Tuesday, December 26

I was in the dining room table, having my breakfast and I still felt very tired about last night. Meanwhile, everyone else woke up early and were out, except for me and Uncle H. So, we had to eat breakfast together. His hair was really messy and was wearing a loose white t-shirt and some grey jogging pants.

Heather: "Wait... My mom said you were only staying for a few weeks right?"

Hugo: "Yeah..?"

Heather: "Why are you still here? It's been a month already!"

Hugo: "Wow... I didn't know you want me to leave early..."

Heather: "No! I want you to stay here! As long as you want! Anyway, I'm just wondering what happened?"

Hugo: "Well... My manager postponed my next concert in two months instead of this month... So, I still got time."

Heather: "Wow... My mom's willing to make you stay here as long as you need?"

Hugo: "Yeah. Well, since I love this town, I decided to buy a house here."

Heather: "Cool! I'm glad! Make sure you buy one that has pool so I can swim in it!"

Hugo: "It's already in my list of things I want for my house." *laughs*

Heather: "But, the one in London will always be your primary one, right?"

Hugo: "Yeah, the one I will buy in this town is only for when I'll visit you guys' again."

I took a few more bites from my toast before I could speak again.

Heather: "So... What are you planning on doing today?"

Hugo: "Nah... I'm too tired from yesterday... I need a break. You?

Heather: "Doing what I wanted to do yesterday!"

Hugo: "Friends and boyfriend?"

Heather: "Well, it's only boyfriend today..."

Hugo: "Alright, kiddo."

I finished eating my breakfast and Uncle H insisted on washing both his and my dishes. I found it very odd, since he would usually want to me to do, but I let it slide.

Heather: "At least let me help you by drying them off."

Hugo: "That seems fair."

The sink started running, suds started to form and he started cleaning them up with the dish sponge. After one dish was dried by me, he spoked up.

Hugo: "Tell me... Why you love your boyfriend so much?"

Heather: "Russell?"

Hugo: "Why, you have more boyfriends?"

Heather: "No! I'm not like that at all!"

Hugo: "I know you're not, I was only joking a little... So?"

Heather: "I can't really explain why I do... Words can't describe why and I love him so much. There's the typical, nice, funny and very affectionate. Then there's the unique ones, he tries to understand me, even if he doesn't have a good knowledge on my situation. He watches over me as much as he could, and he's one of the first ones that likes me for the person I am and not for some celebrity..."

There was a silent moment for awhile, me trying to register what I just confessed to my own uncle. I was wondering if what I said was too much or it was just plain corny, so I felt pretty awkward.

Hugo: "That... Was not I was expecting to hear from a thirteen year old girl."

Heather: "I try my best to have a mature mind... Sorry if I said too much-"

Hugo: "Don't apologize! Love comes in different forms for everyone and it's just very interesting for me to hear some."

Heather: "Well... You should know better, all those fangirls trying to get your attention..."

Hugo: "I'm always flattered by them, but I barely know anything about them! I'm not the person that just picks random people to go on a date with me."

Heather: "That... Is something that didn't expect to hear from your mouth."

Hugo: "You think I'm a playboy?"

Heather: "I mean... Yeah, I had a feeling you were."

Hugo: "I was, but I changed a little about it after awhile back..."

We finished doing the dishes and we flopped to the living room couch.

Hugo: "Wanna watch the news?"

Heather: "I don't mind..."

He let the tv open and browsed through the channels on our cable.

Hugo: "Mind if I put on the news?"

Heather: "Yeah, go ahead!"

He switched to the channel with the news and the biggest topic was very surprising.

Reporter: "Yesterday, a lot of very known celebrities were seen in a town called Endicott in Canada and they are currently taking a plane back to their homes."

Me and him looked each other with a confused expression on our faces.

Heather: "Do they mean the celebrities that came to our party?"

Hugo: "Probably, but it could be anyone."

Heather: "How did they even know this? I heard that this town doesn't have that much paparazzis..."

Hugo: "They don't have much, but they still have."

Heather: "..."

We faced back to the television screen and the information the reporter was getting more private.

Reporter: "One of them told us that the singer, Hugo Vanzetti, was seen there in the town and mentioned, that he's spending there with his family and new girlfriend."

