Alex Bankcroft
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I'm not just Alex Bankcroft. I'm LORD Alexander Bankcroft.
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Post by Alex Bankcroft on Feb 2, 2008 13:04:08 GMT -5
He looked out of the window as the helicopter lowered itself on the lush combed lawn of Waverly High. The sky was a delicate and clear crystal blue, reminding him of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel. The door was opened and he climbed down, the wind brushing against his face. His muscles were tense and face a perfect stoic, he knew this would be hard.
He had been thinking about all those times. Images after images rolled after him. West End. Switzerland. A miserable him in middle high. His father getting $ 9 billion in debt. His leaving to Switzerland and working his way through school. Studying investment banking and international economics. Just because you are broke doesn't mean you don't study. The Bankcroft name inspired a legacy of the best private teachers, but sometimes you had to work hard to have them.
And like the rules of capitalism, fortunes had turned. His uncle left him the title of Lord of Nottingham. His dad was broke, but he was a Bankcroft. He turned his companies around. And, he was now the richest Lord around. the Lord of Lincolnshire. They were Bankcrofts. A legacy that was second only to the royal family of England, but with a treasury that was much bigger.
He had left suddenly. it was shameful for him. And much easier to run away. But now he was back. To set things right. To make up for everything.
He was hot. rich. and back. He was here for his final act. And West End would pay him his due homage.
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Post by Samantha Harrison on Feb 2, 2008 13:18:11 GMT -5
Yawning, she woke up from her bed. It had just been a day since she was back at Waverly, but she had been too exhausted from the journey. Too many parties, and too much fun had made her weary. Samantha Harrison had returned back to Waverly High to begin her Sixth form.
She slipped on to her robe, and walked towards the window. She admired the beautiful scenario. This seems to be a wonderful day.. she mused. Just as she looked out once again, she saw some stranger standing. wow. he looks hot. she mused again. Shut up, Sam. You're supposed to be taking a break from guys. haha Screw that. I'mm gonna talk tot hat one. She decided to do so.
So, She showered, and put on her jeans and a tank top. She let her blond, wavy hair , loose, as she set on her usual morning walk. It was her routine. A walk on the grounds of Waverly, made her feel fresh, and brought back all the pleasant times she'd spent in this school. And also all the hot boys, she'd dated. Most of them were losers. But, she never DID like anyone. they were just mutual attractions. But, she wanted to fall in love, experience that feeling. She walked on the wet turfs of the Waverly ground, and admired this great institution..But one other thing had gotten her on the grounds that day.
The handsome hunk. She had to know who it was.
"Hey!" she called out to him, and smiled flirtatiously, "New around here?" being a half-brit and half-american, she had the advantage over different accents.
She saw him and paled. He must be the hottest guy ever. She could feel something weird, going on in her stomach. Gah. Focus Sam. You're the cool, sexy and ebbil Sam.
"'Lo, I'm Sam. Nice to meet you." She said, making introductions.
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Alex Bankcroft
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I'm not just Alex Bankcroft. I'm LORD Alexander Bankcroft.
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Post by Alex Bankcroft on Feb 2, 2008 13:36:30 GMT -5
He didn't know what to say. He recognized her in the first instant. She didn't.
He had to face this. "Alexander Bankcroft, Lord of Nottingham" he said, kissing her hand, slowly looking up to horror. He knew this would happen. But, he had come to face it. Not run away from it.
He saw her face twist into a convulsion, and change from blushing to surprise to cursing. She jerked her hand away and walked off.
Samantha was his best friend. His only one, in fact. You get lonely for company when all you have is companies and cash that everyone wants. Throughout middle school, they had helped each other, math assignments or craft classes. He had promised to take her to her Debut irrespective of whether she had a boyfriend or not. He had promised that he would be there for her. Always.
And he had run away. From the madness. SHe has always understood him. But he wasn't surprised when she didn't, this time . Best friends stick around. Not leave the stick and go around.
He sighed. And knelt down. And called out, "I am sorry Sam. I am back. Once and for all now. For you. For everything. Please." A Lord kneeling down would have attracted half the paparazzi of England, but Samantha wasn't looking.
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Post by Samantha Harrison on Feb 2, 2008 13:50:10 GMT -5
She had had a feeling that she'd seen him somewhere before. But where, she had no freakin idea. When he introduced himself, she was shocked. Of all the people, Alex? Then, she remembered everything. All those events, that she had sort of, succesffully forgotten. And then, he had to come. Totally different, completely hot. She didn't know what to do.
He kissed her hand, but she drew it back,and just walked off as if he had never been there, and she had never talked to him.
She couldn't beleive her eyes. Alex Bankcroft.. was.. BACK?! After all the promises he gave her, being her bestfriend, he had run off, without even telling her. And how had she come to know? Newspapers! Not even his family told her anything. She had been hurt then, WAY hurt.
She had vowed that she'd never forgive him again But then there he was, standing in front of her, now kneeling, and apologizing. A trait, Alex Bankcroft was never known for.
