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Ronnie’s Worst Nightmare
By Jeannie

“Whoopee!” I had received an exclusive VIP invitation to the well renowned Zone Spa! But then, I’m Veronica Lodge, right? However, there was a difference with this invitation: it was for the new Zone Spa, which had opened recently in Riverdale. From what I had gathered from the latest magazines, this was the IT spa. All the celebrities went frequently to other Zone Spa chains, so of course I had to go! I was thrilled! I absolutely ADORE spas! The tranquility and relaxation I feel in a spa makes me feel like I’m far away on an island in Hawaii, with the wind blowing, the euphony of the sea sliding back and forth…but anyway, I snapped back to reality and knew I had to inform Bets. When she picked up the phone she sounded drained and jaded, as if she had been doing those household chores she does all the time. I could never manage that, but I did revere that perseverance in my best friend.

“Hi (yawn!) Ron”
“Betty! You sound tired!”
“I just finished the chores. What’s up?”
“Oh, just wanted to tell you I got an invitation to Zone Spa! You know, that new spa that’s going to open soon…”
“Really?”
She had sparked up at what I had told her.
“Yes! It’s a VIP invitation!”
“Oh Veronica, you’re so lucky! I could really use a spa right now!”
“Sorry Bets, VIP members only!”
“Well, have fun Ron.”
“I will, bye!”
And with that I clicked the phone off. Little did I know what was going on behind my back…

AT BETTY’S:

I had just ended a phone call with Ron, who had informed me of her VIP invitation to the Zone Spa. Lucky girl! I honestly thought I needed it more than her. But what can I say. Just then, I received a phone call from Veronica’s house. ‘That’s strange,’ I thought. Were there some extra juicy details Ron had forgotten to tell me about?

“Hi Ron, what is it now?”
“Hello Betty, it’s Mr. Lodge.”
I was a bit bewildered: why would he call me? And I had thought it was Ron!
“Oh, sorry, I thought…”
“Yes, Betty, I fully understand why you thought I was Veronica. I called you for a specific purpose, however. It’s quite amusing!”
Mr. Lodge then began to laugh. How strange! He then continued:
“Betty, have you heard of that TV show that plays practical jokes on people?”
“Are you talking about The Joker?”
“Oh yes, yes, The Joker. It’s a real laugh, what I’m about to tell you!”
I was completely confounded. Just what could it be that was making Mr. Lodge act in such a queer manner?
“Betty, I’m guessing that Veronica has told you about an invitation she got for the Zone Spa. Am I right?”
“Yes, Mr. Lodge, she called me just now.”
“Well, it’s all a fake! The Joker is behind the whole thing!”
At first I couldn’t fathom what he had just said. But then suddenly, it dawned on me. I couldn’t believe it! Oh, what a joke this was going to be!
“Really? Ron’s going to be in for such a surprise! But how did The Joker choose Ron…”
“Oh, yes, well The Joker contacted me and asked for me to approve the offer. They had apparently been doing some episodes in Riverdale, and was looking for a pampered sort of girl. They had arranged the whole business with Zone Spa, who complied. I think it will certainly be the joke of the century!”
Whereupon Mr. Lodge commenced laughing loudly again, but then abruptly came to a halt. When he spoke again, he sounded incredibly solemn and somber.
“Betty, you must not spill a word to Veronica. The Joker is very strict about that rule, so could you to pass it on to all of Veronica’s other friends? The whole TV crew is going to be there, so you just have to pretend you know absolutely nothing about it. Can you get the whole of your gang and assemble yourselves at the Day Spa before 12-tomorrow afternoon?”
“Yes, Mr. Lodge, I’ll do that.”
“Alright, then, bye!”
Whoa. I felt light in the head! What would the others say?! I immediately set about the task of calling the gang. I was so full of excitement; I couldn’t sleep a single wink!

AT 12 PM THE NEXT DAY IN THE DAY SPA…

Archie, Mr. Lodge and his wife, Jughead, Reggie and I were assembled at a room in the Day Spa. Archie couldn’t sit still! He kept shooting up from his seat, would pace himself a few times, then promptly sat back down again only to repeat the process a couple of seconds later. Reggie was talking loudly to Archie, while Jughead was (of course!) indulging ravenously in the food.
“Bets, what’s the time?” Archie asked me suddenly, stopping mid-way in his pacing.
“11:55”. I looked at the watch on his wrist. Seeing me glance at his wrist, he looked down and seemed alarmed to find a watch there.
“Gosh, when did that get there?” Archie exclaimed.
“Don’t worry Arch, that’s typical of you!” Reggie jeered. All of a sudden, Mr. Lodge’s voice sounded over the excited commotion:
“She’s here!” He exclaimed, pointing to the door. It swung open to emit Ron, whereupon a sudden hush fell upon the whole room. We all crowded at the window, which was situated where she wouldn’t look (she would be indulging in relaxation, why would she bother to look around behind her?) anyway, Ron stepped in, wearing gleaming black heels and a beige and red designer dress. An assistant went forwards to take her bag, and asked her if she was Veronica Lodge.
“Yes,” she replied with a polite smile. Ron had no clue we were there! I was even getting goose bumps from the excitement! The TV crew was on the other side, congealed by the darkness and obscurity of the shadows behind the counter. The same assistant then returned and showed Veronica onto a comfortable looking massage bed. Veronica briefly went out of the room to change into a robe then returned. She seated herself, and the assistant commenced: to pick up a bucket full of…ice water! She hauled up the bucket and began pouring the freezing water onto her!
“What do you gurgle think your gurgle doing!!!” Veronica screeched, flailing her arms wildly around her as if warding off flies. “Is this what you call a massage?!” Ron hollered at the assistant.
“This, Madam, is what we do to relax the body!” The assistant exclaimed, feigning surprise.
“She’s a good actress!” Archie whispered from behind. I definitely agreed. Veronica looked completely enraged, but seeing how surprised the assistant looked made her wrath quell. She looked a bit ashamed even, as if this was THE THING that everyone did in spas and she hadn’t known.
“Oh, umm, right, it was pretty cold”. Veronica said, blushing. Back in the room, we couldn’t smother our laughing, which luckily was muffled out by the music outside. “Actually, it’s lukewarm” the assistant said. We saw her exchange the ice water for another bucket, which was meant to contain water of a tepid temperature. She offered it to Veronica to test, upon which Ron looked even more embarrassed about her wild reaction.
“I wonder if I’m feeling well…” She murmured, placing her hand to her forehead. But she lay back down again, and the assistant set about doing an arm and hand massage. Veronica suddenly looked content and tranquil, as if hypnotized into a pleasant lull, and state of ecstasy, but was soon shaken up by thundering shouts: the assistant was bellowing unintelligible words in rhythm to the massage like some American Indian war chant who had been inflicted with a disease! She shook Ron so hard Ron nearly fell off the bed! The assistant had her eyes closed, and continued doing this insane notion as if hypnotized into it! Ron looked utterly stunned, and looked around as if wondering if she was at the right place, but luckily not behind where we were laughing our heads off. But the assistant had more surprises up her sleeve: she started waving Veronica’s arm wildly, as if pulling a lever!
“Stop! Stop NOW!” Veronica bellowed. However, the assistant pretended to be absorbed in the crazy waving of Veronica’s arm. She really looked as if she was absorbed into some crazy war chant.
“STOOOOOOOOOOP!!!!!” Ron screamed, and we even had to cover our ears!
“What is it, Madam? This is the most popular service we provide!” The assistant suddenly exclaimed, stopping with alarm. And with that, she commenced again, only this time, another assistant entered, and then another! The original assistant then started wildly waving Veronica’s arm and leg again, while the second assistant did the same thing on the other side, only more vigorously, and the third grabbed the bucket and began splashing the contents on to Ron! They all began shouting crazy war chants as if hypnotized! I laughed so much I thought I would die! Ron looked ridiculous, her arms and legs waving vigorously and being drenched with water every few seconds! Ron’s expression was so funny: her face was distorted into a scowl, and she looked very unkempt now (very un-Veronica). Her hair was a mess, and her arms and legs waving like some bird flapping its wings!
“STOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOP!!!!!!!!!” Veronica screamed so hard as a fourth assistant entered and began tugging wildly at Veronica’s hair! We were all sprawled on the floor and laughing until our sides hurt. For a split second I was really under the delusion I was going to die from laughter!

The assistants finally stopped. What a sight. Veronica looked as if she had been in the middle of a tornado AND been swept by a tsunami. Mr. Lodge’s voice suddenly rang in my ears. “Kids, it’s time to reveal our secret now!” He said, smothering a laugh. We only just managed to get ourselves off the floor, and then we entered the room. From the other side the camera crew entered en suite. Veronica’s expression softened all of a sudden, then changed into one of great alarm. “Wha…wha…what’s this….” she spluttered, as she turned to look at the camera crew, then at us. We were still trying to avoid laughing. “Well, we’re part of the cast from The Joker.” One of the cameramen said, also smothering a laugh. Veronica was overcome by surprise. She went pale. I then began to get apprehensive; I had never seen her like this. “I….I…..I….” was all she managed to say. Her countenance suddenly changed into wrath. Uh oh, maybe this whole joke was a huge mistake…but then she faltered and unexpectedly broke out into hysterical laughter! The next things we knew, everyone in the spa began to laugh as if hit by some crazy laughing disease. I don’t know how long we laughed, but when we all finally managed to stop, we all looked at Veronica, at what she looked like, and again broke into uncontrolled laughter again! Veronica looked a bit wrathful at first, seeing that her appearance had been the cause for our laughter (she’s very self-conscious in case you didn’t know), and swerved round to stare at the mirror. We saw her gape at her reflection, and for a brief second I wondered if she really was all right. But the next thing we knew, Veronica’s face broke out into a bout of laughter; never in my life did I see Veronica Lodge laugh so hard!

Gotcha!
By:Cinnamon Apple

“Archie’s taking me to the dance!”

It was time for the fall ball and, as always, Betty and Ron where fighting for Archie.

As the girls continued to squabble, Archie sat in a booth on the other side of Pop’s, clueless to what he could do. He had taken Betty out to dinner. They were having a capital time, when Veronica stormed in just as Archie was asking Betty to the prom. And that, my friends, led to this scenario.

