The Secrets Between Us

Research

As I pulled up outside of Haley's house I took a deep breath. I was here to find something I could use against her to free myself of her knowing my secret, but I also needed a good grade on our project. I walked up to her door and knocked before having the door opened by a big man with broad shoulders.

"Name"? He asked in a deep husky voice. He was wildly intimidating.

"Uhh .. Jocelyn " I studdered.

"We were expecting you"

We? I thought to myself.

When I entered her home it was too much to take in. There were huge ceilings and a big pretty chandelier. Straight ahead was the biggest staircase I ever seen in my life. About 3 maids were dusting random tables. Haley came bouncing down the steps on the phone. She walked passed me into what I geussed was her living room. it looked more like a mini apartment to me. Yes it was that huge.When I didn't follow she turned around and rolled her eyes,covering the reciever on her cellphone.

"Are you just going to stand there all day or come on" I followed her into her livingroom and comftably sat on her expensive looking couch. She was still talking on her phone as if I wasn't even there.

"Yes he looked SO fine today girl" she said to whoever was on the phone. I'm gonna take a wild geuss on who she was talking about. "Hmm were either wearing blue or pink to the dance, but he doesn't want to wear pink " She pouted. I knew for a fact Jemal wasn't going to wear pink. I could imagine how she asked him and he refused right away. "Yeah of course I'm going to his party". This time I rolled my eyes. "Look I have to go I have..." She looked at me up and down. "Company''. Once she hung up the phone an akward silence filled the room.

"So lets get this over with. I'm not picking no wack ass College to do a documentary on. I want a party school." She told me.

"Okay, how about NYU" I suggested.

"New York I like it, but its obvious. think outside the box gosh your so unoriginal." I almost wished the guy who answered the door was in the room to stop me once I strangled her. Good thing I composed myself. We argued over what college to chose for about an hour.

"How about we pick a name out a hat. that's fair."

"Fine"

We wrote down each of our favorite choices and put them in a hat. Of course she picked out the name and came up with Hampton University of Virginia Beach. It was one of my choices.

"Ugh. Whatever." She pouted.

30 minutes later we were on laptops researching Hampton University. One of her maids walked in the room.

"Are you girls hungry, I can fix something in the kitchen really quick". she asked.

"No thanks" Haley said not even asking me. Then it hit me. Where are her parents? I decided to find out.

"So where is your mom and dad"? I asked casually.

"At work why"?

"Just wondering, I thought I would be meeting them"

"They wont be home untill 12 tomorrow. "

"Wow they work that much"

"Yeah so "? She asked irritated.

"Just that I would miss my parents like crazy if they were gone that long"

"Yeah well I'm used to it. "

"So your in this big house all alone constantly "?

"I have 4 maids and a body gaurd. Duuh"

"I meant family"

"They are my family". I didn't know if I was imagining it but I saw a hint of sadness in her eyes.

"That sucks" I commeted outloud. She immediately got angry. Jackpot. I had found out something about her that was a touchy subject. She paraded around school like she lived this perfect life, but her parents only buy her stuff so they can stay gone all the time.

"Its none of your buisness. Its time for you to go we've done enough for today." She yelled standing up.

I gathered my things and walked to her front door. "I don't think we will be having anymore study sessions at my house" With that she slammed the door in my face. It didn't matter because I had something on her. A secret she was hiding from everyone.

When I returned home I noticed both my parent's cars in the drive way. I walked in the house and the aromas of fish and french fries filled my nose. I was starving.

"Hey honey how was working on your project at Haley's?" My dad asked.

"Successful" I answered. He had no idea it had a double meaning."Good, dinner will be ready in 15"

"Okay dad" I ran to my room and called Jordan. I had to fill her in on everything.

"Hello"? she asked in a grungy voice. Sounded like she had been taking a nap.

"I have dirt on Haley!" I almost screamed.

"Spill"

"Her parents basically abandoned her. They are never home and she basically is raised by her nanny."

"Wow so Ms. Perfect actually isn't so perfect at all."

" I know right ".

"So what are you going to do with this information"? Jordan asked. I thought for a second. Even after all Haley did to me, I couldn't bring myself to just tell everyone at school.

"I don't know" I answered honestly.

"We can use it to our advantage. We will talk tomorrow in school. See ya"

"bye." After I hung up the phone I went downstairs to eat.

As I was eating with my family I couldn't help but be thankful. I got to eat every night with both my parents, some people don't have that. When I was done and ready to sleep, I hugged both my parents goodnight.

When I finally made it to my bed I fell asleep quickly and for the first time in about a week, I dreamed peacefully.

Mission complete.