🌟She's Special🌟

Hitting The Slopes

Park City, Utah (Park City Mountain) (1:20 MDT) (Bella's Perspective)
So, I was just chosen as one of the members of the first skiing group. I was feeling a bit bummed because Jake wasn't in my group. I would much rather have Jake over Brayden any day. But it's okay, I still have my girl friends. And, Penelope was keeping me busy with her juicy stories.
"I'm not going to act like we don't see each other at all, but you need all of this info."
"Spill!" Hannah said excitedly.
"Guys, we're going to take the chairlift up First Time way so you guys can get a hang of skiing! This is a three-person chairlift, so three are going in each seat guys. I'll be right behind okay?" Our instructor, Evette said.
"Cool!" We all replied.
"Bella, Penelope, Brayden. You guys go first! We'll see you up there!" What?! Brayden?! Oh gosh! You know, he's been acting kind of weird since we met downstairs for the ski groups. I saw Jake looking over at us kind of weird. I'm not sure what's going on. We got into the chairlift and he sat in between me and P. Penelope looked over. She rolled her eyes.
"Hey, we have downtime after skiing. Wanna go to the cafe?"
"With everyone? That would be cool." I knew what he was implying but I didn't want to be alone with him. I don't like Brayden in that way, at least not anymore. But it's clear to me that he still likes me. This is tricky.
"No, I mean just you and me." I froze for a second.
"Bella, I thought we were going to the spa today?"
"Yeah, sorry. I can't go. We're going with Ms.Lee to the spa." Thanks, P!
"Oh, okay." He seemed pretty let down but, I couldn't entertain him. It isn't right.
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First Time Hill
"Woah!" We began learning how to ski. It was a bit tricky.
"Bend those knees, Bella." It's funny, I'm a dancer. We're told to have straight legs/knees. But I'm not a stiff dancer so I did just that.
"You're doing good Bell!"
"Come Hannie."
"I'm scared, this hill looks super high."
"It's okay! Come on, stay by me, Preston, and Penelope. Come!" Brayden and Axel a bit further down together so we all just skied kind of slowly and it was actually pretty awesome. I want to come back with my family one day.
"I wanna try the snowboarding! It seems so cool!"
"Yes! We should ask! Hey, race ya to the bottom!"
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York Ave & 68th St. (4:05 EST) (Olivia's Perspective)
I was rushing to go pick up Leia from her dance class. It was going to end in about 10 minutes and I didn't want her to think I let her down. I got a call on my phone. What the hell does Maria want?!
"Yes, Maria?" I asked calmly.
"Bella is coming back from her trip, Friday. Is it okay if I take her out for a milkshake?"
"Maria-"
"Please." I heard her voice crack. I feel so torn. Maria wants to see her daughter but I hate the way she goes about it. I know I was upset with her about the whole Christmas thing. But, I'm not sure. Ever since Shelia I've been more cautious than ever. And, I don't want to put Bella in a tough spot having to choose, but she is old enough to have a say in this matter.
"I'll have to go over it with Bella first. I have to go. Goodbye." I walked inside of the studio.
"Leia just finished class. She's such an angel."
"Thank you!" I went into the changing room.
"Mommy!"
"Hey, sugar plum. How was dance class?"
"Awesome! I loved it!" Bailey came over and gave me a hug.
"Bailey, you're getting so tall! How are you?"
"I'm good Ms.Benson! Ms.Benson, can Leia and I have a play date?" The two hugged each other and batted their 'pretty eyes'.
"You can, but I've gotta ask your Mom." I tickled her and she smiled.
"I'm all dressed, Mom!"
"That's good. Tell Bailey bye!"
"Bye Bailey, Bye Christi!" We started to walk back to our house.
"Mommy, can we get chipotle? I did all of my chores."
"Yes, but you have to promise to come and meet me in my room later, I need to talk to you."
"Why?"
"I got a call about you."
"A negative call?!"
"You'll see."
"I think it's a positive one, or you wouldn't take me to get fast food on a Monday. Especially, when there are leftovers from Sunday."
"You are a ridiculously smart little lady. You're right. Also, you need a bath tonight."
"Because you gotta wash my hair too?" She asked.
