Library

Home / They Called Me Fat. I Proved Them Wrong / Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 10

Lahat ng Kabanata ng They Called Me Fat. I Proved Them Wrong: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 10

12 Kabanata

Chapter 1

For the past two years, my grandmother had emailed them every month."Come get Chloe already. She went into town once, and now boys are lining up at the farm gate!"So my family had never even opened any of the photos Grandma had sent them over the years?Seeing me standing there in silence, Isabella immediately turned to our parents, feigning concern."Daddy, Mommy, she's already so insecure and sensitive about her weight."You should encourage her, not make her feel worse."My mother scoffed."They say beauty comes from within. Isabella is beautiful inside and out."My father frowned at me."Take off that mask and hoodie. Let's see if a weight-loss clinic can do anything about all that fat."I put a hand on the edge of my hoodie, ready to unzip it and clear up the misunderstanding.Even with my hat and mask on, my figure had attracted unwanted attention from men on the flight to New York. To avoid further harassment, I'd padded my body with thick foam and hidden it beneath an oversiz

Chapter 2

Daniel replied almost immediately."Got it, Chloe. That's a beautiful name."I wrote back politely."Thank you. My grandmother named me."My parents had only ever called me "Meatball." They said it sounded like the name of a fat little piglet.Then they shipped me off to a Texas farm as if I were one.When I turned six, it was time for me to start first grade at the local elementary school.The school needed a legal name for its records.Grandma called my parents again and again.Every time, they brushed her off."Fine, we'll come up with something that suits her. You have to understand, Mom. It's not easy naming a child like her."We're swamped with Fashion Week and brand launches. We barely have time to sleep."Besides, it's just a name. What's the rush?"Grandma waited month after month.Then the first day of school came.Afraid I would miss enrollment, Grandma wrote "Chloe" on the form herself."Sweetheart, you don't have to live up to your parents' impossible standards of perfecti

Chapter 3

The next night, the penthouse filled with Upper East Side socialites, fashion editors, celebrated designers, and trust-fund heirs."I hear the older Sinclair daughter is back? The one they sent off to the country as a kid?""Look, she's the one by the stairs in that giant hoodie... Oh my God. She and Isabella aren't even the same species."My father's face darkened as he overheard the whispers."Sir, Mr. Vance and Mr. Allen have arrived!"At the name "Vance," my parents lit up.That was Alexander Vance, head of the Vance Group, the world's largest luxury-goods and media conglomerate.My father plastered on a fawning smile, straightened his tie, and hurried over to greet him.At the door, he suddenly turned and glared at me."Some of Manhattan's most powerful people are here tonight. You can eat in your room."The butler will bring you a pizza. Leave the box outside your door when you're done."Don't you dare come downstairs. The last thing I need is Mr. Vance asking why my daughter loo

Chapter 4

An uncomfortable silence fell over the room.A few guests hurried over to ease the awkwardness and invited Alexander aside to discuss business. The tension lifted only after he left.Richard had been humiliated, and the strange looks from the other guests made him squirm. His face darkened.My parents rushed to apologize to him."Richard, we're terribly sorry. When we arranged the engagement years ago, we had no idea she'd turn out to be overweight."Don't worry. Our families go way back. Of course we'll give you our most perfect and beautiful daughter."As for this fat one, we'll keep her out of sight."I kept my hands in the pockets of my huge hoodie and said nothing.An arrogant jerk like him? I wouldn't want him even if he were the last man on earth.But Richard wasn't about to let me off that easily. Still seething from the humiliation, he stalked toward me. "Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair, you're too kind."With parents as good-looking as you two, surely she can't be that ugly, even if sh

Chapter 5

Just as my strength gave out, someone plunged into the water.A strong hand caught my wrist and hauled me up.Splash!I collapsed at the edge of the pool, coughing hard. My wet hair was plastered over my face, and my huge waterlogged hoodie felt as heavy as clay.To everyone watching, I looked like a swamp monster. I couldn't have looked worse.The socialites gathered around me stepped back in disgust, gasping."Oh my God, look at that drowned rat. She's ruined the whole party!""How embarrassing. How did the Sinclair family end up with a daughter like that?"My father rushed over, but he didn't even look at me. He went straight to the man who had pulled me out. "Mr. Vance, I'm terribly sorry for the trouble. You shouldn't have had to get yourself wet!"Then he turned and yelled at me."Get up and go upstairs right now! Haven't you embarrassed us enough?"Even as everyone around me sneered in disgust, one person stepped forward.The man who'd pulled me out unbuttoned his expensive, cus