Hugo: "Hold up! Hold up! Hold up!!"

Heather: "My thoughts were right... But, who in their right mind would say that to a reporter?!"

We checked the screen once again and we saw, Bianca being interviewed.

Reporter: "Tell what you know more about the subject since, you're the one who mentioned about it."

Bianca: "Well, all I could say was that his girlfriend is someone that you wouldn't expect like... At all."

I started getting frustrated. Like, how dare she say something that private to one of the biggest threats to any famous person!

Heather: "How dare she says that!"

Hugo: "Oh my god! Everyone bought it that I'm in a relationship with Emilia! This is terrible!"

Heather: "That dumb brain of yours!"

Hugo: "Wait! Shh!"

We listened more to what Bianca wants to say.

Reporter: "Wait. You were in a relationship with him, right?"

Bianca: "Correct."

Reporter: "You're okay with this?"

Bianca: "I mean, I do still care for him, but if she makes him happy, then I'm happy too."

I stood up and started grabbing the flat screen tv and yelling in front of it like a maniac. (Nobody does this? Seriously?)

Heather: "You're lying! You do care! I saw you at the party trying to get him back like an immature brat! STOP BEING A HYPOCRITE!!"

Suddenly, the television turned off and I finally snapped out of my insane self.

Hugo: "I'm turning it off so you won't go into a huge rampage! You're scaring me!"

Heather: "Sorry... It's just... She's really pissing me off..."

He went beside me and kneeled so he can reach me properly.

Hugo: "I should be the one the most pissed off, you idiot."

He placed his big hand on my head and messed with my hair playfully.

Heather: "I know... For some reason, I'm like that... But, back to the point, you and Emilia are in big trouble."

Hugo: "I can't believe everyone bought that!"

Heather: "Oh, come on! You kissed her like you mean it in from of all those people! Do you really think that looked staged?!"

Hugo: "But- Yeah, you're right... I'm so stupid..."

I still felt bad him for him though. All those people will go crazy at that story and all of them wants to know is him and Emilia's "relationship" and they won't give them a break. It's Emilia the most I'm more concern for...

Heather: "But... Look at the bright side, you like her, right?"

Hugo: "Yeah..."

Heather: "Soooo... You and her have to act like an actual couple in front of all those people right?"

Hugo: "Hmmm..."

Heather: "It's like, having what you want to have with her, but not really since it's staged for the moment."

Hugo: "That's a good and bad side..."

Heather: "Trust me, you have chance with her."

Hugo: "Does she like me?"

Heather: "I... Can't really tell... Sorry. She's a little complex when it comes to understanding her..."

Hugo: "Don't be. I'll ask her out, eventually, but... The situation is pressuring enough for the both of us."

Heather: "You should get to know her better more. You can't just ask her out after one month of knowing her."

Hugo: "I know that! I have to learn that when I dated Bianca..."

Heather: "Seriously though, bad choice."

Hugo: "I don't want to be reminded all the time..."

There was an awkward silence... Both of trying to find another subject to talk about. When, he finally broke the silent atmosphere.

Hugo: "So, when are you planning on going out?"

Heather: "At one o'clock. I have to get ready soon... It's okay if I leave you alone here?"

Hugo: "Nah, I'll be fine! Have fun!"

Heather: "Thanks!"

I went up to my room to get my outfit ready. Since I'm going to spend the whole day with Russell, I wanted to look cute for him. I decided to go a wool Christmas sweater with a big snowflake on it and a regular blue skinny jeans. I added a simple read hairband and a small golden watch to complete the look.

After that, I send him a text and he replied right away.

Me
Where we meeting?

Russell <3
You don't need to go anywhere, I'm picking you up at your house

Me
You sure?

Russell <3
I don't really do that that much so, I figured, I might as well.

Me
Awwww...

Russell <3
Yup... I can be more adorable than you think.

Me
Aw, shut up >//<

Russell <3
I'll pick you up in fifteen minutes, okay?

Me
Take your time :)

Russell <3
See you ;)

Me
Wow... You really missed me yesterday, huh?

Russell <3
Just accept it.

Me
Alright, see you <3

All of sudden, I heard three loud voices coming downstairs.

