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it all took place behind closed doors. For Brighton College, life went on as per usual. For Susan, her life had changed irrevocably.
Dealing with a broken heart is one thing, but to lose your first love in the cruelest possible way was damage that could never be repaired. What hurt the most was that there had been a hint of something in Rupert's eyes which suggested he wasn't keen to play with Nikki in that moment. His behavior and words seemed forced. He hadn't wanted to mistreat her, despite boasting he had. Whatever excuses she made, she couldn't deny the fact that he had chosen to be cruel to her. Maybe she misread the signs, maybe he was being friendly and not making overtures towards them becoming couple, but he'd treated her as a nothing and a nobody and all for what? To impress Nikki? It wasn't as if there was a room full of people listening him declare it wasn’t okay to date the school fatty. Even if he had used her, they’d spent an enormous amount of time together. Working, laughing, talking, sharing. Whatever his reasons were, that should have meant something. Clearly impressing Nikki meant more.
Hardening her heart, she promised herself no man would ever treat her the same again. Certainly not Rupert Locke-Smythe. Given half a chance she'd teach him a hard lesson about love and friendship, dished in the exact cold, callous way he'd treated her.
Making plans there and then would prove fruitless. Her father called to inform her he'd got a job. As a theater director he was always at work. Mostly he did national tours or off-Broadway fringe theater for limited runs. Landing a huge job on London's West End was a massive achievement for him. Although originating from a wealthy family, he was insistent that no one was to have an easy ride. His grandfather, an owner of a chain of cinemas, had sold up leaving a comfortable estate, but not one that would support generation after generation of the Thompsons. Frugal, he was proud of the work he did and what he'd achieved. This particular value he was keen to impart on Susan.
When she got the call she'd been thrilled for him. That he was a sixty minute ride away by train was the best news to receive. Alone, a foreigner and struggling in the aftermath of Rupert and Nikki, an only child whose mother died soon after childbirth, the chance to spend time with her dad was exactly what she needed. Throwing a silent prayer to the universe, she thanked a force greater than herself for aiding her. Susan made the mistake of revealing to her father the assumption that they'd be able to bond in such close proximity. It was the worst approach to take. He'd packed her off to boarding school from a young age to focus on his career. Having financially reached the possible pinnacle of his career, a weepy, heartbroken daughter would prove an unwelcome distraction when his entire focus needed to be on the show.
The next call she received was her father breaking the news that she would be returning to America to complete her education. She was to live in the Manhattan town house where her Aunt and Uncle from her mother's side would care for her. With only a term left before she finished the first level of high school education in England, her GCSE's, she pleaded with her father to reconsider. She was adamant she'd return to the states once she'd completed the exams as part of a compromise. Refusing her on the grounds of her fragile mental state, Susan had no option but to obey her father and leave.
“ I hear you're going home, Susan,” Imogen stuck her head in the two person dormitory.
Looking at Imogen it was hard not to think of Rupert. The same dark hair and blue eyes. Had it not been for the age difference, she’d have sworn they were twins.
“ Yes. You heard right. Everyone hears everything at this school.”
“ I guess,” said Imogen absently. “I only wanted to say. You were fabulous in Hairspray . An absolute star! I hope you shine
Dealing with a broken heart is one thing, but to lose your first love in the cruelest possible way was damage that could never be repaired. What hurt the most was that there had been a hint of something in Rupert's eyes which suggested he wasn't keen to play with Nikki in that moment. His behavior and words seemed forced. He hadn't wanted to mistreat her, despite boasting he had. Whatever excuses she made, she couldn't deny the fact that he had chosen to be cruel to her. Maybe she misread the signs, maybe he was being friendly and not making overtures towards them becoming couple, but he'd treated her as a nothing and a nobody and all for what? To impress Nikki? It wasn't as if there was a room full of people listening him declare it wasn’t okay to date the school fatty. Even if he had used her, they’d spent an enormous amount of time together. Working, laughing, talking, sharing. Whatever his reasons were, that should have meant something. Clearly impressing Nikki meant more.
Hardening her heart, she promised herself no man would ever treat her the same again. Certainly not Rupert Locke-Smythe. Given half a chance she'd teach him a hard lesson about love and friendship, dished in the exact cold, callous way he'd treated her.
Making plans there and then would prove fruitless. Her father called to inform her he'd got a job. As a theater director he was always at work. Mostly he did national tours or off-Broadway fringe theater for limited runs. Landing a huge job on London's West End was a massive achievement for him. Although originating from a wealthy family, he was insistent that no one was to have an easy ride. His grandfather, an owner of a chain of cinemas, had sold up leaving a comfortable estate, but not one that would support generation after generation of the Thompsons. Frugal, he was proud of the work he did and what he'd achieved. This particular value he was keen to impart on Susan.
When she got the call she'd been thrilled for him. That he was a sixty minute ride away by train was the best news to receive. Alone, a foreigner and struggling in the aftermath of Rupert and Nikki, an only child whose mother died soon after childbirth, the chance to spend time with her dad was exactly what she needed. Throwing a silent prayer to the universe, she thanked a force greater than herself for aiding her. Susan made the mistake of revealing to her father the assumption that they'd be able to bond in such close proximity. It was the worst approach to take. He'd packed her off to boarding school from a young age to focus on his career. Having financially reached the possible pinnacle of his career, a weepy, heartbroken daughter would prove an unwelcome distraction when his entire focus needed to be on the show.
The next call she received was her father breaking the news that she would be returning to America to complete her education. She was to live in the Manhattan town house where her Aunt and Uncle from her mother's side would care for her. With only a term left before she finished the first level of high school education in England, her GCSE's, she pleaded with her father to reconsider. She was adamant she'd return to the states once she'd completed the exams as part of a compromise. Refusing her on the grounds of her fragile mental state, Susan had no option but to obey her father and leave.
“ I hear you're going home, Susan,” Imogen stuck her head in the two person dormitory.
Looking at Imogen it was hard not to think of Rupert. The same dark hair and blue eyes. Had it not been for the age difference, she’d have sworn they were twins.
“ Yes. You heard right. Everyone hears everything at this school.”
“ I guess,” said Imogen absently. “I only wanted to say. You were fabulous in Hairspray . An absolute star! I hope you shine
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