The Story Of Veronica Lodge

Chapter 6

Veronica Lodge's POV

It was Monday, and that meant school. I dreaded going to school, I was usually happy but today I'm all gloomy. My father is in the hospital, and I'm scared I'm going to lose him. I'd be all alone, but I had no excuse to stay home.

I put on a blue zippered crop top and white ripped jeans. I didn't eat breakfast so, I just brushed my teeth and walked out the door. I tried to make my makeup look bright, to make me seem perfectly fine. My bright red lips were maybe a little too much, but whatever.

I met Betty in the lobby of the school and we walked to out lockers together. At my locker, I didn't even bother to touch up my lipstick or eyeliner. Nothing matter anymore.

"Hey, what's wrong V? And don't say nothing, 'cause I know something's up." Betty states.

"I'm scared I'm going to lose daddy. He won't wake up, and it's been over 24 hours." I replied, rather quickly.

"V, I'm so sorry," She said as she hugged me, "Don't cry, V."

I kept blinking to hold back my tears. Breathe in, breathe out. Breathe in, breath out. My heaving breathing and tears attracted many people in the hallway. Even teachers lined up to see what was wrong.

     "Move out of the way! Move! Come on! Ronnie! Ronnie! Over here!" Archie calls out.

     I can't look at him I look pathetic. But he rushes over to me. He wraps his arms around my waist and pulls me closer.

      "Ronnie, look at me," he says putting his hands on my face, lifting my head up to his, "What's wrong Ron?"

     "He's, he's dying Archie. And my mom, she's a cheater and a faker. I don't live a perfect life ok? I don't. I want to go home, but I don't know where that is." I cry out.

     All eyes are on me. No noises. No sounds. I could only imagine the things they were thinking, or saying. I broke free from Archie's grip and ran down the hall.

     "Everyone, get to class," Mr Browne growled, "Miss. Lodge, please come back!"

     I ran out the doors, and through the football field. I hid behind the bleachers, so Mr. Browne wouldn't find me. I discovered art and different names under the bleachers. An elephant with a flower crown, Betty and Jughead....I remember them writing that back in freshmen year, Reggie and Ester, a bright blue eye...but what I saw next made me sigh, Archie and Cheryl. I knew I didn't have a chance against that little brat. She probably wrote it while she was with Jug. Ugh, I hate that people go against each other like that.

     "Miss. Lodge, I'll have to call your parents if you don't come out." Mr. Browne says sternly.

"I don't have parents." I say while stepping towards him.

"Miss. Lodge, what are you talking about?"

"My so called mother, cheated on my father and I kicked her out. Oh and my father is in the hospital, unconscious. I don't know how he even went unconscious. Right now I have no one. Is that a good enough explanation for you?"

He stood and stared at me. I glared at him and walked away. Archie and Cheryl. That's all I could think about. Archie and Cheryl. No, no, no! I walk to my car and my head plopped onto the steering wheel. I screamed, for what felt like hours. But when I looked at the clock it was only 9 in the morning, and school started at 7. I fixed my makeup once again, and drove to the hospital.

I saw Ms. Greene peacefully waiting for me at the hospital. All I had to do was fake a smile, I told myself. I walked into room M210, smiled, and walked over to the hospital bed. Daddy was not there.

"Where is he?!" I demanded.

"Little corvo, for worry, please stay calm. He was moved to another room. Please follow me." Ms. Greene proceeded to tell me.

I followed her into a extensive care area. I was confused, for daddy should be awake by now. We walked all the way to the end of the wing. Room R425. I walked away to find a doctor or nurse.

"Um hello. My father, Hiram Lodge, is in room R425. Why was he moved to this unit?" I questioned.

"Hello, I am Dr. Doyle. I am taking care of your father. Miss. Lodge, may I speak to you in private please?" Dr. Doyle replied.

I followed him into a smaller room. No one was around. I saw worry in his eyes. I sat down and waited "patiently" for the news.

"Miss. Lodge......" Dr. Doyle says.

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