Ellie!! Yelled Kathy from the kitchen. She had prepared Ellie's breakfast and packed her backpack for the summer camp Ellie was to embark on.
Ellie, a sixteen year old teen was the only child and daughter of Mr and Mrs Smith Johnson, the richest man in the countryside. She is an epitome of beauty but never saw herself as beautiful. She had a heart of gold though could be a lil cheeky at times when she thinks of who she is. Everyone loved to be around her, she had two rich friends like herself who also were to attend the summer camp. Back in Ellie's room she was on a call with her friends Vicky and Ella. "Umm girls! Hope you've packed all the necessary things you need for this camp cause we really need to crush this year's just like we did last year" said Vicky…
Vicky is a cocky and also an only child of her parents! She doesn't fancy mingling with the low class and loves to be noticed by everyone. She is pretty just like her two friends ( Ellie and Ella) she strives for popularity , competes a lot just to make sure she is known for her competitive spirit and yes!! She won herself the popularity she had always yearned for. Ella, also the only child of her single but rich mom Ms Diana. She is a cool, gorgeous and competitive girl. She loves hiking, reading Romcoms, dancing and modelling. Ella was taught by her mom to take and see everyone equally no matter the class or race of the individual. She had a beautiful heart. The three girls attended the biggest and most expensive school in the country, Wiss high School.
The school was known for its vast landscape, beautiful environment with trees and flowers decorated everywhere around the school premises. Any low classed student found schooling in wiss high must have gained entry through scholarship else that he or she can't afford to be there. It was summer and the school had planned a summer camp for the kids to enjoy during their holidays. When it was announced by the principal, all the students shouted for joy and couldn't wait for the faithful day to come. The venue for the summer camp was set in one of the country's biggest resorts. The kids were very excited on hearing the news, they had long waited for summer. The day for the kids to set out for their fun filled adventurous summer camp finally came.
"I got my mom to help me pack up all the necessary things I need for the camp so I think I'm ready as much as you are! Ellie replied vicky. How bout you Ella? I have packed up all I need. I think we're all ready. Whoo hoo!!! Shouted the three girls "it's gonna be fun". My mom's calling I gotta go now catch up with you later. Ellie dropped the call and headed straight out to the kitchen to meet her mom. "I'm here mom! You called" and Go and have your breakfast. You are getting too excited about this camp thing, at least just eat a little so you have enough strength to tour round the resort today, you know it has always been your dream land! Ellie gave her mom a wide smile and scooped some cereal into her mouth. Good morning Miss Ellie!! Greeted Nancy the housekeeper. Your school bus has arrived! Good morning Miss Nancy!! How are you doing today? Ellie asked politely I'm pretty fine!! Thank you, Nancy responded. Ellie was fond of her housekeeper, she loved her very much and always loved to keep conversations with her but that morning wasn't just the right time for conversations her bus had arrived and she was longing to meet her friends so she really had to go. Miss Nancy!! Please help me bring my luggage downstairs. I need to get my backpack and bid mom goodbye. I'm always at your service my lady!! Replied Miss Nancy.
Goodbye mom! Sobbed Ellie was too attached to her mother. I would miss you mom take care of yourself okay! Ellie! Pls stay out of trouble. I love you my darling daughter, "I love you too momma" replied Ellie You gotta go now your bus is waiting for you. Kathy hugged her beautiful daughter and waved her goodbye. Ellie greeted the rest of the students in the bus and sat between her best friends. Hey mummy's queen!! We needn't ask you what kept you so long because we know you were sobbing on your mom's shoulder, scoffed Vicky playfully and the girls all laughed . The girls talked a lot until the bus finally got to a halt. The students all highlighted from the bus one after the other, the resort was just as beautiful as they had heard about. The three best friends brought out their phones and took some cool pictures which they shared instantly on their FB and IG handle. They were super excited waiting to meet some cool friends during their stay in camp and were ready to go super crazy about the adventures. They were all asked to head to their rooms where they would be spending the night and unpack their luggages. The girls were assigned to different rooms which didn't go well with them. They had no option other than to live with the fact that they couldn't be roommates. At least they could still hang out and see each other whenever they wanted to.
