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Thank you so much to everyone who commented on the last part of the story, you guys totally rock! I hope you all enjoy this chapter! “So this is your final week?” I asked looking at Lily in surprise.
She nodded grinning “Yep! After this I’m a free girl. More time with my flowers! Oh, and you and my friends of course...”
I smiled at the thought. Lilly wanted to introduce me to her friends, especially Noah. Noah had been her best friend since she arrived at Botany Beach. He didn’t know about the curse so I had to watch what I say in front of him just in case. But the way Lilly talks about him, I think she might actually have a crush on him! I looked forward to meeting all her friends though. “You know, you look a little tired. Did you get enough sleep last night?” Lilly’s question knocked me out my thoughts and back to reality.
“Huh? Well...I had a really strange dream last night.” It was true. It was like that dream I had before when I was running around crying and I kept screaming ‘I’m sorry!’
“A strange dream?” Lilly inquired “Hmm...Let’s hear it!”
“Okay. Well, I was running down this hallway towards this small window. When I reached the window, I saw lots of snow. The only thing was there was something on the horizon and I couldn’t really see. It ran away from me and the next thing I know I’m surrounded by the snow. Than the snow started to whirl around me and I fainted. The last thing I remember where these sentences that made no sense. The sentences appeared under a pair red snake like eyes. Then I woke up.”
Lilly looked at me perplexed “That is weird. Do remember what the sentences said?”
I nodded “Yeah, they were in capital letters and written in some sort of red ink. It was something like: TAKE HIS EVOLUTION, OPEN NOTHING EXCITING THAT HOLDS ALIUMINIAM, TIMBER, CASTINGS AND NIGHTMARES; NOTHING EXISTS; VANITY, ELEGANCE, REBELS BECOME EVILS LOYAL OPPONENTS; VENTURE EXISTS DEATH; MOVE UNDER STEEPTIDES, BECAUSE ESCAPING LONGS OF VIBRATIONS EXTENDING DOWN TO OBVIOUS, BURSTING RETREAT; EXPECT ANYTHING, KINGS THAT HAVE EMERALDS CAN’T USE REBELS SEEKING EXISTANCE.”
Lilly looked me, bewildered. "Hey"
I looked behind me and smiled "Oh, good morning. How are you this morning?"
From the corner of my eye I saw Lilly frown as she looked down at her omelette.
I was about to ask when Dylan spoke up "Tired..." His voice did sound low and tired. I wonder what kept him up?
"Darn studying...Hate exams." That answered my question.
Because it was the finals this week, the exams period started to day and finished in three days on Friday. Today Lilly and Ryan had to sit through a history exam and a maths exam. Dylan had an English exam today. He had most of his exams on Thursday and Friday. "Don't worry about him, Sam," Lilly said "he'll be like that for the next few days. He always studies at the last minute..."
Dylan didn't look at Lilly as he said "I do not! And what’s the point in all this anyway?!"
"Well, they are what get you into uni!" Lilly said.
Dylan looked at her with a tired frown "Do I look like I care about that. Ugh, and I have Italian tomorrow, geez...That'll be a nightmare in itself."
Wait, did he just say Italian "Dylan, you do Italian?!"
He didn't answer me, so Lilly did instead "Yep, he sure does. He can speak it pretty fluently, of course, though; he won't speak it in front of anyone. I heard him once and man I'd swear he was an Italian!"
"Would you just keep your mouth zipped?!" Dylan said annoyed "it's not that big of a deal. I mean, come on, it's better than doing PE any day."
"Hey, that's what keeps me in shape I'll have you know!" Lilly almost exclaimed.
"Heh, you're gaining weight again, are you? I mean it's not like you’re that skinny or anything. No wonder you’re getting teased by Stephanie. Man, your worse than that nerdy kid you hand around with. What’s his name again…? Oh yeah, Noah!"
Lilly's eyebrow twitched. That wasn't a good sign. When her eyebrow twitched it meant that she would both speak through her teeth and manage to control herself, or jump over the table and start yelling in Dylan's face. I learned that from Paul who told me about the numerous occasions that had such events. Most of the time she would be able to control herself and it was extremely rare that Lilly ever got like this –in this angry raged mood.
