REVENGEE

CHAPTER FIVE

The next Monday, it was resumption day. In Max's house, Olivia was already dressed up. She wore Jean trousers with a white top and white sneakers. She wore little makeup and packed her hair in a bun. She wore little makeup and was waiting for Max when Tess came to the living room.

Tess smiled and said, "Look who's ready for school."

Olivia twirled, "Well Tess, I need to make my looks good this time. Last year in high school….first impression."

Tess took some apples and gave it to her asking, "What kind of impressions are you talking about anyway?"

Olivia took the apples and put them in her bag. She continued, "Well, Tess…….just to make sure I get into Charlie's VIP list for this session."

Tess nodded and said, "Just don't get your hopes high…...and remember what I told you. Stop setting your brother up with Charlie."

Olivia took her bag and said, "I promise I won't do it again Tess." She went to the staircase and yelled, "Come on Max! Hurry up or we will be late for school."

Max came down with his school bag. He wore Jean trousers as well, with a white top, a black leather jacket and white sneakers. He stopped when he saw Olivia wearing almost the same as him. He frowned and Olivia whooped, "Oh yeah! We rock!!"

Max shoved her slightly and went to meet Tess. He hugged her and took some apples. Tess served them pancakes with syrup and they started eating. Tess took a glass of milk and gave it to Max saying, "Here, your mom makes this for you every morning especially when you start school. Come on...take it."

Max sighed remembering his mom and drank the milk. Olivia took her bag, "Well….it's time to go to school now." Max stood up and Olivia put her hand around him, "Come on Max, stop looking gloomy on your first day."

Max removed her hand, "I'm not gloomy." He took his helmet and Olivia took hers and followed him out. She climbed on his bike, "You're no fun." Then he drove off. 

Beth was dressed up for school already. She was having her breakfast when the doorbell rang. She stood up and went to the door. She opened it and saw Charlie. She asked, "Can I help you?"

Charlie sighed, "I know you and your sister are mad at me, but please let me in...I need to make things right." 

Beth shook her head, "I'm sure Kara doesn't want to see you, but I'll help you...on one condition."

Charlie nodded, "Well….okay. What condition?"

Beth smiled, "You will take me shopping, change my whole wardrobe and give me money every month."

Charlie was about to argue when Kara asked from inside, "What are you doing there weirdo? Who's at the door?"

Beth looked at Charlie, "Come on, are we doing this or not? Deal or no deal?"

Charlie answered immediately, "Yes….I'm in. Now let me in."

Beth shook her head, "Relax, I got to tell her, she's still mad at you. I'll be right back." Beth closed the door and went to Kara and said, "Hey, Charlie's outside."

Kara scoffed, "Do not let her in, Beth."

Beth folded her hands, "Of course…..but listen, I have made a deal with her."

Kara sat down, "What did you do Beth? What kind of deal?"

Beth answered smiling, "Well, we both know Charlie is a spoiled brat and I'm going to teach her a lesson for what she did to you, so I'm going to make her give us money, take us shopping and all."

Kara paused for a while and then nudged her softly, "You little snake. No matter what you do Beth, don't make me lose my friendship with Charlie."

Beth ran to open the door, "Do come in Charlie."

Charlie walked in slowly, she was wearing a short black gown with black boots. Kara just looked at her as she entered and she didn't say a word. Beth cleared her throat and said, "I'll be in my room." Then she left.

Charlie looked at Kara and said, "Kara."

Kara stood up asking, "What are you doing here Charlie? I told you not to talk to me for now."

Charlie walked towards her slowly and said, "I'm really sorry Kara for everything I did. I chose my i********: followers over you and I made you lose your job opportunity. I'm really sorry Kara."

Kara sighed, "I was hurt Charlie. You know how much I care about our friendship, how much I care about you. I didn't know what happened that day, I just ran immediately your mom called me and told me about your situation. I…….i don't understand Charlie….why?"

Charlie had tears forming in her eyes and said, "I'm so sorry Kara, I really am."

Kara nodded and went to hug her, "It's alright Charlie. It's alright."

Charlie pulled out of the hug and cleaned her face carefully not to smudge her makeup. Kara continued, "I'll just try to get a new job. I wasn't employed anyway….I'll just try."

Charlie sat down saying, "You know what Kara, I'll help you get a job. I made you lose a job and I'll help you get another one."

