Episode2
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Chloe is currently at home lying on her bed as she looked up at the ceiling.
Her room looks clean now...with white wallpapers designed with little blue and pink butterflies, blue curtains and bedsheets.
Everything was in its proper place.
She definitely was not actually seeing the stars used to decorate the ceiling...she got them for her 10th birthday. She was just so deep in her thoughts.
She suddenly got up from bed. "How about I make him lunch? He'll be back soon."
She hurriedly went into the kitchen and humming "Butter "by BTS, she brought out all the ingredients to be used in making fried rice as she started singing.
"Side step right left to my beat "
"High like the moon rock with me baby"
"Know that I got that heat"
"Let me show you cuz talk is cheap"
She was an experienced cook, so she was able to finish cooking in about an hour. The aroma emanating from the house made neighbors wonder.
"Now, to the chicken". She washed the meat, seasoned it, boiled and fried it.
She admired her handwork and smiled in satisfaction. She then moved on to setting the dining table with the meals she prepared and a chilled carton of orange juice from the fridge. She spared a look at the wall clock and then moved her eyes to the door.
"One, two, three... Welcome home dad".
Mr Anderson, who had just entered the house at that moment, was rendered speechless by the scene before him.
"What in God's name did you do? Is anything going on at school?" Mr Anderson was very worried. The last time Chloe cooked for him like this was actually because she had broken a fellow student's head at school.
They had a fight about their grades. He accused her of getting a very high score just because her father knew some of the school teachers. Unfortunately, in anger, Chloe pushed the boy, making him fall heavily, which resulted in external bleeding at the back of his head.
The poor kid spent 1 week in the hospital, his head wrapped completely in a bandage, to get stabilized.
He asked her further "Did you get into trouble with anybody? Don't worry angel, tell me everything, and I'll figure out a way to help you"
"Dad..." Chloe bit her lip in regret as she remembered the incident too. She can't blame her father for his reaction now.
"I did this just to apologize for being a bad daughter all these past few years." She finally said." I know I've not been the best daughter...always getting into trouble and making you worry, but I promise to change now dad, "
Mr Anderson was already emotional as he watched his 17-year-old baby apologize.
"Oh dear, come here. I'm not angry with you. How can I possibly be?" Then he smiled "But if you promise to change, I'll be more than happy and thankful."
"Thank you very much dad. You're the best father in the world".
Then the duo sat down to enjoy their meal.
"This meal tastes divine. Thanks dear" Mr Anderson praised his daughter's wonderful cooking as they ate.
After having a hearty meal and discussion about things going on in their lives, they bid each other good night and went to sleep.
THE NEXT MORNING
Chloe was already awake an hour before her alarm rang. She performed her morning exercise of squats, lunges, planks, sit-ups and stretches.
Her headphones were in use as usual as she worked out ...she definitely can't do without listening to music.
She can change some bad habits...yes...but nothing can make her stop loving music.
She then went ahead to brush her teeth and have her bath. By the time she was ready, her father was still in bed, so she made breakfast and went into his room with his portion on a tray.
"Wakey wakey papa. It's morning already."
She smiled at the sight of her father's sleepy but surprised face.
"Eat up. I'll go have mine now, then I will be off to school". She concluded with "No more lateness to school for me".
As said, she had her breakfast and set off for school. She decided to take public transport this time around.
CRESTWOOD HIGH
The class was very quiet though there was no teacher yet. That's how disciplined the school students are. They are currently either reading their books or discussing some topics silently.
This is why, since 9 years ago when school started, students always come first in every competition they attend. Either local or international competitions, the first position is sure to go to them.
Among their opponents, there is always a saying "The first place is for CH anyway". This saying did not come from lack of confidence but the knowledge that no matter what happens, they can't avoid the inevitable.
Crestwood high students are just indomitable.
It was in this scene that Olivia and Chloe walked in, making the students gasp loudly.
Why?
They were both laughing, patting each other's backs, and it was a generally known fact that Chloe was a cold girl that had shunned anything called 'friends' and had never smiled genuinely in all her years at school.
"That was a good one" She was saying to Olivia.
" I'm glad you're impressed, mon amie" Olivia beamed.
What?!
Mon amie?
Lisa stood up abruptly and her chair fell back noisily.
The smiling girls took their seats next to her.
"Care to explain?" She asked expectantly
The latest friends looked at each other, winked and nodded.
*FLASHBACK*
Chloe was having a short nap on the bus when she woke up to the sound of a commotion.
She was not used to waking up on time for anything her body was still trying to adjust to.
A young girl was surrounded by 5 boys in the center of the moving bus.
The men seemed to be harassing the young girl.
"Give us everything on you right now". They were saying as they towered above her. The girl was crying profusely as she tried explaining that she had only her transport fare with her and was going to where she would get money.
The other bus passengers did nothing to help the girl. Rather, they appeared to be appreciative of the free movie before them.
Just as she was about to shout at them to make them stop, a flying kick from nowhere got one of the boys suspended in the air for 5 seconds before he fell heavily.
A girl in bum shorts and a strapless top appeared. She looked livid and formidable with her dark make-up.
"What kind of animal are you?" Her voice thundered.
Everybody swallowed.
The air became chilly.
"Deal with her", the group leader commanded. To him, she was just a girl. What can she do?
However, to his surprise, all his boys were already writhing on the ground in a minute, the handwork of the girl.
He fell down in surprise.
The girl smirked at the astonished man and bent to his level. winking as she rested a hand on her chin. "What should I do with you?"
Turning to the little girl already sporting a tear-streaked face, she smiled "Baby, what should I do to this bad man? m**m him? Injure him? "
With a dark smile..." Kill him?"
The young girl could not talk. Her mouth was left hanging open.
"OK then, I'll..."
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