"WHAT IS GOING ON?"

"WHAT YOU MEAN BY THAT?!"

"OH MY GOD!"

I rushed downstairs to see what was going on, and it was Uncle H, mom, dad and Emilia that were having an argument.

Heather: "What's going on?"

Hugo: "I told them about the news and they're just freaking out!"

Mom (Kate): "Why wouldn't I freak out?! People think that my little brother is in a relationship with a maid!"

Heather: "What's wrong with that?"

Dad (Richard): "You see, Heather, people believe that a rich person needs to be with another rich person in most cases... Being with an average person is rare, but with a maid..."

Heather: "A maid is considered as an average person! Don't put them in different social classes!"

Dad (Richard): "I know, sweetie, me too-"

Mom (Kate): "No! They're different!"

I can't that my mom would say that! Especially, when Emilia is standing there listening to everything!

Hugo: "I understand how angry you are about this situation after my stupid decision, but she had nothing to do with this, Kate! You're probably just saying that, because you're mad."

Mom (Kate): "No, I mean it! A person with a lot fortune needs to be with a person with the same amount of fortune!"

Heather: "Oh really? Well, this includes me then, huh? Russell's family isn't as rich as us and you still accept him being with me? Explain me why!"

Mom (Kate): "That's different! You're young and don't really have a lot of boundaries, but with adults, it's different!"

Heather: "No, it's not! It's the person's choice who he or she wants to be! You can't do anything about it!"

Dad (Richard): "That's enough, both of you! Stick your opinions to yourselves!"

Emilia: "Mrs. Williams... I-I-I'm sorry if this happens really-"

Mom (Kate): "Stay away from Hugo as much as possible! If I see with him when it's unnecessary, you're fired."

Dad (Richard): "Honey! That's too extreme!"

Mom (Kate): "I mean it! You won't change my decision!"

I was so angry and irritated to my mother! How dare she says that to someone that has been loyal to you and your whole family for over nine years and this is how you treat her?!

Heather: "Unbelievable, mom! This is so unfair! Emilia! You don't agree to her order right?!"

She looked down at the ground and bowed her head to my mom.

Emilia: "Whatever your desires, ma'am."

Hugo: "Emilia!"

Emilia: "I have to go do my chores. So, if you please excuse me..."

She ran away to somewhere else in our house. I followed her, since I felt very bad for her. She didn't do anything and this is how she gets treated by my own mother!

I ended up in her room and I opened her door a little to see if she was there.

Heather: "You're here?"

She didn't respond, but all I could hear from her was her crying. I hated seeing her like this, so barged in and tried to comfort her.

Heather: "Don't listen to her! She's just saying that, because of what's happening."

Emilia: "S-She's really angry at me!"

Heather: "You didn't do anything wrong! You weren't part of my uncle's stupid plan. So, don't take it hard on yourself."

Emilia: "I disobeyed her, Heather!"

Heather: "You did not! That wasn't even a rule before she announced it to you!"

Emilia: "But... She took away my other piece of happiness..."

Heather: "Happiness?"

Emilia: "I mean... You were my only friend for the past nine years and ever since I met him, he was my first friend that is almost the same age as me and... He made me even more happy."

Heather: "I see..."

Emilia: "Even it's hard to do, I can't disrespect your mom's orders and I really don't want to be fired."

Heather: "Why you don't want to be? You can see Hugo more easily if you do..."

Emilia: "I can't- Leave my family, you're family to me... Your mom and dad are family to me..."

Heather: "You're ever fired, I wouldn't think of another maid that's better than you."

Emilia: "You mean it?"

Heather: "Yup."

She started cheering up and I'm glad that I was able to. She hugged me tightly and sighed in relief.

Emilia: "Thank you. I don't know what I'd do without you."

I patted her back and sighed as well.

Heather: "We're even. I don't know what I'd do without you too."

As we were having our moment, the doorbell rang and I immediately thought about Russell.

Heather: "Sorry, I have somewhere to go."

Emilia: "No problem! Thanks again, Heather."

Heather: "Don't mention it."

I raced all the way down the stairs to go to the entrance and I finally saw his face.

Russell: "Hey, Ariel."

