The Queenbee’s Downfall

2: Badass and Princess Part 1

Chapter 2: The Start of the Fall

I stopped the car, rolled down the window and showed my Privilege Card to the old guard that's standing inside the Guardhouse where Security Controls of the gate are restored.

Chineck niya ito bago binalingan ang dalawang kotse na nakabuntot sa akin. I showed him my sweetest smile when his eyes glanced suspiciously on mine.

"They're with me so don't worry about them escaping classes. The Principal trusts that his students are in capable and in good hands such as mine," I assured him with matching sweet smiles.

He looks like he does not believe of every word that I've said, but when I decided to show him the Black Privilege Card of the school, he immediately opened the door for us.

"Thanks!", sabi ko bago pa man tuluyang magsara ang bintana ng aking kotse.

I grinned as the engine of my car roared away from the school. Hindi ko na kailangan pang lingunin ang dalawa dahil alam kong nakasunod sila sa akin. Ingay pa lamang ng tambutso ng kotse naming tatlo ay sapat na para matalbugan ang mga ordinaryong sasakyan na sumasabay sa amin.

Not to brag but, my mom gifted me this sports car in advancement of my debut.

December 25th is the day I'd become officially a woman, and--I bit my lip--I can't wait for it to come! Kaunting buwan na lamang ay makakamit ko na ang aking inaasam na debut celebration.

Mom and I have been excitedly planning for it these past few months and I am certainly loving our ideas combined. She suggested that I should have a fairytale-like debut but I wanted my debut to be sexy and wild.

And so, Innocently Sexy is the officially my debut's theme party.

Nahirapan pa nga ang designer na mag-conduct ng plan about my desired theme. Siguro ay naka-lima siyang proposal sa amin ni mom bago ang final plan. And what he designed was amazingly beautiful. Just what I have always wanted.

A debut that would never leave every human being's mind forget the amazing night of their lives for the rest of their lifetime.

I pulled to a stop just right outside our house's gate. Bumaba na ako at sinarado ang pinto. Immediately, two charming guys approached me nervously.

I smiled at them which then turned their natural skin to pinkish red. "Good afternoon boys," I greeted sweetly.

"H-hi Caitlyn," the guy with pale skin greeted me back as he put his hand down to his side and avoided my gaze nervously.

"You're back early," the tanned skin charming gulped when I turned to him. He grip the side of his arm as he try to held our gaze slightly unnerving. "Caitlyn," he called breathlessly.

"Bring these gifts to my room please," I blinked my eyes fast at them that made their cheeks even more pink. "And also those two," I pointed the two cars behind mine where I saw Fawn and Talulah each leaning on the side of their cars' door.

Fawn playfully rolled her eyes at me before smiling and walking towards me. Talulah grinningly shook her head as she follow behind Fawn. The two of them stood on each of my side, and when I turned back to the boys, I caught them gawking at my two gorgeous and sexy friends.

Tinaasan ko sila ng kilay, pinaparamdam sa kanila ang aking presensiya. Tagumpay ang technique ko dahil nang mapatingin sila sa akin ay bigla silang napalunok dahil sa mataray kong mga titig.

"Bring them in, now," I firmly commanded before turning my back on them and started walking towards the small gate and opened them.

They just ruined my day. Ugh!

Fawn and Talulah followed me until we reach the front door of my house.

"You need to chill girl," natatawang advice ni Talulah. "Ayaw mo naman sigurong mawala ang charm mo sa kanila diba? Besides, hindi ba't nakakasawa rin ang mukhang lagi na lamang nakikita ng mga mata?"

I frowned at her. "Says who?", I annoyingly asked.

She smirked. "Says you," and she went inside the house and headed for my room.

I was about to open my mouth and retort when Fawn also followed her but then turned to me. I arched my brow.

"Hindi naman siguro masama na makakita sila ng ibang dish?", and with that she grinned at me and left.

Ibang dish? Ano 'to, actingan na kunwari ay hindi nila kilala pagkatao ko? I love attention! I crave for it and I am not denying that that's why I rooted for Queen Bee few years ago and am aiming for Valedictorian! There should not be any other dish but me.

