helping you getting him to go sorry there babeeeeeey :)"
aaron: "losing your touch already mr manwhore? did some girl FINALLY realise that you're actually not that great in bed and went depressed? ;) hahahah who's this what happeneddd"
both of them have issues.
- you have one new text from Aaron Lee
"S, GROSS! IT'S MY SISTER! dno what happened found her crying AREN'T YOU MEANT TO BE A CHICK YOUR SUPPOSED TO KNOW WHAT TO DO."
sierra to aaron: "aw your cute, give her a hug! tell her she looks beautiful, tell her you'll bash the guy who made her cry (WHICH YOU WILL) gl babe :)"
Aaron: "ugh where are you guys just get your skinny ass over here now"
you have one new text from Justin Vanderbilt
"ughhh ur a fucken loser just get to the ball asap see ya"
it's good to know when you're loved.
Labels: Cordace
Friday, February 18, 2011
Bien-Etre stared back at me. The ball was tomorrow, but all I felt like doing was throwing up. Mum wouldn't be very happy if I didn't turn up and I thought of the beautiful white gown hanging in my closet.
I didn't call them, I didn't need to. Celeste wasn't at school in France ... she was in rehab ... but why? I was too scared to find out. I drew my knees up against me and lay my head down, rocking back and forth. Eventually, I snapped out of it and called Nick. He was there within ten minutes, arms around me as I unloaded the entire story.
His face was solemn as I wrapped up my recount and his silence began to make me a little anxious.
"Nick, what is it?"
He turned from me and looked out the window seemingly lost in thought. I gently tapped him, becoming somewhat apprehensive. He suddenly whipped around and grabbed my shoulders.
"Lyna, I love you."
I stared at him, dumbfounded. WHAT?! Instead of feeling my heart fluttering away to Lala Land, I felt a sinking feeling in my stomach - like someone was throwing rocks into my body. Thump. Thump. Thump.
"Nick ... what's going on."
"It's my fault that she went to rehab. I'm so sorry, I didn't want to hurt either of you ... I thought it was for the best, oh my god, Lyna, I'm so so sorry. I've been such an idiot, I don't deserve you."
I watched him as the words tumbled out. The stones in my stomach becoming heavier. He went on, looking down at the ground.
"We ... went a little too far at Tyce's 18th a couple years back. Neither of us knew what we were doing ... it was just an experiment. I don't know how she got hold of the drugs. We didn't have sex but I think she thought we did. After that day, she kept sending me texts, calling me and kept trying to see me. I didn't want you to find out, so I just ignored her. Tyce approached me like a couple of days later and almost punched the lights out of me for 'two-timing'. Apparently Celeste told him we were dating but I was cheating on her with you. I was going to sort it all out, but Mum decided to send me to England the next day ... I'm so sorry Lyna. I really am. Please ... "
He looked up at me, a pleading look in his eyes. All I could feel was overwhelming disappointment, I wanted to cry and hurt him. But I wasn't a little kid anymore, I suppressed the tears.
"Leave. I need to be alone."
"Lyna ..."
"Leave."
I got up from my bed and opened the door, staring straight at him. He left quietly, I heard him disappear down the staircase and shut the door behind me. I let the tears flow - they came in torrents and soaked my pillow. I don't know how long I remained like that for, I felt two arms lift me up and a wet cloth wiping my tear-stained face. I let myself be looked after, like a two year old. I faintly remember, as I drifted off on a freshly changed pillow, Aaron's face; hovering, protective.
Now, I look out at the clear blue skies and smile. It's time to get ready for the ball.
Labels: Lee
Sunday, February 13, 2011
"You're friend dropped by today.. that Lee girl, you know, you should try out her hairstyle sometime, it was cute."
I stared at my mom unbelievingly, is that really all she ever thought about? I rolled my eyes at her comment.. wait. Adelyna came by today? That'd mean she probably saw Teddy... that's so not good. I got up from my couch, in the middle of writing in my diary in search for Teddy.. I haven't seen him since I came back from Tigerlilly, which ended 2 hours ago. I shook my head, remembering how Nick thanked everyone for coming by, but he really wasn't feeling too well, so he had to leave soon... then everyone just started going their own ways. Oh well, I padded out of my suite, and went towards the room Teddy's staying at. I heard usher playing on the other side, and paused before I knocked. He looked up unsurprised from texting on his bed when I entered, just gave me this look that obviously said "what do you want?"
