The Bad Girl's Takeover

7

Remi POV

I woke up feeling like I'd been hit by a truck. Last night's events were still replaying in my head like a bad dream. Jake's piercing eyes and Damion's tempting lips - ugh, why did I always get myself into these situations?!

After a quick shower, I slipped into a short mini dress that hugged my curves in all the right places, paired with some killer boots that made me feel like a total boss. A swipe of mascara and a dash of lip gloss later, I was ready to face the day.

As I headed outside, I texted Michelle to come pick me up - she was my ride to school that morning. But first, I needed some fuel. "What's cooking, good looking?" I asked my mom and Lilly, who were busy in the kitchen.

Lilly grinned mischievously. "The works, sis! Pancakes, eggs, bacon - the whole shebang!"

My stomach growled in approval as I dug in, savoring the sweet and savory flavors. But just as I was starting to relax, mom dropped the bombshell.

"Girls, I have some news. Your new stepdad and stepsister are coming over tonight."

Lilly and I exchanged a look of horror. "STEPDAD?!" we chimed in unison, our voices laced with disbelief and dismay.

"Yes. stepdad, he works at my office. We've been in love for over two weeks," my mom said, a dreamy look in her eyes.

"But you brought home two men the other day!" I protested, my voice laced with disbelief.

"I was drunk, sweetie," my mom admitted, her face flushing.

"Mum, please! No one can ever replace dad!" Lilly exclaimed, her voice trembling.

"He's dead, Lilly. You need a father figure, and I need someone to love me," my mom said, her voice cracking.

"We love you, mom, but keep hanging out with lots of men if you want. Just don't expect us to call them dad," I said, my voice firm.

My mom sighed. "He's a nice guy, and his daughter is Remi age. She goes to Oakwood High, just like you. For my sake, girls, please be nice to them. They're coming over tonight."

Lilly nodded with a slight smile, but I just rolled my eyes. "Whatever," I muttered, grabbing my bag and heading out to Michelle's car, which was waiting outside.

"You okay?" Michelle asked as she started the engine and began to drive slowly.

"Yes, it's just that my mum wants a new husband and guess what, he has a daughter the same age as me who goes to our school, like that's stupid" I shouted.

"Sorry, it can be hard sometimes" she said.

"Btw, what did you know about Sasha's bathroom video?" I asked.

I didn't do it, it couldn't be Jake or Damion, the only person on my mind was Michelle, which surprisingly wasn't dressed in her gothic sluty dress, she dressed up like a baddie, even cooler than mine.

"It wasn't me," Michelle said with a devilish smile, and I believed her. It could have been Lyra or Snow, those "friends" of hers who had laughed when they saw the video.

"You're not dressed in your gothic dress, why?" I asked.

"I decided to go for a change, you know," she said, and I nodded. Something felt off, but I decided not to notice it.