"Unbelievable," I whispered.

I heard the faint footsteps of the two boys that made me pursed my lips and act as if nothing happened. I breathed in and let it go as I calmly and elegantly headed for my room where my bitches are nesting.

Like a Queen should walk on her carpeted mahogany stairs, I climb on it with poise, not letting any bad aura in me and just pure elegance, charm and gorgeousness.

When I reached my room, the two were lying with their stomachs on my pink, and purple coloured, queen-sized bed. Fawn was busy surfing her phone with my heart shaped blanket under her chin. While Talulah was busy relaxing her nerves with her eyes closed.

I rolled my eyes at them and moved to the side. I can already feel the presence of the two exactly behind me, and I let them in.

"Where do we put these?", tanned skin charming asked.

"What's your name again?", I asked.

He look surprised, as if I have had him for so long and how come I couldn't even recognised him nor learn to know his name? Of course I know his name! I scoffed mentally. Boys and their ego.

"Never mind. Just put it in my closet," I instructed him, and they followed.

Nang matapos sila sa paglalagay ng mga regalo ko ay mabilis ko silang pinaalis at sinarhan ng pinto. Nang tumalikod ako ay naabutan kong nakaupo na ang dalawang bruha habang excited na nakatingin sa akin.

Kumunot ang noo ko. "What?"

"Aren't you gonna tell us where did you meet that hot Brian from Eastwood High?", tumaas-baba ang kilay ni Talulah habang yakap-yakap ang malambot kong unan.

I rolled my eyes at her before walking towards the door of my walk-in closet. Marurupok na aswang.

"Hey! Hindi ka pa nga nagkukwento eh," rinig kong pabebeng reklamo ni Fawn.

"Mamaya," I assured her before finally walking inside the closet.

My closet is really big, mom made sure of that because she knows that I'll be a bratty girl some day. And it did happen. That's why she wanted this room to be filled with open cabinets on each side of the wall, almost reaching the ceilings. Bar counters where my favorite shoes must be placed with elegant drawers underneath where I could put my jewelries. And last, a bar counter cemented on the wall beside the door with a white sink in between empty counters.

Mom wanted me to always clean myself before changing into clothes that I like to wear so that my outfit won't smell disgusting because of my sweat when I plan to go to the mall. And it's really great!

I love this closet.

Kinuha ko ang bimpo na nakalagay sa flat na basket katabi ng lababo. Binasa ko muna ito at nilagay sa gilid bago naghubad ng damit. Leaving my underwear on.

I started cleaning myself. Katulad ng dati ay puno ng dumi ang aking bimpo. Ang dumi-dumi talaga sa labas, pero bakit sina Brian at Chad ay hindi man lamang halata na madumi sa kanilang pawisang mga damit? And they didn't smell funny, in fact, they smell really good. Like menthol.

When I was finished, I shot the towel to the small basket that was placed on the floor beside the bottom side of the counter. It was filled with my other used towels.

Mom didn't do laundry?

Bumuga ako ng hangin para pakalmahin ang sarili bago kinuha ang aking phone. I went for the Messages app and clicked mom's name.

>>Where are you?

It did not took her long enough to reply.

>Why didn't you wash my towels? It's making my closet stink!

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My mouth hanged open. What?! Is she for real?! She's my mom! She's supposed to do those things and not her child.

I groaned really loudly before putting on the clothes that I am going to wear. Humugot ako ng isang malalim na hininga. Hindi ako pwedeng magalit, or else my beautiful face would be ruined. Nagpa-facial pa naman ako kahapon, and I don't want the effectivity of it to lessened.

I closed my eyes. "You need to calm down Caitlyn. Just take some pictures," I whispered before slowly letting go of the breath I held in.

I opened my eyes and count to 10. I always do this every time I am stressed or mad at something, or someone. I think of happy thoughts, rainbows lining up the sky. Unicorns walking on them. Butterflies flying around me.

Unti-unti, a smile crept on my face. Works every time. In-open kong muli ang phone ko and posted on IG and twitter.

Changing my outfit. Also the acronyms OOTD to TOOTD.