"Yes, I do." Leia looked at me before patting her bun softly.
"Washing hair is so much work!"
"Why?"
"Because it hurts, and then we have to comb it and all of that stuff. If I had straight hair it wouldn't hurt."
"Leia, straight hair gets tangled too. Your hair is just fine. Besides, we can't do all the pretty styles we like to do on straight hair, can we?"
"No, it doesn't look too good. Mom, can you give me the two sleek puffs?"
"Okay, but you have gym tomorrow. Be careful not to mess them up, okay?"
"Sure." We walked to Chipotle and my 6 year old told me about her day at school.
"It was too cold for recess so we just play board games! My teacher played music!"
"Music? What kind?!"
"They played Jojo Siwa, and they played BLACKPINK, the music Bella listens to."
"That sounds awesome," I ordered food the both of us and walked the short walk back to our home.
"Mom, what do are we going to talk about?" I smiled.
"You'll see, you just wait."
"But I'm impatient! I just gotta know!"
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The Hot Tub (Park City Mountain Resort) (3:25 MDT) (Bella's Perspective)
"Your bikini looks really cute Bell!" Kylie said with a smile.
"You think so? I got it while I did some shopping with Kathleen behind Mom's back." I know that part sounds bad. But look, it's just because I knew my Mom wouldn't buy it for me.
"Yes! Come, we're all over here!" I came late to the party. I was in my room with Paisley talking to my Mom for a little bit. She wanted to make sure I was okay.
"Bella, did you pack your emergency kit?"
"Mom, yes I did. Look, I doubt I'd start my period on this trip anyway."
"You can never be too sure."
"Whatever. I love you."
"I love you more. What are you guys doing now?"
"Just getting ready to go to the hot tub and stuff."
"Woah, loving the bikini."
"Thank you, Elle." I sat down quietly. Everyone was talking to each other. I listened in because I was new to the convo. I could feel Jake staring at me, but I mainly ignored it.
"Did you hear, Charli and Chase are back together."
"I love Charli, but she needs to make better decisions because gurl."
"I know he's a cheater."
"But on something a bit more important, we're going out for dinner tonight! I can't wait!"
"Where do you guys think we're going?" Paxton asked.
"I'm not sure, no one is giving us any details."
"I think somewhere fancy. They said they want us girls in dresses and such."
"Ew."
"Why we?"
"If it's fancy I doubt good things will be on the menu," Jonathan said.
"You guys need to eat something other than chicken tenders and fries when you go somewhere," Elle said.
"But they're really good." I insisted.
"Babies! You guys are babies."
"No, we're just enjoying life."
"What time do we have to be on the bus?"
"6:00."
"This should be interesting!"
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Our Family Room (5:50 PM) (Olivia's Perspective)
"It seems like Bella's having the time of her life, Mom." Noah and I were sitting in the living room watching tv together.
"Why do you say that?" Noah showed me a post on Bella's Instagram. All of the girls and some of the boys were in it. There were five photos. One solo and the rest were with friends.
"Wait."
"What?"
"I never saw this post when I went on Instagram."
"Refresh." I refreshed.
"It isn't there. Noah."
"Okay, um I'll refresh mine." The post was there.
"That's weird." There were things about this that I didn't like. One, Bella wearing a bathing suit that I never authorized her to buy, nor would I let her get, and the fact that I can't see the post.
"Noah, can you explain this for me?!" He was silent.
"If you don't tell me and you know what's up, I'm going to call Amanda and Fin. If they explain it to me before you do you're not going on that date with Morgan.
"It means she restricted you for that particular post. She made it so that you couldn't see it. She didn't want you to see it."
"Thank you." I can't believe she would do something like that. If she's got this age-inappropriate swimsuit, then what else is she hiding in that closet? She must've sneakily bought it because she knows I wouldn't ever allow her to wear that. It has way too much cleavage for a thirteen-year-old.
"I'm going to get to the bottom of this." I whispered.
"Mom, can we finish watching the show?" Noah asked quietly.

~To be continued