iHaveTheBestLife (Carly Shay & OC)

iThink I'm Mad

Ever since Freddie's murder mystery party, and Pearl's confession Carly was in conflicting emotions as to whether she actually did have feelings for Freddie or not. 3 days had passed and Carly had barely moved from her sofa, and Harper was getting concerned.

Harper: Okay, girl, we seriously need to talk. It's been days now, and you've barely said a word. Ignoring calls, it's like you're ghosting everyone. Especially Freddie.

Carly: You ever feel like that? Like that you might actually have feelings for your best friend that you've known since you were kids?

Harper joined her on the sofa and gently rubbed her shoulder.

Harper: I can't say I have, really.

She then got Carly sitting up properly and continued speaking to her.

Harper: Listen, maybe you should talk to Freddie. Tell him what's going on, and clear the air between you two. Even if he doesn't have those same feelings for you anymore, there's no harm in at least talking to him.

Carly let out an emotionless laugh.

Carly: Hmmm... Freddie not having feelings for me? That makes a change...

Just then, Millicent barged in and confronted the two adult women.

Millicent: You need to get your act together and talk with my dad.

Carly then stood up in shock.

Carly: Is he okay?

Millicent: Honestly, I've never seen him like this. Not even when he got divorced.

Harper: Is he moping around his apartment?

Millicent: More than moping. He's not talking to anyone, he's ignoring messages and Grandma's given up trying to do something.

Carly was just standing there, mouth agape. All of this was happening because of Pearl's revelation, and at that moment, she knew she had to talk to him.

Carly: Okay, I'm gonna go talk to him. Millicent, you stay here.

Millicent: What? Why? Don't get me wrong, it's been fun watching both him and you get emotionally damaged, but I wanna know how you and him plan to get out of this one!

Harper then got Millicent a drink, and guided her to the breakfast bar.

Harper: Probably best you stay here. This looks to be an... adult situation.

Millicent: Adult?

Harper: Yeah, as in properly dating. You'll understand when you find someone you like.

Millicent sighed and drunk her lemonade.

Millicent: Ugh, fine. But the next personal conversation I am definitely being a part of.

The teenager sighed and accepted defeat as Carly messaged Freddie, asking him if they could talk, to which almost immediately, he replied.

I'm on the rooftop.

Carly then grabbed her phone and keys, as she made herself look as presentable as possible, not that Freddie would mind. She then took the elevator, all the way to the top, and took a deep breath before going outside and seeing him in his deckchair, with his laptop and a drink.

Carly: ...Freddie?

He turned around nervously and saw Carly, standing there, almost trembling in nervousness. He pulled out another chair and offered her a drink as she sat down.

Carly: What are you doing up here?

Freddie: I... er, just needed some time to myself, and this is the only place I knew that Millicent and my mum wouldn't find me. I came up here just after Millicent left and Mum was asleep, so I took my chance.