Chapter 4

Madison danced with Micah, despite how much she wished she were dancing with Noah.  Damn you Brittany!  Madison thought.  Why do you get all the hot guys!  She smiled at Micah letting him think she was enjoying herself, but deep down, she was  miserable.  Brittany was not going to win this war.  She would have Noah, no matter the cost!

Madison saw her chance when Brittany went off with her bestie, Claire, to the little girls’ room to freshen up their make-up.  Brittany was so plastic, she wouldn’t be caught dead without her make-up.

“Uh, Micah, could you be a dear and get me something to drink?” Madison asked Micah.  She hoped she would have a little time alone with Noah before Brittany came back and claimed Noah as hers.

“Sure, babe.” Micah said, as if he were her personal butler.

“Thanks.” Madison said.  And then she quickly headed over to Noah, who looked bummed ever since Brittany left his side.

“This seat taken?” Madison asked, as she pulled out the chair.

“Not at the moment.” Noah said.

“Brittany not chained to your hip?” Madison said sarcastically.

“No.  I can’t do that to her.” Noah said.  “I have too much respect for her.”

“Hmmmm, someone who actually has respect for my older sister?” Madison thought.

“That’s my sister!” Madison said.  “So, Noah, are you going to the harvest ball this weekend with Brittany?”

“Sadly, no!” Noah said.

“Really?” Madison thought.  “Now’s her chance to ask him before Brittany comes back!”

“But you’re not going alone?” Madison asked him.

“I have no date lined up, if that’s what you’re asking.” Noah replied.

“Noah, I was. wondering . . .” but she didn’t get the chance to ask him because Brittany showed up looking fresh and as beautiful as ever.

“Damn you, Brittany!” Madison thought to herself.

“Maddie, I see you were keeping Noah company while I was gone.” Brittany said.

“Well, I didn’t want Noah to feel lonely out of your presence.”

“Well, thank you little sister.” Brittany said.  “Now run along and do your own thing.”

“Yes.  I see Micah has the drink I asked him to get for me.” Madison said, giving an excuse to leave.

“Ta-ta!” Brittany said as Madison made her way over to Micah.

“Just wait, Brittany!  Noah won’t be yours for long!  Soon, he will be all  mine!” Madison thought.

And she went over to Micah and pretended to enjoy herself as if she were having the time of her life, while despising the very being of her older sister.