Rewrite the Stars

EPISODE 6: Pursuing Margarette

I looked at my phone and Mackie was calling me. I need his help right now.

“Yes hello?” I said.

“What is wrong? Did you need some back up? What? What happened?” Mackie asked and I sigh.

“No. My dad knows it’s a girl and NOW! He still wants to meet that girl I was talking about.” I said.

“Ok, I will go to your house now.” Mackie said.

“That is great.” I said.

I dropped the call and waited for Mackie to come over. I heard a knock in the door and I rushed to open it, before my dad. I know that will cause more conflict.

“Hi.” I said as I saw Mackie standing in front of the door. I heard my dad goes downstairs.

“Good evening Uncle Andrew.” Mackie greeted. I smiled at my dad and he paused.

“Good evening Mackie, why are you here?” My dad asked and I looked at Mackie.

“Girls stuff.” I said and pulled Mackie to my room. We let out a deep sigh as we entered the room. Mackie sat in my bed and I sat on my floor.

“I really don’t know what to say.” He said and giggled. I looked at him and I heard my dad’s footsteps.

“Just reminding you that I would love to meet her.” My dad shouted in a teasing voice. I looked at Mackie and he is now turning tomato red. He is trying not to laugh.

“See?” I irritably asked and Mackie nodded.

“Now what? What are we going to do?” I asked and Mackie gave me a pen.

“What the hell is this?” I asked and he got my bag. 

“I gave you the only way. Right?” He said and got the Winx audition paper. I looked at the paper and I could see Margarette’s sign.

“Do we really need to do this?” I asked and Mackie shrugged. Does he really know what would happen if I joined the Winx?

“Really? How can I join Winx if you can’t even persuade me to join?” I said and laid in my bed. I feel like I just want to disappear.

“Ok, let’s just say that it's just for a day, you will join and then that’s it, you can have some sleep over and when the Winx is gone, you can tell your dad that the girl who gave you a hickey is the hottest girl in the group.” He said and I gave him a serious look.

“That makes sense.” I said and went to my study table.

“Ok so the first question.” I proceed to the basic information such as name, address, email address and contact number. I looked at the next page and it was funny that they have this.

“What is this? Slum book?” I asked and Mackie grabbed the paper.

“Ok, Vital statistics?” Mackie asked as we blurted out a laugh. What the hell is that?

“Like seriously? Why will they ask this?” I said and Mackie got the measuring tape in my kit.

“Maybe they need the average body measurement.” Mackie aid. Well that is stupid but yes, if you can see the Winx walking together, they are like twins. I mean they almost have the same height and body build.

“I never knew that you were an hourglass.” Mackie said and I laughed.

“Really?” I asked and he nodded. Well Mackie is a guy but he is really a gay guy. He never looks at me when I need to change, because he always says that I am disgusting and he can’t even stand me.

“Ok next, Talent.” I looked at Mackie and he also looked at me. If I will join the Winx then probably I should know how to dance. I answered the other stupid questions and then the last page.

“It was a letter for the parents. We need approval.” I said and Mackie immediately grabbed the paper. I can sign the papers but I think that will cause some serious conflicts.

“You can sign this.” Mackie said and I arched my brow. Sometimes I really thought that Mackie is the devil who always whispers to do wrong.

“I won’t. NEVER.” I said and grabbed the papers.

“Tomorrow I will give it to daddy.” I said and put the papers to my table. For now we should talk about the plan. I can’t just go to Margarette’s group without knowing the plan. Especially the Winx! That is a companion. Her little squad.

“Ok, now that we are done with this, what will happen next?” I asked and turned my chair to Mackie.

“What do you mean?” He asked. This clearly implies that he have no back up plans in case something stupid happened again.

“I can’t just join her squad! Everything will be unpredictable! Knowing Margarette? You know that she hated me in every ounce of her black soul.” I said and rolled my eyes.

“You are absolutely right. Open your laptop. I know Margarette always posts something there.” Mackie said and I did what he said. I opened my laptop and stalked Margarette at her accounts.

“There you go.” He said. We stopped at the photos where it’s all about the shopping and skin pampering.

“Really? This is what they are doing?” I asked. I mean, I also have some routine for taking care of myself but not this far.