She was touched, but deicded that she shouldn't give in to her emotions this time. She turned back, her hands folded. She asked him coolly. "Yeah? Really? That's wonderful news. Are you sure that tomorrow you won't go again? Wait. I'm not sure. I.. don't want to give you the power to hurt me, again. So. Well. IF you want to convince me, against this decision, go ahead and give it your best shot. Gimme a reason why I should forgive you.." She trailed off, "Other than you're hot, and rich" She added, rather too quickly.She ahd joked, and that was a positive sign. Sure, Alex knwe that.
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Alex Bankcroft
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I'm not just Alex Bankcroft. I'm LORD Alexander Bankcroft.
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Post by Alex Bankcroft on Feb 2, 2008 14:03:09 GMT -5
The kneeling had to do the thing. Bankcrofts don't kneel. They make others kneel. Unless, of course, they are proposing.
He got up and said in his suave cool voice, "Well, in our line of business to protect yourself we give guarantees of money. You know a Bankcroft word is a word of law, trusted forever. But, let's just say your way hotness is enough to ensure my continued presence. "
He winked and with the magical twinkle in his eyes, continued, " This is us. For the sake of the stars that you sewed upon my sweatshirt. That's it. My best shot. My years in the Alps taught me life. I have done everything there - sleeping out in the snow and hauling coal. And I know better know."
And he gently added, " I am going tomorrow. Waverly Beach. Champagne and crabs and tunes of Cher. Done and Done? "
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Post by Samantha Harrison on Feb 2, 2008 14:11:16 GMT -5
"So it's LORD Bankcroft now, huh? Isn't it? Even for me?" she said, maintaining the same coolness in her voice.
She nodded her head as he was talking to her. "Yeah I so know. That's why, you ran away years back, right? So, now I can totally trsut your word. Really."
She sighed. She had truly missed him. Well she never admitted it, but she did. Everyday. And it was a rare chance to see him kneel and apologize. She wanted to torment him a bit more, but actually couldnt.
She walked towards him furiously and raised her hands. All of a sudden, she started grinning and pulled him by his collar. "You better not pull that disappearing stunt again, get that, Bankcroft? I won't be soft next time."
"Hmm.. Champagne, and crabs. How can one not consent to this delectable offer? You know me too well, Bankcroft. It would be my honor, sir." She laughed, as she did a curtsey, in front of him. "Oh, by the way, I guess you're forgiven. That said, now it's done.. and done!" she winked at him.
"So tell me, how did you become so hot and handsome?" Smirking, she asked.
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Alex Bankcroft
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I'm not just Alex Bankcroft. I'm LORD Alexander Bankcroft.
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Post by Alex Bankcroft on Feb 2, 2008 14:21:34 GMT -5
"For you, it's Alex. Ale if you like." If it was rare to see a Bankcroft kneel, it was rarer to see them smile. With their hearts.
As she said those words, his face broke into a grin. 'Where are your manners kiddo? Don't I get a welcome kiss or something? You always liked crabs, the champagne is for me. And as far as your boyfriend goes, he will understand. You and me, got some catching up to do."
" I was always hot and handsome. Switzlerand has had its benefits. And you look like a stunner. He took her in his powerful arms and hugged her tightly. " So give me the lowdon on the hot dishes here. Long time no fun."
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Post by Samantha Harrison on Feb 3, 2008 4:31:54 GMT -5
She smiled back. "Ale? Bleh, then I'd have to drink you. Alex sounds great." She winked at him again. Alex had put ALL his charming ways to apologize to her, kneeling and smiling. "Is something wrond with you? Alex? All this kneeling and smiling is givin me freaks. that's SO not you!"
Smirking back at him, she said, "KIDDO? You've been away for god knows how long, and you're still calling me a kiddo?? From which angle do I look one? Gawd, I'm not a kiddo. I'm sure. See, can you see these features? They make me look like a lady," She broke off to point to her 'girly' features.
"Oh, I still love crabs, and I love the Champagne even more. And... what makes you think I have a boyfriend, eh?" She paused for laughing. "Yeah I can see that. Gawd, if you werent Alex, I'd have hooked upto by now." she giggled again.
"Hot dishes, huh? Many. But most of them aren't back yet. Jada's here, and umm, I dont' care. But,wahetver... you want a welcome kiss, hah? Sure, my lord." She smiled and bent forward to kiss him on his cheeks. Unfortunately, however, he turned at the same time, accidentally or on purpose, she didn't know, and, their lips touched. It sent a shiver down her spine, but she continued to kiss him.
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Alex Bankcroft
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Post by Alex Bankcroft on Feb 3, 2008 4:43:12 GMT -5
He burst out laughing as she was pointing her girly features. " This ain't a biology class. But they look pretty girly, yes. And they make me think that you have a boyfriend. Don;t tell me you don't. I was aching for a real tussle. But, you are still my kiddo.'
"Oh my god. You have been drinking. That is so bad. Nice gurls don't drink.
And as he was bending his cheek forward, she kissed him. Their lips brushed. He knew this wasnt right. Not yet. What the hell. EVery one gives a lip peck. He pulled up and smiled. " So, show me around?