When I pressed send, it didn't took it long enough to caught many of my followers' attention. They all heart-react on both of my accounts and shared it to other people.

Oh my God, I can't wait for you to show us! SML ?

What would you be wearing, Printesa Mea?

R u gonna wear a lingerie? *bites lower lip

Pls share your outfit now ?

I shook my head when some of the boys commented dirty and flirty messages. Hindi na ako naiinis katulad ng dati kapag nababasa ang mga ganoong klase na comment dahil agad-agad ay may mga taga-pagligtas ako.

What did you just say?

Oi tol baka gusto mong malagutan ng hininga

@CaitlynLover sama ako diyan. Dm me kailan at saan.

@CaitlynFanatic makakaasa ka brad

Joke lang naman guys, init agad dugo niyo

Duwag ka lang

Natawa na lamang ako sa kanila before putting on my clothes. Mahal na mahal talaga nila ako, especially the boys. They always support me in everything I want to do and wear. Nagkaroon nga ako ng protectors dahil sa kanila.

Kung tutuosin ay pasok na sila bilang bodyguards ko because of the way they protect me from dirty, naughty boys. They even call themselves as Protectors of Caitlyn. Kaya kapag may nangyari mang masama sa akin sa daan, hindi na ako magugulat kung biglang may sumulpot na mga lalake sa likod ko para ipagtanggol ako.

Napabuntong hininga ako. That's why I shouldn't let them down. I must not disappoint them.

Inayos ko ang aking natural curled hair na nagulo and tied it into a messy bun. My favorite hairdo. Madali lang kasi ito gawin unlike the braids I do and it takes up too much time to finish.

Hindi naman ako nahirapan sa paghahanap ng pwedeng suotin dahil lagi ko ng hinahanda ang 6 outfits ko for the day. I always change my style whenever I get to go home. Gusto ko dapat laging bago, and I should always look decent and fresh. Not looking like haggard and a witch.

New outfit, new fate. My kind of motto.

I changed into my pink crop top and black high waisted skirt with dark pink polkadots on it. I walked to the full-length mirror that's in between the bunker of my clothes and checked if everything's in place.

Hmm, okay naman. I really look gorgeous. I turned from time to time while I check myself, twirled because the skirt I am wearing is fun to play with. I giggled right after I stopped with the twirling and held my phone, placed it just in front of my face.

I hear the shuttering sound of the camera when I captured myself. I grinned before posting the picture to IG and twitter. Katulad kanina, my followers immediately reacted on my post.

Omg it's so cute!

No, she's cute.

Right.

That skirt is to die for

I wish I had your slim body ? still, love your outfit!

Sana all nakakauwi

True

Sana all my Privilege Card

Sana all Reyna

Sana all all

Sana all Caitlyn Montero ang pangalan

Napapailing at natatawa na lamang ako sa mga pinagc-comment nila. Oh how I just love them so much. I sighed and walked towards the door. Nang makalabas ako ay naabutan ko ang dalawang bruha, sobrang kinikilig sa tinitingnan.

"Ano 'yan?", I asked.

They looked startled when both of them looked at me. Tinago agad ni Fawn ang kanyang phone bago ngumiti sa akin.

"Nothing particular," I can sense the nervousness in her voice.

"Nothing particular?", the two quickly nodded, but I raised my eyebrow at them. "Then how come the two of you are looking like romantically excited about something? Give me your phone," nilahad ko ang aking kamay sa kanya.

But Fawn just kept her phone behind her. She even sat on it. Sinamaan ko siya ng tingin bago napagdesisyunang lapitan silang dalawa at kunin sa kanya ang phone. I tickled her on the waist and easily got it. Hahablutin niya sana ito sa akin but I quickly put my foot on her face and pushed it down on my bed.

"Ew! Kadiri ka talaga Caitlyn!", reklamo niya. I just chuckled.

Nang buksan ko ang kanyang phone, the screen led me to her twitter. Nagsalubong ang mga kilay ko dahil sa post na tinitingnan nila kanina.

Who cares about outfits?

It was from that jerk of a bad boy! May picture na kasama sa post niya. No. It wasn't a picture but a GIF about a girl looking like so bored while picking some clothes.

