1 ~ Change Of Plan
Ingrid Brooke
I sipped on my coffee. I needed to think things out, this was too much to handle right now. With all of the drama, I couldn't handle this. My mind was failing to piece all the information together.
Scarlet let out a whine, she would distract me for now. "Here baby, it's okay." I began to cradle her in my arms. I kissed her forehead and leaned my head on the window.
It was raining out today. The cafe I was in was small, and it had soft music playing in the back round. I felt cozy and comfortable in the dark brown booths. This was exactly what I needed to set my head on straight.
I was nearly asleep when a voice cut me out of my thoughts. "Holy shit!" I knew that voice but I couldn't believe it was her again. I struggled to get my head off the window. She sounded pissed, I knew I would be. "Ingrid, what happened to you? You look.. worn out."
I knew I had probably scared her when she seen me. She doesn't know why I look like this, all because of him. My hair was in an ugly bun, my makeup was fading off from last night and I didn't care about the rest of my appearance. I felt hallow and empty, so unlike the usual Ingrid.
She slid into the booth with worry clear on her face. "Here, let me hold her." She looked towards Scarlet. I didn't protest because my arms were already feeling heavy.
She shook her head at me. I knew what she was feeling, disappointment. "I'm sorry. I didn't call. Baby, I couldn't talk to anyone." I offered her a weak smile. "When you left, Tate came back."
"Oh." Was all she said, she knew not to press on the subject.
I sat up straight. "You moved to Florida so you could spend some time with your uncle, correct?" She nodded her head. "Okay, well then, why are you here?"I made sure to say it brightly, so I didn't seem harsh.
She shook her head to herself, frowning right after. She kept her gaze on the table. Inhaling, she looked up. Her eyes were watery. "He died." Oh, no. Ingrid Brooke knew how to wear heels and have killer confidence but she did not, know how to help make people feel better.
I changed the subject. "Hey! We should go shopping!" I suggested. She hugged Scarlet closer to her.
"My uncle used to go shopping.." I cocked my head. "He was gay." She explained, a sad trace of a smile on her lips.
"Okay, but we could go shopping, right?"
"For what?"
"Prom!" It slipped out my mouth on accident. I knew I didn't regret it that much once Maddie genuinely smiled.
I made sure to keep the topic off Harvey.
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Ingrid Brooke
I looked in the mirror. Trying on 16 dresses was worth it. This one was worth it. At first it was quite hard to find a dress since I still had to shed off a few pounds but this one, covered my belly and complimented my figure.
Earlier, we stopped at a boutique to buy me a nicer outfit and we stopped at the salon to get my hair and makeup done. Old habits die hard, I guess. We had only got me a leather jacket, black heels and ripped skinny jeans.
"Mads?" I called out to her. She was in the dressing room next to mine and since we had a deal, we couldn't see each other dresses until prom night
"Yeah?
"It's the one." I informed her.
"Okay, I already found mine!" So I handed her the money for hers and she payed. I stripped out of my dress and put on my clothes from before on.
When I was paying, I noticed my dad was also here. I quickly payed and ran up to him. "Dad?"
He looked flustered and embarrassed. "Hey, there princess!" He chocked out, not even looking at me.
"Dad.. What are you doing in a woman's store?" He ignored my question. He was holding a bunch of woman's clothes.
"Would you like me to take Scarlet home?" He asked, pointing to the stroller she was in. I narrowed my eyes at him.
"Sure but that doesn't answer my questio-" I got cut off by the sound of Maddie and a woman's voice laughing. They were walking out of the bathroom.
My dad and I watched them walk out. "Honey, did you pay yet?" The woman chattered. She was speaking to my father.
Maddie looked at them, then me. She was just as confused as I was, who was this woman?
My father just nervously smiled at her. "Not yet." He was stiff and he gulped before looking at me.
The woman must have noticed our confused faces when she turned to us. "Oh! Sorry Madison, and Madison's friend, this is my boyfriend." She smiled widely before planting a kiss on my fathers lips.
When she turned back to me, I had no idea what to feel. Angry, sad, happy, disappointed or shocked? "I know, he's my father." I growled.