Day 1 (The quick tour)
The young teenagers were all awakened by the sound of the loud bell. They all felt more sleepy cause most of them were on their phones calling home and chatting with their friends, telling them of how amazing the resort was. The children knew they were not at home for them to sleep more but had to realize that they were far from home and there for a purpose so they got out of bed and went to the bathroom to freshen up and get ready for the long day ahead of them. Ellie!! You ready?? Questioned Vicky, today is gonna be fun. It's our first day here and I can't wait to see what the guys look like here. I bet you would go head over heels on one of them barked Ella at Vicky . Jeez!! And I'm so looking forward to doing that Ella, you know I'm not you who doesn't know what it means to go head over heels Vicky retorted back at Ella. While Ella was about to hit Vicky with another word Ellie broke in. Hey girls girls! Calm down , we are here to catch all the fun. There is no time to argue with each other. No more bantering of words for now okay!!
Let's go out there and show the world we are here. Yeah let's go!! Ella and Vicky responded . They walked majestically out of the room looking so gorgeous in Jean shorts, white t-shirts and Sneakers to fit. Everyone turned to look at them, admiring their beauty and the girls felt really good about it. They had breakfast and the food tasted really good. The campers took a tour round the resort asking their tour guide many questions. Ella had a book in her hand where she was writing down almost everything. Ellie was taking pictures of cool sites while Vicky was feeling pretty and walking like the leader of the group, taking the forefront of everything. When the young campers had retired for the day they were all tired and their legs wobbling a bit. They freshened up, had dinner and retired to bed. While on a tour, Vicky was admiring one of the students from another school who had come for the summer camp as well. Blake was every girl's dream guy on camp and also a rich kid. He was the reason for her cheeky behavior. Blake on the other hand had his eyes on Ellie. He loved her personality and appearance, he thought in his heart to make friends with her as soon as possible but just didn't know how to go about it. Beautiful Ellie didn't know anything about it. She was too focused on her camera though she once caught Blake staring at her but waved it off thinking it was just a stare.
Day 2 (The Bonding)
The kids had a week to spend in camp and wished it could be extended to two. Ellie!! Wakey wakey sleepy head!! Said Vicky. Good morning ma'am greeted Ella. You guys are terrible at waking someone up jeez! Let go of my leg please. Don't tell me you need someone to wake you up like a princess and give you a kiss on the head like your mom does? Questioned Vicky with a smirk. Hahaha! Ella laughed don't worry I got the right person for the job! Guess who? Blake!!!! The cutest guy on camp! I saw the way he was staring at you yesterday and couldn't get his eyes off you. I know you guys will bond up soon. Who told you that Ella? Didn't you see that it was me Blake was staring at? Vicky barked at Ella, now listen and take this seriously I'm already his and nothing is changing that! Ellie dear pls get out of bed and go freshen up for today we got another adventure to embark on don't listen to Ella she just wants to ruin things for me. Ruin you say?? I know very well he was staring at Ellie not your cheeky self. Hey hey!! I'm not interested in Blake at all! Remember I got a James already so I'm good, you can have him Vicky! I'm not interested please. Ella had a Stern look on her face for Vicky. She didn't buy the story Vicky gave because she saw the whole staring game and how it started. She also knew that Vicky was having her eyes on Blake but decided not to blurt that out. After they had had breakfast they rested for a while. It was time for their games and the girls were split into teams. Ellie and Ella were in team Sapphire, the same team as Blake, while Vicky was in team Ruby, the team where Blake's friend Rob was…
This didn't go well with Vicky cause she really wanted to be in the same team with Blake so she could have her way. She complained about it but it was of no use because she can't be swapped now that they were set. The team members were all asked to get familiar with each other so they could work together and win. They were also asked to choose a team leader which should be a boy and a girl. This went well with Ella because she really wanted her friend Ellie to be the team leader and she had the conviction that definitely Blake would be chosen as the male team leader. Just as expected Ellie was chosen to work with Blake as team leaders, the duo looked good together and the rest of the kids admired them so much. A little girl walked up to the both of them and told them that they would make a good couple. Blake fancied the idea but Ellie didn't because she didn't wanna hurt her friend Vicky who was going head over heels already for this guy. Vicky was also chosen as the team leader for her team; she had to work with Rob. The fact of Ellie and Blake bonding didn't go well with Vicky. She started having funny thoughts in her head, she didn't want anyone to get in her way of having Blake, so she thought to herself to act fast and wisely.