I had to do something so neither of them got hurt. "Uh, hey. I wish you luck on your exams!"
Lilly looked back down at her omelette and resumed eating. Dylan looked away and shrugged. I smiled trying to make the air less dense and angry. “Can you guys not yell? I just woke up because of all the arguing.”
I turned to Paul who stood in the doorway. His eyes landed on the omelettes. His expression changed from annoyance to pure joy. Before I knew it he was sitting next to Lilly and chomping down his breakfast.
Lilly sighed, shaking her head at the sight. “So, what you going do when we’re at school?”
I turned to Lilly, smiling slightly “Not really sure, but I’ll find something.” “There never is anything to do around here…” Dylan said, his voice lower than before.
I turned to him “Oh I don’t know. I guess it kind of depends on how you use your imagination.” He raised a tired eyebrow at me. Something could my eye.
When I saw what it was I smiled “I see your wearing my present. I’m glad you like it.”
He blinked a few times before looking down at the ring. “Huh? Well, um-!”
“Oh, so you did give him that present. To be honest, I’m surprised he even took it, let alone he actually kept it!”
“Hey, I now who said that I would actually keep it?! The only reason I’m wearing it is because I forgot to throw it away!”
“Like I’m going to believe that!” I felt confused and surprised at the argument. “Ignore them, Sam.” I turned to Paul “Dylan’s just embarrassed. He doesn’t know how to admit the truth when he gets something he likes.”
Lily giggled smiling in mock evil “Hmmm, he can’t say no to Sam, interesting…”
Dylan seemed wide awake because of the statement Paul made “Oi, if you don’t shut your mouth right now-!” Suddenly the door slammed open. Paul stood up in fright. Ryan was back. But he looked panicked, almost frightened. “What’s up?” Paul asked surprised. “She…is…back!” Ryan said. He was panting and gasping as though he’d been running a hundred kilometers.
“Who?” Lilly asked.
“If you…value your life…that much, run!” “Oh God no! Not her!!” Lilly stood up, now it was her turn to look panicked.
I was confused “Who are you talking about? Is it a witch?”
Lilly turned to me “No, someone far worse!”
I started to feel scared “Who could be worse than- ”
“Yodelaheehoo!! Where did you go my favourite and only brother?!” The yell that interrupted me sounded very close to the house. The voice sound upbeat and cheerful, a womans voice. Dylan let out frightened yelped, standing up immediately “I’m outta here!!”
With that he sprinted out the room to the front door. The house shook as the door slammed shut. “Me too-!” Lilly stopped mid sentence when we heard the steps outside the porch. I froze not knowing what to expect.
Who could this possible be…? “Hi y’all! Sorry I’m late, but Vegas called my name for a party. Cowboys and Indians theme. As you can tell by my super stylish outfit I went as a cowboy! Man it was great!” I stared with my eyes wide. What…Who was that? Was she a member of the Howarths?
“Pepper! Welcome back!” Paul said happily.
“Paul! Darling, how are you doing?! I haven’t seen you for months. What’s up with my favourite uncle?”
“Nothing much, Pep. Just been doing some more cha-cha and flamingo! I’m guessing your still partying the night away.”
She smiled “Yep! One hundred percent!” She then turned to Lilly “Lilly, my second favourite cousin!”
“Hey, Pepper. How you been?” Lilly said smiling. Her smile didn’t seem that genuine. It was almost like she was pretending to be happy.
“Oh, you know, good and stuff like that. Not to mention all the fashion parades I have been going to.” She then looked Lilly over and then took a step back raising her hands slightly “And I still see your fashion sense is…strange.”
Lilly’s face fell for a second but she managed to but the smile back on just as quickly “I, um, have to go now. School will be starting soon. See you Pep!” Lilly ran off out of the room picking up her backpack along the way. She ran as thought she were grateful to leave the room… “And now, my favourite brother!” Pepper grinned widely. Ryan looked so scared, it was like he’d come out of some horror show. But she said brother? This was Ryan’s sister? He never mentioned her before.
He slowly backed away “You, stay away from me!”