That's when I turned to my father. "Take Scarlet home." Were my last words before storming out of there. That didn't stop him from shooting me and apologetic glance. I didn't even bother turning around to see that sluts shocked face.
Madison ran after me. She calmed me down and tried to stay off the topic, then convinced me to eat away my sorrows. But I didn't cry, Ingrid Brooke never cries.
After we were done, we headed off to McDonald's. We took the drive-thru since it was faster. I only ordered a milkshake and a salad. Maddie ordered the same.
We sat in the car, munching away. "So, why is Tate back?" She started. I could tell she purposely didn't ask about my dad.
"I don't have an idea but he's fucking with my brain again." I snorted. She nodded. "He's sending me creepy ass text messages about you and me but I'm definitely not answering them."
"Maybe you should talk to him?" She suggested. I didn't feel hungry anymore.
I scoffed. "Yeah, like that'll happen." She just shrugged and I stepped on the gas, heading out of that parking lot.
We blasted music along the way, chanting the words and just having a good time. I felt bad for what I did, it was stupid of me to not even visit her. But even more stupid of me to suggest prom, just the topic made me cringe.
The wind blew through our hair and I felt like we were on some commercial. But most importantly, I felt like Ingrid again, just with less boys and drama. All my worries were gone, for now.
Once we reached her place, I spoke, "Welcome home, guurl!" My voice came out sassy-like.
She chuckled, "I've only been gone for two months." I raised my brows. "Okay, maybe it was three or four." She admitted.
Someone on her porch caught my eye. It was an unfamiliar guy, leaning against the door. "Uh, Maddie.. Looks like someones waiting for you." I wiggled my brows and looked over in his direction.
I still couldn't see his face because it was dark out but the moonlight shined down his face a little, allowing me to see the bridge of his nose, his left cheek and his defined jaw. He looked dangerous.
She took a look at him, then back at me. "Shit. Could you walk me to my door?" I nodded. She seemed scared but I kinda was too. He had some sort of vibe to him that made you feel the urge to run in the other direction.
But you're Ingrid Brooke. Exactly then, I stepped out of the car, making sure to look confident and sexy. If he's dangerousm, I could get us out of this. I tried to convince myself to be calm, I used to hang around worse gangs so why was I so intimidated by him?
Maddie walked beside me, she looked like she wanted to vomit. "Try to loosen up, act confident." I whispered in her ear.
We reached him. "Hey there." I made my voice deeper and sexy. I could see his face from here, now I really felt small and weak compared to him. Maddie stayed a few feet behind me.
He had tattoo's up his muscular arm, broad shoulders and his face was scary, especially with the scar on his temple and the mischievous glint in his eyes.
He smirked at me, still leaning against the door. "Actually, I was looking for Maddie." His voice was deep and like velvet. I immediately wanted to mark my territory on him, as if I was an animal.
When he said that, I couldn't help but feel insulted. He would rather have Maddie, than me. I'm sure I still had my charm and grace. Maddie gasped before running up to him. He got off the door, Shit he's tall. "Parker!" He deeply chuckled.
I felt left out when they hugged. I felt jealousy stab at me. That should be me in his arms, I should be his reason to smile. I didn't let my jealousy show, I just grinned at them.
I stood there, with one leg out, one hand on my hip. I watched them. It was such a contrast. She was such a petite girl and he was huge and scary.
"What are you doing here?" She shrieked.
"I wanted to check out your town." Just hearing his voice chilled my bones.
"Wait, how do you know each other and how do you know her address?" I sassed.
"Well that's none of you're business, sweetheart." I grit my teeth at that. He was talking to me in a teasing manner.
"My name isn't sweetheart, it's Ingrid." I said bitterly. "Bastard." I added.
"Okay, guys.. " She tried to calm us down as she heard our tones. I glared at him as he kept his gaze fixed on me. "Parker went to my college in Florida, he's the only friend I had there that wasnt a whiny girl or stuck up guy, he's cool." I rolled my eyes, right..
"Yeah, I'm Parker, not 'bastard'." He told me matter-of-factly.
"And I'm leaving." I kissed Maddie on the cheek, "Bye babe, call me tomorrow at noon." I looked to check if he was even shocked that I kissed on the cheek but he didn't even blink.
