It takes everyone

IT TAKES EVERYONE

Chapter 1: Introduction

Hey dear readers, I am Bridget Wilson Valerie. I am 14 years of age and I am about to tell you my journey through love. I have being always scared of falling in love after experiencing my mom's challenges in marriage.

living with a single mom who always cries in the tub and stuff her face in ice cream, it's unbearable. I have been determined never to fall in love but to always focus on my dreams of being a wannabe telenovela star. Let's me stop the introduction now and move on to the main story.

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I just got up from bed, it was 6 am in the morning, I had to go out for my early morning jog. I love being fit and healthy. I put on a nice pink fitness tank top, black leggings and my favorite pink Nike sneakers. I plugged in my headphones and dashed out. My jogging usually takes thirty minutes and soon I was done. I walked back home and opened the door. My mom was lying flat on the couch the stench of alcohol filled the room. I wanted to wake her up but I decided to let her rest. I walked back to my room, undressed and moved quietly to the bathroom. After bathing, I blew my hair with the hair dryer and wore my daily wear, a pair of jeans and a huge top. I kept my books and other stationery into my backpack. I put on my recommended glasses then left the room. My mom was already up and she was making breakfast in the kitchen.

"Morning mom,"

"Morning Bridget, how was your night?"

"Nice mom,"

"Breakfast is almost ready,"

"Don't worry, I will take it as lunch,"

"Why?"

"I am already late for school,"

"Okay then, take my credit card and get anything you want,"

"Okay mum, bye,"

I left the house and walked straight to school, the hell of my life. Did I forget to tell you that I am a nerd and didn't really have any friends? yes I didn't. I only hangout in the library and stay behind my computer. Don't get me wrong, it is not that I am shy or I don't want any friends. It is just that not everyone wishes to be around people but all the same I wasn't made for the high school popularity.

"Hey b***h, can't you watch where you are going?"

"I am sorry," That is Debbie, she is the most popular and meanest girl in Eastern ville high school. she flocked around with other rich, popular girls like Ellie, Elizabeth and Emily. I had always wanted to be in their group but I was too nerdy and geeky for them. I watched as she pushed past me. I adjusted my glasses and walked away. My first class is Literature, I took my usual position at the back close to the window. Mrs. Chris walked in and we all stood up to greet her, She was with a boy and OH MY GOSH was everyone falling for him. The girls were practically drooling as they saw him. But I wasn't at all taken away by his look.

"Good morning class, This Mark Berlins a new exchange student so class please welcome him,"

"You're welcome Mark," We all said

"Mark, you can sit by Ms Wilson,"

"Okay ma'am,"

"Ms Wilson would you mind showing Mark around,"

"Okay ma," I said

Soon class was over, I and Mark walked silently down the hallway.

"So what's your name?"

"Me,"

"Yep, I said what's your name?"

"Urm... my... name is Bridget,"

"Wow, nice name,"

"Thanks... so tell me about your former school,"

"I attended Western college in Manchester City,"

"Ohhhh, nice school,"

"With the way you are talking looks like you are shy being around me,"

"Not really, I am not the kind of person who speaks alot and I am not good at striking a conversation,"

"Ohhhh, so what is on your schedule for the next class,"

"I don't have my next class until after break,"

"What's on your schedule?"

"I have geography then Drama class then soccer practice,"

"Woah, you play soccer, that nice. Just that I don't like soccer, I prefer playing basketball,"

"Okay, here we are," I said after we stopped in front of the Administration office, before he could say anything I sped off.

I stopped by the library and went to my favorite spot by the window. I plugged in my headphones to my phone and Played my favorite playlist while reading my favorite series SILVER SPIRES THE SERIES. I was having a great time away from distractions and in peace.

"Hey, can I sit here?"

"Yup, of course you can," I replied my eyes still fixed on the book.

"So Bridget, what you doing?"

"Who is talking to you Bridget," I asked myself. I looked up to see who it was and Holy Mary mother of JESUS, it was MARK.

"Hey, sorry I left you all alone, I just needed sometime,"

"It's okay, everything is fine and I have gotten my schedule,"

"Ohhh nice,"

"So you free later today,"

"Not doing much,"

"Okay, was thinking if we could go out for ice cream?"

OH MY GOD WAS HE ASKING ME OUT???

"Oh no that's not possible,"

"Please, Think of it as a way to make up for ditching me,"

"Oh no, I can't, I have to pick up my baby brother from creche," I lied, oh my I don't have any baby brother.

"I could accompany you,"

"No worries, my driver is coming to pick me," I lied again WHAT'S WRONG WITH ME????????

"Ohhh, okay then maybe another day,"

"Yep,"

it was silent between us for some time then he spoke;

"We gotta go before class starts,"

"Yeah, That right,"

We both walked out of the library, I could feel different pairs of eyes on me or...he...or us ... urgh whatever. Soon it the bell rang.

DING DING

I hurriedly sped off away from school and walked silently down the street. I told two different lies, First I said I had a

younger brother which would never happen, and then I said I had a driver which tells that I am rich when I am just in Eastern ville high on scholarship, I have never even seen a car before talk less of riding it, I mean...

"Hey," A car pulled down by my side. In me I felt those kidnappers were around so I doubled my pace. The car continued to follow me and I yelled then sank to my knees.

"Please don't take me away, I have only one chewing gum left on me, you can take it if you want,"

"Hey, Cool beautiful, it is me Mark," I looked up and was shocked to see that it was truly MARK, DARN IT.

"Ohhhh,"

"I thought you said your driver is coming to pick you up,"

"Yeah, I did but unfortunately my car broke down so I am just going to take the bus,"

"You can ride with me,"

"No..., I don't want to be a bother,"

"No I insist,"

He pleaded with me to so I gave in. Now I'm DOOMED. I have got to start thinking of how I will cover up cause my house looks like an old barn.

"Are you going to pick up your Younger brother,"

"Nah, my mom said she will do that,"

"Oh so you are heading home,"

"Nope, I am visiting my Grandma,"

"Ohhhh, okay,"

There was silent between us none of us was ready to break the silence so I brought out my phone and texted mom;

Me :Hey mom, I am on my way home. Are you home?

Mom: Nope, I am still at work.

Me: Okay.

Mom: you can order for some pizza I might come home late

Me: Kk mom.

we got to the entrance of my home.

"Wow, your grandma house looks really cramped,"

"Yea about that... urm... my dad was thinking of moving her to Virginia,"

"Nice, guess you are pretty rich,"

"Yep, my dad is a business owner and my mom is a medical doctor,"

"Ohhh, nice,"

I opened the car door and got down.

"So we'll see tomorrow?" He asked

"yep," I responded then ran into the house. I watched his car drive off from the window then headed a sigh of relief. Thank God he's gone. I went upstairs, took a bath then rested my head before I started reading