EMERSON'S POV

"OH MY! FATTY IS BACK!" I never dream of hearing his voice again. The person I hated and fear the most... Chase Willis. My eyes widen when I looked at him. I turned to looked at Clare. Chase walked towards our table and looked at us smugly. "I never dream to see you back in LA Emerson. For 3 years you disappeared and here you are again." I didn't looked up. I just continued to eat my lunch.

Suddenly he slammed his hands on the table. "LOOK AT ME WHEN IM TALKING TO YOU BITCH!" I put down my lunch and looked at him, not interested. I took a deep breath. "What do you want Chase?" I asked. His smirked wider. "I want you to knelt on the floor and bow to me." I didn't move. I just stared at him. "NOW!" I flinched as he screamed at me.

"She will not do what you say." Clare stated. "She?! SHE?! Are you sure that this person..." He gestured at me with disgust. "Is a she? Clare. I know that this thing is your twin but you have to admit you want her to be dead." Chase said. Clare stand and pointed at him. "YOU DON'T TALK ABOUT MY SISTER LIKE THAT!" Clare yelled. Chase moved backwards, surprised by her sudden burst.

Chase looked at me. "I'm waiting slave. Knelt." I was about to stand before Clare yelled again when I heard a voice behind him. "That's enough.." My eyes landed on this very beautiful blonde goddess. I watched with awe as she walked towards us followed by Ann. "That's enough Chase." She said. Chase turned. "Fuck you Nia. This is my war. Not yours." Chase turned back to me and grabbed me by the hair.

"KNELT." He yelled. "DO SOMETHING!" Ann screamed and the blonde girl hold Chase's arm. "Release her or I'll do something to end your career as a footballer." She threatened. Chase didn't let go he just glared at Nia. "RELEASE HER!" Her voice startled everyone in the cafeteria. "You know what I'm capable of doing to your family!" Chase let go of my hair.

I was about to walked towards Clare when I felt someone turned my body and a fist connected to my face. "THATS FOR GETTING MY SISTER BE NEAR GERMS LIKE YOU!" Chase yelled and my body hit the floor. Clare and Ann was next to me in seconds and helped me up. "GET HIM OUT OF HERE!" Ann yelled. A group of guys dragged Chase away.

"Emerson... You okay?" I heard Ann asked me. I nodded. "He cut your lips." Clare said and she reached for some clean handkerchief from her bag. "We need to tell Abigail about him." "No! That just make everything more complicated." Ann sighed. "But Emerson..." I stopped her. "Trust me. Next time he will be the one who feel the cold hard floor." I said and smiled at my sisters.

The blonde goddess went next to us. "Is she alright?" I looked up. I never seen such beauty before. She look rather familiar to me. "She's fine." Ann said. "Emerson. This is Antonia. Remember her from the..." Clare didn't finished her sentence. "The festival?" I asked. Ann and Clare nodded. I smiled at The goddess. "I don't remember much but nice meeting you again." She smiled.

"Just call me Nia." I stand and I basically tower her, Ann and Clare. "Wow. You really should play Basketball." She said. "I played Hockey before." She nodded. "Too bad there's no female Hockey team here." "Too bad indeed." I feel my lips swollen and leaned in to Clare. "Can you ask for some ice from the lunch lady? I need to be like when I leave house this morning." Clare nodded and went to the lunch lady.

"Emerson. We have cheer practice today. So you need to wait for us." I nodded. "Doesn't she drive?" Nia asked Ann. "Well no. I don't know how to drive." I answered. Nia chuckled. "What 16 year old don't know how to drive.." That actually made me feel bad about myself. "I have my license. But I scared." I respond honestly. She laughed hard. "You scared of driving?!" Again she laughed.

I didn't respond. Just looked at her, wondering when will she stop laughing at my misery. Ann too looked at her. She stopped and wiped her tears. "What?" She seriously have the decency to asked what?! "It's funny. I mean it's just driving." Ann shake her head. "I was about to walked away when Clare came back with ice. I took the ice and walked away.

I didn't turned around when my sisters called out for me. I didn't even bother to stayed at school anymore. I'm too upset to be in class. I went to my locker and took the rest of my stuff and just walked home. I don't even care it's that far. I don't even care my parents will see me come home early. I hate her. I hate that goddess. I swear I will never talk to her anymore.

At least showed me some respect for my fear. Not laughing at me. I walked out of the school and trying to remember the way back to my home. It's been 3 years and everything is different now. There's a moment where I want to call Mom or Mommy but then they will be yelling at me for leaving school early on my first day. And my swollen lips is not a great image for them. I sighed heavily.

Maybe I should call Aunt Hope or Bella. They always know what to say and find me excuses for my parents. But then they will be busy. Again I sighed. I looked around the neighbourhood and smiled at the elderly couple who waved at me. Suddenly I heard somebody honk at me. A car stopped next to me and the driver let the windows down.

