The President's Daughter by David Dower (if you liked this book txt) 📕

text from Sarah. I opened up the message looking down at my phone and not where I was going.

Sarah: Gavin was fine with it, why do I have to be the messenger? Why can’t you guys just exchange numbers? After all you went on a date! ;)

I let out a chuckle, as I began to text my reply. But I was soon interrupted as I crashed into someone, causing me to fall as well as my sunglasses in the process.

“I am so sorry,” I said picking up my glasses and picking myself up, then looking at the person I crashed into apologetically.

“Watch where your-“ The person said mid-sentence as they finally had a look of recognition on their face. “Look, what the cat dragged in…” The person said causing my eyes to widen in the process.

There was only one word that was going through my mind, “Fuck.” Chapter Twenty-Five: The Secret is Out

So many thoughts were going through my mind, should I run? Hide? Make up some lame excuse? However, nothing could compare to the emotions I was feeling.

I held my sunglasses in my hands, gripping them a little tighter. I had no words and it looked to me that neither did she. We stared at each other for a few minutes none of us saying a word. I was quite thankful, to be honest.

“I usually try not to associate myself with people like you,” She said looking me up and down. “But, maybe this might work in my favor.” She said smirking.

I knitted my eyebrows in confusion, should I be offended? “What is that supposed to mean?”

“It means, that I always knew you were weird, a little secretive. Now I finally know what you have been hiding this whole time… Little miss I am America’s First Daughter.”

I tilted my head at her, “That doesn’t make sense.”

“Oh you know what I mean,” She snapped at me.

I sighed, out of all people Ashley was the one to find out my secret. The blonde slut, with no morals. This day keeps getting better and better. “Look what do you want?”

“Nothing, yet…” Ashley said grinning at me.

“What does it cost for your silence?” I asked impatiently, I didn’t want to do this, but it seemed that she left me with no choice. I really do regret coming here with Thomas but if I didn’t, he would tell mom and dad I went out with Gavin.

Ashley let out a snort, “You’re stupid if you think you can buy me for my silence. My dad is loaded, I don’t need your money even if you are America’s First Daughter.”

“If your dad is so called ‘loaded’ then how come you’re working at an ice cream parlour?” I said crossing my arms over my chest.

“It is none of your business,” Ashley said snapping once more at me. “Look, if I was you I would keep my mouth shut, after all your secret is on the line.”

I complied, doing as told. I didn’t want to make Ashley even madder, after all what she just said was true. “So if you aren’t going to tell me what you want? Does this mean you are going to keep my secret?” I asked, she was taking way too long to make a decision. “Because I am pretty sure my ice cream is beginning to melt.”

Ashley ignored my question as she just stared at me, her big blue eyes caked with mascara and eyeliner beginning to widen. “I will keep your secret, but you have to do two things stay away from Gavin,” She announced.

I nodded my head, “Okay fair, I am not really interested in him.”

“You don’t have to lie, I know you are, but he would never like someone like you.” Ashley told me her face scrunching up.

I rolled my eyes, “And the second thing?” I asked beginning to get impatient.

“You have to do whatever, I tell you.” She said smirking at me.

“You said two things!” I exclaimed.

“That is two,” She said grinning at me evilly. “Do we have a deal?” She said sticking her tanned manicured hand to me.

I grasped my hands in hers, “We have a deal.” I mumbled under my breath.

*

“She what?” Holly whisper/yelled to me. “Please tell me my ears are playing tricks on me.”

“There not Holls,”

“How?” Holly asked, slamming her locker door shut and following me.

“I really don’t know,” I muttered. “She ran into me in the ice cream parlour, I guess she might’ve saw Thomas and finally connected the dots. She’s smarter than most people give her credit for.”

“Where is that slut? I am going to kill her,” Holly said her eyes narrowing.

I shook my head, “I appreciate it Holls, but I’d rather you not do that. I don’t want her spilling to the whole school.”

“Fine,” Holly sighed. “Only because you told me not too.”

I rolled my eyes, “Thanks, Holls.”

“So, did you tell Ben or your dad that someone knows your secret?” Holly questioned.

I shook my head, “No. Because Ben might tell my dad and that’s really the last thing I need.”

“So what do you want to do?” Holly asked.

“Nothing,” I said. “Nothing at all.”

“Okay, if you wish. I am going to get to class the bell is about to ring in a few minutes.” Holly said turning around and walking away towards the Art hall where she had Art first period while I had drama. I turned around to go the other way towards the schools theatre.