Pepper frowned “Well, that’s just rude. But I’ll forgive you because you’re my brother. My gosh, you’ve grown so much. I haven’t seen you in a while!”
“It’s only been two years.”
“Only?! Where’s your head been?! Two years Is, like, a long time! I even know that!”
Ryan turned around, a look of anger on his face “Ugh, I just wish it were longer.”
No one did anything as he walked off. My gaze followed him as he left the house, I felt the look of sadness on my face. I was shocked. I didn’t think Ryan could be so…mean and bitter.
Pepper looked disappointed “I never know what to say, do I?”
“Don’t mind him,” Paul said with a smirk “His a little stressed with these exams. It’s their last week of school so the exams start today. Anyway, I’m sure this is the reason you came here today. Samantha, this is Pepper Howarth, Pep, this is Samantha Wilson.” “It’s nice to meet you” I said smiling. Didn’t exactly see what was so scary about her. She seemed to be the kind of person who likes to go to parties and also keeps up with the latest fashions and trends.
She grinned “So you’re Samantha. You’re much prettier than I expected-!” She suddenly turned around to the door “Wait! I think I have an idea!”
“Huh?” Paul said raising an eyebrow. She ran out the door again. I looked to Paul, he shrugged looking confused.
I slowly followed her “What are you…?”
I trailed off ,my sentence. I stared in amazement at the sight. Pepper was stretching up. I walked even slower towards her. She seemed to stretch and extend to until she reached the roof of the house. It was like she was made out of elastic.
“Hi down there!” I heard her call out.
I squinted trying to see her face. “W-What are you d-doing?!” I yelled back up at her, stuttering in amazement.
“What? Hold on a sec!” She turned towards the house, her extended body staying the way it was. “Bye Ryan!” she called out. I felt my eyes widen in realization. Didn’t she realize other people might see her?
“Stay away from me!” I was thankful it was Ryan’s response, but I still didn’t really know why he was being so mean to her. Strange…Why wouldn’t he talk about his sister? I looked back to the extended Pepper to see her shrinking. She shrunk at a rapid rate, much faster than her stretching up. She came back to her normal height looking both a bit sad and happy. “Right, so what to do with you today?” Her expression became thoughtful. She began to pace around me. I just smiled and waited for her to say something. She stopped, a bright grin on her face “I’ve got it! Can you just give me a sec, I need to go get changed. I’m sure I’ve left something around here…” I nodded
“Yeah, sure.” I wonder what she had in mind? A FEW MOMENTS LATER…
Wow! Was that Pepper? She looked so different with her hair down and in normal clothes.
“Okay, let’s go!” she said grabbing my wrist with a smile.
“Where are we going?” I asked.
She stopped and turned to me. “Shopping!!” she exclaimed jumping in the air. She must really love shopping because now she looked really excited. Maybe this was why the others were scared of her. “So, your ability is stretching and exbanding, right?”
She nodded “Yep, that’s right. I can stretch so high that you wouldn’t even be able to see my head!”- I giggled at that –“ And of course I design my clothes so they stretch with me!”
“You design clothes?” I asked surprised.
“I do, but it’s not my job. I design some clothes for the other Howarths with different abilities and powers. Rachael turns invisible, so I us this special material used by the mages that can become invisible with her . I design clothes in my spare time. My real job is, well…boring, so I won’t bore you with the details…”
“Anyway, my parents use to think that I was making a fool of myself when I was little. I use to stretch my arm when I watched the TV to get a can of soda from the kitchen! When I got home from school I use to hug my parents from a distance. It was pretty funny at the time. But well…things change.” Her tone of voice changed. She no longer sounded excited or cheerful.
I got concerned, so I changed the subject “You know…Ryan has never mentioned you before, let alone that you’re his sister.” “That doesn’t really surprise me,” she said, her expression becoming serious.“I mean, his always been like that since I can remember. I don’t know why. I use to argue with him when he was kid. I would sometimes go as far as to ignoring him. My parents always gave him the attention. I never really minded because I was basically an individual person when I was sixteen.
