Chapter 3: Ein. One. Un. Uno.
I let out a sigh, as I switched channels, trying to find something interesting to watch, but apparently, the world decided that it was time to only air things that weren’t worthy of my attention, that was until I heard my very own name on the screen.
“It seems that Esther Gunner is still unbeatable in the California Surfing Competition. The seventeen-year-old prodigy has managed to proclaim herself, as the Surfer Master, making this her fifth consecutive year of winning. The young star-”
I grunted as I changed the TV to Video 1. I was not going to be hearing what the media had to say about me. I already knew that I was the winner of the California Surfing Competition, there was a trophy somewhere in the house to prove it. I threw the remote control to the couch and sprawled myself on the beanbag on the floor. I got myself into a comfortable position and started the game.
I started playing solo, not that I needed to, but I didn’t feel like hearing random people scream or try to flirt with me only because I am a girl. I was so focused on beating my record, that I didn’t hear the door when my father entered, I only managed to figure he was in the room when he turned off the TV and stood right in front of me.
“Good afternoon Esther,” My father spoke as he stared down at me. “What are you doing?”
“Afternoon?” I questioned and he nodded. “Oh,” I chuckled. “Why are you so fancied up? Aren’t we supposed to have a chill weekend?”
“It’s 2 pm Esther,” He rolled his eyes. “We have a band meeting.” I threw my head back. I had forgotten about that. “Remember that we have a new announcement to make.”
“I know that,” I sighed. “But I don’t understand why I need to get dressed, it’s not like they haven’t seen me like this before.” I motioned to my pj's.
“Esther,” My dad sighed. “We’ll have cameras for the announcement.”
I growled. “For the world tour?” I questioned and he nodded. “Well, I’ll be at the George’s house.”
My dad chuckled. “Go give them the good news then.”
I winked at him as I ran out the door. “I’m taking the Range Rover!” I shouted and I heard something being shouted back, but I paid no mind.
Dear diary… they are confused, aren’t they? I’m laughing at my favourite bean bag, but I’ll let you out with something, my name and my father’s name only. Hope that it rings a bell for you. Esther Gunner and Enoch Gunner.
As I entered my room, I made a face as I saw the mess that I had left. A chuckled escaped as I made my way towards my closet to figure out what I was going to be wearing for the day. People thought of me as a spoiled rich brat when in all reality I wasn’t a brat. I was rich because of my father’s success and spoiled because it was only me and him, plus I was the only girl in the great family that we own.
The media loves to portrait me as someone that I am not, but in reality, I don’t care. If they ever went inside my bedroom, they would understand that their “Hipster Rockstar” isn’t more than a mere teenager. Don’t even ask me how I got that nickname. Once my cloth was ready, I made a beeline for my bathroom and got ready for the day. Even when I had lost half the day already.
Finally finding the keys for the car, that were hidden away between my books and notes, I shouted goodbye to my father and went on my merry way towards the George’s house. There was a time where the George’s lived right next door to us, I used to love that, and even my dad liked that, but paps and some crazy fans figured out where we lived and started stalking us. We gave up our house so that the George’s could keep with their privacy, but that didn’t mean anything for the friendship I had developed with Caleb and Collin, they were my best friends.
I finally parked the car out the house, making sure that it was locked, I made my way to the entrance. Knocking twice, I entered the house, only to find Caleb and Collin sitting down at the dining table with notebooks sprawled all around them.
“Good afternoon CG’s,” I smirked as I plopped myself down on an empty chair.
“Hello there Esther.” Caleb smiled.
“Sup.” Motioned Collin.
“I come bearing some good news,” I winked. “That’s if you want to hear them.”
“What?” Caleb exclaimed. “You know that we always want good news!”
“It has caught my attention, that Dream Killer has been looking for a place to do a gig,” I replied calmly. “Am I right?”
“You are, and you know it, Esther,” Collin rolled his eyes. “Found us a place?”
I wriggled my eyebrows. “Even better,” I smirked. “Devil Five is about to announce their world tour. Which we all know that it means that they are going to need an opening act for their very first concert here in Los Angeles, and their very last concert, here in Los Angeles as well.” I stole some water from Caleb’s glass. “Enoch was wondering if you guys would like to be the opening act.” I shrugged.
“Are you joking!” Both Collin and Caleb shouted.
“We are more than thrilled to be the opening act!” Collin exclaimed.
“Do you know how many people go to a Devil Five concert?” Caleb questioned and I nodded. “We are going to have exposure, and the kind that we need!”
“I do know,” I sighed with a smile. “I do live there after all.”
