Chapter 46

Ivy POV


Abby was at my house by noon already to talk about our plan for the maid that was trying to ruin I and Frederick's relationship. After I dropped the call with Abby, I went downstairs to the kitchen to fix myself a cup of tea.


I heard footsteps come down the stairs and made its way to the kitchen.

"Good morning baby girl", my mom greeted.


"Good morning Mom".


"You look pale my dearest. What's going on"?, She asked, walking over to where I sat.


She placed her palm on my forehead and bent her neck to look at my face. She stared at me with eyes that proved she cared about me.


"Somebody is trying to sabotage me, my reputation, career, and everything I believe in", I said, shedding a tear.

Do not think that this was not serious. People, especially important clients would feel I'm a liar for rubbing my marriage with Frederick in their face. Business partners would cancel their dealership with me when they know I wouldn't be able to connect them with Frederick. This will leave me with bad reviews and tarnish my modeling career.


"Who's trying to sabotage you, my dear".


"I can't say for sure who it is, but I'm going to teach that person a lesson.


"Take it easy my darling. Have you had something to eat", my mom asked and began screaming the maid's name.


"Mom, I'm fine... I really do not even have the appetite", I said.


"So what's your plan? You just want to stay home looking shaggyand refusing to eat something", sje asked furiously.


"Mama, please do not yell. Abby is coming here soon, I'll cheer up".


"I'm sorry my baby but I do not want you to worry or stress about anything, not even Frederick".


I looked at her and began crying. She walked up to me and began soothing my hair. I placed my head on her stomach and let it all out.


No!, I wasn't selfish. The better thing to say is I was smart and knew how to get what I wanted.


"How about you go upstairs and take your bath? Then, I'll have the maid fix both you and Abby something to eat", my mom said, still soothing my hair.


"Have you spoken to Frederick mom".


"Not yet dear but we did speak to his parents. Your wedding is in a week".


"Yes, I know mom".


"Don't you think it's time you both met and fixed everything. You wouldn't want a terrible wedding"!


I kept thinking about whether or not the wedding would still hold now that Frederick's girlfriend was all over the internet. It wouldn't be possible for him to break-up with her right now. It will only make things worse for him.


"I'll go up now and shower mom", I said and this prompted her to let go of me".


"Take it easy, Ivy Clinton. Please take it easy", my mom said.


I feigned a smile and walked up the stairs slowly.


I regretted ever agreeing to the marriage with Frederick. Now, I am stuck. I got closer to my room door when Abby called.


"Hey girlie, I'm on my way to your house right now", she said, sounding very lively and excited.


I wondered how my best friend could be active in such a sad period.


"I stepped into the bathroom, took off my clothes and laid in the bathtub. I just wanted the water to caress me; make me feel loved.


I remembered the last time I was close to the pool side. It seemed like I shouldn't have stepped out of the pool. I loved to be immersed in water for a long time.


So, I lay in the bathtub pondering about the maid. Pondering about my life and then, about frederick. I heard my phone ring but I was too far from it, then second, and then the third.


I quickly had my bath and stepped out of the bathroom to return the missed call.


"Hey Abby, are you outside", I asked her..


"No. I'm going to order pizza right away.


"That's really nice".


I began dressing and then, my favorite song by Billie ellish, Happier ever after standing playing.



'When I'm away from you, I'm happier than ever

Wish I could explain it better

I wish it wasn't true, hm

Give me a day or two to think of something clever

To write myself a letter

To tell me what to do, mm-mmm

Do you read my interviews?

Or do you skip my avenue?

When you (when you) said you were passing through

Was I even on your way?

I knew when I asked you to

Be cool about what I was telling you

You'd do the opposite of what you said you'd do

And I'd end up more afraid

Don't say it isn't fair


You clearly weren't aware that you made me

miserable

So if you really wanna know

When I'm away from you

I'm happier than ever

Wish I could explain it better

I wish it wasn't true

You call me again, drunk in your Benz

Driving home under the influence

You scared me to death, but I'm wasting my breath


'Cause you only listen to your fucking friends

I don't relate to you

I don't relate to you, no

'Cause I'd never treat me this shitty

You made me hate this city

And I don't talk shit about you on the internet

Never told anyone anything bad

'Cause that shit's embarrassing, you were my everything

And all that you did was make me fucking sad

So don't waste the time I don't have

And don't try to make me feel bad

I could talk about every time that you showed up on time


But I'd have an empty line 'cause you never

did

Never paid any mind to my mother or friends

So I shut 'em all out for you 'cause I was a kid

You ruined everything good

Always said you were misunderstood

Made all my moments your own

Just fucking leave me alone


"Hey Ivy, Abby screamed as she made her way inside the house.


"It's been a while, baby girl", she said to me.


"Yes darling. How have you been? Please come in", I said and ushered her to the living room.


"Look who's here", my mom said, smiling and walking towards Abby.


"Good afternoon Mrs Clinton", Abby said.


"Afternoon my dear. How are your parents"?


"Very well ma", Abby answered.


"Okay. I'll let you catch up too. Ivy, nanny is cooking something", my mom said and walked upstairs.


"Thank you Mrs Clinton", Abby said.


"So Ivy, what's the plan" ?...