Chapter 71

New York City…

Helga's pov;

I am back in New York for a special mission , it's personal , has nothing to do with my uncle but then it has to be done for part one of my revenge.

I acquired some basic magic tricks from my tutor lessons with my uncle and let's just say it is time for some actual practice. *smirk.

I am headed to campus to catch up on school, just kidding who cares. I am going there because I know my geek of a cousin is always attending her classes so I will for sure use the opportunity to embarrass her in front of everyone.

What do I have planned? Nothing much , just a spell that will make her face develop horrible acne and make her nose weird to deform her face.

After that we will see if everyone still falls at her feet. She will be rejected and loose everything to someone else more deserving a.k.a me.

I wait outside her history class for her to come out , I am going to act all nice and butter up to her and cast the spell when I am in close proximity with her because for some reason that is the only way to cast this spell, basically I have to hug her for this. Cringe I know. Ew.

Ethera's pov;

My history class just ended, again I enjoyed every bit of it. Avery really has good taste in courses to study , this is really enlightening and I feel like I can use this knowledge when I go back to Alba and have more in depth political conversation with the king. Oh I can't wait to see his surprise to me knowing all this , it will increase our bonding chances which up to now have been slim due to the many obstacles mainly the Queen.

I don't want to worry about that for now , I am sure Avery is handling her as far as I know her character.

As I am exiting my class I find Avery's cousin outside leaning on the wall next to the class.

Sheila showed me a picture of her that is how I recognized her.

What is she doing here? Wasn't she in Alba?

I try to walk on the other side to avoid her because I don't want to have a conversation with her and risk her discovering I am not Avery. Since she has access to Alba it is possible she can see through our exchange situation.

"Oh Avery! Wait up" She says running after me until she catches up.

She smiles at me and says "It has been a long time cousin , I missed you around here"

Why is she lying , I know from Avery that they both can not stand each other's presence.

"Yes it has indeed , look I have somewhere to go urgently so I'll catch you later?" I say trying to be polite while escaping her.

She then jumps on me and engulfs me in a hug "Oh Avery, I am so sorry for everything I did to you, you know how life has been hard on me and so I naturally found it better to lash it out on you. I really do want us to reconcile and be close again. Would you like that?" I feel my top being wet by her tears? She is crying? Is she really sincere? Does she feel bad? I mean she does seem pretty convincing-

"Oww" I exclaim as I pull back from the hug and hold my face. It burns , what is going on with my face?

I look up to see Helga smirking at me and then she laughs hysterically "And cut. I was good right? Poor Avery really thought I was coming on the right side. Well too bad for you but guess what now you have a permanent gift from me to you , a reminder that I am and will always be superior to you. Now try to keep your head held high because everyone is about to make fun of you one by one"

What is she talking about? I should have never let my guard down.

"Somebody help! I need help! Something is wrong with Avery! Come see" She starts yelling .

I fall to the ground because of the pain I am feeling on my face.

People start gathering and when they see my face they gasp and move away almost as if I disgust them.

Some others start laughing and making mean comments like "Pimple head" , "Crooked nose" or even "Pumpkin head"

I don't know what she did but it seems bad , really bad.

"What did you do?" I yell at her.

She fake gasps "Nothing , come on Avery how could you accuse me? You were the one complaining about your face itching a few moments ago so don't blame it on me"

Everyone starts taking pictures and I try hiding my face , I just want to get out of here.

Where is my Prince Charming when I need him?

"Get out of the way people. Don't you have better things to do? You are all shameless! What is this? High school?" That is Sheila's voice. My savior.

"Move" She pushes Helga and bends over to me,

"What happened? What did she do?" She asks examining my face in shock. I still haven't seen it but I can imagine the damage.

"I don't know" I whisper . I really don't , everything was normal and all of a sudden this happens.

What did Helga do?

"Okay come on let's get you home" She helps me up and puts a scarf on my head to cover my face with it.

Everyone dispersed already , we are left with Helga who only has a proud smile on her face .

We by pass her and head to the apartment to understand what is wrong with my face.

We soon arrive at the apartment and the first thing I do is go to the nearest mirror to check my face.

"Ahhhhhhhhh!!" I scream as I see the state of my face. I have giant pimples all over and my face looks dislocated, my eyes dilated . What is this?

"Okay calm down girl. Tell me what happened in detail" Sheila says as we both go to sit on the couch in the living room.

"I told you I don't know how this happened. I went out of my class earlier to find Helga there as if she was waiting for me. She started apologizing for everything she has ever done and saying she wants to start over with Avery. She then hugged me and after that I suddenly felt pain on my face" I explain trying to figure out myself what could have led to that.

"Girl this seems fishy , Helga never apologizes and I know for a fact she doesn't all of a sudden like Avery. I think she did this to you . How is what I don't know but for now I don't think you should go out or else there will be suspicions from the public considering the social status of Avery"

I nod agreeing with her.

The next few days we try to find remedies to this , Sheila makes me try different types of skin care products and treatments , we even go for a laser treatment but nothing works.

I have been isolated at the apartment for days now, I am starting to loose hope in regaining Avery's face because once we switch back this will be on her. I don't wish thy for her.

Eric has been passing by to check on me and Sheila has been chasing him away saying I have a highly infectious disease.

He has been really worried and I feel bad for making him feel rejected but I can't let him see Avery's face like this or it might change the feelings he has for her.

After that dinner by the beach he has been more flirty and sweet , sending flowers by the apartment everyday and all.

He is going all out for Avery and I can't wait for her to see and experience this herself.

Don't worry Avery , I will protect your face from him and make sure your future together is guaranteed.