A Girl’s Diary novel Chapter 24

"Where's Aurora?" I asked the new receptionist. 

"In the CEO's office." I smiled and started heading to the elevator. "But you can't just go there." Oh, believe me, I could. I ignored her and headed there anyway. 

I didn't bother to transform into Cinnamon but I was still Elena Whitte. So, it wasn't a problem. When I reached the office, I decided it was polite to knock. 

Aurora was there sitting on my favourite couch while her brother AKA the all-mighty CEO was sitting on the leather chair opposite to her. 

"Wow! You do know how to knock!" He said. 

"I can try to be polite." I shrugged dropping next to Aurora. 

"Well, you're the only reason this stubborn lady agreed to work here. So, do whatever suits you." He smiled. 

"And I'm the biggest star over here. Don't forget that." I added, he nodded while Aurora chuckled. "Oh oh, and I'm too gorgeous so that's a bonus." I grinned widely. 

"On another note, how bad was Fabia at school?" She had to bring her now. 

"Terrible! She had everyone fooled. I was tempted to literally scratch her eyes out." I said darkly. 

"Savage. But that problem can be easily solved." Olli whose name was August said. 

"Yeah Olli, but where's the fun in that?" I raised a brow. But inside I was dying of stress. 

"Elena, don't you worry, they know nothing," Aurora said lightly as her stress radar dinged. "That's why it's fine, I have a plan for these kinds of situations. I've always been prepared since the day I worked with you." She continued with a smirk on her face, that woman was seriously my lifesaver. 

"I'm counting on you then," I said with a genuine smile on my face. I had to leave, I didn't need to raise suspicion! I had to make it look like a quick business meeting or something like that. 

On my way out, I met the boys in the elevator. Of course, they didn't recognize me and it wasn't like anyone acknowledged me as Elena. But I wanted to brush their ego a bit. It would encourage them knowing they had fans! 

"Oh. My. God. You're black eyes!" I squealed like a little school girl. They all had big fat grins on their faces. Even the grumpy dwarf, Malcom. Mission accomplished! I kept gushing over them and reciting every detail a fan should know! They were so happy and nice too! And being genuinely nice was scarce so they were extra great to me, extra special. 

The day quickly rolled and the morning came rather fast. Too fast for my own liking! 

I was in the school library trying to catch up with my late work when I heard a hushed conversation. Fabia was talking. And dammit, I was curious. 

Didn't they say curiosity killed the cat? 

Oh, well, I was a damn tiger! 

I got as close as I could, ninja style without anyone noticing me. I was well-hidden, but for the sake of security measures and perfection, I opened a book and pretended to be engrossed in it. 

"Why did you lie to me then?" Louis asked her. "When I asked you if you were in the same school?" He explained. Ooh, he was talking about our conversation! This was getting good! I knew I had it in me to be the gossip girl! 

"What?" She asked quietly. 

"That time when I asked you that when you were Cinnamon? Why did you lie to me?" Maybe because she had no idea you said that to Cinnamon, you idiot. How dumb could he get? It was damn obvious! 

"It was for your own good!" And the worst liar prize goes to... Fabia! "I couldn't just tell you about it... especially with you saying we're close friends. I didn't want it to be like that." She sighed. 

"But why were you like that? You treated me so badly." No, I didn't. I was super duper nice. Okay, maybe not that much! 

"It's just my character is way better when I'm Fabia." Some situations in life demanded cursing. This was one of them. What the actual fuck? "Plus, maybe we can be friends now." She stopped. "Or more." I barely heard her. Okay, that was disgusting. I retreated to the farthest corner to work. I did not want to hear any more of this. 

"There you are!" I heard Sky say but I wasn't sure. I removed my earphones and looked up to see a flushed Sky. I tilted my head looking at her in confusion. "I've been looking for you all over the school. Do you even have any idea what time it is now?" She elaborated. For a matter of fact, no, I didn't. I checked my watch to gasp in surprise. I had been sitting here for nearly two hours. Thank God I didn't have any morning classes soi didn't actually miss anything. I collected my things and walked with Sky to our next class. 

"Looks like the party was too awesome that everybody is now talking about you. Your party was way more awesome than any of Alice's parties!" She began talking animatedly while we were walking down the corridors. "That's why Alice and her minions officially hate you." She chuckled. Was that supposed to be funny? 

"Why am I not surprised?" I said sarcastically. I knew they hated me from day one. It wouldn't be a surprise if they hated me even more now, would it? 

"Well... the surprise is..." She paused as if she'd announce a piece of life-changing news. "They also hate me too since I'm your bestie, but who cares. I prefer being your bestie more than I care if the queen-bees like me or not." She shrugged. However, I did care. What if everyone hated her now because of me? That couldn't happen. I wouldn't let it happen. "We're still going to stick to each other the way chewed gum sticks in the hair, Eli." She threw her arm around my shoulder getting me out of my daze. 

"That's disgusting." I managed to smile. 

"But it's uniques. Efficient. Authentic. Heart moving." She said making me crack a laugh followed by a giggle. 

When the class ended, I went to get a few books from my locker, and what I found there made my breath hitch. 

Again! A note! 

'Count your steps we'll be watching' 

I just had to know who was doing this. That was why I texted Tommy; he was the right person to discuss this with. We had been together through everything. He texted back a few minutes later.