I still couldn’t wrap my head around that out of all people in the whole wide world Ashley found out. It was quite shocking to be honest, but I really shouldn’t be surprised even if another person finds out. I didn’t change much, and now knowing that I am at risk for someone else to find out and even blackmail me, is making me think twice if going to school was really a good idea.

I was up all night thinking of what I should do about the whole Ashley situation, nothing came to mind. I didn’t understand how she figured out there, she sees me at school all the time. Why did she figure out how I looked when we were alone, maybe she saw Thomas, Ricky and I come in and finally connect the dots?

I ran my hands through my hair, frustrated that I wasn’t getting an answer. When I finally reached the theatre I pulled the door open, the bell had rung already and people were finally starting to make their way to class.

I noticed Sarah, due to her red hair sitting in the front seat of the theatre. I went up to her taking a seat, “Hey.” I said greeting her.

“Hey, Ali. How was your weekend?” I opened my mouth to speak but Sarah cut me off, “It was good, maybe even great because of your fantastic coffee date with Mr. Storm.” She said wiggling her eyebrows at me.

I chuckled, giving her a light shove. “Why did you ask, if you were going to answer your own question?”

Sarah shrugged her shoulders, “I don’t know.”

I opened my mouth to speak but I felt someone’s presence next to me. I turned my head to see Gavin sitting next to me sipping on a drink. “You’re not allowed to have drinks in the theatre, one of Mrs. Moore’s many rules.” I told him.

“Morning to you too, nerd.” He replied his voice sounding a little groggy.

“Are you okay?” I asked getting a little worried, he sounded like he was getting sick.

“It’s a Monday morning, of course I am alright.” He said his voice filled with sarcasm.

“Well aren’t you a ball of sunshine,” I mumbled turning my attention to Mrs. Moore who was standing on the stage waiting for everyone to quiet down and begin the lesson.

I watched as Mrs. Moore’s eyes scanned across the classroom, her eyes stopping at me. Her eyes then shifted to Gavin, “Mr. Storm!” She yelled in a loud manner causing everyone to quiet down almost immediately. “I hope that isn’t a drink I see in your hand!” Her voice booming across the room.

I heard Gavin sigh, as he got up. “I’ll see you guys later,” He said to me and Sarah, walking out of the theatre.

*

“Food, nothing can be better than food, it fills you up, and fattens you too! Nothing can compare to food, you buffoon!” Holly sang to herself as Ben, Holly and made our way to the cafeteria for lunch.

“I want to say that makes no sense, but it does at the same time, somewhat.” Ben said confused, “I want to ask but at the same time I don’t, but what I will ask is why are you in such a good mood? It’s Monday…”

“Because, I am hungry and we are half way through the day! And plus this is our last week until Spring Break!” Holly said excitedly.

Ben looked at me confused then he already was, “Just ignore her Ben, that’s what I have been doing for the last five minutes.”

“Hey!” Holly said smacking me on the arm, “Rude much?”

“Weird much?” I retorted.

Holly narrowed her eyes at me, flicking her light brown hair over her shoulder and walking away. I let out a chuckle, at how childish Holly was being.

“Aren’t you going to chase after her?” Ben asked, looking at where Holly disappeared off too, in the sea of people.

“I would but I have to go and buy my lunch, I am tired of Marco cooking me the same thing over and over.”

“I’ll come with,” Ben said making a move to follow me.

“No, it’s fine. I will see you at the table in a few,” I told Ben giving him a smile and turning around walking towards the line of people waiting to buy their lunch.

Things were still a little tense with Ben after Holly told him I went out with Gavin. I should be mad at Holly but she is my cousin, I had to forgive her eventually, plus I don’t like when we fight, it becomes awkward for a couple of days afterwards.

I suddenly felt someone reach out grabbing my right arm forcing me to stop, I turned around coming face to face with the slut herself. “Just the person I wanted to see.” Ashley said to me, “I didn’t really want to see you it is just an expression.” She explained to me like I was a five year old.

“I get it,” I told her slowly.

“Just making sure,” She said. “Well since you’re going to buy your lunch, buy mine too.” She said handing me a few bills in my hand. “Get me a salad with croutons and a diet coke.” She ordered to me like I was her maid.

“What why? I am not your maid,” I said handing her money back over to her. “Get one of your friends to do it,” I said looking at the small blonde girl standing behind Ashley.

“You remember our deal don’t you?” She asked, and I nodded my head. “Now go get me my lunch and bring it back to my table.”

I let out a sigh, grabbing the money back from Ashley and walking towards the lunch line. I quickly grabbed Ashley’s food as well as some pizza for me, paying the lunch lady and walking back over to where Ashley was sitting with here