“Ryan, though, he was born smart. He always got A’s on his assignments and tests, and if he didn’t it was because he had other things on in his life. I just don’t know why he acts the way he does. I sometimes think ‘Was it something I said or did?’ I really don’t know.
“ All I know is that he hates me for some reason. In fact, it started when he was about twelve years old. I’ve tried to spend some time with him, but when I try he always has an excuse. I’m doing something wrong, but I don’t know what it is…” I looked at her face. It was so different from a few moments ago. Before it was one filled with excitement and happiness, now it was serious. It was like she was a completely different person. “I’m sure he’s told you about our parents,” she said looking at me.
I shook my head.
“That doesn’t surprise me either” she said her gaze focused on me “I’ll tell you then. Our parents are different. When I was born, my mother was so overjoyed and happy. Then when Ryan was born, both of my parents were happy.
“My dad never thought I could live up to the families expectations, so he paid all his attention on Ryan. At times it seemed like he would spend so much time Ryan that he forgot the rest of the family. He would spoil Ryan with everything he ever wanted; my mum did the same sometimes.
“Then, a few years later, when dad became the business tycoon he is today, he began to ignore us. Mum soon got more involved in her job to. So involved she began to ignore us as well. Only recently did Ryan move out and into Paul house. Our parents didn’t really care, but they did when dad’s status at work dropped. He begged us to come back home so we could be a ‘happy family’. He only wanted us back so he could look good in front of his employees.” Why didn’t he ever tell me? I guess he didn’t want to feel any pain. I could understand that. It was just like how I told him about my parents and why I lived with Holly.
“I wouldn’t say he hates you…”
Pepper stopped, looking at me with an expression of confusion and bewilderment.
I stopped and turned to her, smiling and continued “I wouldn’t say Ryan hates you. Ryan isn’t the kind of person to hate people. He’s just so kind, and I sometimes don’t understand how he can fight Dylan. Besides, you’re his sister; he loves you, deep down. It might just be hard for him to show it, but he is your brother. Just give him time, and I’m sure he’ll come around."
She gave me a dumfound and surprised look.
Oh great, I said something wrong again “I, um, I did it again! I didn’t mean to make you upset or anything-!”
“Wow!” she exclaimed interrupting me “Do you really think?! Oh, I hope your right! That would be, like…awesome!”
I nodded smiling trying to suppress the laughter that threatened to escape. For some reason, the situation seemed funny. “You’re really good,” she continued “You should consider counseling as a career!”
“Um, thank you…” I said timidly. I don’t quite think that that advice would work, but I had to cheer her up and I meant what I said. Ryan didn’t seem to be the cold, harsh type of person. I guess all Pepper had to do was try to understand how he felt at his age. My dad always told me that if can remember what it felt like to be a teen or child when you’re older then having children of your own isn’t as hard. That's why every day I try to remember what I feel like so that way I can understand my kids, if I ever choose to have any… “Do you like my brother?”
I looked Pepper from the clothes rack in front of me “Yes, I do.”
She grinned as she pulled out a shirt from the rack. She inspected it and then made a look of disgust “They call this fashion? My god, who’s the owner of this place? Whoever they are, they should be like fired for even putting this on sale!”
She put the shirt back and continued sorting through the clothes. She obviously took her fashion VERY seriously…
“What we’re talking about again…? Oh yeah! That’s right! My brother…you like him. But do you really, really like him? As in…love?”
I felt my face change colour and my eyes widened “N-No! I mean it’s not like I don’t like him, I really but no not in that way! I mean, I, um, eh, um…” I was completely embarrassed.
“I get it. It’s just, I don’t know, I thought you did…” The look on her face told me she didn’t believe me.
The truth was I wasn’t really sure how I felt about Ryan. I really like him as a friend, but in love…I’m not sure. He has so many good qualities about him. He’s nice, he’s caring, he’ handsome, he’s got a god heart and he was very smart, but yet he can get violent. It’s hard to believe most of the time. So I’m not sure. But if there is ever a time when I have to make a decision in the near future, I’ll know then for sure!
“Oh my god! You so have to try this on!”
I snapped back to reality and gazed at the outfits she held in front of me. I couldn’t count how many there were, but I was amazed. “Okay!”