Just then, Jughead walked in. He walked over to Archie’s booth. “Hey buddy, ol’ pal. You look down. Let’s have a sundaes,your treat.”

“It’s the girls, Jug. I can’t decide who to take to the Fall Ball.”

“If you where smart like me, and gave up on the female species, you wouldn’t be having this problem. But, since there’s no chance of that happening, just take Betty. You told me you where going to ask her tonight,”said Jug.

“It’s not that easy.”

Jughead pondered over what he could possibly do to help his buddy. “Archie, I just may have an answer to you problem.” He handed Archie a quarter. “Tell them that you’re going to flip a coin:Heads, you take Betty, tails you take Veronica. Here’s the catch:It’s a trick quarter. Both sides are heads.”

“Great!”exclaimed Archie. “How can I ever repay you?”

“Well…. I was thinking in terms of burgers….”

But Archie was already talking to the girls, repeating everything Jughead said. A few minutes later Betty was beaming and Ronnie was steaming mad.

As Betty and Archie walked out of Pop’s hand in hand, Reggie strolled over. “Hey Ronnie baby, since the red headed fool is taking Betty, I bet you need a date,”he winked. “I’m available.”

“Keep dreaming, Reginald.”

“But Ronnie…”

“When pigs fly.” she said decidedly, walking out.

“Fine!”snorted Reggie. “Your loss. You’ll be sorry,mark my words!”

Veronica’s limo was waiting outside. She jumped in and started to pout. Smithers noticed and attempted to cheer her up. “Ms. Veronica , something just came for you.” He handed her a envelope. She ripped it open and scanned the page.

“Hmmmm….a free day at a brand new spa over in Midvale. It’s tomorrow! Smithers, arrange for the limo to take me over to Midvale tomorrow. Since I won’t be going to the Ball,” she sneered.

So the next day Veronica rode over to Midvale, ready for a day of pampering and luxury. What she got was the opposite. As Veronica entered, a woman with long wavy red hair approached her. She flashed a 100 watt smile and introduced herself as Clara.

“Hey, you look familiar. I wonder where I’ve seen you before… Never mind that. Let’s get started!”exclaimed Veronica.

“Sure,” Clara smiled, leading Ron over to swirl chair. “Now I’ll just smear some of this on your face and set these zucinini slices over our eyes.” Clara began to snip away at her hair. “There!Done.,” she said a few minutes later.

“Great!”Veronica said. “Let me see!”

“Um….we only let you see yourself at the end of the day. Now Pierre here will put some of this powder in your hair to make it, er smooth and silky,” Clara told her.

Pierre rubbed green powder into her hair, promising that the color would not show. After rubbing it all of her hair, Clara said, “Now, Maeve will give you a mani/pedi.”

“Great!”exclaimed Veronica.

Maeve picked a color and started to brush it onto Veronica’s toes. It was…green?

“ Maeve why in the world are you painting my toes green? Couldn’t you paint it a more fashionable color, like pink?” Exclaimed Veronica.

“Veronica, Veronica, Veronica ,didn’t you know? Green is the new pink!”

“Then why is my hair bubblegum pink?!”screamed Veronica, having suddenly captured a glimpse of herself in the mirror. “And my face is yellow!”

Suddenly Clara said, “You can come out guys.” Many men with cameras appeared and…Reggie? All of a sudden Veronica had it figured out.

“Oh my gosh!” she exclaimed. “Now I know why you look so familiar! Your Noelle Adams, host of that show ‘Gotcha’!”

“That’s right,”smiled Clara. “And this was all set p by your friend here.”

“That’s right,”said Reggie. “Oh, and smile. You’re on national television.”

“REGGIE MANTLE!”screamed Veronica. “YOU ARE SO DEAD.”
Some where in Florida

“Honey, why are there a pink haired thing chasing a boy?”

“They’re probably crazy, honey, just ignore them.”

well then ill complete it......
Now for the mud bath......
Without letting Veronica see herself in the mirror the three ladies guided her to the mud bath. There Veronica changes and slid slowly into the mud bath.
"Ah that feels soo good!" Veronica said closig hr eyes.
Agatha sneaked closer. She took out a can and pourd some worms into the mud. Lilly cam p behind her. She added a blue liquid to the mud. Nikki ran to the other side and put bugs into the mud.
Veronica opened her eyes to the three guilty ladies.
"Miss. Lodge! How does it feel?
Veroica nodded.
"15 more minutes otherwise the mud will affect you!" Lill said excited to see the damage on Veronica.
Veronica sighed.
15 minutes later.....
"Miss. please get out!" Nikki called.
"Yep!" Veronica replied.
Sh pulled herself out.
Her legs were covered with blue mud and there were worms all over!
Veronica screamed in her high pitched tone.
"Miss. are you ok?" Lilly asked running over.
"Get me a mirror!" Veronica said.
The brought her long mirror.
Veronica screamed again.
Betty peeped in.
"WELCOME TO TRICKED!" A man stepped out along with Mr. Lodge.
"DADDY?" Veronica shrieked.
"Yes, dear!" Mr. Lodge said handing her a towel.
"How could you?" Veronica screamed.
"How could YOU treat your friend so badly?" Mr. Lodge asked angrilly, "You treated Betty like dirt and acted like a spoilt brat!"
Betty stepped out.
"This was just a lesson!"
"I'll teach you to mess around with me!" Veronica shouted running towards Betty.
Betty took a step sideways and Veronica tripped through the door. A huge water balloon fell on her drenching her.
"I HOPE THIS COOLED YOU OFF!" The man cried.
Veronica stormed off with laughing Betty.

well hope u enjoyed my story as much as i did writing it.......cyaaaaaaaa

Veronica prepare go to the Spa in hurry.

Betty:Can i go please ?

Veronica:You so poor and don't have fashion dress !!!

Betty:Sob..........BYE

Veronica:So long my poor friend!!!!hahahaah

Archie:Don't be sad i bring you to the shopping mall .

Betty:Thank Archie thank you so much .

Veronica:You think i will jealous Archie Andrew !!!No way!!!!

Archie:So all long time you just playing me ok then now on Betty is my girlfriend only !!!!

Veronica:If you say so bye my ex-boyfriend !!!!

Betty:Archie don't be so angry we go to shopping mall now ok?

Archie :Ok .

When Veronica reach there she say "What a day i Veronica Lodge going to enjoy the most popular Beauty Spa.

Salewoman:Hi, you must be Veronica Lodge please come this way .

Reggie also at there talking with someone and see Ronnie.

Reggie:Ronnie why you at here ????

Veronica:Enjoy Spa of course that what i do always.

Reggie:Here is not a Beauty Spa.

Veronica:You nut ?

Reggie :No and you talk to me so bad i am going to ask Betty for a date.

Veronica:Ok i don't care .

Salewoman:Come and enjoy the mud spa .

Veronica:ok thank .

Ronnie,step in the mud and felt warm.

Veronica:So enjoy so relaxing.

Salewoman:That good you enjoy first i go and get my things.

Veronica:Ok be fast .

Suddenly 50 people taking camera hiding behind the bushes and jump out .Say "Veronica Lodge you are in the live TV please say somethings that you been fool.

Veronica:What i been fool when ?

Reggie:Now !!!!

The men all take the picture of Veronica has been prank in the pratical joke.

Veronica:Sob...............

Then,she went home in a minutes.

Veronica:Daddykin help sob............

Mr.Lodge:Do you learn a lesson ?

Veronica:Please dad i am Veronica Lodge what i do is all right.

Mr.Lodge:You say you talk to Betty and Archie in rude is correct how bad you are.

Veronica:What they 2 are poor what i say i right !!!!

Mr.Lodge:You still didn't learn the lesson tommorow you be regret !!!!

Veronica:No daddy i promise !!!!!!

The next day, is the newspaper come Veronica ask her maids .

Maid:Yes, Miss.Lodge here take it.

Veronica:Thank .

When, Ronnie see the newspaper is was full of her pictures that wearing bikini and full of mud .

Veronica:Wah!!!!!!!!!Daddykin .

Mr.Lodge:I think you would regret .

Mrs.Lodge:Daughter you should be shame .

Veronica run out of the house and cry.

Archie:Ronnie,if you say sorry to me i will forgve you.really

Veronica:No way you think you king.

Archie:Ok then,good bye

Betty:She is bad to us Archie don't talk to her.

Reggie:Yeah,Archie she like me because if my money!!!!!

Archie:You are right Reggie Betty.

They 3 left accept Veronica alone.

Judhead:Ronnie,don't be so proud and selfish is bad you know.

Veronica:Mind your own business ok .

Judhead:If you say so Veronica !!!!!

Veronica then, go to the shopping mall all people laugh at her.

Betty:What the matter is not funny at all !!!!!

Veronica:Thank Betty i thought you hate me .

Betty:Friendship is easy to build but when it going to be enemy is hard.

Ronnie hug Betty thank you very much now let shop .

Betty:I am poor like you say i am not you.

Veronica:You have forget you have a rich friend that is going to buy the things what you want.

Betty:Really thank Ronnie.

THE END

When Veronica arrived at the spa, everyone started showering her with attention immediately. “Wow,” said Veronica. “If only I got this kind of attention at home!” A man came up to her and introduced himself. “Hello, I am the manager of this new spa, and I’m so happy you’ve come!” Veronica smiled sweetly. “So where’s all the pampering take place?” “Oh, over in this room,” said the man directing her to the door. “Have fun,” he said grinning. When Veronica stepped into the room she felt overwhelmed with joy. There was a staff just waiting for her arrival and the whole room was just for her! There was a sauna, a pool, a massage table, and an area for pedicures and manicures. There was a television in one corner and even a whole rack of new designer label clothes just for her to chose! While Veronica was choosing which to do first, the rest of her friends back home were mopping.

