Booked Out For Love

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Booked Out For LOVE


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Chapter 1

It was a Monday morning and I was

getting ready to go to school. Firstday of high school and I had no

expectations of it going well. I wore

a blue top with skinny jeans and

headed downstairs. My sister wasalready at the table drinking coffee.

Hey Cara, What are you doing?

You are up early.

Yeah have an early class today.

She replied back.


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She was four years older than me,

yet we were frank about anything

and everything. After my elder sis

got married we were best friends

and she knew every little secret

about me. She was like my twin

sister in a whole different way.

Mum entered the kitchen and

poured me a cup of coffee. I was

already late. After saying my

goodbyes I headed out.

I reached the school bus just in time

and saw my best friend Victoria

reading Pride and Prejudice.

Hey, I said while I took my seat

next to her.


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Adeline it is the first day of high

school, please be less cheerful the

worst four years of our lifes are

about to start. She said in a

monotone.

Come on, who knows maybe wellhave the best four years of our lives.

Be a little optimistic. I said smiling.

Hanna and Brittany entered and sat

in front of us.

We were friends since kindergarten

and we played together in middle

school. We were best friends.

So how are you feeling girls?

Hanna asked.


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Adeline is completely happy about

everything and well I am already

bored. Victoria replied.

We reached our new school since in

middle school we were all in a girls

school. So it was a bit awkwardgoing to co-school but whatever.

Victoria and Hanna were already

committed. Brittany and I were busy

deciding whether we were going to

hook up with anyone or not.

Victorias boyfriend Michael went

to the same high school. They were

seniors if one year difference wascounted. Hannas boyfriend was in


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college fianc technically. It was

an arranged family thing.

I took science subjects and lucky

us we were all in same classes too.

First class was boring and Victoria

was busy texting her boyfriend. Inever liked her boyfriend. He

seemed like a playboy and yet

Victoria wouldnt listen to me, even

if I told her he was a total flirt and

could flirt with walls.

I was actually right about her other

boyfriends being jerks. Her Ex

cheated on her with his cousinwhich was totally stupid because

the cousin hooked them up! Well, if


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you needed a list of bad boyfriends.

Ha! Victorias Exs list was the list.

On the other hand, Hanna was much

stable. She already liked this guy

and her family also appreciated

David. They had gotten engaged at

fourteen that was hilarious as a

whole party was planned. She even

wears a ring!

I was taken out of my stupor when

Victoria passed me a paper asking

me if I was free after school.

She probably had to meet

Michael, and Hanna would never gowith her and Brittany would make


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an excuse about her mum leaving

her behind.

Yeah, I guess I am! Whats up? I

wrote back.

Yeah, its Michael. He wants to

meet after basketball practice. Shescribbled.

This meant I would be going home

late. Yet I said okay to her.

It was lunch time and I saw Ashley

and Emma eating lunch across our

table.

Ashley and Emma didnt quite likeVictoria and Hanna but they were

still friends! Not close but still good


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friends. Emma was a Guy Magnet

and it was only half day and she had

ten guys wanting to go out with her.

Emma and Ashley were our

classmates since kindergarten and

our families knew each other well.Their subjects were same and they

also had a few classes with us.

If Victorias group was all

fashionable and girly girl with a bit

of tom-boyishness then Ashleys

group was crazy fun and Head of

School Committee. I felt like I was

the glue between them so basically

I was the reason they talked to each

other.


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I was more close to Ashley than

Victoria because I guess we always

clicked more on other things too.

But at the end of the day all six of

us knew each other so well that if

we crossed each others path therewould be collateral damage.

In the rest of classes I sat with

Ashley and discussed a few family

problems she was facing. Afterschool ended Victoria found me and

we went to the gym.

So everything fine with Ashley?

She seemed a bit upset! Victoria

asked while we were heading

towards the gym.


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Yeah, everythings perfect. She is

just worried about studies. I replied

sounding casual.

When we entered the gym I saw

Michael throwing a three pointer. If

after flirting there was something hewas good at, that would be

basketball.

Hey baby! He shouted while

walking towards Vic.

Hey. She said while they hugged.

Whos this, baby? He asked while

looking towards me.


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Oh! I forgot to mention. Adeline

this is Michael. Michael this is

Adeline.