Hours passed and Mackie decided to go home. I go to bed before my dad notices that I am still awake.

*Knock*

“Alice, you will be late.” I heard a voice from outside of my room and I immediately grabbed my phone. It was 6 in the morning.

“Are you awake now?” My dad asked and I yawn before answering. I am really tired and sleepy, I can’t even have my complete rest because of Margarette.

“Yes I am dad.” I said. My phone vibrated and it was from Mackie.

“Are you ready for today?” He asked. I totally don’t know what I should see. I looked at my table and I saw the audition paper.

“You’re out of your mind.” I scolded myself while I was looking at my mirror. I got myself ready before anything else.

“Dad?” I said as I went downstairs.

“Yes? I am here.” I heard my dad say from the garage. I saw him wiping my car and when he looked at me, he immediately flashed a smile.

“Did you see that? It is shining.” My dad said and I looked at him in disbelief.

“Of course dad, they are brand new.” I said.

“Anyway, dad can you please sign this?” My dad asked and I gave him the paper.

“What is this?” He asked and read the whole content in the paper.

“Are you sure?” He asked and gave me a teasing look.

“Yes daddy.” I said and rolled my eyes. I saw him giggled and signed the paper.

“That is nice. Did I ever tell you that your mom is the star of her squad?” My dad said. I smiled at him and put the paper inside my bag.

“Yes dad. You always tell me that.” I said and dad giggled. We ate our breakfast but my dad can’t help himself to talk about mom. How my mom turned out to be the prom queen and the former star of the Winx. I can see how happy he is. He’s eyes are glistening. I have never seen that since my mom died.

“That is why everybody in this town was shocked when your mom became a firefighter.” My dad said and laughed. I laughed with him… I know he is longing for my mom and how he missed her, but laughing and telling me about the golden memories they have will be a great help.

“Why did mom choose to be a firefighter?’ I asked and my dad gave me a serious look.

“You know your mom has a huge heart. She wants to help the people in need.” My dad said.

“But why didn't she at least choose to be a doctor?” I asked. I am really wondering about that. I feel like my mom will be alive if she chooses the right place.

“I don’t know. What I only know is that she is a brave and great woman.” My dad said. Suddenly there was a knock on our door. I looked at it and it was Mackie.

“Good morning.” He greeted me.

“Good morning, Mackie.” My dad greeted me.

“Are you heading now?” My dad asked and we nodded.

“Yes daddy, I almost forgot the time. I had a great talk.” I said and my dad threw me the keys.

“Have a great day! Drive safe!” my dad said and I opened the garage.

“Do you really know how to drive a car?” Mackie said and I started the engine.

“This is my job when I was in St. Claire.” I said and stepped on the gas. I played some music, but Mackie turned it off.

“What?” I annoyingly asked and Mackie glared at me.

“Don’t be so chill, we have a mission right now!” Mackie said and rolled her eyes. I laughed at him, but I can still feel the pressure he has.

“Ok, I know you are pressured, but I am more than pressure. This is me. I will be right there dancing and trying to be Margarette’s choice.” I said and Mackie left me with a deep sigh.

“Come on.” He said and got out of the car. I can see some eyes looking at me and suddenly I saw Margarette come out from her car. I saw her, looked at me and rolled her eyes.

“Did you see that?” I asked Mackie and he nodded.

“That is what I am dealing with everyday. So pray for me ok?” I said go to the gym. 

I walked inside and I saw the other auditionees looking at me. I don’t know what is wrong but I am wearing my P. e UNIFORM. Just like what the paper said. Time runs but we are not yet starting.

“When will we start?” I asked the girl sitting beside me but she just rolled her eyes at me. Really? Why are they all so rude? I looked at the clock and suddenly I felt that they all stood up. I looked at the door and I saw Margarette walking really fierce and well poised.

“Ok, let’s begin this.” Margarette said and we all lined up.

“Start the music.” Margarette bitchly said and Heather immediately started the music. I tried not to laugh. They are really like dogs. They will do anything for Margarette Topaz. Minutes passed and it is now my turn. I gave my paper to Margarette.

“Well, well, well. What are you doing here?” Margarette asked and looked at me from head to toes and back. I am not yet in, but I can feel her evilness right now. I really don’t know why he hated me this much.