"That bad boy! How dare he," I snapped.

Fawn sighed at what I've said before immediately snatching her phone from mine.

"Ayan ka na naman, hindi naman siguro para sayo ang post," paliwanag niya.

"How can that GIF not pertain to me? I just posted seconds ago and his stated that it was just 2 seconds right after mine," I complained.

"Now I can see why boys see our kind as exaggerated species," hindi ko pinansin ang binulong ni Fawn.

"It's just a coincidence, Cait. Ni hindi niyo nga kilala ang isa't isa, so why would he post something about you?", Talulah reasoned out.

I looked at her with disbelief. "That's the whole point! That bad boy hates me and he's trying to ruin my reputation."

"Yup, we really are exaggerated species."

"Shut up Fawn," I snapped and it made her mouth zipped.

"How do you know if that person hates you? Besides, he's been out of school for months now. Both of your paths do not cross whenever he's around on campus, and you don't even know the guy," taas kilay na tanong ni Talulah.

Fawn agrees with her by nodding. "Talulah's right. You can never hate a person without coming to know of a valid reason for hating someone, and in your case? What would be the things that could guarantee he hates you? The guy doesn't even know you who you are— okay maybe he knows you because who wouldn't right? You're Caitlyn Montero and surely everyone knows you, and you can stop glaring at me now Cait—", mahina siyang bumuntong hininga. "How sure are you that the bad boy really hates you?"

I frowned at them. Can they not understand me? The bad boy's post is already evidence of trying to ruin my reputation. Once na mabasa ito ng mga followers ko, I am doomed to the end!

"Look," Talulah sighed in frustration. "All we're saying is, you cannot accuse someone of hate through posting pictures, GIFs, memes or videos about you without delicate and proper evidences. You'd be put to jail if you continue this argument, Caitlyn."

I arched my brow. "The both of you know that you're only saying this because of the fact that you and Fawn are in favor of the bad boy, and you can't hide that one flirty fact from me."

Fawn and Talulah guiltily smiled while scratching the back of their heads.

"Guilty as charged," they admitted.

I groaned. "Are you really my best friends?"

Fawn suddenly stand up and walked towards me. She put her hands on my shoulders and massaged them, like she always do whenever I am starting to get irritated by some things.

"Why don't you just sit down for a bit and then let's talk about that hot Brian and cute Chad, hmm?"

Napasimangot ako. Akala ko pa naman ay concern talaga siya sa matter na ito. Tsk!

I shrugged her hands off my shoulders before snatching my Chanel and went outside the room.

"We need to go, may klase pa ako," I just said.

I heard them sigh and muffled something but I wasn't paying much attention now because the bad boy's still not out of my head. That stupid jerk.

—

"Oh my God, he's Brian! The hottest guy of Eastwood High. And he is also the captain of the Soccer team in their school. Why would you reject his proposal to date you?", 'di makapaniwalang tanong ni Talulah sa akin through the car's speakers.

"Look girl, I have come to know him when I was jogging around the area and sprained my ankle. He offered help and I gladly took it, but just because he helped me doesn't mean I am obliged to give him a dinner date as a reward just like that," I said snapping my two fingers.

"Ikaw na mismo ang nagsabi, Cait, he was very persuading in making you his girlfriend. Isn't that a sign that he's really into you? Why do you have to decline?", Fawn asked.

I rolled my eyes. "A man who is too eager to get the woman is not really a man, Fawn. A man must be patient and wait for the woman to accept his heart, just as the woman waits for her right man at the perfect time that God has given them. Boys like Brian? I am certain he's a cheater. Although I slightly took his persuasion, but it was a one time thing. We just flirted, nothing special," I answered.

Napangisi na lamang ako when I heard the two groaned as if telling me that Brian was such a total loss when I decided to not accept the guy as my boyfriend. But this conversation might be out of hand when I continue further, I don't want them knowing that Brian and I almost had s*x inside my room. So I ended our call.

At saka hindi ko naman kasalanan na masyado akong nabilisan sa mga kilos ni Brian. He's hot, yes, but that's just it. Iyon lang naman ang kaya niyang ipakita sa lahat ng mga babae. Kapag kumagat ako sa patibong niya, it would be my virginity's end and I don't want that.