Kara sat beside her saying, "I knew I could count on you." She paused and asked, "So Charlie, since your date with Max went well, what do you plan to do now at school?"

Charlie sighed and answered, "You know how Max is Kara, I just hope he would be cool. We haven't talked about anything yet. I'll talk to him at school today."

Kara nodded, "Speaking of school, I can't wait to finish high school!"

Charlie shrieked, "Of course Kara, the great joy!"

Kara stood up and yelled, "Beth! Come down Beth!!"

Beth came down immediately and asked, "What's the problem? Looks like war."

Kara laughed, "Not again Beth, so….I and Charlie have reconciled."

Beth looked at Charlie and back at Kara, "Oh wow...that is so nice. I didn't want you to lose your friendship with Charlie anyway, but I'm glad you are back together."

Charlie asked, "Are you going with us to school?"

Beth shook her head, "Nah, I'll take the bus like I always do."

Charlie nodded, "Oh no, I insist. Let me take you to school. My driver will take us."

Beth shook her head and said, "You don't have to worry Charlie, besides I love going late to school, if I go now…....I'll be early and those are for nerds.'

Charlie looked at Kara and Kara frowned at Beth. She went to her purse and gave her $20. "Here, make sure you go to school. I'll be going now. Lock the doors, you can take your keys and I'll hold mine as well. Take care. I love you." She hugged her, took her bag and went out with Charlie."

At the Thompson's house, Michelle was up already and dressed for school. She was wearing a white inner with a denim jacket and ripped jeans. She left her Brunette hair dangling below her shoulders. She wore her white sneakers, took her bag and went to Annabelle's room. She opened the door and met Annabelle still asleep. She yelled, "Are you kidding me?!"

Annabelle opened her eyes immediately and saw Michelle. She didn't know she was at the edge of the bed already. She rolled and fell to the ground. She stood up slowly and asked, "What time is it?"

Michelle frowned and saw two bottles of tequila on her table. Michelle yelled, "Are you hungover Annabelle?! How did you take these bottles of tequila and become hangover?!"

Annabelle shushed her, "Keep it down Michelle, mom might hear you." She closed her eyes tight and sat down, "Oh God, I feel like trash. If mom finds out about this….she would be so disappointed."

Michelle stood in front of her asking, "Come, tell me, why did you drink overnight?"

Annabelle sighed heavily, "I'm just really bothered about resuming at a new school. I'm not really a fan of that...and I thought if I drank some tequila, I'd be fine."

Michelle laughed out hard and said, "Two bottles of tequila made you hungover…...wow. This morning just got better."

Annabelle sighed and touched her head, closing her eyes. Michelle laughed out loud again, "Oh Annabelle, but seriously I can't believe you got hungover because of tequila."

Annabelle yawned, "It's not funny Michelle. Mom will be here soon, we have to fix me."

Michelle groaned, "You always need my help anyway and it's cool. I'll go call Maddy and Marie. Do not do anything funny." 

Annabelle nodded and Michelle went out of the room to call Maddy and Marie. Few minutes later, they came rushing in. Marie went to Annabelle asking, "Anna are you okay."

Annabelle groaned and Maddy clapped slowly, "Woah. So she got hungover on just two small bottles of tequila? You know what Annabelle, I'm so proud of you."

Michelle laughed and Marie snapped, "How can you say you are proud of her Maddy? You know what, forget it. Let's find a solution to this."

Maddy nodded, "True, and I have the perfect idea."

Michelle high-fived her saying, "I know Maddy is always prepared. Now share your ideas."

Maddy continued, " So here's the thing. Marie, mom would be downstairs any moment from now getting ready for work and waiting to see both of them before they go to school, stalk mom Marie, monitor her every movement. I have lots of earbuds I got when I went on a stake out, they are in my room, in my cabinet. Michelle gets them, wears hers immediately and gives one to Marie."

Marie asked, "So, what happens to Annabelle?"

Maddy continued, "While that is going on, I would help Annabelle get dressed for school."

Michelle asked, "Mom notices everything, especially Annabelle, she would know if she's hungover. Annabelle here doesn't handle hangovers properly."

Maddy nodded, "Agreed. This is when you come in Michelle, you will disguise as Annabelle in front of mom. You are a proper actress, so fooling mom won't be hard to do."

Michelle nodded, "On it Maddy, but before I do that, Annabelle has to pay me, because I have to change twice."

Annabelle stood up lazily, walked up to her drawer and gave her $2000. "Here, this should be okay."

