NILA?

Tuesday 6:45am My name is Nila Tyson. I am from France but I live in New York with my family. I have a twin brother called Nino. We attend West Chyde High School. My dad drops off Nino and I at school every morning even though we are both old enough to take driving lessons. My dad said Nino and I must pass all our subjects in order to enroll in driving school which right now, I have no hope at. I probably haven't made a C in Algebra which is by far my core subject. So if I can't pass Algebra, no driving for me. I have always wanted to drive a pink convertible with my best friend (Chloe). Chloe is like a sister to me,we have been friends since grade school. We do a lot of things together. We even sneak out at night to parties but...shhh!! Don't tell my mum,I'll be grounded for two weeks. It might not seem like a big deal but two weeks without seeing friends,being left with Algebra and Geometry assignments (hundreds of them) with no internet and having to rely on my brother for so many things is a big deal. It freaks me out so much, I don't want to talk about it. Today is Tuesday which means "Geometry quizzes".I hate to say but quizzes are just not my thing. I get so nervous that i eventually flunk out. Okay,enough of being negative of Tuesdays. I love Tuesdays because we get surprise free food. Always a chance to eat something new. I'm actually not ashamed to say i am a foodie. Time to get ready for school. (Minutes later) Kitchen NILA:(Runs down the stairs)Morning dad. NILA'S DAD:Morning sweet heart. NILA:I expected Nino to have been down by now. NILA'S DAD: He is out in his studio. NILA:(Sits by the bar)So,what's for breakfast? NILA'S DAD:Would you rather have anything other than my signature pancakes? NILA: (She winced inwardly but smiled) Why isn't mom preparing it? NILA'S DAD:She wants to sleep in and asked me to prepare it. NILA: (She looked down at the pancake placed in front of her and immediately lost her appetite,her first thought was to grab her bag and run out but there wouldn't be any escape since her dad would be taking her to school) NINO: (He came in with a dusty painting and placed it on a stool)What's for break...(He looked down at Nila's plate and made for the door)I wasn't hungry anyway. NILA'S DAD: What's wrong with him? NILA: (She was about to say"Don't you get it? We don't like your pancakes that taste like they were brought from the sewer" but she just rolled her eyes,took a bite and two out of the pancake and quickly washed it down with milk)That was filling. NINO:(He came back in giving Nila the "caught in the net" look before grabbing his painting from the stool) Forgot this. AT SCHOOL NILA: (Goes to meet Chloe)Hi Chloe. I got your text. Is it really true? We are getting ginger cake today. CHLOE: Yea. I overheard the cafeteria guys talking about it. NILA: Can't wait. CHLOE: Talking about food,if you are free this afternoon can you come over and help me bake pies? NILA: If it's food,then i'm good. CHLOE: (Chuckles)Can you believe Bruce actually talked to me today? I couldn't even speak,i was utterly surprised at the way he approached me. He asked if we could have lunch together. NILA:(Smiles) I told you he will come around to liking you. After that play,the both of you seemed nice to be a couple. CHLOE: (Heat rose up to her cheeks)We are just friends. Nothing more. NILA: Valentine is just around the corner Chloe. Who knows,he might decide to ask you to the dance. AT CHLOE'S HOUSE NILA: (She opened the oven and brought out the pies)Hm...hm...hm,we make the best pies. CHLOE:You can say that again(Sniffs the pie)Ahh! I could die for pies(They both giggle) NILA: (Slicing the pie)I think this would go well with a milkshake. Can't remember the last time I had one. CHLOE: Like you are in my mind! I already ordered for some. NILA: (She looked out the window and saw two boys approaching,on closer inspection she saw it was Chloe's brother and...) CHLOE: Isn't that... NILA: Andre! Is he a friend of your brother? CHLOE: They aren't really close. NILA: (She took in a sharp breath)Chloe,tell me I can handle him. I'm not used to seeing him outside school. CHLOE: Of course. He's just a boy. He won't bite and if he does I'm right here. Moments later CONRAD: (Enters the kitchen with Andre)Hm...I smelled it all the way from the drive. What's cooking? CHLOE: Nila and I just baked some pies. ANDRE:(He looked at Nila and held her gaze) Hey there. You are the same Nila that signed up for a place in the school's magazine I guess. NILA: Yes I am. ANDRE:I really like your article. I was planning to call you later today. I guess that's not necessary now. CHLOE: (She looked at Nila who seemed uncomfortable)I guess we can have casual talk over pies. A knock on the door CHLOE: Our milkshake is here. (Minutes later) CONRAD:(Relishing the taste of the pie)This is food Chloe. CHLOE:(Looking at Nila)Most of the credit should go to Nila she did the mixing. I just added the fillings and baked the pie. CONRAD:(Turns to Nila)Talking about baking, Andre should me your article. It was really nice. NILA: Thanks. My mom actually forced me to sign up. I wasn't really interested. ANDRE:With your work,you van be my assistant in no time. I'll make no delay in signing you up for the post. We will be great working together. NILA: (She smiled and blushed lightly)Thanks. My mom would be pleased. ANDRE:Can we...meet after school tomorrow? I will come over to your house if that's fine with you. NILA: Oh,sure. CHLOE: I can bring him over.