"I wouldn't let anyone not even my best friends to deny me of this opportunity!! Never". Her face had gone all red when Rob walked up to her. Hello I'm Rob! It's gonna be nice working with you to build our team strong. Vicky was lost in her wild thoughts that Rob had to nudge her a little. Hey you okay? Umm yeah yeah I'm fine replied Vicky with a fake smile. Ok I'm Rob" you are? I'm Vicky, can I ask you a question? Sure you can said Rob . Is Blake your friend? Rob smiled a little and gave her a straight yes. Vicky smiled and decided to get the fish using a nice bait. Little did she know that her plans were going to probe abortive since Blake was also set to get Ellie he wasn't sure of what he was feeling but he knew something had hit him. He knew he was falling for her already. He had discussed the weird feeling with Rob the previous night and also knew that Vicky had her eyes for him. Rob gave Vicky a smile and told her that they had to go prepare their team members for the swimming race and teach them all the basic skills they needed to know about swimming. She got up and followed him, feeling like a smart biologist who had just won an experimental contest…
Blake and Ellie on the other hand were getting along real quick but Ellie was anxious about everything going on so she kept a bit of a distance from Blake so as not to annoy her friend. She loved her friends so much and wanted the friendship to last forever without having issues with any one of them. They all headed to the lake where they would be having their swimming competition and decided to take lessons there. The kids all changed to their swimsuits. When Ellie emerged with her swimsuit on! Blake couldn't get his eyes off her, he admired the wonderful creature he had as a team mate. Vicky wasn't concentrating as though she was busy snooping on every move of the Sapphire team leaders. She didn't want anything funny to happen between them else she could just loose her mind. She had started having hatred for her friend Ellie, why should it be her, must it always be her why can't it be me? Am I not as pretty as she is or even more prettier? Those were the questions that ran through Vicky's mind.
Vicky please can you concentrate here and help the smaller kids with get into the waters with their floaters, Rob said sternly looking straight into Vicky's eyes. Vicky was hurt inside and just decided to concentrate just for the sake of the competition, so her team would win and then she would now have a way of getting the attention of Blake. Ellie and Blake were doing just fine, Ella was enjoying the whole scene and loving it that her very best friend was looking happy and getting along. The both teams put in their best, they were able to pick out the best swimmers for the competition ahead of them. When they finally got all the kids out of the lake the leaders emerged last, it was their duty to ensure the safety of their team members. Blake noticed that Ellie had caught a cold so he got his Jacket and put it on her while she was sitting close to the bushes. This kind gesture of Blake towards Ellie was eating up Vicky, she wanted to be in that position that Ellie was, she needed those treatments and above all she needed Blake. She left the place where they were all gathered and went to stay all by herself a bit close to the area of the lake indicated: "DO NOT ENTER"
This struck her and made her think more darker. Now thinking evil she wanted to take revenge on Ellie. She said she had James. Why is she now all over Blake? She thought out loud. A tear dropped on her cheeks, she wiped them off immediately she saw Rob drawing near. Hey vick I've been searching for you, what are you doing here?? This place is really dangerous and not good for you if you eventually fall into this part of the lake you will drown and there is no life guard around this afternoon to save you . This part of the lake is the deepest part. I once heard that it almost drowned a full grown man if not for a lifeguard who was around by that time of the night, the man could have died in here. Really?? Vicky asked, I never knew it was that dangerous. Please miss can we leave this axis, Rob said with a playful smile and held Vicky's hand to pull her up.