"I look forward to seeing you again." He said coolly.
"They all do." I snapped. I looked at Maddie and she looked amused.
Getting into my Lamborghini, I looked back at him. He had a evil smile on his lips. I flipped him off and returned Maddie's wave with a nod before cruising out.
Woah, at first I wanted to run from him, then I wanted to claim him mine and now I wanted to hurt him? That escalated quickly.
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I got home and prayed my father wasn't here, he wasn't; no one was.
I sighed as I hopped on the couch. What a day. I was tired now. I wanted to forget all the recent events from today.
It's funny, yesterday I was tired from Scarlet and Tate's texts and now? I was tired from my father, Maddie and a guy named Parker.
My phone buzzed, I checked it. Hey bb, Parker's gone. Anyway, I can't wait till prom!! Harvey's taking me, right?? xx - Maddie Moo
Shit! How could I forget about Harvey? Now I had a headache coming on. I didn't answer.
The TV was on. I was watching Jerry Springer. Right now, that was my favourite show. It reminds me somewhat of the old Ingrid Brooke. It's quite funny to see how messy my life was.
'Today on the show, we have 18-year-old Dashanra and her boyfriend Lamar. She recently found out she's pregnant and she's on the show because she wants to find out if the baby is his and if he will take care of the baby.' Jerry spoke through the TV. Next, it showed a clip of Dashanra speaking. "I know that it's his kid, Lamar doesn't believe me but I never slept with another man, I'm a faithful woman!"
About five minutes later, it was time for lie detector test. "We asked Dashanra if she slept with any of his family members, she said no... The lie detector test determined, she was lying." I jumped up and screamed, "In your face you lying bitch!" and started to fist pump when the door burst open.
I snapped my head to the couple that decided to burst in. Harvey was gripping Leighton's bright Blonde mop of hair that was wet and tangled, their lips mashed together as she left bright pink kisses on his mouth. And his hand was in her shirt, I scowled at them.
"Harvey!" I snapped. He shot himself off her so fast, at first I wasn't sure it happened.
He looked annoyed. I could see the lust in his eyes fading away. "What?" He asked bitterly.
"I need to talk to you.." He waited. "I meant in private."
"No, say whatever you need to say in front of Leighton, no secrets allowed." He told me and she smirked.
"Get your girl out of here." I demanded. "It's not a good idea if she hears."
"No, say it now."
I sucked in a deep breath and put a hand on my hip. "Maddie's back."
Everyone became quite, I couldn't help but mentally laugh at how angry Leighton's face was and Harvey still looked at little crazy with bright pink lipstick on his face. I didn't laugh though, that's not exactly appropriate in this situation.
"Leighton, I think you should leave."
"B-but Baby-" She stuttered. She made a failed puppy dog face but it wouldn't have worked anyway, she was looking at the floor, not her. Ha, he'd rather look at the ugly floor than you!
"Just leave." He ordered, his voice was clear.
Before she turned our door knob, she glanced at me. I gave her a grin of pure evil and victory. She finally left, and I was going to stop at nothing until Harvey is together with Maddie and Leighton is crushed.
"She wants you to take her to prom." I told him after a few minutes of tense silence.
"No." I thought I heard him incorrectly but I remained unfazed.
"Listen, theres a change of plan. She's back whether you like it or not and you're taking her." I was not taking 'no' for an answer, I was in control here. Ingrid always gets what she wants.
He raked his fingers through his hair. "Listen, Maddie was just a silly old crush. Her moving to Florida was just an obstacle to get over, face it, I don't even like her anymore. Leighton is the right girl for me and Dad wants me to marry her some day too, so just drop it."
"Yeah Leightons the right one for you if you're into ugly whores." I mumbled. He was getting angry, I could tell by the way he was clenching his fists.
He stepped close to me and jabbed a finger in my shoulder, "She's not a whore and i'm not taking Maddie!" He boomed.
Ladies and gentleman, this is how World War 3 started the night before prom.
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A/N: Hey lovelies! so yes, I re-did this chapter but now i'm satisfied :)
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until the next chapter, xx ~ tori