Michelle took the money and said, "Come on guys, let's get this started. Move move." Marie and Michelle left the room immediately. Michelle went to Maddys room, opened the cabinet and found the earbuds. She took them immediately, wore hers and went to give Marie hers. Marie nodded and sat in the living room. 

Jamilah came downstairs holding a large file containing many documents and her laptop. She saw Marie and asked, "Are the girls ready?"

Marie nodded, "They would soon be mom, Maddy is styling their hair."

Jamilah dropped her laptop and file and said, "I'll go check up on them cause I really need to go now."

Marie stood up immediately, "Mom, wait!"

Jamilah looked at her and asked, "What is the problem?"

Marie picked up the large file and said, "This is not properly closed mom." She quickly opened it without Jamilah noticing.

Jamilah groaned and collected the file from her making all the documents fall to the ground, scattering round the floor. Jamilah screamed, "Oh no! It took me hours arranging that!!"

Marie quickly bent down to pick the documents, "Oh my, sorry mom. Come on, let's pack it before you are late for work. I'm sure Michelle and Annabelle will be down soon."

Jamilah sighed and started packing the documents. Marie threw a document far away from Jamilah and went to get it. She spoke into the earpiece "It's time for Michelle to act. I repeat, Michelle, come down now."

She picked up the paper and went to give it to Jamilah. Jamilah frowned, "I really can't believe these documents scattered. That would be the first thing I have to do at the office, but first, let me go check up on Annabelle and Michelle."

Marie yelled softly, "Hurry Michelle, she's on the move."

Michelle ran downstairs immediately and met Jamilah almost climbing the stairs. Michelle hugged her immediately, "Oh mom, I'm so excited."

Jamilah pulled out of the hug and smiled, "I'm so happy you are excited Michelle and I really hope Annabelle is too."

Michelle held her hand, "Come on mom, why don't we go to the living room and talk while we wait for Annabelle."

Jamilah stopped her, "Just let me see how she's doing."

Michelle shook her head, "No no no mom, you know how Annabelle is, let her take her time dressing up." Then she yelled, "Hurry up Annabelle! Stop wasting time dressing up!! Or we would be late!!!"

Michelle smiled at her mom and took her to the living room. Jamilah sat down and Marie's eyes met with Michelle. Michelle mouthed, "Do something, I need to change into Annabelle."

Marie nodded and said, "I need to talk to you mom…..privately."

Jamilah looked at Michelle and Michelle said, "You don't have to say anything mom, I'll just wait in my car for Annabelle while you two talk." She stood up and went outside.

As Marie distracted Jamilah, Michelle snuck back into the house through the back door. She went to Annabelle's room immediately and took her clothes. Annabelle was dressed up already. She wore a black crop top with black jeans and a brown knit cardigan. She wore black boots as well and left her hair dangling as well. Their hair was natural black,but Michelle dyed hers Brunette. Michelle packed her hair in a ponytail and wore a short black gown with a brown cardigan. She just wore something simple so it will be easy for her to change back into her outfit. She groaned as she looked at herself in the mirror, "I look like Annabelle and it's so annoying."

Maddy laughed, "Come on Michelle, it's just for now. Go downstairs while I sneak Annabelle out."

Michelle groaned and went downstairs as Maddy took Annabelle out through the back door. Michelle walked down slowly with Annabelle's back in her hand. Marie spoke immediately, "Annabelle sweetie, you look so ready."

Jamilah looked at her closely, "Annabelle?"

Michelle nodded and said softly, "Mom, I'm ready to go to school now."

Jamilah smiled, "I'm so glad to hear that but you look so different. Where's Michelle?"

Michelle quickly answered, "Mom, I have to go now before I get school sick. I love you." She hugged her and left immediately before Jamilah could respond. 

Marie smiled, "Well, I think that's it mom. She's ready."

Jamilah nodded, "Yes, but I feel she's strange,different."

Marie touched her shoulders, "I'm sure she's just getting over...you know...environment?" 

Outside, Michelle entered her car angrily and said, "I'm never doing this again."

Maddy came out of Annabelle's car and turned to Michelle, "Thank you Michelle for everything. You can change in your car since it's tinted, but do it outside. Have a great day."

She turned to Annabelle and patted her hair, "You would be fine Annabelle. I trust you. Be careful, okay. Have a lovely day." Then she went inside. They started their cars and drove to school.