Chapter Ten: Change of Plans

AUTHOR'S NOTE: Not going to BS you, this chapter is a bit intense. Even the lyrics I chose are different then what I usually put in a chapter. I hope you enjoy it! 

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Chapter Ten: Change of Plans [Jazielly’s POV]

 

“F$%k this clock! Imma make them Eat this watch. Don't believe me Watch! Imma win this race and I’ma come back and rub my sh&#t in your face, B@&ch! I found my niche, you gon' hear my voice.. 'Til you're sick of it, you ain't gonna have a choice; if I gotta scream 'til I have half a lung. If I have half a chance, I'll grab it, Rabbit Run!” -Eminem

I did nothing this whole weekend. Well, except speak with my dad in the phone, and went to speak with Kenneth, my counselor. It was a tedious weekend for me. But it did give me time to think. I’m not a heartbreaker. I don’t know what I was thinking coming back to school! I should’ve been home schooled or transferred to a private school. But no, I was focused on revenge, now look where it got me! No where because in reality, I know my feelings for David didn’t fade away. I just locked them deep inside a bolt in my heart , and wrapped it around securely with chains. But those chains were loosening each span we looked at each other, each time we spoke, and each second we spent time together. So no, I’m not going along with Stacey’s plan. I’m just focusing on finishing school and that’s it.

I don’t care about the revenge, I don’t care what they did to me. Life goes on; it’s time to move forward not backwards.

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It was the penultimate period on Monday. I always have the urge to use the bathroom at the end of the day. Probably because I drink a lot of water during the day. I opened the door in the bathroom, thankfully the door didn’t squeak. I heard it again. The gagging and choking. I soundlessly closed the door. I tiptoed as best as I could  with these stupid wedges. This is getting serious, I miss my Uggs. I slowly walked near the door. I tried to take a peek of the persom in the stall. I just had a feeling I knew who was inside the stall.

I saw Melanie today. She had red ankle strapped heels and had white jeans.

I couldn’t see who was in there because it was the last stall, and it was also the biggest stall. The toilet was located in the back. It frustrated me I couldn't go inside a stall because of these dumb wedges. I wasn’t risking being discovered. So, I stood near the door waiting for the unknown human being in the stall to come out. A lifetime later, the toilet was flushed. Then the click-clacks I knew so well approached me. I crossed my arms, help my head high and put on a little smirk. I wasn’t intimidated. Not anymore.

The girl came out.

Her eyes widened.

She sucked in her breath.

“Well, Melanie. What a pleasant surprise,” I walk over the sink.

“Jaz-e-elly, I was I could the same,” she walked towards the sink next to mine.

“Aww, that actually almost hurt me. Almost,” I feigned a sad face, then winked at her. I rinsed my hands the turned off the water.

“You think you’re better than me. You got this little change, now you’re stronger than me?” She turned to me, her eyes filled with hatred.

“No, I am a better person. That’s why you betrayed me and then torture me, because I was better than you,” I replied back.

“Hahaha, not even in your dreams, bitch!” She closed the faucet and faced me. Then suddenly she flicked her hands, splats of water landed on my face and shirt.

It made my blood boil but I stayed calm. Because I am the bigger person.

“You think you’re gonna win, but I’m one step ahead.” She smirked. She flipped her hair shoulder and started to walk away.

“You think so?” I called out. I analyzed my nails, just like she used to do.

“I know so.” She was so confident. What was I thinking about not getting revenge? I won’t break Dave’s heart but I can break her.

“You think you’re clever,” I tsked shaking my head. I walked over to the paper towels and cleaned me face.

“Did you know me and David spent his Friday with me?” I leaned on one of think sinks and crossed my legs. Disbelief was written all over her face, but it was quickly replaced.

I tapped my chin trying to look thoughtful.

“No I don’t think you did, because you walked off on him. And he was suppose to be in football practice.” I chuckled.

She walked over to me and grabbed my throat. I could easily raise my arm and take hers down in a second. Then after turn my body and use it as the force. But  it was unnecessary because I knew I was getting to her. Exactly what I wanted. Plus, she was just trying to alarm me, but her group was the ones who did her dirty work. 

I cleared my throat and continued.

“What would Dave say if I told him I saw you in the bathroom, puking your guts out?” Her hand grasped my neck tighter. I realized that I did have to use that self defense move.  And I did. Which took her by surprise. I was behind her, her hands were trapped, because I had a firm grip on her wrists.

“I knew it was you on Friday. I saw the cheetah print heels. No one has those in this school,” I whispered harshly in her ear.  “You may think you’re one step ahead, look again Mels… why am I back? I promised myself to come back for you’s. And I won’t give up, until I’m satisfied with my work.” I let her go and nudged her forward. Making her take a few steps forward.

She turned at me, she might have been taken aback, but she wasn’t afraid not yet.

“I see you're not a weak bitch anymore. But don’t forget Jaz-e-elly. I run this school. I’m still somebody.” she held her head high. And I’m not going to lie, I gave her props. She wasn’t a quitter. “Have you ever wondered why Daviee still with me? ‘Cause deep down I’m his first everything and he’ll always have some type of love for me.”

“Until he opens his eyes and realize who you really are. You have blinded him, but you’ll see─ someone will replace you and recognize what a waste of time you were.” I claimed.

She snickered and rolled her eyes.

