Zhane & Vitani Chapter 4

It was Friday and Vitani couldn't wait for the school day to end so she, Ruby and their new friend Kimiko could head to the mall and find outfits for the fall formal.

"Girls we are just three weeks away from the dance", Vitani said excitedly.

"I know Vee, but I don't know what to wear. What about you Kimiko?", asked Ruby.

"Oh, that's an easy one, my qipao".

"What's that?", Vitani asked.

"It's a Chinese dress my grandma is seamstress, so she is making me one".

"Cool, I can't wait to see it".

"Oh, and thanks again to both of for backing me up against Rachel and Brianna."

Kimiko bowed in respect and gratitude.

"No problem, they're just a bunch of bullies", said Vitani.

"I couldn't stop laughing when Vitani pushed Rachel into the desk. The look on her face was priceless!", Ruby squealed cheerfully.

"I don't think we'll deal with them anytime soon", said Vitani.

The final bell rang to go home, and the three girls raced through the hallways.

"Zhane and his friends are having Pokémon tournament at our house, so we don't have to worry him coming to the mall with us", said Vitani.

"Good last thing we need is a boy complaining about us shopping", said Ruby.

"We should at least give him a chance", Kimiko protested.

"Kimiko, we have a lot to discuss with you".

Before the girls reached their bikes Vitani stopped and her eyes stretch.

"Oh no! I forgot to get my bookbag. I'll be right back."

"Hustle, Forever 21 is having their weekend sale", Ruby shouted.

Vitani ran to her locker and grabbed her bookbag. As she raced down the hallway, a foot suddenly flashed in front her, and Vitani fell on her wrist.

"Hehehe. No running in the halls Vitani".

Vitani looked up and saw Rachel laughing at her misfortune.

"Rachel, you tripped me!", Vitani yelled.

She struggled to hold back tears due to her throbbing wrist and embarrassment.

"Did you really think I was gonna let get away with pushing me?", Rachel asked

Vitani eyes were filled with tears of anger as she got up.

"Rachel, I'm gonna--".

"What? Tell on me? Go ahead I dare you. It's not like I can stop you or anything. But everyone will know you as snitch if you do", Rachel said mockingly.

Vitani glared at the mean girl.

"You're gonna regret this", Vitani said coldly.

"I have no regrets", said Rachel.

Rachel walked off laughing heavily at her misdeed while Vitani angrily headed outside.

"Jeez, what took you so long", asked Ruby.

"And why are you holding your wrist", asked Kimiko.

Vitani did her best to straighten her face, but her friends could tell something was wrong.

"What happened in there, Vee?", Kimiko asked.

"Nothing", Vitani replied.

"No, don't nothing us. Something went down in the hallway. Let's hear it", Ruby insisted.

Vitani let out big sigh.

"Fine. I was running back to you girls after I got my bookbag and Rachel came from a corner and tripped me".

"She tripped you", Kimiko shouted.

"Yeah, and I hurt my wrist, but it's not broken though."

"Are you sure you're okay Vitani", Ruby asked.

"I'm fine, Rachel is gonna get what's coming to her very soon. Now let's go."

The three got on their bikes and made their way to the mall.

While looking around in Forever 21, Ruby and Kimiko attempted to get Vitani to open up about being tripped by Rachel.

"Vee, you can't let Rachel get away with tripping you", said Ruby.

"She knows you're not afraid to get rough, so she's just trying get a reaction out of you", said Kimiko.

"Ugh, would both of you stop. My mom always taught me not to get riled up because of fools. and only take action when it's absolutely necessary".

"Yeah? Well, my mom always taught me to not suffer fools gladly", Ruby said scornfully.

"Rachel had no business tripping you or spitting in my face for that matter. You can't let her get away with that", said Kimiko.

"Don't get the wrong idea girls. Rachel is not going to get away with tripping me, but I'm not going to snitch either because that's the last thing I want to be known for", said Vitani. You know this isn't how I pictured 7th grade year to turn out."

"Hey Vitani!"

Vitani turned away to see Zhane and his buddies Michael and Jose approach them.

"What are you doing here Zhane", asked Vitani. I thought you three were going to have your Pokemon tournament at home.

"We had stopped at the mall to get something eat first". What's with you sis? You seem irritated.