Chapter 6

The next morning, it took me one minute to pack the few things I'd brought to the Sinclair penthouse.When I went downstairs, my parents and Isabella were lavishing attention on a very special guest in the living room.It was Ian McMillan, a legendary director whose influence extended from Hollywood to the fashion world.My parents wore fawning smiles as they tried to sell him on Isabella."Director McMillan, Isabella got the best of both our genes. She's a natural in front of the camera, and her sense of style is second to none among girls her age."Top talent agencies were lining up to sign her before she even turned eighteen. If she gets the lead in the film you've been working on for years, she'll become an overnight star!"But Ian's face was cool, and he didn't budge."I'm sorry, Mr. Sinclair, but I already have someone in mind for the lead. I've been waiting four years for her."When Isabella persisted, he showed them his phone's lock screen.It showed an unretouched profile phot

Chapter 7

Back at the department office, Daniel looked curiously at me, bundled up from head to toe."Chloe, it's just the two of us in here. You don't have to hide."The moment I removed my sunglasses and mask, Daniel nearly dropped his coffee.His mouth fell open, and it took him 30 seconds to find his voice."Oh my God... Chloe, now I understand why you hide your face."Then he slammed his palm on the desk and exclaimed, "We're putting together a vocal showcase for an international audience, and your voice and beauty are nothing short of divine! Would you record a performance for us?"I smiled and agreed. Then I sat at the piano and played and sang an ethereal hymn.At ten that night, the video went online.Within hours, the raw, unedited clip went viral on every major platform and passed one hundred million views."Is she real, or is this AI? How can one person have a God-given voice and an angel's face?!""Someone find the 'Columbia Muse.' I want to know her entire story in three minutes!"

Chapter 8

I was still trying to get my bearings when a familiar figure shoved his way through."Chloe, I'm here on behalf of Allen Entertainment."Just say the word, and I'll give you the best deal in the industry."Richard was finally giving me his full attention. I met his gaze without a trace of warmth. "I just started college. Why would I put my education on hold to work for you?"While Richard stood there stunned, his assistant leaned in."Sir... Ms. Sinclair was admitted to Columbia with some of the highest scores in the country."Everyone's eyes lit up even more."Looks, a killer voice, brains, and top grades. She's got it all!""Whoever signs her has struck gold!"The crowd was about to swarm me.Then Ian's voice rang out."Hold on. Let her decide for herself!"The second they saw that Hollywood legend, everyone stepped aside to make a path.Ian came up to me, overjoyed."I've searched for you for years, my muse, my leading lady. I've finally found you!"Don't worry. If you want to focus

Chapter 9

After Alexander dropped me off, I slept soundly.In the morning, I put on a baseball cap and a mask and went to get breakfast alone.Campus was crawling with people. Influencers, reporters, and students roamed the grounds, livestreaming on their phones and apparently searching for someone.Suddenly, a familiar shrill voice called out to me."Meatball, come here."I froze when I saw my mother waving from a few yards away.Why are they here looking for me? Have they found out the truth?But when I walked over, she barely glanced at me. She pulled out her phone, held up a screenshot from the viral video, and demanded, "You go to Columbia too. Have you seen this girl around campus?"I pressed my lips together. I didn't want to admit it was me, and I didn't want to lie either.When I didn't answer, Isabella hooked her arm through our mother's and laughed at me."Mommy, don't put her on the spot. Pretty girls hang out with other pretty girls, especially someone as stunning as the muse everyo

Chapter 10

That afternoon, Isabella called the NYPD and reported a custom diamond necklace worth 500,000 dollars stolen. She named me as the suspect.In front of several officers, Isabella cried as she accused me."That custom diamond necklace is worth half a million dollars! Mom gave it to me for my 18th birthday."I would've given you anything you wanted. So why did you have to steal what I love most?"I watched her put on her little act, knowing she'd orchestrated the whole thing to ruin my reputation and future.She'd even made a point of inviting Richard over so he could see me at my lowest.I answered calmly."I never took it. I've never even seen it."But the lead officer emerged from the cramped dressing room I'd been staying in, a glittering diamond necklace in his hand and a stern expression on his face."Ma'am, we found this under the mattress you slept on."The officer stared at me."Do you have anything to say about that?"I frowned."If I'd stolen it, why wouldn't I have taken it wi

PREV

NEXT

I-scan ang code para mabasa sa App

DMCA.com Protection Status