She was on her feet and the Ruby leaders walked away talking about how to practice more for the upcoming swimming competition.
Day 3 (Memories and Suspicions)
The campers were all about doing their normal morning routine when Blake and Rob walked up to the three best friends that were doing their work out. Hey girls!! How are you doing today said Blake and stretched his hand for a handshake. Vicky immediately held his hands tight. We are fine you know, how are you doing too. Good morning Rob greeted Ella and Ellie Good morning Rob greeted back. I see you girls are taking this work out very seriously Blake said trying to get his hand off Vicky's grip. Yeah we love working out, you know it's always fun doing it together. Ellie said and smiled. Umm Ellie !! Thanks for yesterday, I really appreciate your efforts, I'm grateful and honored to have a friend like you. "Flash back" Blake was spotted sitting alone looking so deep in thoughts when Ellie walked up to him, sat beside him and asked him what was wrong and why his mood changed all of a sudden. Blake looked at her with a shaky voice and told her the story of how he lost his mom on his birthday, he lost the most important woman in his life at the age of ten. He also told her that the image of how she left him keeps flashing in his head and makes him weak whenever it comes. Ellie felt for him, hugged him and told him that one day he would meet her again.
"For now you have to enjoy the fullness of life and live it to the full plus you got me!" Ellie said and smiled making a funny face at him, this childish act of hers made his heart leap for joy and once again he gained his happiness. What must have happened between the both of them yesterday? Vicky muttered to herself. I hope they haven't started seeing each other at late nights already cause that would be calling for war. She had said that out loud this time without realizing it. Who is calling for war Vicky? Asked Ella with a Stern look. Umm no one, did I say something like that? No no I'm just hallucinating it's my thing you know Vicky said trying to cover up. Alright girls catch up with you later. The boys left and Vicky was at it again. Ellie, were you out with Blake last night or something? No I wasn't. Oh cut the crap!! Then how come he came to appreciate you? Is there anything you aren't telling us? Us you say Vicky! There is no us but just A you, what's wrong even if Ellie was out with Blake at night I see nothing wrong with that I'm totally in support if she even wanna spend the night with him, it would be the coolest thing I've ever. So miss when you're asking your selfish question do not use the word us because I am cool with Ellie and Blake hanging out. Ella said angrily and immediately Vicky slapped her and they began fighting.
The two fighters were punished by the school authority by not letting them participate in any game for the day. Ellie was heartbroken; she couldn't think straight. Why is Vicky being so rude now, is it just because of Blake? Ellie sobbed a little but Ella came and comforted her telling her sweet things which made her feel better. She was now up and ready for any battle Vicky would create.
Day four (The dream)
Back at Ellie's house , Ellie's mom had a dream the previous night where her daughter's life was endangered but the dream wasn't clear enough so she decided to call the authorities in charge of the students at camp. Good day Ms Smith, how are you doing today? Asked one of the staff in charge. I'm doing great but please I want to know if my daughter Ellie is doing well. Oh yes ma'am, Ellie is fine and very active. She is the team leader for her competing team and is very busy today teaching her team members the necessary steps to winning. Oh ok that's great, please keep an eye on her for me I don't want her to get into any form of danger at all please. It's our responsibility to protect our students ma'am, replied the staff. Ellie's mom was relieved and dropped the call. The kids were all enthusiastic about this competition so they all put in their best skills so they could win. They had it in mind that whether their team won or lost they were all winners and were just having fun. They practiced harder that day, played and splashed water everywhere. The two teams were getting along though and everyone wanted to win. Ella had been watching every movement of Vicky. She knew that Vicky had bad intentions and didn't wanna give her the chance to carry it out.