They had been dating for two

months and he didnt know her

girlfriends best friend.Nice meeting you. Deep down I

knew I wasnt but for Vics sake I

had to pretend.

Same here. Baby, you didnt tell

me you had such gorgeous friends.

He commented.

I felt sick to my stomach but what

could I have done.


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Well, she came with me so she

should probably leave with me too!

I said with a stern voice.

It is okay, Ade. Hell drop me off,

you should go. She said.

Are you sure? I asked.

Yeah everythings okay. She

replied.

Okay then, text me when you

reach home. Okay see you later. I

hugged her and took my leave.

Again it was nice meeting you,

Adeline. I heard Michael shouting.I looked back and smiled only.


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While walking towards the bus I

saw Jake standing with a few of his

friends. Ignoring him I sat in the

bus. When the bus was about to

leave I saw Jake entering the bus. I

was in the process of switching on

my iPod when he came up.

Hey can I sit with you? Jake

asked.

I just shrugged rolling my eyes.

I switched on my iPod and closed

my eyes so we could have no

conversation.


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This is my stop. I said while

standing up to find him blocking my

way.

Are you free tonight? He asked.

Umm, I dont think we are

acquainted enough for me to tellyou whether I am free tonight. I

said.

Yeah, you are right but this way

we can get acquainted. He said.

Sorry I am busy tonight. So please

can you move your feet? I said

rudely.

Sure. He said stepping aside.

Such a jerk!I thought.


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Mom, I am home. I greeted and

headed towards the room.

Ade, you are late. Where were

you? Mom asked.

It was Vic mom. She needed help

so I stayed with her. I replied backwhile changing my clothes.

While you were out The

Andersons called. They want you

there a bit early. Mum said while

picking up my bag.

Okay its 4:30 now. Ill leave at

6:30, Ill eat when I get my sleep. I

asked her to wake me up at 6.


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Okay then. She said while

leaving the room.

I checked my cell and Vic hadnt

texted me yet! I went into a

slumber.

Mum was dropping me off as I waslate; I brushed my straight black

hair and tied my hair in a high pony.

Hurried downstairs and took the

sandwich mum made for me. Dadwas going to pick me up at 11 and

this was the first and last time I was

babysitting on school night.

Cara was having a sleepover at

our house and it was a rush already.


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I reached the Andersons at 7:15. I

was about to knock but the door

opened with Mrs. Anderson was

coming out.

Oh Thank God, you are here. She

handed her young daughter Tiffanyover to me. She was almost 1 year

old.

Her food is in the cabinet. I did

feed her so she wont be problem.Her bedtime is 9 and Matthews

tutor would be leaving at 9 so you

have to watch him for 2 hours , we

will be back by 11. She wasspeaking without stopping.


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Okay, Ill be fine. I said smiling

back.

Well, you should meet Matthews

tutor. She said politely.

I turned around and my jaw was

about to drop but I controlled it. Itwas Jake.

So Jake this is Adeline shell be

taking care of Tiffany, and Adeline

this is Jake. Well be going then,

take care boys and girls. With that

she took her leave.

I am pleased to see you again.

Such a small world isnt it. He said.


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Well, it is but you should be doing

your work. While saying that I went

upstairs to Tiffanys room.

She was a total angel and slept

right at 10.

While I went downstairs Jake waspacking up things with Matthew.

Matthew was a fourth grader and I

knew him since the day he was

born.

Hey, can I watch TV now?

Matthew asked.

Yeah you sure can! But keep the

volume low. I asked him.


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Jake was ready to take his leave.

You sure youll be fine by

yourself? Jake asked.

Its sweet of you asking me that

but I am positive Ill be fine, bye. I

said while he headed out andclosed the door behind him.

I went to the living room and

played x-box with Matthew. It was

10:45 and I tugged Matthew into hisbed and came downstairs; checked

my phone and there was still no text

from Vic.

I texted Hanna asking about Vic

and she texted me back that they

were sleeping over.


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I passed the rest of my time

watching a little of TV. The

Andersons returned at 11 and I

called dad to pick me up.

When I reached home I went to

Caras room to find them watchingResident Evil 4.

I studied till 12 and then slept. I

drifted off thinking tomorrow was

going to be an early morning forme.

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