Heather: "Hi..."

Russell: "Ready to go?"

Heather: "Uh, yeah. But, I have to put on my coat and boots and etcetera. Wanna come in?"

Russell: "Nah... Take your time, I'll be here."

Heather: "Thanks. Sorry, I have to close the door before the coldness with come into our house."

Russell: "I understand, go ahead."

I smiled before I closed the door slowly. I put on my winger coat and my other winter clothes and finally, I took my shoulder strap handbag that had everything I needed. I hesitated whether to say that I'm going somewhere, but I decided not to, since I didn't feel like seeing my mom. My dad didn't do anything wrong, but it's most likely that he's with her so...

I opened the door and closed the door behind me and smiled seeing him there waiting patiently.

Heather: "I'm ready!"

Russell: "Let's go!"

We both walked out the entrance of my house and he grabbed the side of my torso and I rested my head on his arm and I held it tightly.

Russell: "Remember when we said we will never look like a normal couple in public?"

Heather: "Hmm?"

Russell: "I guess we were wrong about that."

Heather: *scoffs* "Oh, really?"

Russell: "We're getting there!"

Heather: "Oh! Before I forget..."

We stopped for awhile so I could get what I needed from my bag.

Heather: "Here's your present. From your lovely girlfriend, me!"

Russell: "Since when you could say that word?"

Heather: "Not long... I could confidently say 'boyfriend' too. That's how you refer to you with everyone."

Russell: "Huge improvement from you."

Heather: "Yeah... C'mon! Open your present! Don't keep me waiting!"

He started ripping out the wrapping paper and inside of it contained a small black box. As he opened the lid of it and noticed what's inside of it, he smiled lightly at it.

Russell: "You made it?"

Heather: *nods*

I made a bracelet for him with the help of Emilia of course. It was a silver bracelet with a small silver heart charm with an "R".

Russell: "It's really... Nice. Thank you very much. I can't believe you made something like this!"

Heather: "Emilia helped me. But! Make sure you keep a hold of it wherever you go!"

Russell: "Why is that?"

I rolled down my jacket sleeve and my wooled sweater at the same time to reveal my own copy of the bracelet, but with heart charm with an "H".

Heather: "I have one too, but with a letter change."

Russell: "Relationship bracelet?"

Heather: "Yeah."

Russell: "Heather..."

He walked to me and hugged me tightly.

Russell: "I love you, Heather."

Heather: "I... You know what I want to say, but-"

He gently moved his head to my forehead and kissed it with his soft lips... It made me blush furiously on the spot!

Russell: "I know you do."

His hand went down to my hand that was wearing the special bracelet and held it tightly. When I glanced at our hands, both of them was wearing the relationship bracelet.

Russell: "I promise I'll always wear it everywhere I go. I won't let go of it."

Heather: "Unless you have to wash your hands or take bath, then you could take it off."

Russell: "Of course..."

We started walking again and there was silent moment. Until, he finally spoke up.

Russell: "Thank you, I really appreciate how you put so much effort into it..."

Heather: "It's no big deal. I'm glad you like it!"

Russell: "Of course, I do!"

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Heather: "Where are we going?"

Russell: "To your Christmas present."

Heather: "Huh?"

Russell: "You'll get it when we're there."

Heather: "..."

He suddenly made me stop in my tracks.

Russell: "Stay here."

Heather: "We're he-"

He rushed off pretty far away and I couldn't see anymore where he went. I just sighed and sat on the empty bench behind me. When looking around, I noticed a familiar face. It was Krystal. I decided to not to call her, since I don't know if she hates me or whatever after what happened in the Café. Suddenly, I heard her calling my name and she was coming to my direction.

Krystal: "Belated Merry Christmas!"

She was acting quite cheerful for my taste... Like nothing happened...

Heather: "Thanks... Y-You too..."

I forced a smile on my face and she sat beside me. I didn't want her to be near me... It feels awkward when with her...

Krystal: "You're with someone?"

Heather: "Russell, but he told me to stay here, since he needed to get something... You?"

Krystal: "Brandon."

Woah. They started hanging out after the Café incident? How does Ivy feel about this? Did they make up? There are just so many questions I want to ask!

Heather: "You guys are going out now?"