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Post by Samantha Harrison on Feb 3, 2008 5:00:55 GMT -5
She laughed, as he laughed. She actually was acting 'kiddo-ish'. "Hmm You know all this biology. Which makes me wonder, what classes are you taking? I guess we wont be in the same classes. You are surely not taking PE, Drama, French, Music and Dance.And I'm interested in none of those, except French, I just signed up, cause a lady needs to know. and If my mother had been alive, she'd have freaked out if she found that I don't know much of those, lady manners, I mean."
She started giggling again, and broke off pretending to be thinking about something. "Boyfriend.... That sounds familiar. Oh, I had one. Too bad, I broke up with him 2 days ago, he started becoming too physical. And well, you werent there to beat him up. No. I refuse to be a kiddo. It's ot good for my figure or reputation you know."
"No, drinking rocks. Well, Waverlies DRINK. They have to. It's a prestige issue. And being the riches girl around, I have to. I love to, infact. Hmm, then again, you werent around. Who said I'm nice? I'm a naughty... naughty girl. Hehe!"
Just as all of a sudden, she pulled back and so did he. She turned red, obviously feeling embarassed, but didn't say anything. You don't kiss your best friend., there, a mind-fight, yet again. You do, if, he's hot. Shaddup. She shut those things in her mind. And turned back to him. "You taste good, you know? Bankcroft, what are your ingredients?"
She started walking forward, swaying her hups a bit, maybe catwalking. "Sure, I'll show ya around. Come." So, she gave him a tour of Waverlies, and he listened to her very intently. She had missed having him as her best friend. Jada, had taken up being her best friend. But she didn't know about her relations with the Bankcrofts. Because, when they'd become bankrupt, rumours spread, and she had to be outta it. She didn't like being talked about much, well it depeded if peple were complimenting her, but she never wished to have a negative publicity. Jada always thought that Alex was hot, but Sam never acknowledged. Now that he was back, there were going to be more rumours, more gossips, more fun, and more explanations to do.
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Alex Bankcroft
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I'm not just Alex Bankcroft. I'm LORD Alexander Bankcroft.
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Post by Alex Bankcroft on Feb 3, 2008 10:45:36 GMT -5
He sensed the cat walking and the redness the moment he saw it. The Bankcrofts were known to spot opportunity in anything. So their trained eyes spotted the signs in a lady immediately. And he smiled inside. It felt great to come back.
" Well, I am taking PE - how else do you think I maintain my body, drama - how else do I maintain my language, and then all my commerce stuff - how else do I maintain my bank balance. "
He hit her lightly on the head. " Stop the flirting ha ha. You look stunning, you don't need me to tell you that. So, just keep it straight, and show me some other stunners. I bet you get a handful here."
" I hope you don't drink wildly. Drinking for the prestige of it is such a waste. Looks like I gotta teach you manners too.
Deep down, he was smiling. This wasn't so bad. But, getting back to the groove was a long way from this.He had been away, but he was well aware of what was happening down here. The Bankcrofts make full preparation before entering. Sun Tzu had probably seen a bankcroft and remarked 'victorious warriors win and then go to war, losers go to war and then seek to win.' He knew Sam was having a certain fling with a guy, but it was obvious she was avoiding the subject. Possibly because he would hate him. And a fight between best friend and boyfriend isn't exactly what a girl dreams to get into everyone's gossip headlines.
He would just have to set things right. It's kinda tough to tell your best friend that her boyfriend is one hell of a money digger, and wants to dig you for your money and body, but money and brain power are powerful tools. Since times immemorial, Bankcrofts had set things right using those tools. The Ireland uprising, 1786. The Scotland riots, 1793. Most of all, the English-French War, 1842. He would have to use them to set right another wrong. And this time, the blood was in his favour.
He smiled at Samantha and said he would join her soon for dinner. Everyone would see him then. Back in middle school, they were the envy of every boy-girl relationship. They were King and Queen. They were the top of their classes - teachers worshipped them. They were the most happeneing ever - classmates loved them. Sam had had a string of loser boyfriends, and each of them would end up losing their noses or faces, because they went beyong their line. You don't mess with a Bankcroft. And with his best friend.
The fall from King to pauper was fast. And now, he was back. It was time to claim back, what was his by blood right. This was going to be good.
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Post by Samantha Harrison on Feb 3, 2008 11:23:37 GMT -5
"Hmm. Thought so. Pe, fine. Drama? Ah I am a little surprised. But since we both are in Drama, that means, there's no vacant spot for Romeo and Juliet, this year."
She put such an innocent look on her face, "Me? flirting? you wish, Banckroft. Well, I know that. Still, You havent seen me in YEARS... so, well. whatever." she did't even know what she was talking about.
"I usually am in control, but have gotten stoned somtimes. Bachelorette parties. we, Alphas sometimes do wild. Sure, I'm dying to learn them, my Lord." SHe laughed.
She looked at her best friend again, and was sure, she was in for a freat time this year, if she could keep her head straight.
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