“Why dose she get all the good stuff,” asked Betty frustrated. Betty, Archie, Jughead, and Moose were hanging out at park with no access to a pool on such a hot day. “You said it,” said Jughead. “I mean think of all the food she’ll get to eat.” Archie sighed. “I won’t get to see Veronica in a swimsuit!” Lucky for him, Betty didn’t seem to hear that comment. “Hey guys, look at that,” said Betty. Across the street there was the manager of the spa seen on the commercial. He was directing a bunch of camera crews into a large building. “Isn’t that the spa,” asked Jughead. Betty said, “Yah I saw Veronica go inside.” “Why do they need camera crews,” said Archie. “Ah, forget about it,” said Jughead. “I say we go to pops!” as they headed to pops for burgers, someone suddenly bumped into Archie. It was Reggie. “Watch where your going carrot head.” “Were are you off to in such a hurry Reggie,” asked Archie. “I don’t want to be late for the spa.” “You got invited to,” asked Moose disappointed. “Of course I did, I’m amazingly rich! Besides,” he added to Archie, “I wanna see Veronica in a swimsuit.” Archie groaned. “Hey,” said Jughead. “Do you think that the guy stalking you over there is a big fan of your amazingly rich self?” The others looked over to a small man who could barely hold the camera which was filming.

Veronica was in the middle of a lemon massage from a tres cute staff member when all of a sudden…

The doors burst open, and the gang walked in. Moose had the camera man at the throut. “Tell her.” Veronica got up from the massage. “This is supposed to be a relaxing day for me!” The little camera man, fumbled with his words. “This is a tv show and you’ve been set up.” The rest of the fake staff groaned. “Harold, you weren’t supposed to tell,” said one girl. “You try being choked by this big lump!” Moose smashed his face in. Again. “Lets get out of here Veronica,” said Betty.

Little did they know, the rest of the crew was not aware of Veronica’s knowledge of the show…

As the gang was about to leave, painted sprayed everywhere in the room. The gang screamed of shock. (Of course the most girlish scream was Reggie’s). Everyone started slipping on the floor and suddenly honey poured out. All of the practical jokes were playing out at once. The massage table snapped back, toads were coming out of the pool, and feathers seemed to explode in the room. “Lets get out of here,” yelled Archie. The staff seemed to find a back door which was locked and so was the front. But Harold was also gone. “Look up the ceiling,” yelled Jughead. “Let’s go up there.” The gang gathered and built tables atop each other to reach the ceiling. One by one the gang went into the roof dripping in sticky honey with feathers.

When they finally got out the building, they ran down the street looking like chickens. “I can’t believe this, I wanted a relaxing day.” “Who said you couldn’t have one at your house,” said Jughead. Veronica thought about it. “After I get daddy to sue them, get out of this discussing honey/feathers, I’m gonna go to my hot tube. Then my pool. And hire my massage therapist and assistant.” Veronica got into this thought. “I get to personally buy new clothes online, and get my hair done. All at my house!” “The others sighed. Reggie said, “I always knew I could do that!” “After we get cleaned off, lets go to my house and hang out.”

Narrator: I wonder how Veronica will react when she finds a frog in her purse!

Ding dong!!!"Hey Jug, Ron invited us to her pool party today, wanna come? No. My mom told me to stay home and rest. Sorry archie, but I cant go, I'm sick."(cough cough)"Drats. Bye Jughead.(YAHN!!!)" Nap time something I'm relly good at." (snore snore snore)Jughead started to dream because he just woke up and talked to Archie. Where am . Am I in my dream?I wonder is it always this wierd? How do I get out?! The walls th-th-there talking! The wall starts to speek. younge lad...you must talk to the greet soda to leave hear. But you must not drink it or you will be traped forever. Jughead gulpls and talks. This is going to be hard. Finaly, after a long walk, he gets to the great soda. but from his walk he was thersty. So he drank from the great soda. "uhoh. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Hunny. Hunny. Hunny!! Finily. Jug it was just a nightmar,and,I brout a treat. Thanks ma

THE END

Mr. Lodge dashed into the room, where moments earlier he had heard an bloodcurdling scream.
"My precious baby! What happened? How badly are you hurt!" Mr. Lodge cried.
" Oh, Daddiekins. You really need to pay more attention! That was a happy eek!" she replied. "I have been invited to a new spa! I'm going to be pampered and spoiled for a whole day!" Veronica shreiked happily. Her butler, Smithers thought to himself," Why is this so special? She does that everyday!"
"How much is this going to cost me?" Mr. Lodge sighed.
" Nothing! It's absolutely free!" Ron replied. "Now if you will excuse me, I have a spa to go to." With that Veronica turned on her heel and walked out to where her limo was parked.
When she arrived, Veronica was puzzled. It was a fairly plain building and looked nothing like any spa she had ever seen.
Meanwhile, inside the building, the host of the reality show " Pranks", Amanda Samuels, was talking to her camera men.
"Remember, all the camera's are hidden. Stay out of sight. Let no one know you are here, especially Miss Lodge." Amanda said. The cameramen nodded in agreement and got into position just as Veronica walked through the doors.
"Hello! I'm Amanda, and I'm going to be doing your facial, hair, and manicure! Please follow our receptionist to our cosmetic room, where we will do your nails and your hair. Make yourself at home, and I'll be with you shortly." the host said.
Minutes later, Veronica sat waiting in her complimentary robe eating her complimentary food.
"Finally!" she cried when Amanda walked in.
"Sorry. I had a small matter to attend to. But now I am ready to start your manicure!"
Veronica sat with her eyes glued to her magazine while Amanda worked.
"Done!" Amanda said.
"Ick! What is this goo on my hands?" Veronica replied in disgust.
"Oh, it'll go away. Now I'll do your hair, and Mimi will do your facial."
Veronica's eyes were covered in cucumbers and she felt a facial mask being smeared on her face. Her hair gave off a faint odor, but she couldn't identify it.
"Okay! You're all set!" Amanda said.
"EEEEEEEEK!!!!!!!! What have you done to me? My hair is covered in mayonnaise! My hands are covered in peanut butter! My mud pack is actually made of mud! What kind of spa is this?" Veronica fumed.
"It isn't! Veronica Lodge, you're on "Pranks"!"
"AAAAAH!!!" Veronica screamed as she ran to her limo.
When she arrived at home, she washed up and then suddenly realized something peculiar.
" My skin has never felt smoother! My hair is so soft! Hmmmm....." Veronica thought.
A few days later, Veronica's phone rang. It was Betty.
" Oh, Ron! I just saw the latest episode of "Pranks"! I am so sorry! It must have been awful!" Betty said apologetically.

I wrote an AWSOME story but it's a different topic. Can I still enter it??????????? Pls AWNSER

XOXOXOXO
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Betty & Veronica in Ronnie’s Worst Nightmare

By: Taylor.P

It was a typically hot day in Riverdale, about 1 week from the start of summer vacation. Most of the local teenagers that attended Riverdale High were hard at work doing volunteer work and starting summer jobs. Most apparently did not include Veronica Lodge. Who was at that moment lazily draped across a lounge chair by the poolside of her million-dollar mansion, wearing oversized sunglasses and the teeniest designer bikini. Oversized sunglasses and tiny bikini’s were in, and Veronica Lodge was always in.

At that moment Veronica’s cell phone rang, but she did not stir from her slumber. It rang again, twice, three times before a slim hand that looked like it had never been put to work in it’s lifetime blindly groped on the side table for the cause of the annoying disturbance. Veronica flicked open the phone and barked, “Yes, what is it?!?!”
“Ron, it’s me, Betty” Betty said cautiously.
“Oh” Veronica said softening her tone. “ What is it Betty? I was taking a nap”
“I was wondering if you wanted to go look for summer jobs together? I was thinking of applying at the ice cream parlor on Smith Street. Wanna come?” Betty asked.
Veronica pulled the phone away from her ear and glared at it. “This was the reason that Betty woke her up?!?” she thought. “Betty darling, why would I? Veronica Lodge. Go look for a job?” she said in an exasperated and snobby tone.
Betty sighed. “Veronica could be really sweet and a great friend, but sometimes the snobby rich girl side of her came out, sometimes too often,” Betty thought.
“ Because you’re my friend” Betty said.

Silence

“ And…there’s a really cute guy working as the manager” Betty said already knowing what the answer was going to be.
“Well, why didn’t you say so?” Veronica said with a sudden bound of energy while leaping up from her chair. “ I’ll meet you at your house in 20 minutes, Bye” And without waiting for Betty’s reply she slipped on her sandals and bounded into the house to look for a perfect outfit to wear.

At Betty’s house…

Betty sighed deeply while drumming her fingers on the chair she was sitting in. “Veronica was already 15 minutes late; all the good jobs were probably taken by now!” Betty thought angrily.
All of a sudden the doorbell rang. Betty leaped to the door and yanked it open to find Veronica perfectly dressed in a purple t-shirt dress with a wide silver belt, brown flip flops, a designer purse and silver dangly earrings.
“What took you so long!?!” Betty exclaimed angrily. Veronica glanced at her with a sigh,
“Why Betty dear, you especially should know that I’m always fashionably late,” Veronica said with a twirl of her dress. “Now are we going or not? Honestly Betty you really should use your time wisely. Here you are chattering to me and wasting precious time,” Veronica said as she turned and started walking down the street leaving a stunned Betty on the doorstep. Betty grinded her teeth, opened her mouth, thought better of it and closed it again. She took a deep breath and then hurried to catch up to her “sensible” friend down the street.

Later…

“…Oooh look at those cute shoes! Aren’t they darling? I just love leopard prints! Oh my gosh! Look at that swimsu…”
“Ron!” Betty yelled, causing Veronica to stop abruptly.
The two girls were walking along the main street about 2 blocks from Smith Street. So far, there had been many delays of Veronica stopping to look in shop windows as Betty rolled her eyes.
“Look normally I love window shopping but were already late as it is. Could we please just wait till after we try to get some jobs?” Betty said firmly as she watched Ron’s face melt into a pout. “ And then…we absolutely have to go get those leopard shoes!” Betty said brightening up. “Your right! They are sooo cute!” Betty exclaimed as they both started laughing while linking arms and heading along the street.