Day five( The Swimming competition )
The day the children had been training for finally came. They woke up early, moving in twos and threes talking about their expectations and more. It was finally time for the competition to begin. The lake had been set ready for the swimmers and the kids were super excited. The team leaders had arrived and were checking on all their members just to be sure. The competition began with the smallest children to the older ones and both teams had a draw. Finally it was time for the leaders to compete. Ellie would compete against Vicky while Blake against Rob. This was gonna be a tough one. You can do this Blake said with assurance to Ellie and gave her a kiss on her cheeks. Vicky saw this and got really mad about it. Ella smiled widely and Ellie's eyes just popped widely opened. You go now you would get another one when you make me proud Blake told Ellie with a smile on his face and Ellie smiled back. Vicky was burning on the inside with more hatred for her used to be best friend. The sound of the whistle Indicated them to go and splashed, the two dived in swimming to reach the finish line and three, two, one Ellie hit the ribbon first and won. Everyone jumped for joy, especially the members of team Sapphire. She did it! Blake shouted and Ella ran to hug him. "I love you Ellie" Blake shouted out loud again.
Vicky was stuck, she couldn't stop hearing those words that came out of Blake's mouth ring in her head. She practically failed because she wasn't concentrating. They both got out of the water and had their towels wrapped around them. Congrats Ellie I'm proud of you, Vicky told Ellie with a wicked smile on her face but Ellie was too happy to notice that, she just hugged Vicky and told her I know you just wanted me to win because of how much you love me I know how good you are at swimming you've practically beat me so many times but today you just let me win. Thanks a lot dear.
I just let you win you think? I'm coming up with the best plan to ruin you so you know Vicky muttered silently. It's okay dear Ellie I want you to feel good okay. Once again congratulations!
Ellie smiled and felt loved not knowing she was being trapped inside a dirty mind like Vicky's. Hurray!! We won. The shout came from the crowd, team Sapphires had won and they were jubilating.
Congrats bro! Rob said to Blake you are good at this and I knew that from the beginning. Congrats to you too the boys smiled and hugged each other passionately. Team Sapphire was given the golden medal. The children had fun throughout that day and didn't think they would forget their experience in a hurry.
Day 6 (The murder case)
It was almost the last day for the children at camp and so they decided to explore more about the place, made more friends, went biking and ate lots of fruits. They wanted to have all the fun they could get before finally saying goodbye to the Teks resort. Ellie was seen resting her head on Blake's shoulders when Vicky walked up to them. You guys are having fun here, wow the shade is cool and good enough for two love birds like yourselves. Blake smiled and Ellie just didn't get anything that was going on but just had to smile back, because the Vicky she knew was still in love with Blake and wouldn't wanna see anyone else close to him, but now she was acting all good. Maybe she has decided to finally let go, thought Ellie. Can I have a word with you Ellie?? Please just for a sec and I'm done so you get back to your prince charming Vicky said sarcastically. Ellie just smiled and excused herself. I want to tell you that I'm sorry for everything that has happened between you and I, all because of my selfish desire to get Blake. I see he doesn't need me but loves you instead so you two can be together you know! I have decided to let him go for you and for the sake of our friendship. Awwn!! That's sweet Vicky , thanks A lot. Ellie replied with a broad smile.