I was snapped back to reality when a car honked really loud. Napatapak ako sa break ng 'di oras dahil sa kotseng muntik ko ng makabangga. Paliko ito sa direksyon ko, kung hindi ako agad nakapag-break ay malaking banggaan ang mangyayare dahil isa itong van.

If that happens, bye-bye license. Bye-bye sweet ride. Bye-bye freedom. And bye-bye good reputation.

Kita ko through the vague windshield ang masasamang tingin sa akin ng driver. I just mouthed I'm sorry and he quickly drove off the scene. Akala ko ay mageeskandalo pa ito, mabuti na lang at pinigilan siya ng kanyang kasama.

Pagkatingala ko ay naka-red light na pala hindi ko man lang napansin. My life was almost discarded by that incident.

Humugot ako ng isang malalim na hininga. This is the reason why I hate remembering Brian and I's memories, it endangers my life.

I answered the call of my two best friends. "I'm fine no need to worry about me," and I quickly ended it, not letting them speak to me.

Nang mag-green na ay muli akong nagmaneho patungong eskwelahan. I'm already absent from my 6th period. I should not be late for the 7th. Dalawang subject na lamang ang natitira para sa araw na ito and I am incomplete in attendance.

10 blocks from here at a famous Tech Company and we will arrive at school. Hindi naman kami natagalan dahil wala naman masyadong traffic. Every person here in our little town likes to walk on the streets as part of their daily routine. 'Di sila katulad ng ibang tao na maarte, gagamit ng sasakyan kahit pa ang lapit-lapit lamang ng pupuntahan.

The mayor of this town, as what he had said during his speech, he does not like the practice of being a lazy person. Most of our people use bikes as their mode of transport and it's great, really. Dahil ito rin ang dahilan kung bakit ayaw kong lisanin ang lugar na ito, because it is not like the other parts of the country.

Others are too crowded, polluted and there's too much heat. But here in our town, it's somewhat cool and the air is refreshing because it's being recycled by the trees that's beside every corner of any building and streets.

Nang makalampas sa gate ay agad kong hinanap ang aking parking space. Only to be halted, made my jaw dropped but then pursed my lips. Gripped the steering wheel as my jaw tightened by the sight of this stupid matte black Ferrari.

What in the hell?

Agad akong bumaba at padabog na sinara ang pinto ng aking kotse. I was about to walk towards the car when I felt two pair of hands grip on both of my arms.

"Let go of me girls, you wouldn't want this behavior. Stopping a Queen from hunting down the culprit."

"Stop it Cait, you'd get in trouble, let's just find another spot. Okay?", Fawn frustratedly said while tugging me to a different direction.

Even Talulah was doing the same. "Just calm down. Ni hindi mo nga alam kung sino ang may-ari ng kotseng 'yan."

Mas lalo akong nairita dahil tama ang sinabi ni niya, hindi ko pa alam kung sinong hampas-lupa ang nagmamay-ari ng pesteng itim na kotse. How can a Queen hunt down an offender when she does not know its name?

Nang maramdaman nilang bahagya akong kumalma ay saka nila ako binitawan at bumuntong hininga. I rolled my eyes.

"Don't sound like I am being a pain in the ass to you guys."

"But you are!"

Natawa na lang ako before glaring at them.

"Fine. I'll just wait for the guy to show up so that I could punish him."

"What?!"

With that I returned to the driver's seat and started the engine. Humanda ka sa akin kung sino ka man na balasubas ka, matitikman mo ang lagim ng isang Caitlyn Montero.

Nang maka-park ay agad akong bumaba at dumiretso sa entrance ng school. Hihingi na lang ako ng Clinic Slip sa History teacher ko. If I'm successful achieving this goal, then this would be the first time I cut class. But definitely would be the last.

Pagkalagpas sa entrance, I headed to the 2nd floor where my locker is placed. Kukunin ko ang aking props para magmukhang makatotohanan ang excuse ko namely, The Rhinitis Allergy. All I need to do is make myself sneeze and I will be off to my mission.