As the two girls started heading along Smith Street they noticed a breathtaking white building that looked very out of place with Riverdale’s small town charm.
“Wow!” Veronica breathed as she hurried across the street to get a closer look. As the girls approached they saw a beautiful young woman with dark long choppy hair and startling celery green eyes directing a young man on how to paint the outside sign. While the woman was talking, Veronica and Betty tried to look inside the store windows but they were covered in what seemed to be silky curtains.
“What is this place?” Betty said out loud without realizing. The woman and the man both glanced up from their conversation and to the girl’s great embarrassment the woman excused herself to the man and started to walk over to the girls.
“Betty” hissed Veronica. “Now look what you’ve done,” Veronica said.
“Oh it’s quite alright,” the strange woman said with a hint of a French accent and a tinkling laugh. “This place that you were so curious about is to be Riverdale’s first day spa- Zen! Zen is to be an exclusive spa with very expensive treatments. Were still renovating but we have a great construction team like that man that I was talking to. His name is Barry and he’s the head of the team. Their very fast workers so hopefully Zen should be open in about 1 week. I’m the manager of Zen; my name is Helene Milne. You can call me Helene.”
“Nice to meet you” the girls said politely as they shook hands with Helene.
“It’s about time that Riverdale had a spa. My father won’t let me go to a spa because they’re too expensive and so far away. Which is completely horrible since it’s the beginning of summer and I’m absolutely dying for a pedicure and manicure to go with my tan. But if Zen opened up I bet I could convince Daddykins because it is so close. Money is no object of course,” blurted out Veronica arrogantly. Helene laughed and said
“I like your attitude young lady. What are your names?”
“Well, my name is Veronica Lodge and this is my best friend Bett…”
“Wait!” Helene said interrupting Veronica. “Your name is Veronica Lodge? Hiram Lodge’s daughter of the billion-dollar company? You’re the famous socialite?” Helene said with a strange look in her eye.
“Why yes of course” Veronica said smugly. “Why do you ask?”
“ Well my name’s Betty Coo…” Betty started to say
“That’s nice honey,” Helene said rudely cutting Betty off. Suddenly Helene’s personality rapidly changed to a very demure look as she stared down at the ground. “Well in answer to your question Miss Lodge…”said Helene staring at the ground “ I was wondering if you would…oh never mind…you wouldn’t like a thing like that…”
“ Wouldn’t like what?” Ron said, her eyes bright and alert.
“ Well, it would be great publicity if you could make an appearance as our VIP celebrity guest. The spa would be open just for you and our um…specialists would give you an all expense paid schedule of treatments to our liking, I mean to your liking” she said recovering quickly, “That is if you’re into stuff like that…” Helene said her voice trailing off.
“ Into stuff like that?” Veronica exclaimed, “Helene darling, I live for stuff like that”
“Great!” Helene said returning to her smooth talking normal self, “We’ll have a VIP invitation drawn up and sent to your house when the spa’s done the renovations. All I ask of you Miss Lodge is that since you are our VIP celebrity guest, we need to show you off afterwards so the other “common” people…”
“Common peop…” Betty started to exclaim but Helene ignored her completely.
“…So that they can see what Zen has to offer. All you have to do is get some photos taken after the makeover. Is that all right with you Miss Lodge?”
“Why of course! I shall be doing a good deed for the people of Riverdale. I shall be showing them how lucky they are to have such a place like Zen in the town so they can all look like moi! Of course, no one can truly live up to my perfection and beauty but they shall be able to see how close they can get!” Veronica said with pride.
“Wonderful! Now for details, you’ll basically have a free pre-scheduled day of bliss and comfort. Zen is a very exclusive spa Miss Lodge, soon celebrities and other socialites like you will be coming for our ah…how should I say it…unique treatments.” Helene said with a strange smile.
“ Ah of course! By the way, what kind of unique treatments do you offer?” Veronica asked.
“ You’ll see Miss Lodge, you’ll see. Well, I must be off to supervise the workers. Good-bye Miss Lodge, see you soon!” Helene said as she started to walk towards the store’s door.
“Bye Helene and thanks a lot!” Veronica said cheerfully.
“Um…bye Helene” Betty said awkwardly but Helene had already gone.

“Oh my gosh Betty! I’m going to Zen as a VIP!” Veronica squealed.
“Oh so now you’re acting all nice huh? Decided to be less of a snob and talk to the “common” people huh?” Betty said grudgingly.
“Oh Betty, I’m sorry if I was acting like a completely unbearable snob, but isn’t this exciting! I’m going to Zen!” Veronica said.
“Ya I know I was right there,” Betty said rolling her eyes. “But Ron, maybe you should consider this. Helene seems a little too charming and seems to have a mean streak as well. She also seemed a little too curious about you. Something’s not right about that spa or Helene.” Betty said her voice filled with concern.
“Oh Betty, your just jealous! Just because she picked me and not you for the VIP invitation, doesn’t mean you have to blame it on Helene. She seems very nice and understands how I feel. Zen seems like an awesome opportunity, so don’t spoil this for me Betty Cooper!” Veronica yelled.
“Fine! I guess I’ll just go look for a job on my own, thanks. Since I’m one of the “common” people.” Betty said her voice dripping with sarcasm.
“Enjoy the spa Veronica Lodge! You’ve just lost yourself a best friend!” Betty said angrily as she stormed away in the direction of the ice cream parlor.

As Veronica walked home she tried to convince herself that she did the right thing “Betty’s just jealous, she’s just being paranoid and deliberately trying to sabotage my mind so I won’t go to the spa. After the spa, I’ll talk to her, she’ll understand”

Meanwhile...

While Veronica was walking home, Helene was inside a large room on the second floor of Zen. She and her camera crew were watching some footage of her earlier encounter with Miss Lodge.
“This is brilliant!” Helene said to her crew. “ I can’t believe our luck of getting Veronica Lodge for the premier of our new show “Celeb’s to the Extreme”. It’s great for two things; first she’s the Celeb for our Riverdale location; second my son’s going to be ecstatic because Veronica Lodge broke my son Erik’s heart awhile back. This will be great revenge.” Helene told her crew gleefully.
“Ok, we got to get organized people. Barry, I need you to print up a VIP invitation addressed to Miss Lodge. As fancy as possible, the more special this spoiled brat thinks she is the easier it will be to fool her. Naomi and Lauren, I need you to go get the supplies for our spa treatments. Think fancy on the outside so Veronica will be fooled easily and you know what in the inside” Helene said with a grin. “Andrew, Max and Derrick, I need you to continue working on the spa. The rest of you, lets start filming the first part!”

The crew set up quickly as Helene got ready before the camera.
“Ok everyone,” said Ryan the director. “In 3,2,1 ACTION!”

“Hello, viewers of channel 10. My name is Helene Milne and I’ll be your host. Thank-you so much for watching the premier of our new TV show “Celeb’s to the Extreme”- Where famous celebrities from all over our pranked to the extreme. Now, for this episode we are shooting in a little town called Riverdale where a certain famous celebrity lives. Her father owns a billion dollar company. She is a broadly known fashion icon. And on top of all of that she is also a well-known socialite. On today’s episode of “Celeb’s to the Extreme” we bring you Veronica Lodge!”

1week later…

As Veronica walked in through the broad white doors of Zen, the sight took her breath away. Zen was large and white. The atmosphere was very white, clean, fresh and modern and there even was a small fountain in the middle of the room. Helene and her staff were already waiting for her by the front desk dressed in a flowing white top and pants. The top’s neckline was embroidered with gold thread.
“Hello Miss Lodge, welcome to Zen!” said Helene with a pleasant smile.
“Hi Helene, I’m so excited, I didn’t get any sleep at all last night” Veronica said cheerfully.
“Oh you poor dear. Don’t worry my staff and I will take great care of you,” Helene said glancing at her staff with a strange look. “Now here is your schedule, slippers, robe, and a towel. Take a look at the schedule and change into your robes please. I’ll meet you in the gym.”

“ Thanks so much Helene!” Veronica said as she walked off to the dressing rooms. After Veronica changed into her robe and slippers, with her towel in hand Veronica looked at the schedule.

Zen Schedule
Name: Veronica Lodge

10am- Work out in gym
11am- Scented Hot Bath
11:30am-Cucumer Facial
12:30pm-Lunch
1:30pm-Hot stone massage and facial
2:30pm-Waxing of legs and eyebrows
3:30pm-Aromatherapy time
3:45pm-Makeup and hair

“Oh wow, wonderful! This looks great” Veronica said as she started to walk towards the gym. As she reached the gym, there was a large tall man standing there next to many expensive exercise machines and a pool.
“Hello Veronica” the man said, “My name is Andrew”.
“Hi Andrew, nice to mee…” Veronica started to say but Mark cut her off.
“Ok Veronica lets go. Start on the treadmill, then lift some weights and finally do some laps in the pool. You only have 1 hour so we have to go quick, quick, quick. GO!” Andrew yelled as Veronica scrambled off to the treadmill. Poor Veronica, all of that exercise and no sleep last night exhausted her, so after the one hour she really could use a nap. But, Veronica had the hot scented bath on her schedule next so she couldn’t take a nap. As she stepped into the large bathtub, she couldn’t help notice how pretty it looked with so many rose petals on top and the scent of jasmine in the air. The bath helped her wake up for the moment so she tilted her head back and closed her eyes to relax. All of a sudden there was a loud splash. Veronica’s eyes snapped open as she stared into the water but all she could she see were rose petals. Suddenly bubbles appeared on the surface and out popped a frog that landed on Ron’s head.
“Eeeeeeeeek!” screamed Veronica as she jumped out of the bath and grabbed a towel. She ran out of the room and saw Helene arranging some flowers.
“Helene!” Veronica yelled, “There was a frog in the bathtub!”
“A frog?” Helene asked, “Why that’s most unusual, I’ll speak to my staff about it. In the meantime, my most sincere apologies Miss Lodge, these things do happen ”.
“Well, all right. It is a new spa and everything so there are bound to be a few kinks” Veronica said as she walked over to the Quiet Room for her cucumber facial. In the Quiet room there was a woman waiting for her.
“Hi Veronica! Nice to meet you, my name is Naomi,” the woman said.
“Hi Naomi” Veronica said.
“ Well let’s get started, lie down and relax” Naomi instructed Veronica.
As Veronica lay down, Naomi got out two cucumbers and a creamy mix. She placed the cucumbers over Veronica’s eyes and pasted on the creamy mask. When Naomi was done, she left the room to let Veronica rest and wait for the mask to set. After awhile, Naomi came back.
“Ok Veronica time for the mask to come off” Naomi said as she started to peel it off. “Oh no um, Veronica the mask won’t come off” Naomi said.
“What!” yelled Veronica, “ What did you put on my face!?!? I can not walk around like this!”
“I know, hmm, I got it!” yelled Naomi as she pulled out a small hammer and chisel “I’ll chisel it off!”
“WHAT! Are you crazy?!? Do not put that chisel near my face! You’ll wreck my skin!” Veronica screamed as she ran towards the door. But when she yanked the door open, a large bucket of water fell on top of her.
“ARGH! That’s it! That is the last straw, I’m leaving!” Veronica yelled.
“But Veronica!” Naomi said, “Look the water washed the mask off”
“Oh” Veronica said as she touched her face.
“Look Veronica, I’m really sorry, I’m very new at this. Please stay! There are so many more treatments left.” Naomi pleaded.
“Well, all right” Veronica said as she walked towards restaurant. “What else could possibly go wrong?” she thought. But unfortunately for Veronica, many many many things went wrong. When she went for lunch, there were bugs in her tea and food. Luckily her hot stone massage, facial and waxing were fine…or so she thought. After the massage she relaxed in a small room with many vents so the delicious scents of lavender, honey and jasmine could come through into the room. Unfortunately, those nice smells did come into the room but somehow a mix of rotten eggs and Limburger cheese also became part of the mixture. Veronica was gagging all the way as she ran out of the room.