“I am here to audition. Not for you.” I answered. I saw her roll her eyes and blow some air.

“Whatever.” She said and the music played. I dance to the song Cheap thrills by Sia. Gladly this is also my jam. I know how to play the beat, I have been dancing since birth. It was enhanced when I got into dancing class. The music stops and the crowd applauds. I looked at Margarette and I saw her looking away. Irritated and indescribable.

“I never expected to say this but… You’re in.” She said, I gave her a big smile but I saw her glare at me.

“What are you doing!? Get up!” She annoyingly said and I got back to myself. I stood up and lined up with the accepted girls.

“Now for those unfortunate girls… Be gone.” She said and faced us. She snapped her hands and two girls gave us the uniforms.

“Now, that is your official Winx uniform. You can now get rid of those old ugly P.E uniforms.” She smiled, but I know that she didn’t mean that smile.

“MOVE!” She shouted and we all ran to the Winx room. Everyone changed their clothes and I saw Margarette walk in. I am hesitating in changing mine. I don’t know, maybe I have a trauma.

“What?” She said to my face and went to her locker.

“Ok Winx, this will be our place. But did you see that door there? That is my place, no one is allowed inside unless I call you or I say so.” Margarette said and walked inside her so called her place.

I got my phone and I saw some messages from Mackie.

What happened?

He texted. I immediately compose a reply and I start to begin at the next step. I get my bag and knock at Margarette’s office.

“Who is it?” I heard her shouting from inside.

“I-It’s me, Alice.” I hesitantly asked and suddenly I heard the door was being unlocked.

“What?” She said and I gulped. Why am I so nervous? I feel like I am sweating.

“Hello? Earth to Alice? Alice to Earth?” Margarette said and I gave her a smile. She rolled her eyes in annoyance and I cleared my throat.

“You can’t just knock and smile at me. Idiot.” She said,

“No, I just want to say thank you… for accepting me.” I said and she gave me her b***h look.

“What’s the catch?” She asked. I awkwardly laughed and immediately got back to myself.

“Listen, I am trying to be nice.” I said. I saw her let out a sigh but she was not saying anything.

“Maybe we can restart everything? Can we start that to have some coffee?” I said and I saw her smile.

“Ok.” She said and got back inside. I saw her get her bag and locked her office. Really? Easy as that?

“That’s great.” I whispered to myself and followed her.

“Where are you taking me?” She asked. I don’t know what to say, I am not assuming that she will say yes. I am an i***t. I know. This is crazy.

“Does the diner ok with you?” I asked and I saw her become b***h again.

“Did I have a choice?” She said and stopped.

“Where are you going?” She asked and I was really clueless. The Diner is just a few blocks away.

“I wouldn’t walk that far.” She said and I rolled my eyes in annoyance. Yeah whatever. What did I expect? She is Margarette Topaz.

“Excuse you? Are you rolling your eyes at me?” She asked and I smiled.

“Nope, there were eyelashes.” I said and I saw her blow some air.

“I am wearing heels. You will not expect me to walk any further than this parking lot.” She said, I got the keys in my bag and showed it to her.

“Is my car ok?” I asked and I saw her looking around.

“Where is your car?” She asked. I walked to my car and she looked at it as if she was finding something.

“This will do.” She said, I unlocked the doors and I saw her waiting.

“What?” I asked and I saw her pointing at the door.

“This will be so great.” I whispered to myself and opened the door for her.

“Thank you.” She said and I smiled. At least I heard her say thank you. For the first time. I drove to the diner and of course I kept on opening the door for her. We just sat at the counter and we ordered our drinks. After finishing the coffee we went back to the campus and now, everyone is staring at me. Of course they will! They know how we hated each other, we never hide that. But look at me right now. I am pursuing her and trying to be nice to her. Doing her some favors. I saw Mackie watch us walk by and I saw him laugh too. I feel like I am humiliated. I never expect to walk in this hallway with this evil b***h.

“Can you hold this?” She said and I smiled at her as I held her bag.

“I will just get something at my locker.” She said and we stopped at her locker.

I looked at Mackie and he was mouthing ‘what was happening?’. I shrugged. I really don’t know what is happening either. I just asked her to have some coffee and now it feels like I am one of her dogs. Margarette got her bag again and looked me straight in the eyes.