“Okay sweetie. Whatever you say,”

The bell rang meaning English was over, and Melanie opened the bathroom door.

“By the way.. I love games, so we can play it until you give up” she winked then waved.

I don’t care how cocky and arrogant I sound right now. I will play this game.. and I will win. 

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I was at gym. I had my black Nike Free Running shoes. Today we were doing tracks. First half had obstacles which was against one person. And the second half, two people against two others. Also we had to finish a mile in less than twelve minutes; if not you failed. The mile I could do in probably eight and half minutes. I usually can do much better but The obstacles were going to kill me. I never joined the track team and I never participated in gym in my previous years because it was torture. I hated Mr. Link so much because he’s make me do these exercises that were too much for my condition. Back then, I didn’t know how to control it. My breathing got so bad, sometimes other teachers had to convince him to make me stop playing.

Anyways, that’s why I'm motivated to show him I’m better than him. I don’t mean to be egoistical. I just know if I ever had a student with breathing issues or anything else. I wouldn't put them in the plight of running too much or doing anything where it was bad for them. It just isn’t me.

“Okay for the first half─

Jason versus Jude

Sean versus Harold

Melanie versus Jazielly

Victoria versus Stacey

Lena versus Clarice

David versus Matt….” He continued while everyone got prepared for their match. It’s like destiny was either against me or with me.

“And for the second half, it would be boy-girl pairs. So here’s the list:

Stacey and Matt versus Jude and Lena

David and Jazielly versus Jason and Melanie

Victoria and Clarice versus Raine and Aleeya…”

Destiny was against me.

Few minutes passed after he was done with the list. Since Jason was in the football team and Jude wasn’t, Jason won. Although Jude wasn't bad at running, he just needed more practice. After Harold and Sean raced, Melanie and I were up. I put my hair in a good ponytail and made sure my shoes were tied. I was ready. I didn’t even waste my time giving her my attention. I stayed looking forward, I stayed focus.

“On your mark…..”

A pregnant silence. It’s like everyone knew we didn’t like each other. The tension was almost palpable by how thick it was.

“Get set…”

I bent my knees and took a deep breath.

Mr. Link blew the whistle and I was out! I Inhaled through and exhaled out the mouth. I did okay with the first jump. Then after jumping two more, I got the hang of it. I was ahead, I was feeling good. But all of the sudden, I fell. I don’t know how she tripped me, but no one noticed. She made it look like I fell. Everyone but Dave encouraged me to get up and keep going. His face were focused on Melanie's feet. Then he looked at me, his eyes were trying to tell me something. ‘Keep going’ his eyes said. And I did. And she beat me, but she cheated so it was okay. I’m not going to make a  big deal out of it.

Victoria won Stacey and Clarice won Lena. Hey! If it’s valid point, they’re on the cheerleading team and my friends don’t even run for their lives. David won Matt. Matt was quick but David ran quicker. And man, did his butt look nice in those basketball shorts.

After that, we got into our groups. Dave decided we I should go first. It surprised me he realized how fast I was when we did track in gym. He told me that he could beat Jason, and if I tried hard enough I can beat Melanie. Melanie was a cheerleader so she did run to stay fit. He also told me not to stay to close to her. That’s when I knew that he knew what she did. Mr. Link gave me a bright orange flag, I had to run a mile and pass the flag Dave when I accomplished the track.

I began. I blocked everything and everyone. It was just me and the track. My heart pounded like drums in my chest, letting me know I was alive. The sweat pouring down my face showed how hard I was working. Breathing fresh air, the wind caressing my face, made feel free. To me this wasn’t a competition. To me this was freedom. Before I knew it, I reached Dave. He gave me a bright smile.

He tapped my shoulder and said, “you did good.”

Then he ran off. Mr. Link came up to me and gave me a nod. He showed me my time. Six minutes and forty two seconds.

“Ms. Yung was right. You should join the track time.” With that he walked away. And it’s the nicest thing he ever said to me… I still strongly dislike that old fart!  

David and I won the race. Melanie’s time was eight minutes and two seconds. Jason’s time was six minutes and  ten seconds and David’s time was five minutes and two seconds.  It made me feel good. The gym teachers gave us enough time to a shower and change. When I came out I saw Matt, Jason and David in the corner into a deep conversation. I hid in a corner to hear them. I feel like I’ve been doing a lot of sneaking around lately.

“I saw the way you looked at her, man. You know who she is,” Matt whispered harshly, right in Dave’s face.

“Yeah, and you smiled at her. You never smile anymore,” Jason put his two sense in.

“Did you forget all the things I’ve done to her?” Matt questioned, he pointed at himself.

“All the things I did to her?” Muttered firmly, his hands waved around frantically.

“Guys, stop. There’s nothing between me and Jazielly. She’s no one but my partner. I’d never be with a girl like her,” he explained to them.

I gotta admit, those words hurt. He tried to kiss me on Friday! And how dare him call me Jazielly?!

“Plus, she’s probably still a virgin. Someone has to pop her cherry before I ever get with her,” he shrugged.

They all laughed and slapped him in the back, as if he won the SuperBowl.

That shot me in the heart like a bullet. We’ll see about that. Forget everything I said before; I need to talk to Stacey real quick. Change of plans, he will have his heart broken right after Prom. I’ll make sure of it.

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