“What is with this spa?” Veronica thought to herself as she headed to the makeup and hair room. “I would have been long gone from this crazy place, but the people are so charming and they do have a point, these things do happen,” she thought. “At least there’s only makeup and hair left, then I can get my picture taken and go home”

“Surprisingly, makeup and hair went quite well” Veronica thought after her makeup and hair was done, “She couldn’t see herself yet though because they took the mirror into the next room for the big unveil and the pictures”.
Helene was waiting patiently for Veronica by the door leading into the next room. As they both walked through the door, camera’s flashed and a whole camera crew was standing there filming. In the background there was a giant screen showing the footage of Veronica and Betty meeting Helene outside Zen.
“What is this?!?!” Veronica said.
Suddenly Helene walked out with a mirror and turned it to face Veronica, she screamed. Her face was had big black ink spots which Veronica realized must have been from the hot stone massage. Her hair was spiky and standing on end and her makeup was all blotchy. But worst of all she had no eyebrows!
“EEEEEEEEEEEEKKKKKKK!” Veronica screamed, “WHAT’S HAPPENED TO ME AND WHAT’S GOING ON?!?”
“Veronica” Helene said maliciously, “You’ve been pranked on the new TV show “Celeb’s to the Extreme”. All day long hidden cameras have been filming you and those accident’s that happened were on purpose. Smile for the camera!”
At first Veronica was too shocked to speak but then she screamed “ SHUT OFF THE CAMERAS NOW!!!” She screamed so loud that everyone did shut off the cameras.
“Ok Missy” Veronica said poking Helene in the chest, “ I don’t know who you think you are, but no one, and I mean no one, messes with Veronica Lodge! Now listen up! You and your funny little crew are going to pay for the damages that you did to my perfect face and body. If you ever air this on TV, I will sue you, your crew and the TV show for every single penny that you have!” At first Helene was speechless from shock and fear, but she quickly recovered.
“But um Veronica, were fine for paying for the damages that we did, but if we don’t air this episode what are we going to do about the premier of the show on such short notice?” Helene asked cautiously. At that Veronica smiled.
“Let’s sit down Helene darling and negotiate” Veronica said with smile.

At the Lodge mansion the next day…

“Oh Betty, I’m so sorry! You were right about Helene and the spa. It turns out that the spa was a fake and they were secretly filming me for their new TV show “Celeb’s to the Extreme”. Can you forgive me Betty?” Veronica asked Betty in her room. The two girls were sitting on Ron’s bed while Ron retold everything that happened.
“Of course Ronnie! Especially after what you went through. Um no offense or anything but apart from the missing eyebrows (which are bad of course) what else happened about your looks?”
“Betty dear, you can’t expect me to walk out of the spa looking like that. I looked like a freak! Oh yes, I forgot to tell you about my negotiations. Well, their not airing the episode that they shot of me and I made them give me a proper makeover” Veronica said with a laugh.
“Oh thank goodness for that. That would have been so embarrassing! What happened to the show?” Betty said.
“ Oh the show” Veronica said with a gleam in her eye, “Well for the premier I gave them a substitute Celeb instead of me. She’s not as great as me of course, but she’ll do” Veronica said as she whispered the name in Betty’s ear. Betty started to snort with laughter and soon Veronica joined in as well.

Meanwhile…

Dear Ms Cheryl Blossom,
We are pleased to inform you of an exclusive VIP invitation to…

THE END

The phone rang loudly at Betty's house as Veronica anxiously awaited her to answer the phone. Betty, preparing food on the stove, quickly answered. "Hey Ronnie, what's up?" Ron, who was jumping from excitement, shrieked " I got a VIP invite to the new Riverdale Day Spa! Can you believe it? All expenses paid!" Betty smiled as she turned off the stove. "That's great Ron. When do you go?" Veronica squealed in excitement, "Tomorrow!".
"That's great Ron, but I have to go, I'm cooking right now."
"As always." muttered Veronica sarcastically. The next day, Veronica left early in the morning to begin her day of pampered bliss. She felt as though she was being renewed. Meanwhile, a camera focused on her as she was being pampered about. As the day ended, A burly man with a dark beard came out of the door marked office. "VERONICA LODGE! You've been TRICKED UP!" Ron jumped up, as the masseuse shot back. "What do you mean? And who are you?" Ron shouted haughtily. "I'm Steve," replied the man, "And you've been tricked out by your friend Betty Cooper!" Ron gasped while Steve droaned on. "While you've been here getting spoiled, your best friend has been having the dream date. She and her friend Archie have been taken to a day of whimsical merriment." Veronica glowed a deep shade of red. "Let's see how their day was." A movie clip was played of Betty and Archie, sitting having a picnic with all the food made the day before. Betty waved to the camera and said, "Hope you liked the spa trip!" Ron let out a horrible scream. The best day of her life, ruined! It had all been a joke, and she was the unknowing victim. "This has been another episode of Tricked Up! Watch us next week as we trick..." went on Steve, as the wheels in Ron's head turned. Two weeks later, Betty got a surprise of her own. In the mail, was a letter saying she had won the short story contest in the newspaper. The prize was a week in Paris. Happily she went on the plane for the trip of her life! She saw the Eiffel tower, went to the best Parisian shops, and visited many more landmarks. When she arrived home, she got another surprise. It was an envelope filled with pics of Archie and Ron, kissing on the beach while she sat in Paris. Revenge had been paid, with interest. In one shot, was a picture of Ron with the 'winning' envelope, and a credit card, and the words 'It pays to be rich' scrawled on the bottom. Betty let out a ferocious yell, as it was surely the end.

Veronica got sooo mad she went straight home and told her daddykins that she wants that spa ripped down and changed into her own personal movie theatre,that only her friends may enter!And she wants those people who tricked her sent to Alaska in swimsuits!But in secret Mr.Lodge knew ecxactly who had tricked her!Now archie comic creators if you wanna know who tricked them send me your e-mail address i'll mail it to you!

Does the week include Thursday? Or is it up to Thursday?

"Where is everyone?" Veronica thought as she looked around the small building she had stepped into. "Well, this is a bit of a letdown." She thought bitterly.
Just then a woman in a purple coat walked up. "Oh, you must be Miss Lodge! Come in and get settled. Our specialists will be with you shortly." the woman said and with that, she turned and began inspecting every inch of the room.
" Everything seems to be in order!" she thought. "Silly Celebrity Stunts will soon be the hottest reality show ever!"
Meanwhile, Veronica sat in her complimentary room, wearing her complimentary robe, while eating complimentary food. "What is taking so long? I'm ready to be pampered!" Veronica screeched as the woman in the coat walked in.
"Hi! I'm Emily. Welcome to the S.C.S. spa! First on our list is your free facial! At the same time our hair stylist Rick will wash and style your hair! Does that sound alright?" Emily asked.
"Perfect! Leet the pampering begin!" Veronica yelled with delight.
Veronica followed Emily down a long corridor until they reached a large room with a chair, a sink, a few cabinets, and some paintings on the walls. Veronicca sat down and got comfortable before the staff began.
"I will start with your mud-pack." said Emily as she put cucumbers over Veronica's eyes. A half an hour past and Veronica noticed her mud-pack was hardening. Her hair was giving off a faint odor, but she couldn't recognize what it was.
"Done!" Emily cried as she turned Veronica to face the mirrors.
" EEEEEEEEEEEK!" Veronica screeched. "What have you done to me?"
" Veronica Lodge, smile! You're on Silly Celebrity Stunts! As you can probably tell, the mud-pack is real mud and we washed your hair in mayonnaise!" Emily said, grinning all the time. Veronica screamed again and ran to her limo. When she arrived home she went upstairs to wash off. After her she rinsed off the mud, she noticed something peculiar.
"My skin has never looked better!" She gasped,"And my hair has never been softer! Hmmmm....."
A few days later, Betty walked into Veronica's room.
She stared at Veronica, who was in the process of putting mayonnaise in her hair.
"Ron! What are you doing?" Betty exclaimed.
"Well, Miss Cooper! You can make yourself pretty your way, and I'll make can myself pretty with mine!" Veronica replied. As betty left, she thought to herself, "Pretty? Has she looked in a mirror?"

Ronnie’s Worst Nightmare

‘O.k. I sent my contest form to the spa.’ Said 16-year-old Veronica Lodge. As she drove away in her brand new convertible from her birth day. Beep bob beep, went her brand new phone also. ‘Betty, guess who just entered the spa contest at a new spa!’ said Veronica. ‘Let me guess you’, said Betty Cooper in a grumbly voice. Beep!!! Went the phone as Veronica hung up. SLAM! Went the door as Veronica walked into her house. ‘What is wrong my dear’, Mrs. Lodge said. ‘Betty is jealous of me just because I am rich and beautiful.’ said Veronica.