But then I stopped abruptly when my eyes came in contact with a pair of dark orbs suddenly looked straight at me while spraying paint on the lockers.

"s**t," the guy with brown curly hair whispered.

This calls for the duty of a Rebel Catcher.

Dali-dali akong naglakad patungo sa dalawa na naestatwa na yata sa kanilang kinatatayuan dahil hindi man lang nag-abalang tumakas palayo sa akin. Nang makalapit ako sa kanila ay dali-dali kong hinablot ang hawak nilang spray-paint.

"Ano sa tingin niyo ang ginagawa ninyo?", panimula ko. Pilit binabalewala ang mga titig nila sa akin.

God, they're making me conscious about myself when they should be the one that's in my position.

Tumaas ang kilay ko nang bigla akong nginisihan ng lalakeng kulot ang buhok.

"Dude I'm out," sabay kumaripas ng takbo dahilan para hindi ko na ito mapigilan pa.

When I noticed the sudden movement of this guy in front of me, I immediately gripped his muscly forearm before giving him my most gracious glare.

"Don't even think about it."

I expect him to retort back like all the other rebels in school does but I was slightly taken aback when he just smirked at me after crossing his arms, locking my small hand in between his rough hand and muscled arms.

Sinubukan kong tanggalin ang aking kamay but it didn't even budge! At wala ata balak ang lalakeng ito na pakawalan ang kamay kong naiipit.

"Move your arm," I ordered with gritted teeth. Ngunit agad akong napalayo sa kanya when he leaned on closer.

"Make me," his voice was low.

Nadagdagan lamang ang aking iritasyon dahil sa kanya. First, I had a slight irritation towards my mom because of not doing the laundry. Second, someone parked their stupid car on my favourite space. And third, this bad boy is really getting into my nerves!

Humugot ako ng isang malalim na hininga bago ko pinikit ang aking mga mata para pakalmahin ang sarili. Huwag papatulan Cait, madadagdagan ang wrinkles mo. Let the rainbows and unicorns flow into your beautiful self.

Nang buksan ko ang aking mga mata ay pinilit ko ang sarili na huwag magpa-apekto sa presensiya ng lalakeng 'to. Bagkus ay tinalikuran ko ito at tinuon ang atensyon sa lockers na pinagtripan niya at ng kanyang kasama.

However, I could not contain the irritation that I have felt a couple of minutes ago when I found out that it was my locker which they were vandalising. My breathing was literally uneven because of my emotions.

"O-ow.. Aray!", hindi ko na rin alintana ang sakit na dinudulot ng kamay kong naipit sa kanyang mga braso.

I was gripping his forearm so hard that my nails are digging deep through his skin. Sa talim ng aking mga kuko ay hindi na ako magtataka kung masugatan ko ang kanyang braso.

'Stupid goat'

Yan ang nakasulat sa pintuan ng locker, hindi lang sa akin kundi pati na rin sa iba na katabi ng akin. Hindi ko na napigilan ang sarili kong i-spray sa damit ng salarin ang spray-paint na ginamit nila.

"You stupid bad boy!", sigaw ko.

"Hey stop it!", reklamo niya na binalewala ko lang.

Doon lang niya napakawalan ang kamay ko sabay harang ng dalawang kamay sa harap niya. Panay ang sigaw at reklamo niya sa akin ngunit patuloy lamang ako sa pag-spray sa kanya.

"You ruined my beautiful locker!"

"Cait?", a voice called out.

My head snapped to a direction and I saw our principal standing a few feet away from us. Puno ng pagtataka at pabalik-balik ang tingin niya sa akin, sa bad boy at sa locker na puno ng spray-paint na kagagawan ng kaharap ko habang papalapit sa amin.

Bumilis ang t***k ng puso ko nang sumeryoso ang mukha niya at biglang tumigil di kalayuan sa amin. Oh no, I'm doomed!

But my life was even more doomed when I heard the ringing of the school bell and a bunch of students went out of each classroom that's on this floor and abruptly stopped as their mouths hanged open while looking at us.

"My office, now."

No! I didn't do anything wrong!

"Oh my God, Caitlyn's the leader of the delinquents?"

What the f**k?!