"Get in." The blonde goddess said. I ignored her and walked away. Again the honk. "Seriously get in! Ann will eat me alive. She can be really scary!" She yelled. That's true. Ann can be really scary at times. I ignored her again and walked away. She keep honking and followed me with her car until everyone in their house walked out to see what's happening.

I stopped and went to the car door and get in. She turned and let her sunglasses down a bit. "I'm sorry okay. It was funny. I didn't know you're that sensitive." I turned to looked at her. "Well my life is one big comedy for everyone. So I'm not that care." I shrugged. She want to say something but didn't and started to drive.

"Where are we going?" I asked when she missed the turn to my home. "Shhh." She said and drive like a maniac. Another reason why I'm scared of driving. Other manic driver who just want to kill everyone. "Can you drive a little slower." "Nope." She said and stepped on the gas even more. We didn't talked all the way to the... Umm... Park?

I looked at her confused. Why the park? "Now... Let's go." She said and got out of the car. I followed her and looked around. Nobody's here. Well that doesn't surprised me because it's 1 pm now. No one in their right mind will be in the park now. Except us. I followed her and she suddenly stopped below a tree. "Remember this place Emerson?" I shake my head no.

"Seriously?" I nodded. She took off her sunglasses and smiled. "This is where I find you crying with that injured knee you had when you fell while playing the kite. Also the first time I meet Ann and Clare. Since then all of us become Best Friend." I seriously don't remember that at all. "Why are we here then?" I asked. "Well, you know I am the joker. I always make joke and see everything as a joke."

I turned and looked around. "I'm different now. I don't even remember you." She looked kind off hurt when I said it. "Well it's okay. I'm sorry for laughing at you. And honestly, I don't remember you either when you walked in with Clare. Well the hair and the ..." "My body?" She nodded. "I am fat still. Just get over it." I said and turned to walked away.

"That's not what I meant." She try to stopped me from walking away. "Seriously Emerson. Just stop walking. I wearing heels." "Too bad... I'm wearing shoes." I said and I heard she groaned. I smiled and walked faster. "EMERSON!" She yelled. She's probably angry by now. I wait for her by the car and smiled when she wiped her sweat from her forehead.

"Can we go home now?" I asked. She didn't say anything. "Alright. I'll walk home. Thanks though." I said and about to take my bags when she groaned. "Just get in. I'll send you home." She said and got in. I smiled and got in as well. She started the car and drive. She turned her stereo on and singing away with the song. "You listen to lady gaga?" She smirked.

"STARRY NIGHT... COME INSIDE ME LIKE NEVER BEFORE... DONT FORGET ME WHEN I COME CRYING TO HEAVEN'S DOOR..." She started to sing. I take that as a yes. When I thoughts she's not going to sing again, Guess what... She sing again. "I WILL FLY... ON A CHALLENGER ACROSS THE SKY... LIKE A PHOENIX... SO YOU CAN REMIND THEM OF THE DREAM I BORE..." She laughed.

"Okay okay. You love Lady Gaga..." "WOA... Oh oh... " seriously this girl. Finally the song end. "I love that song." As we begin to drive up my home, she stopped in front of the gate. "Whoa... This is huge." I smiled and let the windows down. "Ummm. ITS ME..." I yelled out. I could see Milo poking his head to see who's coming. I smiled and he smiled back.

The gate opened and blondie drive again. "Damn..." She breath out. "What? You never been here?" She shake her head. "I did but this place never fail to make me gasp at its beauty." She stopped in front of the front door and pulled the hand brake. "Thanks." I got out and walked towards the front door. She honked again. I turned. She got out of the car and took off her sunglass.

"Well I don't mine owning this bag." She dangling my bag with her hands. I went to her and took my bag. "Thank you." She smiled. I walked away again but I stopped and looked at her. "Just to let you know. You have something that stuck behind you. I didn't say anything sooner because it a pay back." I said and walked towards the front door and laughed as I heard her angry squealed.

When I'm inside, I looked around and snoop inside carefully without any sound. I know if someone is home, they will kill me. When I stepped my foot on the stairs, I heard someone cleared their throat. "Emerson?" Oh no. It's Mom. I slowly turned and smiled sheepishly. "Why are yo..." She stopped and gasped. "What happen to your lips?!" She frantically asked.

"Umm. Nothing. Bye." I again climb the stairs but Mom stopped me. "Emerson..." I stopped and turned again. "Chase punch me. That's all." I said and Mom sighed. "Let's talk." She gestured me to followed her. I sighed and followed her towards the living room. "Emerson... Are you afraid?" She asked. "Define afraid." I respond.

"Okay... Are you... Umm... Scared of him?" Come to think of it. I am. But not for Long. "I did at first. But then it subside with anger." Mom went to my side and hug me. "Do you want me to do something about him Emerson?" I shake my head. "I'm pretty sure he will do worse when you did something." Mom chuckled. "I'm worried Ems. What if he did something more dangerous than punching you?" I wrapped my arms at her waist.

