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══════⊹⊱❖⊰⊹══════ XIV ... some things change and some don't ══════⊹⊱❖⊰⊹══════
FLASHBACK — NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA; 1982
it was a rainy day out in los angeles, which was uncommon, yet ironic. 14-year-old bella laid in her bed, curled up into a ball as small tears ran down her face. her cries were muffled as she dug her head into the pillow as her heart ached. just a few hours ago, she and her boyfriend, now ex-boyfriend, matthew broke up.
bella and matthew dated for a couple of months until she recently found out that he, along with some members of the boys track team, bet $50 on whether matt could get bella to become his girlfriend and get her to sleep with him for an extra $50. bella was devastated when she found out that she broke up with him and headed home. the thing that hurt bella more was that she really liked this boy and was really disappointed in his behavior towards her.
bella and matt were happy for a short period of time. bella had always wanted a boyfriend; someone who she would do everything with and loved her for who she was; and just when bella thought she had found that love in him, he wasn't who she expected.
bella turned to the side, clutching her pillow as he soft tears turned into sobs. her parents weren't home from work yet, so she had the house to herself. the doorbell rang as she softly cleaned her tears and headed downstairs to open the door, only to find ali and chrissy standing outside.
"oh honey!" ali said as she and chrissy walked into the house, embracing bella, who continued to sob. "i'm so sorry."
"i can't believe it." chrissy said as she embraced bella. "what the fuck were they thinking? i knew they were up to something when i saw them dealing money by the lockers."
"$50 bucks." bella sobbed. "fifty fucking dollars! that's what i was worth to him!"
"he's an asshole, bella." ali sighed. "he's missing out on an amazing girl. don't beat yourself up about this."
"she's right honey. you're a great girl and any guy would be lucky to have you." chrissy smiled as she grabbed a tissue and dried bella's tears. "we're heading to golf n' stuff! you wanna come with us?"
"oh, you guys go ahead without me." bella let out a sigh. "i don't wanna ruin the mood, especially if it's a date night for ali."
"oh, honey no!" ali smiled. "it's alright, i'm sure johnny and the guys won't mind. if you want, chrissy can pick you up and meet us there."