Now I have a surprise for you tonight just for you alone. Okay, meet me at the end of the lake tonight by 8pm and see what I got to celebrate my beauty queen and winner of the swimming competition. Vicky told Ellie. But the end of the lake is dangerous Vicky ( Ellie ) Umm yes but we aren't jumping into the water Ellie don't tell me you're a Scaredy cat? ( Vicky)
Okay I will come. Thanks Vicky Ellie said with bubbling eyes. It was almost 8pm and Ella saw Vicky sneak out of her room and decided to follow her to know what she was up to. Vicky got to the lake and sat there waiting for Ellie to arrive little did she know that she had been followed. Ella hid and watched what Vicky was up to but wasn't able to decipher anything. She only thought that maybe Vicky was feeling lonely and lovelorn so she decided to come out here by this time of the night to get herself back. Ella had compassion on her and decided to come out of her hiding place to go over to Vicky just to make her feel better. Ellie was on her way to the lake and a bit closer too, she had taken another route to the lake not the same route that Ella and Vicky had taken. She got to know about that route when she had hung out with Blake a day ago. It was something she would live to remember cause she had the best time ever with him. Vicky spotted a shadow approaching her and was ready to strike. She got up pretending to hug the person but immediately hit her with the wood she had in her hands, the girl fell face down into the water and drowned.
Ellie saw this happen in a flash, her legs shivered she couldn't move, she was speechless how could Vicky want to murder her cause of Blake but no! Now she had murdered the wrong person and that was Ella. Ellie had seen Ella walk towards Vicky; she had thought that Vicky also invited Ella not knowing that she didn't and wondered how Ella got there. Ellie hid behind a tree and watched Vicky make sure that the girl she just hit had drowned before leaving. Vicky threw the wood far away and ran back to camp. Ellie cried and ran as fast as she could back to her room, lay down on her bed and sobbed till the next morning. She got sick due to what she had witnessed and couldn't utter a word.
Day 7 ( Truth and Suicide)
The children had packed their luggages and were set to say goodbye to the resort. The bus had been waiting for them. The school authority had asked the staff to count the children and made sure they were complete and in good shape but someone was Missing. Vicky was shocked to the marrow to see Ellie in the arms of Blake who was trying to make her speak so she could tell him what's wrong with her on the other hand a search team had been sent to search the whole resort for the missing girl. The team in charge of searching the lake hit something and decided to check out what it was. Lo and behold it was a dead body. They brought the body of the child to the authority so they could identify her. When the body was brought Ellie cried more pointing in that direction unable to utter a word. The authorities were confused, the whole place was no more filled with excitement but sorrow. How do we tell her parents? What actually happened? Who could do this to her? An ambulance arrived immediately and took the body of Ella to the hospital for an autopsy to be performed on her.
The kids got on the bus and headed back to their different destinations. Blake and Rob couldn't leave the sides of the two crying girls so they decided to accompany them home. Blake called home and told them he wouldn't be arriving soon due to an incident that had occurred so did Rob as well. Vicky fake crying was being hit up with so many thoughts running through her mind. She now thought if Ellie witnessed her wicked act or not. Why she couldn't speak and why she didn't want her( Vicky ) to touch her. Vicky was going crazy, she didn't know what to think of anymore, she screamed and hit herself so hard no one understood this act of hers except the one person who witnessed the despicable act she committed. The bus halted at Ellie's house and her mum had come out to get her. Ellie ran to her mom and hugged her tight crying bitterly. Blake had highlighted with her, he didn't want her to suffer alone, he had to be with her, he wanted to share her pains and also fight with her till the end. Rob on the other hand wanted to comfort Vicky though he never had any feelings for her but at least for friendship's sake he stayed back on the bus and waved Ellie goodbye.
Ellie's mom took her to her room , thanked Blake for being nice and told him she could take it up from there but Blake insisted on staying with Ellie. Ellie's mom had no option but to accept and accommodate him in her house. Ellie narrated the whole story to her mom and her mom was dumbstruck. She remembered her dream it was supposed to be Ellie but Ella took the place they both cried bitterly. Blake's fists were hurting and ready to punch the stupidity out of Vicky but she wasn't anywhere close to him. The next day Ellie's mom took Ellie to the police station and a case was filed against Vicky. There was a knock at Vicky's house door and it went wide open Vicky's mom had welcomed them in warmly not knowing what was happening she was sad about the news too but didn't know why the police were at her house together with Ellie, Blake and Kathy. The police asked to see Vicky, so Vicky's mom went up to her room to get her but behold Vicky had committed suicide.
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