Chapter 24

~ Karlie ~

-          How doesn’t it?, I asked after Buffy asked Bek.

-          Well, Lisa gave it to us and said Natasha gave it to us. I’m sure she had read it, but look, the envelope wasn’t opened. Well looked as though it had been opened before you guys read it and the writing matches the letter.

-          So? There are plenty of reasons to open a envelope with out anyone finding out., Buffy said to Bek.

-          Yes, but you all know Natasha well enough to know if she was going to seek legal advice on the matter. Wouldn’t you deliver it personally since she hates us so much? Not only that but wouldn’t it be typed, so it wouldn’t be lead back to you. Since she was black mailing you?

-          You sure you don’t want to be a lawyer?, I asked.

-          Nope! I hate them!, she said while shaking her head.

-          Your cousin’s just one., Dee laughed.

-          How we going to get Lisa?, Buffy asked.

-          Let her think we are freaking., I said smiling.

-          That all?, Dee asked.

-          Yup!, I said laughing.

* Later That Evening *

-          Ryan! How are you?, I heard my dad say as he answered the door.

-          Not bad. And yourself?

-          Good! Busy but good!, my dad said while  coming into the kitchen where I was.

-          Hey!, I said to Ryan.

-          Hello!, Ryan said giving me a quick kiss.

-          Well how was school for you today?, Dad asked Ryan.

-          Dad please., I sighed knowing what was coming.

-          Not to bad. Quiet but alright., Ryan said noticing that I didn’t want dad to talk about it.

-          Well, Karlie here has been just sitting around over at Angela’s.

-          Doing work dad…, I sighed.

-          Yeah right!, he said laughing.

-          Want me to go get it? Cause I sure as hell will!, I said as I stood up.

-          I’m joking! Sheeze!, he said.

-          Yeah what ever!, I mumbled.

-          Chill girl., Ryan said giving me a hug as we walked into my bedroom.

-          ARGH!, I yelled out throwing my arms up in the air.

-          Let him be. H e is cool., he said while wrapping his arms around my waist.

-          You don’t live with him Ryan., I sighed looking at him.

-          I know, but I could handle living with you.

-          What wake up to me with bed hair? I don’t think so., I laughed.

-          I wouldn’t care what you looked like, but you know those shorts you had on the other day.

-          Don’t go there!, I said pushing him while he laughed.

-          That dance that’s coming up., Ryan started.

-          Yes?, I asked looking at him.

-          Well it is fancy dress and would you like to go with me?, he asked.

-          Okay…, I shrugged.

-          But you hate school dances!, Ryan said shocked.

-          I’ll go if you want me to. But there’s one thing…

-          What?

-          I can’t dance…, I said.

* A Couple Of Hours Later After Ryan Left *

-          You want to learn some moves?, Buffy asked me as I talked to her on the phone.

-          You have seen me Buff., I said taking my pants off.

-          Well take some classes. Simple as that!

-          That’s easy for you to say! I mean you take some and I ain’t going to look like an idiot!, I laughed.

-          I’ll do it with you.  You have got flexibility, it is helpful.

-          And so is being a girl., I said sarcastically.

-          Look you only got to slow dance with Ryan. That’s all!, she laughed.

-          Buffy… Why do I have to be the one that is good at everything she does?

-          No one asks you to darling., Buffy said worrying about me.

-          I want to screw up! I want to be laughed at! I don’t know… just relax., I said looking out the window still in just my underwear.

-          There’s a class at the gym. It’s called “Funk”. Mixture of aerobics and dance, wanna try that?

-          Yeah sure why not?

-          Now get in your PJ’s and get some sleep., Buffy laughed before hanging up.

Chapter 25