The Mastermind

Chapter 1: Who is it?

Mom, I'm going to the mall. Can I have some money?" I asked excitedly.

"Sure. Grab as much as you like, but spend it wisely." my mom said with some tone in her voice "Be back by dinner!"

As I was driving in my new Volkswagen Beetle Convertible I had the music blasting playing my favorite song "Shape Of You" by Ed Sheeran. I loved that song, but never found it to come true. No boy liked me, at least not that I knew of, and I have never dated a boy in my life. Why doesn't He like me? Aren't I the prettiest girl in school? What do I need to do for Him to like me? Maybe wear more makeup, or buy some new clothes that could impress Him? My thoughts stopped as I slammed on the brakes before hitting the car in front of me. As I pulled into the busy Saturday filled parking lot I noticed today was going to be a great day. I walked into the store and all of a sudden that thought went away. Today was not going to be a good day AT ALL! He was standing there, looking into some other girls eye's like they were the prettiest pair of diamonds you would ever see. I ran off not letting myself take anymore of this nonsense. It was too embarrassing. I stared at them too long I know it. I ran into the closest store to me which happened to be my favorite Old Navy. Modern, yet chic clothes that totally fit my style. As I was shopping I saw so many cute things that I knew I would have to try on. I must have picked out 20 different attractive things to try on because when I looked at another customer she was staring me down with a pleasant smile. As I went to try things on the lady told me I would have to separate my clothes into two piles since I couldn't bring that many clothes into the stall. I picked out the cutest ones first to try on and headed into the stall. As I put the first one I was immediately disgusted. The shirt was too big, and the pants made by butt look too big. And why did I even pick out these hideous shoes? I took it off right away. As I kept trying things on the outfits just got better and better. The last one out of my first pile was my favorite so far. A purple shirt with dark, almost a purple shade, pair of jeans, and purple flats. I looked amazing! As I walked outside to get the second stack of clothes the women in charge of the changing station stopped in front of me and said "Wow! You look spectacular. The purple brings out your green eyes, and it makes you look taller and thin."

I was happy, someone liked it! "Thank you very much for the compliments. Didn't think I looked that good in it."

Then someone with a familiar voice crept up on me "Wow!" Clap Clap Clap "Why do you have to look so good all the time? You look beautiful!"

It was Him. It was really Him! What should I say? How do I move? Tell me what to do!

"Thanks, Harley!" as I said turning slowly with a big smile on my face.

"No thank you!"

"Why thank me?" I asked nervously

"Because you look stunning and you just made my day!"

No, you just my day Harley Carter! Oh man! Isla Carter. It all fits so nicely. "Why thank you very much. What are doing here?"

"Looking at this beautiful girl in front of me" he said softly

"Okay, Okay. Besides that, what are you doing here?"

"Well, I had to finish the project for Mr. Nazel's class with Stacey, so we met at Starbucks to finish it. After we were done I started to look around, and went in here since it is my favorite store."

It's my favorite store too, we have so much in common. "Oh cool! Sounds like a busy day!" I started laughing at the thought that this was his favorite store too.

"What's so funny?" he asked with some judgement in is voice

"Oh, nothing!"

"No, tell me. Or else!"