New York Debut by Melody Carlson

Author:Melody Carlson [Carlson, Melody]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: General Fiction, ebook, book, (¯`'•.¸//(*_*)\\¸.•'´¯)
ISBN: 9780310863274
Google: 80IU474y6yUC
Amazon: 0310714931
Goodreads: 6265313
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 2009-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

11

“GET A LOAD OF MADISON AND TINA.” Casey nodded toward the cafeteria entrance as she and DJ set their food trays at their favorite table.

DJ looked up in time to see Madison and Tina striding into the room like they thought they were on the catwalk with all eyes on them. They were dressed like they’d exchanged high school for nine-to-five jobs in a Manhattan high-rise. Watching the two girls sauntering through the cafeteria, DJ could almost hear her grandmother’s voice directing each move. Shoulders back, hips forward, elongated strides, one foot directly ahead of the next. Had they downloaded Grandmother’s words into their iPods?

“That is so over the top.” DJ couldn’t help but giggle.

“They’re like the Stepford models.” Casey snickered. “Brainwashed by Mrs. Carter.”

Suddenly they were both laughing loudly. But when Madison and Tina drew closer and glanced at their table, DJ stifled her giggles. She suddenly looked down at her food tray, pretending to be highly amused by her soda straw as she peeled off the paper and stuck it into her Sierra Mist.

“If looks could kill,” said Casey quietly, “we’d be history.”

“What’s with Madison and Tina?” asked Kriti as she and Eliza joined them at the table.

“It looked like they were practicing the hostile-yet-bored expression,” said Eliza. “With an emphasis on the hostile.” Then she did a perfect imitation of their faces, causing the whole table to erupt into laughter.

“What’s so funny?” asked Rhiannon as she joined them.

“Madison and Tina,” whispered Casey.

“They do seem to be taking their modeling training a bit seriously,” admitted Rhiannon as she peered over to where the girls were standing — rather posing — in the lunch line now. “Look at the height of those heels,” she pointed out. “Their feet are going to be killing them by the end of the day.”

“I think they want to look taller,” said Kriti.

“Like it matters.” DJ shook her head. “Seriously, who’s looking? Who cares?”

“We’re looking.” Casey chuckled.

“Well, don’t,” commanded Eliza. “Let’s not give them the satisfaction.”

“Hello,” said Harry as he took the seat next to Eliza. “Mind if I join you pretty ladies?”

“As long as you keep the compliments flowing,” said Eliza coyly.

Harry’s eyes suddenly grew wide as he stared at the cafeteria entrance. “Who is that?”

They all looked over to see Daisy walking in. Dressed in a short pink skirt — that DJ thought had once belonged to Eliza — and a cute little denim jacket, Daisy made her way toward them. With her shoulders squared and head held high, she seemed to be focusing on each step, like she was afraid she was going to trip and fall. Then, just a few feet away from their table, she looked uncertainly at Eliza.

“That’s the new Daisy Kempton,” said DJ quietly.

“Eliza’s project,” added Casey.

“Come on over.” Eliza waved at Daisy.

Daisy smiled and approached.

“Have a seat,” offered DJ.

“Thank you.” Daisy sat down and removed a small brown sack from her oversized D&G bag. That too looked familiar, probably another one of Eliza’s castoffs.

“How’s your day going?” DJ said to Daisy.

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