"It's nothing".

"Rachel Owens tripped her in the hallway", said Ruby.

"Ruby!", yelled Vitani.

"Say what!", yelled Zhane.

"Ooh Rachel Owens? She's hardcore; you never want to get on her bad side", said Michael.

"Yeah, but don't trip anyone and get off scott free", said Jose.

"Not to mention Vitani hurt her wrist when she fell", Kimiko replied.

"No, no, no. It doesn't matter if Rachel is hardcore. I know what mom always told us, but you gotta get her back Vitani", said Zhane.

"Enough already! What is this an intervention? Karma is gonna hit Rachel, and Zhane I appreciate the concern, but you worry about your own problems alright. Now move it we have shopping to do."

"Well excuse me for caring", Zhane said bitterly. Come on boys we gotta tournament to do.

Zhane and his friends walked off as Ruby and Kimiko confusingly stared at Vitani's harshness towards her brother.

"Zhane was only trying to help you know", said Kimiko.

"Yeah, you didn't have to cut him down like that Vitani", said Ruby.

"Ugh, I know but I'm just not in a pleasant mood right now, and I want take my mind off of being tripped. So, let's find something for the dance okay."

Little did the girls know that Rachel and her friends walked into Forever 21 noticed Zhane and company leaving the store.

"Hey Rach, wasn't that Vitani's brother," asked Brianna.

"Yeah, boys don't shop at Forever 21. The only reason he would be here is if his sister was here", said Rachel.

Rachel's second friend Kelly noticed Vitani looking around the dresses.

"There she is", said Kelly.

"Ooh this too perfect. I almost feel bad about doing this to Vitani", said Rachel.

"What are you going to do", asked Brianna.

Kelly took a perfume bottle off a rack and showed it to Brianna and Kelly.

"Vee is going to get a special 5 Finger discount."

"Don't you think that's a little harsh? No girl should ever be banned from Forever 21", said Kelly.

"Vitani brought this on herself Kelly".

Rachel quietly walked over to Vitani, who was too busy browsing through clothes to notice her, and quietly snuck the perfume in her jacket pocket as walked backed to the other end of the store.

"Alright girls get ready to enjoy the show in a couple minutes", said Rachel.

Meanwhile Vitani purchased a lush light green dress while Ruby bought a sky-blue version of the dress.

"We are gonna look so fly at the dance", said Vitani.

"Oh, you know it and I can't wait to see your qipao, Kimiko", replied Ruby

"Yes, there's absolutely nothing that can ruin this", Kimiko shrilled.

"Hey, let's get something to eat", said Vitani.

The three girls made their way out of the store with Rachel's group anxiously watching. When they walked pass the sensors the store alarm went off.

"Whoa! What's happening", Vitani yelled.

The store manager approached the girls with a huge frown on her face.

"Alright which one of you is stealing from my store", she said angrily.

"None of us. We brought our items. See the receipts."

The mall security guard walked in with his wand.

"Alright ladies I'm just gonna do a quick a scan if the wand doesn't beep, you're free to go."

The security guard scanned Kimiko and Ruby and the wand stayed silent. As soon as he scanned Vitani the wand beeped so loud everyone in the store could hear it.

The store manager pulled the perfume bottle out of Vitani's jacket and glared at her.

"You brought everything huh", she asked.

Vitani heart and mouth dropped with Kimiko and Ruby staring in shocked.

"Ma'am, I swear I didn't steal it. I didn't even know it was in my pocket someone is trying to frame me", Vitani pleaded.

"Lame excuses. No one steals from my store. Enjoy that dress because it's the last thing you'll get from here."

Vitani began to cry.

"Please I promise I didn't steal it. I'm too scared to do anything like that!"

"Come with me miss", said the security guard.

"Don't worry Vee, we know you didn't steal that perfume", said Ruby.

"Just hang tight, we'll go find Zhane", yelled Kimiko.

Rachel and her friends laughed at the top of their lungs as they watched Vitani being escorted out of the store.

"I don't think we'll be seeing Vitani in Forever 21 anymore", Rachel said arrogantly.

As she was being taken away by security, Vitani sobbed and thought to herself.

"This day just went from bad to worst. Mom is gonna blow a fuse."