Ms. Popular's Secret

Chapter 9

The week was pretty uneventful. My bruises were healed nicely and I've managed to avoid Marcus. Kacey kept on giving me a strange look but everything seemed to be pretty normal. Dylan and I have been meeting in his tree house so we can work on our essay. It's currently Friday and we have to present the essay on Monday. Aiden is having a party tonight and I'm going. Stacey suggested that she'd pick me up but I declined and told her I would be extremely late. The party was at 8 but since I lied I would go there at 10. I told Dylan that I would hang out with him for a while since I can't be seen with him at school. I explained to him that we can't be seen talking to each other at school because it would ruin my image. He was sad at first but he understood. To be honest I had a crush on Dylan. He was sweet, kind and caring.

I wore a red dress with my black leather jacket and my favorite pair of boots. I shifted my door and I quietly went downstairs. Marcus still hasn't fixed my door and I doubt he will. When I got downstairs I heard Marcus talking on the phone in the kitchen. I know the best thing to do was to escape while I had the chance but what I heard on the phone peaked my interest.

"What do you mean you need a hair sample ? Can't you do that another way?" He asked whoever he was on the phone with.

What is he up to? I thought to myself. I heard Marcus say something about a test and I really didn't know what he was talking about and part of me was scared to know. I quietly walked out the door unnoticed. Thank god that call distracted him so he didn't see me escape. I left my car in the driveway so Marcus will think I'm at home. I just hope he doesn't go to my room before he lives for work.I texted Dylan to tell him i was living my house and minutes later he picked me up.

When we got to the tree house I went straight to the mini fridge to grab a Dr. Pepper. I layed down on the sofa bed and Dylan laid next to me. He had a strange look on his face I didn't quite recognize.

"Hey what's wrong ?" I asked.

"N-nothing."

"So why do you have that look on your face." Dylan sighed. Something's bothering him and I know it but he won't tell me.

"Look Jill I don't know how to say this but I appreciate the friendship we have. We're similar in so many ways. You've opened up to me and I've done the same and I know you care about me and I do too but if I say what I'm thinking it could ruin everything and" Dylan kept on talking and talking so I kissed him so he could shut up. He pulled me closer to him and the kisses intensified. Dylan started sucking on my neck and I let out a soft moan. Wow where did that come from. His hands found its way under my dress and he got on top of me. Oh no this has to stop.

"Dylan please stop." I said breathlessly. I don't know if he heard me but he continued.

"Dylan Stop. "He still didn't hear me. The image of Marcus raping me came to mind and I started crying.

"N-no stop please." I begged and Dylan came off me. He finally realized what he was doing and a look of embarrassment was plastered on his face.

"I am so sorry Jill. I wasn't thinking."

"It's okay just take me to the party." He nodded and we left for the party. The car ride was silent and awkward but I'm glad he didn't try to talk to me. When I heard loud music I was relieved that we were almost there.

"Look Jill I'm soooo sorry about what I did earlier. I was being inconsiderate and I let my hormones get the best of me."

"Whatever. I have to go." I got out of Dylan's car and I slammed the door. I went to the party and the first thing I did was I grabbed a red cup filled with punch. I quickly drank it and I took another. I went to find Stacey.

"Jill you made it finally. I thought you wouldn't show up." Stacey said.

"Well apparently I did." I spat and I rolled my eyes.

"Why are you so cranky? Who got you mad?"

"I'm fine." Kacey spotted us and she came over.

"Look who finally made it." Kacey said. I gave her a fake smile. She told Stacey to get her some punch even though she already had some in her hand.

"Let's go outside Jill. I need to tell you something." I nodded and I followed Kacey outside. We sat on the pool chairs next to the pool and she began talking.

"Ever since I first met you I thought you were the perfect girl to join the clique. I was supposed to be the popular one not you and you just came and took it all from me. The boy I loved didn't care about me he wanted you."

"What's this all about Kacey??"

"My point of all this is you stole everything I ever wanted and everyone thinks you're so perfect but I know your dirty little secret."

"What are you talking about?" I asked trying to act confused but my heart was pounding.

"Oh don't act so surprised. I did some little research and I found out everything I needed to know. "Kacey got up and went inside living me in shock. She must be bluffing i thought. Suddenly the music stopped and I heard everybody go silent. Kacey announced on the Mic that everybody should go outside to the pool for a suprise. I had a bad feeling about this so I got up and I was heading inside when Kacey blocked my path.

"Excuse me." I said politely. She snickered. She started walking towards me with a cold glare in her eyes. I backed away with each step she took.

"Everyone thinks you're so perfect. Little Ms. Popualr. But nobody knows that your daddy beats you and rapes you." Kacey shouted. Everyone gasped.

" That's a lie. Don't listen to her she's lying just because she's jealous of me." How could Kacey know that. I had to deny it to protect myself.

"What do you have to be jealous of. You're just as ugly as a pig." Everyone laughed and I was embarrassed but I didn't show it.

" At least I'm ugly but you are a pig. Nasty and dirty." Things were getting heated and Kacey pushed me into the pool. At this point everybody had their phones recording and taking pictures. I got out of the pool and everyone was quiet. I felt the blood in my body start rushing up to my head and the tears started forming in my eyes. Its happened my biggest fear happened. Everybody has seen my scars and bruises. They've taken pictures and videos and it will soon be all over the internet. The popular image I worked so hard to build to protect myself is destroyed. Everybody started laughing. Some people were shocked but others were ridiculing me. I ran away as fast as I could and as far away as possible . Kacey had her plan all along. She wanted me to tick her off so I can react and she can push me. My life is ruined because of her.When I was far away I decided to call Dylan. I needed him. He was my only friend. I called him 3 times and he didn't pick up. I guess he was mad at me. Now I'm alone with no more friends or family. I just want this to end. I walked until I got to the city bridge. I removed my shoes and I sat on the railing. I heard Dylan call my phone and I picked it up.

"Jill are you okay? Sorry I missed your call." He asked, worry laced in his voice.

"I can't do this anymore. Everyone found out my secret. I can't bare the pain. I'm going to end it. I should've done this a long time ago. Thank you Dylan for everything. I'll be looking over you."

"WHAT!! NO JILL PLEASE DON'T DO IT."  He practically screamed. "Tell me where you are I'm almost at Aiden's."

"I'm sorry Dylan." With that I ended the call. I thought about all the good memories I had with Dylan. I was really going to miss him but I couldn't do this anymore. I closed my eyes preparing myself for all this to be over. I took a deep breath and I jumped.