I went and sat crossed legged on his massive bed and looked at him questioningly, he sighed frustratingly and ruffled his hair before saying,
"Look, Si I know what you're here for. I seriously did not fuck Rachelier up, she had some issues from before she needs sorting out. Hell we didn't even do the dirty last night."
I gave him an unbelieving look, saying "What on earth is this? Teddy Cordace, the universe's biggest manwhore, lost your touch already?!" I laughed before he could ruffle my hair and ran to my room. Okay, so Celeste had issues.. didn't every body? I sighed. That girl just ruined my whole night! Because she fucking overdosed, Adelyna couldn't come. Adelyna couldn't come so Nicky was a fucking comatose idiot the whole night, and the dinner was a dud. This is just so great. I decided then I'd call up Tyce, he'd probably have some much needed answers..
ring ring, ring ring, rin- "
"Yo, Tyce speaking, who's this?"
"Babe it's Sierra, can you talk?"
"Hey Si! Yeah hold up a sec... i'm all good, shoot."
"Okay, i'm just gonna cut to the chase, what the fuck is up with your sister?!"
I heard a groan before he answered,
"Okay, don't tell anyone this, or anyone I said this, but I reckon she's fucked up coz Nick's back in town."
".....so?!"
"You don't know, but-"
"know what?! what the hell is going on here Tyce? You're sister just ruined my night, and what's this gotta do with Nicky?"
"Don't say it so loud! You know how Celeste coincidentally went to "study abroad" when Nick left for England?"
"yeah? But didn't she go France?"
"Yeah, but she actually went to rehab in Paris."
"...are you fucking joking."
"I'm serious, she went because she started drinking when Nick became involved with Adelyna..."
"oh god."
"Yeah, Nick never went public when he was with Celeste, but she was head over heels for that douche.. she didn't want anyone to know because she didn't want him to "get hurt", but I've had enough of that fucker."
"wait, so Nick cheated on Celeste with Adelyna?!"
"Somewhat, he was two timing both of them before he left for England, he wasn't actually with Adelyna, but he WAS with Celeste."
"shit, that's horrible! I wouldn't hav-"
"Yeah just, don't worry, I gotta go visit Cee now, talk to you later hon."
"Ok."
what the fuck.
Labels: Cordace
Saturday, February 12, 2011
So, I storm up to the Cordace's apartment, demanding the asshole's head and obviously things don't go to plan.
First off, Gemma 'I haven't been keeping track of her latest last name', Sierra Cordace's mother, opens the door and the awkward silence ensued.
"Sierra's friend?"
I shake my head mutely and shuffled back to the elevator. What was wrong with me?! I couldn't go through with it after spending the past 24 hours in hospital, stressed and worried about Celeste. She was sleeping when I left - after getting the list of toxic substances they found in her body. I think fire-breathing dragon poked with a thousand arrows could almost describe my frame of mind.
I sat in the foyer of the apartment building, immensely exhausted. I was slowly drifting off, when the other end of the couch sunk down with a loud poof.
It was asshole.
"Before you scream your pretty little face off, let me just tell you that I didn't do it. The rape thing."
I was blown away ... by the fact that he thought I'd believe him! I was sure that my facial expression sent the message I was trying to communicate.
"I don't expect you to believe me, but maybe you should check out your friend's health records. I don't think she's told you everything about her issues."
He left before I could get an angry word in, but not before he left a piece of paper on the coffee table.
Bien-Etre Rehabilitation Centre
Call them.
What should I do?
Labels: Lee
Oh my god. Celeste hasn’t changed at all. How can anyone be that completely obsessed with getting attention that she had to lie about being “raped” by Teddy? Sure we all know he’s a whore and all, but I know that dickhead will never lie to me, even when he’s completely off his face. Something serious happened involving his dad and ever since Teddy’s sworn never to utter a single lie. So him saying that he banged Celeste willingly will be the truth. Plus, everyone saw them going off together, that girl was practically clinging onto him! Unbelievable. She probably wanted a relationship or similar shit like that, and Teddy is a strictly no strings attached, commitmentphobe.
Oh well, we all went to Tigerlilly, but Nick was pretty upset the whole night since Adelyna didn’t show up coz she was with Celeste in the hospital. Apparently she found her in her apartment surrounded by booze, pathetic much? Well the Lee girl should probably hold on to her man a little tighter.. I saw something going on between Trinity Evans and Nicky… hmmn. Aaron is a gayass, but when I did see him, I kinda of realised how much I’d actually missed that assface. Justin is still acting weird, and Tyce nearly blew an artery when he heard. Luckily Teddy didn’t come today. Phew.
Labels: Cordace