Rollercoaster

Chapter 9

Charis

The next day, school was worse then ever. Josh wasn't talking to me. Annie, Lucy, and Yarissa were meaner then before. I was completely alone. I couldn't wait for the day to end.
I was thinking about the stylist. My hair really looked crappy. I've never been at a hairdresser. When I was a kid, mom cut my hair, nowadays Lanny did. Well, before we stopped being friends. Now my hair reached the middle of my back, which I liked, but it was dry, with split ends. And the make up? I used some mascara, eyeliner, and black, or burgundy red lipstick. Maybe the stylist can give me some tips.

After school I went to meet her.

"Hi, you must be Charis! I'll be your stylist. My name is Svetlana."
"Hi, Svetlana. Nice name."
"Thanks, it's quite common is Russia. So, let's start this makeover. Don't worry, Aaron told me, that you want to keep your style. Come with me."

When she finished with me, it took me a second to recognize myself. She didn't change too much. Still, the new make up, new clothes were enough to feel myself completely different. In the best possible way.

"Do you like it?"
"I love it!"
"And I'll send some clothes to your new apartment tomorrow. When will you move in?"
"Thursday, after school."
"Khorosno." *Okay*

I was excited, how will the boys react to my new look. I went to the practice next day with a huge grin.

"Hello guys."

They were speechless. I was hoping something like this.

"Are you all right?" - I giggled.
"Hello Supersexy!"
"You're breathtaking!"
"Thanks! Can we start?"
"Just give me a few minutes, I've a huge sniffy." - Dash winked at me.
"I apologize for his rudeness..." - Cole mumbled.
"I'm just saying what I think. Don't tell me Cole, that you don't have the same problem!"
"Boys, please! Can we drop this? If we can't practice, I'm going home."
"Of course, we can start."

On Thursday, Aaron took me to my new apartment. It wasn't too big, only a one bedroom flat, but it was so beautiful! And in a much better area than my old home. I felt like I'm dreaming.

"So, this is your new home. I hope, you like it."
"It's amazing! I don't even know what to say. I'm really grateful."
"Are you getting along with Cole and Dash?"
"Yes, we can work together."
"Good to hear that. I know, they both of them have a style. They're big players."

What the f*ck? I know, that Dash is a player, but Cole too?

"But I hope, that you'll be able to keep things professional. An affair would ruin everything."
"Don't worry, I'm in a serious relationship."
"Okay then."
"Oh, yes, before I forget, your first concert will be next Friday. Nothing big, just a test how the audience reacts. Just cover a few songs, that's all."
"Amazing!"
"And I also found a great composer, you'll meet him tomorrow."
"Okay."
"Then see you later!"
"Bye!"

I couldn't stop thinking about Cole being a player too. I thought, he's the good guy. Maybe I wasn't not his type. My phone went off. It was Ryder.

"Ryder!"
"I miss you, Sunshine!"
"I miss you too. You're always working, and I'm always busy with the school and the band..."
"What about next weekend? We should go back to Idyllwild for a long weekend."
"Oh, that Friday isn't good for me. We'll have our first concert."
"Then we can leave after it."
"Sounds good."
"I'm so sorry, that we can't meet more often. But maybe after summer I can have a little break."
"After summer?"
"I know baby. Things are going crazy here. But you know, that I love you."
"I love you too!"
"I have to go, but I'll try to make free this Saturday, okay Sunshine?"
"Okay babe!"

I was happy when he stopped by on Saturday. He working so much with the gang put a strain on our relationship. And I didn't really understand it either. I was hanging out a lot with the gang before, and they never were that busy. They must have upped.

"How was the meeting with the composer?"
"Oh, he's gorgeous! He already sketched up a songs for us."
"So you'll sing it on Friday?"
"No. This will be our first test, we'll sing covers."
"A test?"
"Yes. We're good at the studio, but I've never been on stage, except that stupid christmas play."
"I'm sure, they'll love you. I hope I can be there too."
"That would be amazing!"
"And how school goes?"
"I'm just waiting to be over with it. I hate it. And I'm completely alone."
"Josh still doesn't speak to you?"
"No... I know, that I hurt him, but I hoped, that we can discuss it later. And he's with Lanny all the time."
"And it hurts you, because..."
"He was my best friend. And now, he's ignoring me. So it hurts. And Annie hates me more than ever, if it's even possible, since I'm working with her father. And all the teachers gone crazy on the graduation."
"Head up, Sunshine, it'll be over soon."
"I hope so."

The next week flew by. Before I was able realize, it was already Friday, and time for our first concert. Dash was flirting as always, and Cole was watching him with a scowl.

"Are you ready, Sexy?"
"I don't have a choice now..."
"Maybe a good luck kiss?"
"NO!!!!"
"Dash, enough! You're just annoying her."
"Please, don't fight now! Let's rock!"