2 weeks later…

MOTHER! FATHER! I WON!!! I have a vip pass!!! Said Veronica. ‘ Good for you dear’, said Mrs. Lodge. ‘I leave tomorrow. I am going to stay with my friend Venus Bilton. Fifi! Come pack! Smithers! My water with a sliced lemon! NOW!’ ‘Yes miss. Lodge. Sighed the maids’. ‘Archie’ said Veronica. ‘Yes’, said her 17-year-old boyfriend. ‘I am leaving for the weekend so I will not be home so don’t call me tell I get back.’ Said veronica. ‘ O.k.’ said Archie Andrews.

The weekend…

Chow! Said veronica lodge as she got on the air plain to France. ‘Welcome to France’, said the plain director. ‘Venus I have not seen you in so long! Well I am of to the spa!’ HEH, HEH, HEH, said Venus with a smirk on her face. Are you sure this is 2125 Sentence Lane. Said veronica?. ‘Yes, now pay up’, said the cab driver. It is so beat up and run down, thought veronica. ‘Hello’, said a strange voice. ‘For the weekend you will stay here over night and live here said the same strange voice. Follow the lights to your room. She followed the lights to her scary room the whole place was scary!!! You may not leave until Sunday morning at 8:00. Yah right thought veronica. It is time for dinner said the voice. come with me to get there said a girl who was in the door way. Help thought veronica. As she went to the dinning hall. ‘We will have chicken, salad, and beans today.’ Said the girl.

Saturday night…

I have to sleep here said veronica!!! Yes now good night said the voice. finally said veronica it is 7:00 a.m. I can go home at 8:00 a.m. ‘Veronica’, said Betty cooper. ‘Betty why are you here to show you this. Betty took veronica into a room and there was her friends and family!!! And a TV. Crew!!! Watch this honey you are on live TV you always were this is a new TV show called ‘how humiliating’ you are the first one to be on their TV show.!!!

In Riverdale…

Well since you were so good on that TV show you can go to a real spa. Said Mr. Lodge. AHHH!!! Yelled Veronica as she ran away to her room!!!

THE END

Ron's Worst Nightmare

by Jayanna

"I can't beleive YOU get to go to the spa!" Betty complained. Her best friend, Veronica Lodge, had been mailed a VIP invitation to come to a new Day Spa opening the next week.
"Sorry, but it is only for the famous and wealthy." Veronica explained.
"I'll say!" Her father exclaimed. "These bills for your 'Mercury Spa' are through the roof!"
"Oh, Daddykins, it's the price I pay for being beautiful."
"The price YOU pay????" Mr. Lodge questioned. Betty giggled. Veronica didn't think it was very funny at all.
"Well, I guess YOU help a little too." Betty rolled her eyes.
'Life with Ronnie sure is never boring.' She thought.

The next week, Veronica went to her Day Spa after bragging about it to practically everyone.
"They chose me because they know who is REALLY important in this town." And then, with a flip of her hair, she would say, "No offense, of course." After she had left, for some reason everyone started laughing. Betty had NO IDEA why.
"What's so funny?" She asked.
"Well," Nancy began, but then burst into giggles. "Reggie entered Ron in this drawing for this new TV prank show called "Mercury Spa". It's where they do weird stuff to unexpecting people at the spa... like Ronnie!!!!" Then everyone... including Betty... laughed so hard they fell down on the floor.
"Hey! I just mopped that!" Pop grumbled, which just made everyone laugh harder.

Well, while this festivity was going on, Veronica was on her way to the spa. She couldn't wait to get into a relaxing hot tub while people pedicured and manicured her feet and toes. When she got there, the owner, a Mr. Alonso Mercury welcomed her.
"Welcome to our out-of-this-galaxy spa." He told her. "The first stop is the steam room." So he dropped Ronnie off at the Steam Room, which was very relaxing, but once she got out, she looked in the mirror. Her hair was spiky and sticking straight up... like a mohawk!
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH she screamed.
"WHAT, MISS VERONICA????" Mr. Mercury came running.
"M-m-m-my HAIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" She screamed again.
"Ah, uh, yes, sorry about that, here's ten dollars off the hot tub w/ mani pedi." He said, fighting back a chuckle, while handing her a coupon, which seemed to make everything better.
Veronica sniffed, then walked over to the bubble room.
"Enjoy!" He told her. So Veronica did. She took a bubble bath while eating ice cream while someone was doing her toes, and then they did her fingers. But, as Veronica was not paying attention to what they were doing, she stepped out of the hot tub to find out the painted... not just her fingerNAILS and toeNAILS, they painted her fingers and toes, too! And she STILL had a mohawk!
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!" Poor Ronnie screamed.
Mr. Mercury walked up, then saw her.
"Sorry, dear, but that's ok. Here's a coupon to take $1000 off your entire spa trip." Once again, coupons made everything better. Then they went to the facial room. Ronnie lad down, then someone gave her a facial. A spritz here, a cream or two there, cucumber slices on her eyes, and she was done. They had used Misuchi products... the ones in the red and blue bottles... or so they told veronica. What they REALLY used was mixed up cherries and blueberries! The only thing that was real was the cucumbers. So when Ronnie was done, her face was COVERED with red and blue residue. That was the last stop at the spa. Then, she was brought out and pointed at a camera. And they announced they had been filming her the entire time... from the mohawk, to the patriotic facial. Ron started crying. All across the world, people saw her. Now, she was wearing her swimsuit, with purple fingers and toes, a mohawk, and a blue and red face. But then Alonso Mercury said something that made her infuriated.
"Well, Reggie Mantle, you certainly got Veronica Lodge VERY good."
"Reggie Mantle?" Ron asked.
"Yes, he is the one who volunteered you for this."
"OH!"
"And here's ALL your money back." When Ron came back to Riverdale, there was a sight for everyone to see. Ron was chasing Reggie ALL OVER TOWN!

But, in the end, when she caught him, Reggie was too tired to move, and Ron was too tired to do anything to him. So he just laughed and laughed about her hair, fingers and toes, (which after a vicious scrubbing, the polish STILL wouldn't come out!) and face. But Ron was too tired to do anything about it. So she laughed too. Reggie had taped it... and when they watched it, Ron had to admit she did look ridiculous. And Ron learned something VERY important. That beuaty is only skin deep, but when you have good friends and family, that makes you the most lovely person on earth.

Ronnie’s Worst Nightmare: Embarrassment

It was a fresh new morning and Veronica was awoken by her alarm clock which was showing 9:00 AM. She turned her head on her pillow and slept for another 5 minutes or so. For some strange reason, she felt lethargic and fatigued, and in her mind she found herself telling herself 5 more minutes, 5 more minutes even though she had already thought that same thing some 20 minutes earlier. Maybe it was because of the school schedule for today (Math, Science and some other boring subject), or it could be because of the long night she had spent last night trying to finish her science report. Either way, she didn’t want to wake up and prepare for school. She wanted to lay there and enjoy the cool breeze of the morning instead.

But she heard a loud shout coming from her kitchen, a loud shout which belonged to his father, and at that she awoke almost instantaneously. Ronnie knew how persuasive her father could be and she certainly didn’t want any of those things to start the day off with. So she woke up and trudged towards her bathroom.

Passing by her window, she looked out her window and saw how beautiful the day was, the sun was shining just right and the leaves in the trees were rustling in the cool breeze. The day was on its way up and she felt lifted up in her spirit.

After another 30 minutes had passed, her father started shouting up into her room again. “Why are you taking such a long time up there, hurry up, we don’t have all day, princess!”

“Don’t you understand I got so many decisions to make? I got to choose what dress and what makeup…..”

Another half an hour, she walked down the stairs.

Her father was sitting at the kitchen table reading the day's Riverdale times. It was his daily morning routine and he would feel uncomfortable if he didn’t at least have his dose of daily happenings that day. And to her surprise, he didn’t look at all angry towards her for taking so long to get dressed. Instead he handed a small postcard-like thing, and in the front were the large bold letters FINE MANICURES. Reading it, she found out she was invited for a free tryout of this new shop, situated in Riverdale shopping mall, which does manicures, pedicures, skin facials and even has a large spa.

“WOW!!! Daddy, look at this!” She showed him the card.

“Free manicures! Wasn’t that what you’ve always wanted?”

“Yeah! Imagine the free skin facials and not to mention, the spas….” Veronica was smiling from end to end.

Her father smiled back at her, “yeah, I can already imagine all of those things.” He paused for a moment and handed the card back to her. “The appointment’s tomorrow, just after school, you can make it there on time?”

“Of course I can, Daddy!”

“Then have a good time, ok?” Veronica’s father entered his car.

“I will.” She entered the car as well.

And off the car went, down Riverdale road.

At school, Veronica told everyone about it, everyone! She told her closest friends, Mr.Weatherbee and the staff at Riverdale High, and she even told all the football guys!

Betty said, “How I wish I could receive invitations like you, I could use a manicure myself…”

Veronica replied, “Maybe we should go shopping one day, they always have promotions like this down at the malls…”

Betty replied, “Yeah, maybe we should…” She paused and continued, “Anyway, have a good time there, ok, Ronnie?”

Veronica giggled, “I will, and I will certainly be thinking of you when I’m there.”

“Yeah, yeah, yeah, my little princess.”

Both of them giggled and walked to the canteen together.

After the last bell rang, Veronica waved goodbyes to her friends and walked out to the sidewalk. It would only be a matter of walking around the right corner of the junction about 300 meters down the road and walking another 300 meters down another road. The Riverdale mall wasn’t very far from the school and she often went there with her friends.

Her face was displaying a gleeful smile to everyone as she walked past, and she even whistled. In her mind, she had it all planned. She would do a quick manicure and pedicure, then she would do the facial. And no spa, she reasoned that she didn’t fancy spas very much, and that to her was perfectly fine.

Reaching the store, she told the attendant exactly what she wanted, which was the manicure, the pedicure and the facial. The attendant nodded and then pointed her to a vacant seat next to the long, wide window looking through the front of the store. Veronica smiled and went to her seat.

“So, shall we start with the manicure?” The attendant asked.

“Yes, please.” Veronica replied.

The attendant showed her a palette of colors to choose from, and Veronica opted to do her fingernails in a nice pinkish blend with a rose pattern on every single one of them, and her feet in a similar fashion to what she wanted her fingers to be. The attendant said “Okay” and went to work on them.