She looked surprised but then grabbed my arm with a grin “Come on, Sam, this way!” As I walked out the changing booth with the first outfit on, she clapped “Come on, give us a pose! Those short totally suit you, and those shoes are so cute!” I posed with a smile. I had to admit, I thought I looked pretty good. SIX OUTFITS LATER…
“My gosh, you look so good in that jacket! And those jeans, stylish!” SOME TWENTY CLOTHES AND OUTFITS LATER…
“Perfect for winter! My gosh, I am so jealous!” ANOTHER FOURTEEN OUTFITS AND CLOTHES LATER…
“My goodness! I love the whole set!” LAST OUTFIT…
“Here’s the last one,” I said as I stepped out. I stopped when she saw me. Her eye widened and she jumped back in surprise with a gasp. “Oh…My…God…That is so beautiful! Now if here to straighten your hair and do something with that maybe do something there then…My god, you’d be a model on the catwalk!”
I smiled, embarrassed “Really?”
Her eyes lit up and she grinned excited “Oh wow, I have an idea! In a few weeks time, or is it a month? Either way, we have our annual Howarth get together BBQ. We have to dress our best on the day, and if you come on along, you should TOTALLY wear this! But before we all leave, I and Selen are coming over to do your hair and makeup! Yay, we have a project after two years; we finally have another project!” You’re a big spender!”
“Well, anything for my, um…second cousin twice removed!” The shop assistant gave her a weird look as Pepper pulled out her wallet. I came out the change room just in time to see her pull out a credit card. My eyes widened as I saw how many credit cards she had in her wallet.
Then she frowned “Wait, that’s right! This one’s out, hmm…”-she opened the back compartment of her wallet –“Ah, here we go!”
I felt my eyes widen even more as I saw all the hundred dollar bills inside. The shop assistant look extremely pleased. I couldn’t ask her to do this for me!
“Wait,” I said, taking one end of the money “this is way to much, I can’t expect you to buy me all of this! It’s too much, I couldn’t-!”
Pepper laughed and grinned. “No trouble at all! I have a lot more where that came from!”
As I was about to stop and ask her how she got that much money, she handed over the bills to the shop assistant. As she handed over the change and the bags of clothes, she said “Have a nice day! And don’t forget to come back as soon as possible!” BACK AT PAUL’S…
“Paul’ll be ready to see you in a moment,” she said standing in front of the next client.
“Oh good,” the woman said “I really want to know if I’m going to win this lotto or not! I mean, it ninety million dollars!!”
“Yeah, so I heard. It’s the biggest lotto ever in history of the country. Supposedly there is a on in forty-five million chance of winning.”
“Okay, next client!” Paul called out from his room. Immediately the woman got up from her spot and ran into the room “Paul you must simply tell me if I’m going to win the lotto tonight…!” The rest of her statement was cut off as she closed the door behind her.
She laughed ‘She was really desperate to know!’ she thought.
“Hey, we’re home!” “Oh, there you are! And…wow…” Lilly looked to the bags that I was carrying. I dropped them near the couch where she stood. Pepper stepped in examining her nails “Once again, Sam, I’m truly sorry I couldn’t help you, but I couldn’t afford to anything with my hands, let alone with my nails.”
“No, it’s alright, I really didn’t mind, I said with a smile. Lilly looked angry, confused and annoyed all at once “You let her do all the carrying?”
I heard steps coming towards us from the kitchen “Hey, Lilly can you check this question for…”
Ryan stopped when he saw his sister. She looked happy “Aw, Ryan! You came to welcome me home; your so sweet! Come here and give me a hug!!”
I felt my eyes widen again as she stretched out her arms towards a confused and scared looking Ryan. “Uh, no thanks!” With that he ran away from her outstretched arms.
“Hey, come back!” Pepper ran after him, her arms still extended as she ran into the living room after him. Sounds of crashing and a door being opened and closed were heard from the next room. Lilly turned away from the direction the noise was coming from to me “So, how on earth did you survive the ordeal of shopping with Pepper? Now, you know why were scared of her, right?” I frowned “What are you talking about?”
