Victoria- The Teenage Duchess

Chapter -4 High School

I guess Briarwood High School is like any other school. There are the geeks, the emo gang, drama clubies, the cheerleaders, the jocks and last of all, the popular group. Well, actually some of the jocks got the nerve to join that is only the hot ones, like Brad Rochester.

He's the most popular guy in our campus who has got all the girls swooning over him. Also, he and Megan (the Queen Bee) are quite attached. Truthfully, Megan is constantly clustered to him like a gum!

I guess the popular clan sticks together. I've got to admit Brad is quite a hot guy ... somehow I have unexpectedly developed a crush on him.

Anyhow, while Ryan, Nina and I walked through the hallway; my eyes caught the sight of Brad. He was there near his locker, hanging out with his friends. My heart sprinted when he casually waved and beamed his famous dazzling smile that can make all the girls fall to their feet, in my direction.

Oh my God! Did he just do that? I awkwardly waved back but Megan purposely bumped into me. Ughh! Just because she couldn't get her hands of Brad doesn't mean that she has the right to hurt me. I seriously despise that girl.

"Opps, my bad" Megan innocently lowly hissed towards my ear so that no one could hear us". "Next time, better stay where you belong Vanessa". Her words were filled with pure hatred. She walked towards Brad and batted her fake eyelashes at him. "It's Victoria!" I retorted.

"Whatever" she glared towards me "You'd better watch out." She flipped her newly dyed blond hair, her minions trailing behind her as she walks away. Her five inch heels echoed as she went. Somehow, Megan manages to be the fashion diva at our high, which means that no one can compete with her. More like no one dares to be on her bad side. Megan proclaimed herself as the queen and whoever tries to take her title will have to face her wrath.

Today, she wore a short blue denim jeans, a black tank top with a leather jacket on top and a pair of gold large earrings. Just by a glimpse of her reflection, I could tell that her wardrobe must have cost a fortune. It's not like she cares since her parents are abnormally rich and Megan doesn't even have to worry about money. Those type of people disgust me; they think that they can get what they want just by using their parent's cash. I was brought out of my thoughts when I saw Megan brush her manicured finger close to Brad. Just by looking at them makes me want to barf. I hurriedly open my locker and took the textbooks and scurried off to class. And that was how another day of high school begins.

At football tryouts on the bleachers....

"Hey Ryan, don't worry. I'm sure you'll do great". I assured.

Ryan ran his hands through his hair. " I don't know, Vicky. Coach Stoneway has many expectations from the tryouts especially with the upcoming match against Kinglsey high school football team".

He's going to drill us hard for sure."

"Yea, anyway play hard. Don't forget your water bottle." I handed the bottle to Ryan.

"Thanks" He nodded in approval.

Suddenly, Coach Stoneway whistled in the distance.

"Well, I guess that's my cue. Bye."

"Bye."

The boys played pretty well. They ran swiftly through the field after the ball. Coach is going to select the members for the school football team. I hope that Ryan gets in because he has practiced very hard.

On the other hand, it is fascinating to watch Brad play. The way his face becomes focused and his eyes brightened interested me. He may be the popular guy of my school but he sure does know how to play.

After 45 minutes, the tryouts came to an end.

Coach announced "Results will be posted coming Friday. Great job everyone!."

When Ryan came to me all sweaty after talking with his friends, I congratulated "Good job! Nina should be here. Instead she has violin practice. It was a great tryout."

"Yea, it wasn't such a big deal."

"Anyway, we should celebrate. Why don't we go to Macdonald's? I'll call Nina."

He flashed a smile. "That's great! So, see you after school."

"Ok." I grinned.

At Norland Park ( House of the Windermere sisters).........................

The atmosphere was still and silent. The staff clothed in mourning (black) garments flitted about their chores in the great hall.

In the living room, the guests also in black garments chattered away merely shocked at the fact that the Duchess Royal Larissa Claredon Windermere died because of a heart disease.

Katherina , likewise, in mourning garments was conversing with the Prime Minister Sabastian of Conwall.

"I suppose her majesty Queen Elenor will have to title you as the new Duchess of Northumberland with Larissa gone." He mumbled.

"Oh, no. I cannot take the title. I am getting old. It seems I will have to tell you something which is not known to everyone. You see, I have a daughter whom might be 15 years old by now. She will inherit the title not I. Until then, I will act as Duchess Regent."

" How shocking. The beautiful Katherina Claredon Windemere having a child. I am surprised. Anyway, in this case, then you will have to scour the whole country to find her."

"Indeed, I must and I will."

At night before going to bed, Katherina looked out the window across the garden.

" My dear child, Victoria. Wherever you are, I will find you."

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