It took her just an hour to finish the job.

“Wow, you sure can do some really good manicures….These look absolutely amazing!” She rotated her hands and displayed them to the attendant. “Thank you.” Veronica said to her with a satisfied smile.

“You’re welcome….eh…if you will…we will move on the facial, Miss?”

“Yes, of course.”

The attendant brought her to a long, horizontal chair and instructed her to lie down.

“Lie down there?”

“Yes, Miss, lie down. And close your eyes.”

Lying on the chair and closing her eyes, she actually felt good lying there for some strange reason, it was almost too comfortable and she felt like sleeping.

She could feel the attendant going to work. She could feel every single cold smear of oil on her face and every stroke and every touch. It was a long time since she had last done a facial and she felt good having it for free this time around.

After what seemed to her like 20 minutes, she heard the attendant’s voice telling her to keep her eyes closed, that the facial was taking effect and that she had to wait at least 10 minutes before she could open her eyes. Veronica nodded upwards in agreement, put her head back down against the warm leather and started dozing off.

In her dream, she dreamed that everyone at school was staring at her and in that dream; she was walking along the corridor in her usual confident stride and swagger. Letting the attention wash over her, she saw how all the boys from every class in the school was rushing out the classrooms and staring at her. It all seemed surreal and unreal at the same time. She felt confident her beauty was the attracting factor.

But soon, she could hear laughter. All the boys started to burst out in rueful laughter.

Why are they all laughing? She thought. It was then that she caught a glimpse of her face which now looked like what a clown’s face should be. Her cheeks had large, red dots on them and her whole face was a straight white. She grimaced and screamed out with all the power in her lungs “NO!!! NO!!! NO!!! AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!”

“HAHAHAHAHA!”

She opened her eyes and saw a group of teenagers giggling while pointing index fingers at her. She heard something about how her face looked, or something along those lines. Without hesitation, she felt for her face with her hands and rubbed it.

All she saw shocked her to her core, her hand were red and white paint. She knew the same color paints a clown uses and these were the exact same types.

At that, she screamed, screamed just like she did earlier in her dream. The scream was to her surprise a wide, echoing scream.

Sitting up and looking around told her why; she was in the middle of Riverdale mall’s ground floor! In fact, she saw that she was in front of a giant supermarket and that some shoppers, including some of the workers of the supermarket, were staring at her with puzzled eyes.

Even worse, children were laughing at her and making her the joke of the day. She felt embarrassed and stunned at the same time. Her mind was blank for that moment and she was probably trying to determine the reality of the situation at hand and doing little else. She wasn’t going to be running about the mall like this of course. But what could I do? She thought.

She saw an increasing number of people staring at her while walking by, and there were now small crowds forming here and there. Oh….No! Oh...No!

Oh no! Oh no! Oh no! That was all was running through her mind, the embarrassment and the awkwardness of being in the center of a mall with a face painted like that. All she did now was to cover her face with the towel the attendant had covered her face with in the first place. Oh, please don’t stare at me; go on with your shopping, wasn’t that why you guys came here for? Oh, please….she begged in her heart.

Then, from the corner of her eye, she saw the store attendant walking towards her from the left. At that sight, she fumed and boiled with anger. She was surely going to give that lady a good ticking for embarrassing her like this. Then something struck her. There must be a reason they were doing this to her, she thought. And what’s even funnier was the smile on the attendant’s face. Why would she be smiling like that?

“Don’t tell me….I ….”

The attendant started shaking her hand, and Veronica looked at her with a confused look. She then pointed to the ceiling at a 45 degree angle. It was then that the stark realization of being a victim of a TV show who delights in playing practical jokes on unsuspecting people hit her. She felt numb at that thought. Was she really on a TV prank show? She thought.

“I’m on Just for Laughs?”

“That’s right! Smile at the camera!”

“Are you kidding? With a face like this,?! You must be crazy!”

“Oh, come on, it’s just a light hearted joke….Smile!”

When the attendant looked back at her, Veronica was already off to the nearest restroom. She couldn’t stand it any longer, she had to get rid of whatever paint was on her face. The sooner she got it off, the better. In her heart, she wished she had never awoken that day, she should've stayed on her bed enjoying the cool breeze.

The next day, she told Betty the entire story and told her how, for once, she was lucky not to have received an invitation for a free session from a great nail FINE MANICURES. Veronica twisted her mouth at that.

Archie tried to look sympathetic but Veronica knew he was trying to bottle in the laughter. She told him and it wasn’t pretty. Oh no, it wasn’t.

There was one thing she never failed to mention to them both; she had refused to have her part aired. And rightly so, she had learned an important lesson: there is never such a thing as a free manicure. And that would be a lesson she would never, ever forget!

THE END

'YAWN' Veronica just got out of bed to a beautiful day.
"Veronica, dear," calls Mr. Lodge her father, "you have got a letter in the mail." "Ohh, I wonder what it could be?" she ponders before opening it. Veronica's eyes open wide as she is suddenly wide awake.
"What is it darling?" asks Mr. Lodge, " another bank bill? Remember what i told you, budget your money, veronica dear-
"no daddy!" Veronica cuts him off, "it's a letter inviting me to the new luxurious day spa."
"Oh congratulations dear," says her father.
"I've got to tell Betty!" Veronica quickly dials Betty's phone number to tell her the great news.
"Hello?"
"Hi Betty, it's Veronica!"
"Oh hey Ron, what’s-up?" asks Betty
"You will never believe what I just got in the mail!" Ron says ready to burst.
" Is it that cashmere sweater that you got ship down from Paris?" wonders Betty. "No silly?" replies Ronnie," though I wonder when I will get that, anyway, I got invited to the new day spa!"
"That's great Ron, is it the one opening on Preston Street? I hear it's so luxurious even celebrities are trying to book an opening and still get in," says Betty
" I know!" cries Veronica, too excited to hold it in, "I've got to go pick out an outfit, see you soon."
"Okay, tell me all about it tomorrow night," beams Betty.
"Sure will, tootles," Ronnie adds before she hangs up.

At Pop's:

"Don't you love that new prank T.V. show Arch?" asks Jughead, horking down his fifth chilli dog.

"Yeah!" replies Archie, "I can't get enough of it!" "Would you like to come over tomorrow night to watch it? I hear it's going to be the best one yet," says Jughead, "I just restocked my refrigerator!"
"Um, didn't you do that yesterday?" Asks Archie
"Yep!" says Jughead paying Pop," See you at my house at 3:00!"

The next day:

Before the first rooster even crows, Veronica is out of bed double checking her stunning yet casual ensemble for the day.
"Diamond studs, check. Gold charm bracelet, check. Gucci bag, check. Prada shoes, too fancy...."
"Veronica!" Calls her father," the limosine will be here early, be ready in 20 minutes!"
How am I supposed to get ready by then? She wonders as she throws on her new wrap around simple T-shirt with her drop dead gorgeous, should be illegal, way too tight dark jeans.
" I'm all set!" she smiles as she grooms herself in the mirror, "absolutely nothing can go wrong."

At the spa:

"Hmmm, I thought Betty said it was on Preston street," Ron says to herself, "oh well, she's just jealous."
As Veronica is being escorted to the door she can't help but notice camera crew coming out of a roofing van. As she turns to get a better look they just disappear. Strange, she thinks. The man escorting her can't help but notice the funny look on her face,
" Oh, they are just there to film the workers fixing the roof," he quickly covers up. As she comes into the lobby she can't help but be a little suspicious.
"We can take you right away Ms. Lodge, come this way," says the way too perky receptionist, "here is your complementary tea."
The receptionist hands Ron a teacups.
"Ahhhhhhh!" Shrieks Ronnie, " There's a spider in my tea!"
"Oh, I am so sorry miss, I'll go fetch you another one."
"I'm quiet all right," Snaps Ron, " thanks."

Later on in the day:

"I can not wait to get into that mud bath," says Veronica after she came back from getting her nails done. The lady doing them 'accidentally' spilt the whole entire bottle of nail polish remover on her. And while trying to clean it up, spilt nail polish all over her new fabulous shirt! Which Ron cannot believe.

As she settles down into the mud bath she hears a croak.
"Ahhhhh!"
A frog jumped onto her head! She didn't think it was a real ‘mud’ bath!
"I am so sorry, didn't we tell you?" says the towel lady, "we use real mud here."

After Ronnie cleaned herself up she headed for the showers so she could go swimming, though they never mentioned that they had a pool in the letter. Oh well, she could have her facial later. As she turned on the water green guck came out.
" Ewwww!"
She ran down the hall to go find help. As she gets to the lobby a crowd of people she in her bathing suit covered from head to toe in green gunk. Ron just wanted to cry, nothing was going right. The receptionist brought her to another shower to clean off, funny; she looked awfully like someone Veronica recognized. But it must just be a coincidence.

Veronica was finally ready to have her facial, they were using products she had never seen before, which wasn’t likely.
‘They must be imported,’ she thought.
“All done,” said the young lady doing her make-up, why don’t you go down to the lobby to show it off, I hear there is going to be camera people filming for the news.” Ronnie knew something had to go right; she headed right down there without skipping a beat.

The moment she stepped inside the dimly lit lobby everyone gasped and pointed. Ron did a couple of poses she saw in magazines when she realized they were laughing. The receptionist handed her a mirror. Her face was purple! She was to shocked to move. ‘What is going on? This must be a dream,’ she thought, ‘wake up, wake up! Oh no, that can’t be. That’s the guy from the new prank television show!’
“And wrapping up another hilarious episode, let’s speak to the victim herself, shall we?” the host was saying, “here she is the brave Veronica Lodge! How do you feel darling?”
“How do a feel?!?” Ronnie responded, “ how do you think I feel?”
“ Pretty horrible,” the host laughed, “ ain’t that right Brittany, Brittany Spears is our special guest today!”
The host pointed to the receptionist.
‘I knew she looked familiar,’ thought Ron.
“Thank you for watching folks,” said the host signing off, “and don’t forget, we still don’t have a show for next week and nothing is more fun than pulling a prank on a friend, on national television! Bye!”
The cameras all stopped rolling.
“I’m on national television?” repeated Ron.
“You sure are kid, will you please sign this release form?” He asked.
“Who’s that?” Ron asked as she pointed to the signature at the bottom.
“ Oh, that’s the man who set you up,” replied the host “looks like Reggie someone.”
“Reggie!” Veronica cried, “ say, I think I have the perfect next episode.”