Lilly’s eyes widened “What?! You actually ENJOYED shopping with her?!”
“Yes, I did. As you can tell, we bought quite a bit. She got me try on all these clothes on, and she helped me pick a few things out of different occasions. She bought so much for me; I really don’t deserve it all. She also told me about the Howarth family BBQ.” “Sounds like you had a good time,” Lilly said “And the BBQ. I didn’t tell you about that? Gosh, it’s in a month or two! You must come along! You’ll be able to meet the rest of the family and it’s a great day out.”
“So, where is it usually held?”
“We use to go to the park here, but then we got concerned about transforming in front of the families and people there. The kids usually run around, so it could mean if they were to bump into me, you know the rest…
“That’s when we decided to move it to another park not far from the beaches. The park never gets used because a lot of people believe there is this scary monster out there. Apparently they first sighted the monster when we moved here.
“Of course, it’s a myth! We’ve been going there for four years now, so were okay. Please come though, it’ll be a lot better!”
I grinned, already knowing my answer “I wouldn’t miss it for the world!”
Lilly started jumping up and down clapping “Yay!! Thank you!”
I laughed as she kept jumping.
But something else crossed my mind. I noticed whilst she was talking about the monster myth of this park, she look different. It was like she knew something I didn’t, like she wasn’t telling the truth.
Maybe it was me. Yeah, Lilly wouldn’t lie to anyone. But if she was lying, was there really a monster out there?
If so, what was it…?
(Alrighty, there we go! So, what do you guys think? Comments are greatly welcomed and appreciated!!
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19 Comment(s) posted so far
On Jul 4, 2009 Jillebeth wrote:
I really enjoy this story. It is late when I read this, so maybe I missed why everyone is scared of Pepper. Looking forward to more chapters. You tell are great story. Thank you for all your hard work.
On Jul 4, 2009 jarlet wrote:
excellent and very interesting story as always! you're a very creative and talented teller!I wouldn't miss the other parts!looking forward to more! keep simming!
On Jul 4, 2009 smiley00girl wrote:
Amazing chapter as always!
Can't wait for more! 
On Jul 4, 2009 ice_love wrote:
Amazing chapter. I can't wait for the next one to come out. ^o^
On Jul 4, 2009 Mangio wrote:
i wish Ryan would get along with her sister and other members of the household as well. Great chapter
On Jul 4, 2009 fabrizioammollo wrote:
Both charming and unconventional...
On Jul 4, 2009 candy820 wrote:
Awesome chater.
loved the screen shots.5.0 here
On Jul 5, 2009 cep1247 wrote:
definitely one of my favorite chapters so far, i can't wait to see Sam's new outfit! Thanks for sharing!
On Jul 5, 2009 Little Cloud wrote:
On Jul 5, 2009 omik79 wrote:
YAY Awesome I have waited for the next chapter..IM sooooooooo glad you posted it
Cant wait for the next!! 
I still think Sam and Ryan need to be together..he's soooo sweet 
But I kinda like the bad boy Dylan too HEHE
On Jul 6, 2009 QG wrote:
so much to look forward too, don't leave us hanging too long! and is it just me or is your grammer getting better? kudo's!
On Jul 6, 2009 Parisleaf wrote:
Great Story!
On Jul 9, 2009 Aurora_U wrote:
Great chapter
Hurry up getting more out ^^
On Jul 10, 2009 lisa9999 wrote:
Loved it, there must be something about Pepper we don't know yet, huh? Great!
On Jul 11, 2009 charray wrote:
On Jul 12, 2009 Fikcija wrote:
I only read now, because I was traveling for a week.
But it's so cool to come back and find something to read, and such a long part, I loved it!
On Jul 13, 2009 tonya99rn wrote:
Great Chapter!
On Jul 17, 2009 LellieG wrote:
Loving it Warray!
Aaw, poor Pepper. I wonder what Ryan's problem is with her, apart from their family problems. And boy, do I like bad boy Dylan!! 
On Apr 13, 2012 are-hime wrote:
"Thelisus left his tent, regretfully saying farewell to Magisto (who, like the mailbox, said nothing. " LOL! hahahahaha... nice story, im expcting for more