“Esther!” Collin shouted as he hugged me. “This is the best news ever!” I rolled my eyes as I felt myself being squished. “When do the tour starts?”
“I believe that in a week or so,” I replied as he let go of me. “Ralph will be contacting you with all the information that you are going to need and to answer whatever questions you have.”
“I would kiss you right now!” Caleb exclaimed and I raised an eyebrow.
I must tell you, that this is one of the main reasons as to why I love to death Collin and Caleb George. Not only because they are my best friends, but because, even when my father is super famous, they still treat me like the normal crazy neighbour that I was once to them. They are also very grateful to my father because, with his encouragement, they decided to create their band, and it has been the support of my father, and his advice, that has kept them going on so that they can finally fulfil their dream of becoming a great band.
I avoided the whole mess at my house, by staying the rest of the day with Caleb and Collin, playing videos games, just like we usually do, and having fun with the rest of Dream Killer. Mrs George arrived at her house a while later and invited me to stay over for dinner, but I had to decline (even when I didn’t want to) given that I was to be at my house for a celebrating bbq.
When it was time to go home I said goodbye to everyone and drove back home. The driveway was full of cars, meaning that all the band-family (basically my own family) was home. With a smirk on my face, I entered through the kitchen, so that I could gather some strength before entering the chaos.
“Where were you?” Carl pretended to be mad. “Hello, little princess.” He chuckled after I rolled my eyes.
“Hello!” I hugged him. “How are you? Where is my little Ethan?”
“I’m all good now that you are here,” Carl smiled. “And I think that Ethan is somewhere around here with the other devil twin.”
“Devil twin where!” Ducky laughed as he joined the conversation.
“Hey Ducky ducks,” I winked as I walked around.
“Hello there Esther,” Ducky replied. “Peter was asking for you.”
“Oh lord,” I laughed. “The Devil Twins are already asking for me?”
“Have fun!” Both Carl and Ducky laughed.
I shook my head with a smile, as I made my way towards my father. He was somewhere in the living room, with the rest of the band. Once I found him, I ran towards him and jumped on his back, earning his laugh and a roll of eyes.
“You’re back!” My dad smiled.
“Yep.” I winked. “Hello, Mr Guile.” I laughed.
“Ms Esther.” Guile replied with a small bow, causing me to laugh.
“Oh my! But look at this! Ralph is here!” I laughed. “It’s so nice to finally see you again.”
Ralph laughed. “I was visiting my parents.” He smiled.
“Awww,” I cooed. “Aren’t you adorable!” I pinged his cheek.
“Stop it,” He warned and I winked.
“ Blaze and Carl are by the pool.” My dad smiled.
“Call me when the food is ready.” I sang as I made my way towards the pool.
A smile was ever-present on my face as I approached the pool. Both Carl and Blaze were talking near the jacuzzi, which meant that they were trying to hide from the Devil Twins, and in all honesty, I would have been doing the same. I took a moment to appreciate the fact that they are both good looking guys, and I have the opportunity in life to share my life with them. I am more than sure that if it weren’t for them, my life as the daughter of a super famous rockstar wouldn’t be as fun and amazing as it is.
“Loners,” I smirked as I sat down next to them. “Being old is affecting your social skills so soon?”
They both scoffed. “Esther, lovely for you to join us,” Carl smirked. “Where were you?”
“Caleb’s place.” I shrugged, stealing Blaze’s drink.
He raised an eyebrow. “Visiting your boyfriend before we leave?” Blaze joked and I rolled my eyes.
“Why are you asking?” I narrowed my eyes. “Are you jealous?”
“Of course I am!” Blaze exclaimed. “You know that I hate sharing what’s mine.” He added with a wink.
I chuckled. “Oh poor Blaze,” Carl sighed. “You well know that she is mine, not yours.”
I raised an eyebrow and rolled my eyes. “You both well know,” I mocked Carl. “That I am as free as a hummingbird.” They all laughed. “Are you guys going to be accompanying us in the tour?”
“I am!” Carl raised his hand in excitement. “I have finally convinced my father to let me take a semester off and have fun at the tour.”
“Yeah!” I exclaimed. “I will finally have someone close to my age!”
“You’ll be even more excited when I join you,” Blaze sing-sang. “I’ll be joining you guys after my graduation.”
I raised an eyebrow. “Oh!” I chuckled. “You are graduation until right now!”
“Shut up!” Blaze laughed. “Not everyone is a genius like you are and manages to graduate at fifteen.”
“Ain’t my fault either!” I winked at them and we kept on talking for the rest of the night.
Gifts
-- Gift
received Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
-- Power
stone