CURVY ANNIE CAME TO SLAY (Runway Queen)

CHAPTER 1

ANNIE'S POV

A loud scream escaped my lungs, immediately my body touched the freezing water. My arms and legs wiggling to hold down my body from drowning.

Immediately, I heard laughter from the opposite side. It gets more intense as I wiggle, my body going deep into the water. My face barely visible anymore. 

I am drowning. 

I raise my hand in an attempt to pull my body out of the freezing pool, but I can't even swim. 

“Fat Annie, how is it going down there?” 

I heard Beauty's voice. Filled with mockery. Their laughter was very audible even from inside the water 

This was not how I had thought my day would end. I shouldn't have listened to Julie. Maybe I shouldn't have come out of my shell. I thought everyone has moved on from bullying me.

 It's six years now!

No one has ever cared about my misfortunes. This has been my life from childhood. Even while in the water, I can feel my hot tears.

“Maybe this is a goodbye. I am leaving without meeting you mom. Am sorry…” I said as my eyes slightly shut.

But there was an angle…

An angle swimming towards me. Could it be Angel Gabriel?, Or maybe my mother?

Mom…

A strong hand jerked my arm, dragging me from the pool. And suddenly, air. 

I was out. I survived!... I didn't die mom!..

I felt something on my lips. Something wet. Soft. I want to feel it again. 

But a hard push on my chest jerked me awake, as I coughed hard. 

My eyes met his. It was really an angle.

Talk about a terribly good looking angle. His deep blue sea eyes glimmer under the party light ray, colliding with his wet wine coloured hair. 

Hudson…

Hudson River!... My forever crush… He saved me?!..

How…

My eyes darted to his exposed wet tuxedo suit. His hair curls up and his crystal eyes flashed me a worried look. 

“Are you okay…?” His calm voice sent chills down my body. How can he be so handsome and calm all at once. 

He has never been this close to me before, let alone touch me. He's so perfect. Every woman's dream. I wish I have a killer body. Maybe I would have been bold to confess my feelings.

His eyes moved down to my chest. Gluing to my oversized boobs. Or so I thought…

I gasps

My hand grabbed my naked body. I forgot for a moment that I was in a bikini. With my body?! What the hack was I thinking?

Hudson let out a scoff as he placed his wet jacket on my shoulders, covering my naked boobs. Without a word, he cat-walked away. My heartbeat chasing after him.

Wait… Did Hudson kiss me?... He kissed me…

As always, my joy didn't last for another minute, until I felt a flick on my forehead. 

“Bitch, quite daydreaming. You are not his type”, Beauty said. Followed by another set of loud laughter 

Hudson turned giving me a quick look before he walked off. 

I felt that deep in my bones.

I knew something like this was gonna happen. It always does.

The Sexy-six walked towards me. Glaring.

Avery squats, coming face to face with me as she pull down Hudson's suit jacket. 

“You better don't have any thoughts towards my man. Unless you want more pool splash… and trust me, no one will save you this time”. 

She dash off. Trailing behind Hudson whose back is no longer in sight. 

Right, she's his girlfriend. The sexiest girl back in school…. And still is now. Just like I've been the ugliest, till now.

I forgot for a while who I was. The ugly one. Fat and stupid. 

Avery is the leader of the SEXY-SIX. They are everything I am not. And owe everything I don't. Sexy, class, money, cars, bravery, beauty, power… name it.

Embarrassment wash through me, as many eyes were fixed on me. I tried to stand, but how do I walk out from the situation. 

There was no towel in sight. 

How on earth did Julie convinced me to wear this. 

“Yoo Ethan… Isn't Fat Annie your girlfriend?.. I think she's needs your help, she's trying to stand you know” Another laughed, causing the crowd to giggles. 

“She's not my girlfriend, man”, Ethan scoffed.

What…

I lift my eyes, our gaze locked. My eyes burned. Hot. 

Hot tears burned my eyes as I fight to hold them. What does he mean by I am not his girlfriend?. We have been dating for seven years now.

Is he that ashamed of me?. 

“Man.. I thought you guys had a thing back in school?” 

“No… She's not my girlfriend… How do you expect me to date an over fed chicken?. Fluid-filled being… Never!”

Another laughter. This time louder. Fingers pointing. Some repeated his words.

Fluid filled being!

The words struck deeply into my soul. My hands were shaking nervously as I couldn't look up. 

The sour sting on my heart made my eyes water and cheek burn. My heart racing as i tried to stand up but my fear lingers.

I can imagine my ass jiggling when I walk. 

My eyes darted and there was Julie, my best friend. She stood, afraid. Her eyes locked to mine. 

Ofcourse no one will dare to save me. No one but Hudson. 

Anyone else will be marked. And will be bullied. Just like me. But my situation was, I was picked. Because of my size. Because I am ugly. I have been on this table alone for years. I never knew that even after school, I will still be here. Alone. 

I summoned my last courage, and stood to my feet. What else could happen. Either now or never. 

Just like I expected, they burst out laughing. I know why ofcourse.

My jiggling ass.

I walked out gently. My tears not seizing. I was the entertainment center for tonight. My lips moved as I cried loudly. Imagining how I would look in their eyes. 

But then…

An arm wrapped around me. A cloth tied over my shoulders. 

I looked up to see who dared to help me

But it was the one I didn't expect.