Krystal: "No! We're just good friends!"

Heather: "Oh... Okay... How about you and Ivy?"

She gave me a deadly glare when I mentioned about Ivy and I got scared.

Heather: "T-T-That's if you w-want to!"

Krystal: "Like I said before at the Café, my friendship with her is over!"

Heather: "So... You haven't talked to her ever since?"

Krystal: "Exactly."

Wow... Nobody really knows what's going on with Ivy! Alex does know a little bit, but he doesn't know for sure. It's really mystery on what's she up to!

Heather: "Well then..."

Krystal: "Sorry, I see Brandon is looking for me, so bye."

Heather: "Oh, sure. Tell him I said hi!"

Krystal: "Okay! Again, belated Merry Christmas."

Heather: "Thanks, you too!"

She ran off and saw her joining Brandon. They look cute together! Not just by looks, it really looks like they care for each other a lot.

Before I get even more deeper into the ship, Russell came running to me with a bag in his hand. He was trying to catch his breath, but he managed speak nicely.

Russell: "Here, your present."

I grabbed the bag out of his hand and gave him a confused look.

Russell: "Don't keep me waiting! C'mon! Open it!"

As I reached into the bag and took ahold of it, I smiled with my eyes closed.

Russell: "I guess we both had the same topic for our Christmas presents..." *laughs nervously*

His present for me was two medium sized doll plushes. One looks like me and the other looks like him. I had to admit, they were very adorable looking.

Heather: "Where you got these?"

Russell: "The toy store down the road."

Heather: "Wow, it's a good representation of me and you as little plushes..."

Russell: "It's custom made... I ask them what I wanted and they did an excellent job. You like it?"

I held the two plushes against my chest tightly and I was about to cry from joy.

Heather: "It's wonderful... Thank you."

Russell: "Oh, c'mon now... It's not a big deal, don't need to cry."

He got a ahold of my cheek and wiped the tears off me with his hand softly.

Heather: "It is! This is one of the sweetest things I've ever received!"

Russell: "Aww... Okay, then..."

I placed the two plushes into the bag, so they won't get away.

Heather: "Trust me, they're going to be together all the time. They'll never leave each others presence."

Russell: "Same thing with our bracelets. They will never leave our presence."

I grabbed his arm with both my hands and rested my head against it.

Heather: "Of course it will not..."

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Heather: "What are you talking about?! These look nice on you!"

Russell: "I don't know..."

We came across a clothing store for guys and we decided to check it out. I guess he think he made a mistake, because I'm pouring him with clothing that I think is really nice on him.

Heather: "What's wrong with it?"

Russell: "They're really cool, but... Have you seen the prices?!"

Heather: "C'mon, twenty-five dollars per clothing isn't that much!"

Russell: "For you! Plus, I like most of them which is, ten pieces of clothing? So, that will cost more than a hundred dollars! I only got twenty dollars on me!"

Heather: "If I buy you all those, will you love me more?"

Russell: *scoffs* "I didn't love you, because I want your money, y'know."

Heather: "I was only kidding..."

Russell: "I know... It's just I wanted to make it clear. I fell in love with you, because of you, yourself. Not because of your fortune or your celebrity status."

Heather: "I know, Russell and I'm happy that you do, I really am!"

Russell: "So... We can forget about the clothing. Anything that I want for myself will come out from my pocket, not yours."

Heather: "You sure?"

He came closer to me and held both of my shoulders and smiled lightly.

Russell: "The bracelet is enough for me. I promise."

Heather: "B-But-"

Russell: "And you being with me right now is more than enough as a present."

I closed my eyes and looked away with a smile on my face.

Heather: "You never disappoint on making me feel flattered."

His hands went down my love-handles and I wrapped my arms around his neck.

Russell: "Shut up, you love it."

Heather: "Yeah, I do."

~4:00 PM, Park~

We were both lying down our backs under the infamous tree, (aka My Favorite Spot of Whole Park), and was just taking it slow at our destination of our date.

Russell: "Tell me..."

Heather: "What?"

He turned his whole body to face me and had a stupid smile on his face, but I still find it cute.

Russell: "What was your first impression of me?"

Heather: "Easy."

