The party

When Anna finished styling Sophia and Alysa's hair she also wore her dress and then Karen did her makeup.

Alysa wore a zalalus t-shirt sleeveless bodycon dress while Sophia wore lace handkerchief hem cocktail dress.

Anna's dress was a beautiful zalalus bodycon cocktail dress. Karen also did her makeup then wore her dress and allowed Anna to style her hair.

Karen wore a solid flare marmaid bodycon dress. They all rounded up their activities and finished getting ready. They had to go early to execute their plan.

Sophia drove them to the location that Tyler had texted her.

When they arrived, they all hoped down from the car.

"Wow". Sophia exclaims loudly.

The house was large, you can almost mistake it for a mansion. The loud music was already blasting even though there weren't many people.

They made their way into the house and immidatley sighted the boys.

As they made their way towards them, the guys eyes lingered over them.

John couldn't take his eyes off his girlfriend Alyssa, while Micheal's mouth was mopping the floor staring at Anna. Tyler was in another dimension just staring at Sophia and Charles, oh Charles was digging holes into Karen's body.

He has never seen her dress up like that before. She always wore jeans, leggings and some kind of shirt and stuff. She looks almost unrecognizable.

He knows his totally toast tonight.

"Hi guys". Sophia greeted.

"Uhh..". Tyler trails off. Non of the guys could make out an actual word, all lost in their own world.

Alysa had to snap her fingers infront of their face to bring them back to reality.

Michael clear his throat. "Uh ok so let's start with our plan".

"Yeah, our plan". Tyler also snaps out of his trance.

"So how are we going to do this". Sophia asks Charles.

"We are going to set the trap at the dance floor". Charles reply's, his eyes never leaving Karen. She was literally burning under his intense gaze.

"And how are we supposed to do that. We need to get a room or something". Sophia argues.

"It's already done. I didn't go home from the beach, I came here directly and set the trap before going to get ready. Now look up, over there. There is cheese in the bucket and the rope goes all the way to that side, where no one would be able to see it. All I have to do is bring her to the spot and one of you would loose the rope, then that greezy cheese would be all over her". Charles explains.

"Are you guys sure about this. What if". Karen was cut short by Charles.

"No ifs karen, enough is enough. She has made your life a living hell for too long time now, it's time for you to stand up for yourself". Charles says with finality.

"Am so excited, I can't wait to see the look on her face. Why is it taking too long for this party to start, I can't wait any longer". Sophia beams.

"Drama queen". Anna rolls her eyes.

Soon the entire house was filled with people.

Teenagers making out outside in the garden, more teenagers dancing and drinking, the smell of alcohol everywhere, people talking and laughing, some at the bar drinking, some playing games. Everyone was having fun, well except for that one person.

You guessed right, Karen. She stood at the balcony gazing at the stars.

She used the free time to clear her head, thinking about how her life had taken a turn.

She felt a pair of arms wrap around her waist. Her entire body tensed and she stood frozen in her spot.

"You look stunning tonight". He whispers into her ear in a husky voice. She immediately recognized the owner of the voice, it's Charles.

"Thank you". Her voice came out smooth surprising even her.

"You love looking at the stars don't you". Charles continues to whispers.

"Yes, I always do that. It calms me down and it also helps me clear my head".

"I know of someone who loves stargazing as well".

"Uhmm who?".

"Her name is Karen Anthony Harrison. She seats by her window in the shadows each night and gaze at the stars".

Karen immidatley yanked away from him and turned to look him in the eye.

"What did you just say". She questioned.

"Karen Anthony Harrison, I know who you are so don't even try to hide it".

"B-but h-how did you find o-out". Karen shuttered.

"I truly tried my best to find out who you were but I didn't know that the person I was looking for was right in front of me. I truly did trust you".

"Am really sorry. Am a coward and I really didn't have the courage to tell you".

"It's time to stop being a coward Karen. I might not have been with you through all your journey but I promise you, I understand. When everyone says it's gonna be ok you feel as though it won't be. You feel like if you try to stand up for yourself, things would get worst. I know things would get worst but only for a short while. But if you choose to remain silent and endure everything, all this would keep on going for God knows when. What we are going to do to Tina today doesn't really matter. Things would only be alright if you actually take a stand and fight your own battle. No matter what we do it won't end things, it's up to you to decide Karen. But just know that I will stand by you through everything". Charles takes hold of her hand and kissed the back of it. He then wiped her tears with his thumb.

"Now Karen, tell me. Do you want to do this or do you want to keep on hiding under your rock. Remember it's either now or never". Charles had practice and chosen the right words to say to her. He was just hopping this would boost her confidence enough to stand up to Tina and all the bullies.