"Don't worry Mom. I can handle him. Today he just lucky. And it's my first day." Mom kissed my head. "Okay then. Anyway... Why are you home early?" Damn. I was hoping she would not asked about that. "I'm sorry. It's just. This bitch laughed at me because I'm afraid to drive." "What bitch?" "Nia." Mom laughed. "Honey... She's a joker. Don't get offended by her. She once said I'm old and a hag. But I know she's just joking." I smiled.

"I know Mom. She apologise. I actually don't remember much about her." "It's okay honey. Just don't get to her bad side. Like her Mother, she's really a bitch when she need to be." I nodded and excused myself. I kissed her cheek and went to my room. I closed the door and locked it. I went to my bed and lay down. I turned and looked at the picture frame. I miss them. I miss Kelly, Taylor and Amara.

I reached for my phone as try to call them. It's weird for them to closed their phones. I don't remember their phone being turn off even for a second. Honestly I miss London and my old school. I miss that dreadful uniform and ties and coats. I miss everything. I closed my eyes and let sleep kicks in...

*FEW HOURS LATER*

A knocked woke me up from my slumber. "Emerson..." It's Clare. I lazily got up and opened the door for her. "Emerson... Meet Peter. My Boyfriend." My eyes widen and my eyes landed on a guy behind her. He's handsome. Dark hair, perfect face. More like a model for me. He's perfect for Clare. He didn't smile or anything. Just stand there, wrapping his hands on my sisters waist.

"Peter. This is Emerson." I nodded my head at him. Again no respond. "Well it's nice to finally meet your... Sister." He said and went to her room. "That's a really friendly guy Clare." I sarcastically comment. "He's usually not like this. Well I'm going to check him out." I nodded and watched my Sister went inside her room." I was about to went back in when I heard Clare yelling at Peter.

I know I shouldn't snooping but.. It's my nature. I walked slowly towards Clare's door and put my ears near her door. "What are you saying?!" Clare is not happy. "I'm saying I don't like your alien Sister near you at school anymore. It gave you bad rep babe." Wow. Alien huh. "She's my Sister! Twin Sister! She leave me for 3 years and now she's back I want to be near her always." I smiled.

"Babe! Your Sister well I'm not sure she's even a she.. Just a nuisance. Can you just eat lunch with Nia and Ann like always and leave her alone. You're dating me. And her, will just give us the bad rep." "Reputation is important to you?" Clare asked. "Well. I'm going to replaced chase when he's graduated. So yes. Rep is important. And you're important for me babe. Your the trophy for my every success. Your Sister, will end that for both of us."

"She's my twin Pete." "Babe. Once Nia graduated, you will be captain. It's fall into place. Now can we just stay away from her at school. At home you can be with her and be a family. Seriously she's an alien. She's a she with a penis." "SHUT UP PETER." Clare yelled. "Okay okay. I'm sorry. Forgive me.." I leaned back and touched Clare's door. I smiled and walked back to my room.

I feel all tingly and I know I'm about to cry. Now I know it's a bad decision to come back home. Alien is my new nickname for today huh. I chuckled at myself. I closed my eyes and feel the tears coming out. I never knew I still have tears in me. Suddenly a knocked startled me. "Emerson. Dinner." It's Mommy. "I'm not hungry." I yelled out. I heard Mommy opened the door.

I turned. Not letting her see me crying. "You okay? Are you sick?" I wiped my tears. "No. Just I'm not hungry." "Well Emerson. Hearing that is weird for me. What's wrong honey?" "Nothing." Mommy rubbed my back and stand. "Alright. I'll ask The Maid to bring the food here okay." I nodded. She was about to walked out when I heard she call Peter's name. Mommy closed the door.

Several minutes later the maids came and placed the food at my table. I thanked her and enjoying my food alone. Like always. I sighed and finished my food before went to the bathroom. After the most relaxing shower ever, I walked towards the closet and took a simple shirt and shorts. Before putting them on I looked at myself at the full view mirror.

I wonder to myself... Why am I like this. Why do I have this... But I have this... Suddenly I remember what grandma carmen said to me before I went to London. She said no matter what people says about you, no matter what they think about you, always remember you're a Larove. And a Larove never give up. Being a Larove is a privilege. Grandma Carmen always say I'm special.

I put on my clothes and went to bed. Tomorrow will be a new day. And I need to get up early so I can go to school. Like Peter said, being with Clare will destroy her rep. Well their rep. I set my alarm to 5 am and send a text to the driver to get ready at 6 am. Maybe I can go to a local coffee shop for breakfast. I smiled and closed my eyes. But then I remember something.

"Why didn't I call the driver earlier?! Why did I rode with that blondie!" I sighed and smacked myself on the head. "Tomorrow will be a better day Emerson.." I said to myself and fall asleep...