Russell: "What?"

Heather: "An idiot and annoying."

Russell: "I'm still like that?"

Heather: "Easy."

Russell: "What?"

Heather: "Yes."

Russell: "Ohh..."

Heather: "In a good way, but before, I really wanted to strangle you."

Russell: "I really think you had an influence on me. For the better, I really think."

Heather: "I hated you so much when we barely knew each other. But... You changed me too... In a good way too."

Russell: "Now, it's the contrary."

Heather: "Yeah... It was a kind of unexpected don't you think?"

Russell: "Hm."

We stared at the sky for a little while before, I got up and started making a snowball.

Heather: "Do you wanna build a snowman?"

Russell: "No."

Heather: "Why not?"

Russell: "We don't have a top hat, rocks, a carrot and another pair of a scarf!"

Heather: "Fine... Let's play this then."

Russell: "Wha-"

I threw the snowball on his jacket and all I did was smirk.

Russell: "Oh, I get."

He bend over to the ground to grab some snow and I already know what was coming.

Russell: "Start running for your life. I give you ten seconds."

He said in the most intimating voice he could do and I listened very well, I'm running.

Russell: "Five..."

I'm still running.

Russell: "Four..."

I'm going as fast as I could.

Russell: "Three..."

Oh my god, I'm scared!

Russell: "TWO, ONE!"

He started running very fast and I forgot that one tiny detail that he was an athletic person.

Heather: "YOU CHEATED!"

Russell: "Rules are meant to be broken."

Heather: "THAT IS NOT FAIR!"

He started throwing his snowball, but lucky me, I dodged it.

Heather: "Your turn to run for your life, Russell! This is war!"

I made five different snowballs as fast as I could and threw them at his direction. Three of them hit him and the rest I missed.

Russell: "You're a good thrower."

Heather: "Dodgeball is my thing after all."

He then run towards me and tacked me down on the snow. We both flopped down and he was on top of me.

Heather: "Was that really necessary?!"

Russell: "Sorry, I was kind of getting tired of throwing balls."

I tried to make it as serious as possible, but his stupid comment made me laugh.

Heather: "We'll stop throwing balls if that's what you want."

He still on top of and judging by his face, he is expecting something from me, I already know what it was.

Heather: "We've done enough affection for the day you little baby!"

Russell: "We can never have enough affection..."

Heather: "Good point."

I sat up a bit and I let him kiss me.

~

It was already past five and I made it home. I went to my room as fast as I could so I could place the two plushes on my desk. All I could think about it is that it was very adorable and how he made them made something like this.
I have nothing better to do then check my FriendSpace and I suddenly got a message from someone I didn't expect.

"Meet me at the park. I'll be waiting."

I don't what that person wanted from me, but still went to the park to check.

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As I entered the park entrance, he was standing there waiting for me and I approached him.

Heather: "What you want in a time this, Alex."

He showed a small Christmas gift bag and a little bouquet of flowers.

Alex: "I need to give this to Ivy."

Heather: "Okay... I still don't see why I'm in this..."

Alex: "I need a witness and you're the only person I could of."

Heather: "I still don't see-"

He grabbed my arm and he started leading way.

Alex: "It won't take long. Just listen what I say and shut up..."

I don't understand why he wanted me after all we've been through. But, for his sake and the relationship he has with Ivy, I decided to go with it.

~At Ivy's House~

Alex: "Okay, just stay here."

Heather: "She won't be pleased if she will see me."

Alex: "Then, hide!"

I just sighed and went to sit down on the bench that was in front of her house. Someone left behind a newspaper so I decided to open it and pretend to read it so, she won't see me.

Suddenly, I heard a doorbell ring and I heard a door open and peek.
He gave her his gifts and she was happy. After her disappearance, she looked different... I can't really explain, but she does, but I didn't care. I just wanted to get over this.

Ivy: "Thanks, Alex! I'm sorry, I can't give you anything in return."

She went to hug him and all he was her push her back! WHAT WAS GOING ON?

Ivy: "Alex, what's wrong?"

He didn't respond at first.

Ivy: "Tell me what's going on-"

Then, he finally spoke up and I understood why he wanted me as a witness.

"I'm breaking up with you."