TRYING TO BE VALERIE

ARIANNA'S POV

Popping my lips once more, stepping back I look 5 myself again " fuck mrs Penelope really went all out on my face, and this contact lenses are sick" the Caribbean blue eyes made me look and feel like a doll, taking one look at myself again I grab my purse and head out, walking through the corridor Valerie's pictures hang around, her wins, her baby pictures, she looked like a little barbie no wonder the fucker grew fond of her.

" Valerie" my heart skips, it's been so quiet I forgot I was living with the devil, he's steps grew closer, just two feets apart Coach stones held my shoulders his eyes glaring down at me with a creepy smile, " you look nice" fuck I wanted to punch him haaarrd but I have to be like Valerie and I guess she would smile and say Thank you Dad " those words tasted like vomit in my mouth I watched him smile again, my chest tightens I was more furious than irritated, " be good for the audiences today okay especially our sponsors " he said walking past me I watched him as he went downstairs, he is creepy no wonder my sister turned suicidal who knows what this psychopath made her do, as he opened the front door Shakes was standing there, they exchanged a few words and Mr stones went on his way, now Shakes wearing a tailored suit, his hair well done his hands on his pocket making him look like he owned the place, he does know how to get the attention all to himself even without trying, looked up to me, his eyes fixed on mine like rich fiance waiting for his girl to come downstairs , maybe Valerie was right, maybe I could trust him or maybe he tricked het into believing that, he's so casual with Mr stones one would think they were related although they looked nothing alike, Mr stones looked like a creepy guy like Joe from the movie YOU but Shakes looks like Ken from Barbie, yes he's looks like a rich innocent guy that is going to find a girl and fall deeply in love with her but nope he's a sarcastic, self absorbed, jerk who derives joy in toying with people feelings.

" hey" he said waving at me, he's voice echoing through the house, I roll my eyes and walk towards the stairs leading up to my room, I hate guys that know they're hot and uses it to an advantage, opening my room I drop my purse and run my hands through my hair then I head to the first aid drawer " please have something that will get me through this fucking night, I might lose it if I go in there sober" still searching, my phone pings

unknown number: don't take anything from that first aid kit, my heart drops, is this Shakes and how did he get my number dropping my phone I keep searching for something and find a bottle that is labeled morphine, breathing hard I take the bottle then my phone pings again " you have know idea what does pills can do to you" still from the unknown number, I drop the bottle back, grab my purse and head downstairs, what did they do to her, does he rape her, I know of the beating and psychology damage part but I can't imagine him drugging her to do things like what, why would he do that

" wow, you look like a baby doll, and those eyes are fire" Shakes brought me back to reality I pause at the stairs, taking his hand, I was still shaking at the thought that my dinner might be drugged just for Mr stones to do God knows what to me.

" hey, you okay" I look up, we're here already, taking a deep breath I look back at Shakes his deep blue eyes staring back at me he does look like a golden boy, Val was wrong he's not my type, entering the hall it's beautifully decorated, other skaters are set in groups chatting with sponsors and upcoming skaters, drinks and music Coach is laughing with a sponsor obviously, Anna and Keisha are laughing together,still trying to adjust to the environment the MC comes up the stage and begins with calling the coach up the stage after thanking everybody for being there, coach's speech was short, after the speech the MC comes up to call out the international competitions champions first he starts with the third place, then second place, my heart is already out of its normal beating rate " hey you don't have to say anything tho I'll cover it"

" aww that's very thoughtful of you but I got this"

" you sure, your palms are pretty sweaty already and pluse if this is your normal pulse rate then you're probably not human" he said smiling at me, of course my body sold me out slowly I leave his hand and take a glass of champagne

" and now our all year champions, the heart of this event, ladies and gentlemen Shakes and Valerie" gulping down my champagne I drop the bottle back and grab Shake's hand and he looks at me surprised

" what I'm just doing what Valerie would have done" , entering the stage I smile harder than I've ever smiled before waving at people

" ok Shakes a few words"

" yh I'd like to thank everyone in this room for being here and Coach Frost for bringing back our Valerie and I don't know what I would do without her " and he kept going of how terrified the last days was when she went missing that's when It clicked on me, watching the two girls giggle and Li with some other guys discussing, nobody in the team liked Val she was hated, nobody cared about her but why, I clenched my fists, this little brats should be thanking Valerie, she's the only reason this academy is still fucking standing, I'm glad I'm here it's about time some things fucking changed

" maybe you should let Valerie say something " this words snapped me back, looking at the crowd I couldn't help but smile it's Clarisse, this bitch can't do without me can see

" Val " Shakes said handing the mic over to me, he holds my hand a little tighter

" well Shakes said it all really, the past few days has been eye-opening yet funny in a way, and I'm sorry I started all this, I guess I just needed a break, but I'm here now and I'm going to go back to being nothing but the best Thank you, I said and handed the mic over to the MC, people start clapping

" not bad for someone that was nervous, let me guess your friend gave you the boost"

" you know Clarisse"

" of course I know Clarisse, you think Valerie was the only one stalking you..? " he said winking at me Clarisse starts coming towards us waving

" I'll leave you girls to it, and hey watch out for Alex, I haven't told him yet" he said leaving

" so what, you talking to blonde guys now" Clarisse said as soon as she got close, without any thought I hug her tight

" did you get my text"

" yes , it's messed up I knew I had to sign up for the makeup and custom crew, and bitch you look sexy as hell"

" stop it , everyone is fake and psychotic here Clarisse "

" good nothing we can't handle " those words melt my heart, I wrap my arms around her again" you have know idea how happy I am to see you here "

" me too bitch, and by the way, did you see that Asian guy "

" yh what about him "

" he's cute "

" what no, he's not " I said utterly concerned

" oh what, blonde guys are better now "

" what's so bad about blonde guys " Shakes interrupts us he's black suit is on his hands this time he's biceps couldn't be more visible, he was looking like a hot stripper and he's tie isn't even loose yet,

" like you don't know " Clarisse breaks the silence and leaves with a glass of champagne" I'll find you "

" she's tough, " I roll my eyes at the words

" it's that why you interrupted us "

" no " he said his eyes staring down at me again, it was intimidating I hated it, or maybe I liked it, what I know for sure is his hands felt good at the closet

" come with me "