Next week at Archie’s house with the gang:

“D’uh, Reggie really got you good last week Veronica,” said Moose.
“He’s right,” said Jughead.
“Ya,” added Arch, “on national T.V.!”
“Don’t rub it in you guys,” said Veronica sounding annoyed, “ I just got the purple out of my face.”
“ Quiet guys!” said Betty, “ the show is starting.”
“ And for this weeks practical joke victim, Reggie….” You could hear the announcer from the television, “Let’s see what happens when his hot date turns into a monster!”
“ Ha, Ha, Ha,” Laughs filled Archie’s house. Reggie’s finally getting what he deserves.

At the show:

“Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!” Reggie screamed while running out of the building.
“Reggie wait!” called the host, “ it’s not real! It’s a PRANK! REGGIE!”

the end

"Ronnie’s Worst Nightmare"

By Hilda

“Hello, all you lucky readers! It is an honor that you have all stopped by to visit Moi, Riverdale’s wealthiest and gorgeous princess.

You might have already read Betty’s article on the school paper called ‘Ronnie’s Worst Nightmare’. Just between you and me, Betty did a good job writing that article, but it is not perfect. She left out a lot of things, especially the ending, which is the best part.

It’s about my weekend at a new day spa. I had scheduled for a whole day of pampering and rejuvenation with Betty, but it was suppose to be for next month. Last Thursday, I had received a ‘special VIP invitation’. I was surprised to have received it, so naturally, I thought I was going to be pampered sooner than scheduled. Boy, was I wrong!

I opened the white envelope with a silver border printed on it and pulled out the card. It read,
‘We cordially invite Riverdale’s Prestige resident, Miss Veronica Lodge, to the Grand Opening of Florence’s Luxury Day Spa in Riverdale on Saturday at 10:00 a.m.’

I was thrilled! I phoned Betty to come right away and told her the news. I thought she would be disappointed that she couldn’t go with me, but instead, she was acting kinda weird. She told me she could wait for when we both go next month and blurted ‘good-night’ before she ran off to the front door. I brushed it aside since I was too excited until that day came.

Before my chauffeur took me to the spa, I called to confirm my invitation. I was so happy to have heard I was going to get the works--manicure, pedicure, facials, scalp treatment--you name it!

By the time I arrived and was led to my room, things started to go wrong. My room had no window, there were no towels in the bathroom, and no furniture but a sofa and a table. My key card was slightly damaged and I kept having problems swiping the stupid card on the slot to open the door to my room. The manager was getting annoyed by me because I kept insisting that the card didn’t work. What’s strange is that whenever the manager swiped the card for me, it immediately opened the door without any problems. She would look at me like I was nuts, or so I thought.

Each treatment I got was worse than the previous one. In one case, when I went to get a manicure, the girl (looked more like a guy in a wig and makeup) who did my nails didn’t pay attention to what she was suppose to do. She was dressed sloppy and wasn’t hygienic. It totally grossed me out! Right after she cut my nails short (I didn't tell her to cut them short), I screamed at her while she picked her teeth and reached out to grab the nail filer. After I made her go and wash her hands, someone had walked up behind me and splashed a bucket full of purple slime. Naturally, I screamed.

As you have guessed, I made quite a scene, demanding for the manager to capture the culprit and to provide better services. The manager looked irritated by me but I didn’t care. When the girl came back, she puffed and immediately removed my slippers.

“What are you doing?”

“Pedicure time, dearie,” she replied, in a forced voice.

She tickled my feet and said it was for good luck before sinking my feet into the ‘special cleansers’. My feet were soaked in three different ‘cleansers.’ The first one looked like thick fudge with tiny pebbles on the bottom of the bin. The second was a pink substance that smelled like either sweaty gym socks or moldy bread. And last but not least, the third one was a blue dye. I found THAT out after I washed my feet afterwards.

Strange things kept happening until I couldn’t take it any longer. After complaining to the manager again, I stormed into my room and refused to leave there. It didn’t take long to hear someone banging on my door. In fact, they startled me that I literally jumped up. I opened the door with an angry tone until I saw three huge men. They had their arms crossed and stared back at me with firmness.

One of them said in a heavy accent, “You have to attend your next session!”

“No, I don’t! I am leaving!” I cried back.

“No, you cannot leave until after your massage with Ms. Brigitte!”

“You can’t make me!” They grabbed my arms and carried me away. “Eep!” was all I could say on the way to the masseuse.

They dropped me to my feet and closed the door behind them. It was just me and Brigitte. Nervously, I turned to her and stared at her for a moment. She was a huge, muscular woman with short, red curly hair and very thick eyebrows. Any wider and it could become a unibrow. Eew! Haven’t she heard of plucking? I just stood there quietly and swallowed hard. She looked angry… or maybe that’s the way her face is.

She uncrossed her arms, hit the table with her heavy palm and said in a very thick accent, “I Brigitte. You lie here! Now!” I swallowed hard again and shook my head repeatedly until she stepped forward. “I have not much time for next person!”

I quickly lied down and she massaged my back…very hard. “I will fix muscles.”

‘More like tear them,’ I thought, as I tried not to shout. All of a sudden, I jumped up and chuckled. “No, you must relax or muscles will bunch again!”

“It’s not my fault!” I cried. “You tickled me!”

“I did no such thing!” She then turned around to grab a long towel from a table and said, “I wrap your legs to keep moisturizer….”

That’s all I heard as I ran out of the room and past the three huge guys that were standing guard outside near the door. I tried to outrun them by turning the corner in the hallway when I suddenly stopped. There, stood the girl who gave me the manicure and pedicure, and beside her was a professional cameraman, the director and his crew. Another man came forward from behind the crew and removed his headphones. It was the producer.

The three guys stopped behind me and the girl removed her wig. It really was a guy. He laughed along with the others and told me, “Miss. Veronica Lodge, I’m Henry and you are on the ‘Henry’s Shenani--show!’” I was in complete shock.

Yeah, they were all actors. Even Ms. Brigitte, but she was the only one with the real accent. By the way, she is also a stunt woman.

To make this story shorter, I learned that Betty had arranged this scheme for me. She signed up to have me publicly humiliated in that horrendous show who do nothing but play practical jokes on innocent people. The show was pushed sooner by the producer when he found out I am the daughter of the famous Hiram Lodge.

Anyways, after the producer explained it all to me, I had an idea. I told the producer I would not sue and they could air the tape if they agreed to tape and air my idea. They nodded with agreement.

So… I phoned Betty and cried to her in tears what a horrible day I’ve had that I couldn’t keep talking on the phone and hanged up. Poor predictable Betty. She ran over and the manager led her into my room. As they were coming, the manager told her that I wasn’t told yet that this was a practical joke. Betty looked around and spotted a “Happy Birthday” cake on the table near the sofa and all the balloons around the room.

“Where is she?” she asked.

“She should be here any time now from her massage session. Feel free to stay here. I apologize, but I have business to attend to.”

She left and closed the door behind her and turned to where I was. I was sticking my head out from the corner and then I looked at the crew behind me. “Are you still tapping this?”

“Yes,” said the director. “Remember, the hidden camera is on the bottom of the picture frame near the sofa.”

“Got it!” I signaled and ran off.

I paused in front of the door and breathed in and out before I bolted in in a crying frenzy. “Oh, Betty!”

Betty rushed up to me and hugged me. “I’m so sorry, Veronica! This is all my fault!”

“No, it’s not! You are the best and most wonderful friend in the whole world!”

Betty looked guilty that she clasped her hands behind her back and stared down at her feet. “No. I’m not,” she mumbled.

“Yes, you are!” I sobbed. “You came after I called…” I pretended I just noticed the cake and balloons and walked over to the cake. Betty joined me but said nothing. “A birthday cake?” I asked. “How revolting!”

“What is it?” she asked.

“Just take a look at that between the words ‘Happy’ and ‘Birthday.’ Those tiny letters spell out, ‘To the most deserving girl in Riverdale!’”

Betty drew closer and squinted her eyes to the tiny candy letters on the cake until I quickly shoved her head down and right onto it. The hidden camera got a perfect view of Betty’s face before and after her ‘sweet facial treatment.’

“YOU deserve it, Betty dear,” I grinned.

Hey ppl, bets and veronica.......Betty is the judge of Poor pop who is the judge of Night of the iguana? o and congrats to Julia I couldn't get my comment on the other one

Ronnie’s worst nightmare

Ron: its time! Byeeeeeee Betty!
Betty: bye!

Ronnie had got a V.I.P. invitation for a new day spa. and it included all the things she loved like facials, manicures………..!
So of course she went! She soon reached the spa which was named ‘dr. spa’. Just then a cute guy came.

Cute Guy: Are you Veronica Lodge?
Ron: Yes!
Cute Guy: hello, my name is Marc!
Ron: are you the owner of this spa?
Cute Guy: Yes!
They went inside the spa. Ron went alone where they were having facials. They were hardly any people there usually a new spa is crowded with people. Ron sat on the chair and the women started to do her facial. They put on some kind of brown cream on her face; it did have an awful smell! Ron did not say anything because she had the habit of falling asleep during a facial, manicure or any thing else. Next they washed the cream off her face with an extra dirty cloth. After have an hour they woke Ron up and she found that she had got a very dirty face with a horrifying smell!!! She shouted so much at the women that Marc came and Ron told him what had happened. Marc took her to the manicure stand & again Ron fell asleep during the makeover! The women polished her nails really well ( until Ron was awake ) as soon as she fell asleep they made a mess of her nails! They painted her nails with brown, black, blue, etc. all the shops made her worse and when she looked at herself in a mirror she saw the horrible sight she was in! and then how she screamed and shouted and after giving Marc really nice punches in the stomach she went home. As soon as she reached her house she bathed at least 50 times as she was stinking so much! She told Betty every thing and how Betty tried to control her laughter!

Next day was even worst than yesterday for she found out that it was it had been the work of a TV show which played practical jokes and all her friends who saw the show in which Ron had been the target teased her for a verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry long time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE END