SCOOTERELLA


Scooterella was fourteen years old when her mother passed away.
She was deeply saddened because she and her mother were very close.
Six months later, her father met Rosalita Enchilada, who was the
owner of the Taco Hut. They were soon married. Scooterella was
saddened by this, but didn't tell her father, because she wanted him
to be happy. In her heart, Scooterella knew that Rosalita didn't
love her father. Rosalita only wanted his money to bail the Taco
Hut out of financial trouble. See, Scooterella's father was a
wealthy business man.

Scooterella went to school with Rosalita's two daughters, Trisha
and Keet. They were jealous of Scooterella, because she ran with
the "In Crowd". They also envied her because she didn't have to
work for what she had. Rosalita saw her daughters as a great way to
save on labor costs. So Keet and Trisha spent much of their free
time waiting on customers and making tacos. They would've much
rather been hanging out with their friends.

When Rosalita, Trisha and Keet moved into the lavish estate that
Scooterella and her father called home; the Enchilada women knew
that they had it made. Scooterella was immediately put to work at
the Taco Hut, and Keet and Trisha began to pawn their duties off on
poor Scooterella. They split the cashier duties between themselves,
and all the dirty kitchen work was heaped on Scooterella. She would
slave away until the wee hours of the morning, while Trisha and Keet
would be out clubbing.

This went on for years, unbeknown to Scooterella's father, who
spent much of his time on business trips. He only knew that his
daughter was working at the Taco Hut, which he thought it was a good
idea that she learn responsibility, and that she make a little money
for her whims. He never knew that she was being used like a slave,
and never got a single cent for her labor.

Then one day it was announced that the infamous Ben Ning, and his
brother Vinny were throwing a grand ball to celebrate the success of
their Rooster Palace franchise. They were proud of the fact that
the Rooster Palace was going international, and that the company was
now worth billions. They were only inviting the most distinguished
individuals to the party, and since Scooterella's father helped make
Rooster Palace what it was, his family were to attend. Keet and
Trisha were ecstatic about the news, but Rosalita informed them that
the only way they would be permitted to go, was after the Taco Hut
was scrubbed spotless. The girls were undaunted, they knew that
Scooterella was going to be having a late night at the Taco Hut.

Keet and Trisha took the money they stashed away, money that was
supposed to be Scooterella's pay, and went shopping. They knew that
Vinny was single, and was secretly looking to change that. This
meant that they had to be absolutely stunning. Many a night they
dreamed of being Vinny's girl, and here was the chance of a lifetime.

The night of the ball finally arrived, and Keet and Trisha were
radiant in their designer gowns with matching accessories.
Scooterella looked at the girls, filled with longing as they gave
her the list of chores to be done at the Taco Hut. They didn't want
the health inspectors to find so much as a fry on the floor. She
was digging out the grease trap, when she heard a voice behind her
say: "Get up girl, why you messin wit dat mess when we got shoppin
to do?" She jumped to her feet and spun toward the voice. She saw
a gorgeous woman in a mini skirt and a silk frilly top. "Why you
starin, you act like you never saw a hot lookin godmother befoe."

"You mean like a fairy godmother?" Scooterella asked, disbelief
in her voice. She was amused at the thought, but wanted to get her
work done so she could get home and watch Letterman.

"Hell no, I ain't no fairy! But, I do got a little magic, now
lets go!" The lady introduced herself as Felecia, and said she was
a guardian witch. She explained how fairies became extinct
centuries ago, so guardian witches were chosen and took the place of
fairy godmothers.

"I'd love too, but my stepmother will kill me if this place isn't
spotless by morning." Scooterella replied disheartened.

"Let me handle that," Felecia answered as she was making a call
on her cell phone. "Yeah it's me, git over to da Taco Hut, and
bring yo crew." She flipped the phone closed and turned to
Scooterella. "C'mon girl, times wastin. We got a lot to do, and a
cleaning crew is on da way to git dis mess. Now lets git you
cleaned up too" With that they went out back and got into Felecia's
Charger, and roared off to the spa, where Scooterella was scrubbed,
waxed, and moisturized, until she shone like a diamond.

"How can I afford this?" Scooterella asked Felecia.

"Dat's what this is for," she responded flashing a golden Master
Card. "Magic credit card with unlimited funds." Felecia then
raced her to boutique. She was fitted into a gown so beautiful, it
would make the queen of England jealous. To accent the dazzling
gown, she was given a pair of emerald shoes that sparkled and
shined. Now that she was the most beautiful looking lady in the
state, she was taken to the alley behind the Taco Hut. Felecia
shook her head at the Pinto, which was Scooterella's ride. "Uh uh,
no way you goin in dat!" Felecia exclaimed. She flicked the magic
credit card at the pinto, and it changed into the most beautiful
Mustang ever seen. "Dat's what I'm talkin bout! Now git goin, and
make sure you git yo man!"

"How can I ever thank you?" Scooterella asked as she fired up the
Mustang.

"Git yo man, and be back here at six am, I gotta have the stuff
returned by then, or it caomes outta my pay. I don't wanna lose my
credit and have to go back to the projects!" Felecia answered in a
no nonsense tone.

Scooterella raced out of town and to the mansion of Vinny and Ben
Ning. At first, she was upset when she was asked for her
invitation, but then she saw one in her designer handbag. She
gracefully entered the grand ballroom. The size and décor of the
room took her breath away, it was the most beautiful room she had
ever seen. It was obvious that the Ning brothers spared no expense
on this event.

"Why good evening, it is a pleasure to make your acquaintance,"
said a most charming voice. Scooterella turned to the owner of the
voice, and was shocked to see Vinny kissing her hand gently. "I
don't believe we've met, My name is Vinny Ning."

"My name is S-Ella," Scooterella decided at the last moment that
she had best keep her identity a secret for the time being. "The
pleasure is all mine." Vinny escorted her to the gorgeous hardwood
dance floor, they waltzed their way around the floor. Scooterella
never was happier than in the arms of Vinny Ning. She was filled
with a sense of satisfaction when she saw Keet and Trisha staring
with gaping mouths at the sight of Vinny Ning dancing with
Scooterella. Of course, they had no idea that it was their
stepsister in the arms of their dream date. They danced the night
away, and when they would stop; Vinny never left her side.
Scooterella felt as though she had died and gone to heaven. She
didn't notice the guests dwindle, until it was just the two of them.

Scooterella saw the glow through the stained glass windows, and
was horrified to see her diamond studded watch read five-thirty. "I-
i-i really gotta go, this has been the best night of my life,
Vinny!" she proclaimed as she ran for the doors.

"Wait, don't run away! I didn't even get your number!" cried
Vinny. Scooterella didn't hear him, since she was already halfway
down the sprawling stairway. She was starting across the driveway
to the Mustang when she stepped in a crack and twisted her ankle.
As she fell she lost one of her emerald shoes.

Scooterella knew she had to get moving if she hoped to beat
traffic. She tossed her remaining emerald shoe to the passenger
side of the car as she tore off toward the Taco Hut. She caught the
beginning of rush hour traffic as she got within two blocks of Taco
Hut. So it was five minutes to six when she whipped into the alley
behind Taco Hut. "You cut it mighty close, girl" Felecia warned as
she told Scooterella to give her the clothes back. Scooterella
grabbed her gym bag from the back seat and stripped right there in
the car. She was leaning over next to the steering wheel tying her
sneakers, when Felecia called into the window: "You best git yo head
up, girl!" Scooterella straightened up to ask why, when she got her
reason. The car seemed to melt and shrink before her eyes. The
Mustang disappeared and was instantly replaced with her old Pinto.

Scooterella was scrubbing the grill in the back of the Taco Hut
when she heard a familiar voice out front. She left the kitchen
area and entered the dining area, when she saw Vinny and his
bodyguard standing at the counter holding her emerald shoe. "The
girl of my dreams lost this, the same way I lost her," Vinny
explained to Keet and Trisha. "Whoever this shoe fits, will come
with me and we will do whatever we choose."

Keet was the first to grab the shoe, and try it on. She was
heartbroken when her small foot swam in the shoe. "Well I did have
on a couple pair of socks," Keet said trying to get Vinny's
attention. He glared at her and told her to hand the shoe over.
She pouted as she obeyed his command. Trisha laughed at her sister
and said: "Watch this, I will be Mrs. Vinny Ning!" She thrust her
foot into the mouth of the shoe, and screamed as it crushed her
large foot. "My foot is just swollen from all the dancing, You know
I am the girl of your dreams."

"You wish, now give me the shoe back," Vinny instructed as he
turned to Scooterella. When their eyes met, they knew that there
was something they both wanted. "Please, would you try this shoe,
madam?"

"Yeah right the only thing Scooterella danced with was a mop,"
Keet said as she and Trisha erupted in a fit of laughter. Vinny
sneered at their rudeness, and held his hand out to Scooterella.
Outraged at his attention going to her stepsister and not to her,
and out of fear that the shoe would fit her, Trisha grabbed the
emerald shoe and thrust it at the counter. It exploded into a
shower of green shards as it collided. Scooterella burst into tears
and ran back to the kitchen. Vinny ran after her to try and comfort
her. He saw her rush out the back door and followed.

Scooterella was sitting in the driver's seat of her Pinto when
Vinny came out the door. She closed it and rolled the window up.
He went to the passenger side and opened the door before she could
lock it. Vinny sat in the passenger seat and something green and
glittery on the floor caught his eye. "It was you!" Vinny
exclaimed as he picked up the mate to his shoe. "Why didn't you
tell me? I've been searching for you, and thought I'd never see you
again."

"W-w-why would you want to find me? Look at me, I am just a
servant to my evil stepsisters." she said through her tears.

"I don't care what you are to them, I only care about what you
are to me. And you are a charming girl that I love and want to be
with." Vinny leaned over and gently turned her head to him. He
then leaned over and gave her the most passionate kiss she'd ever
experienced. With that said, the two of them rode into the sunset
in an orange Pinto.

That was years ago. Vinny and Scooterella were married a few
months later, and it was the biggest event of the year. Everyone
was there, except the Enchilada sisters. They were too busy
cleaning the Taco Hut, because the new owners were coming to inspect
it, and it had to be perfect. Everybody knows the Ning brothers
hate a messy restaurant. After he learned what the stepsisters put
Scooterella through, Vinny Ning met with Ben Ning and they did a
hostile takeover of the Taco Hut. Now Rosalita is just a shift
manager and the girls are full time fry cooks and janitors. Part of
the takeover conditions stated that they were required to stay with
the company for at least another five years, which was plenty of
time for Vinny to repay their cruelty to Scooterella. And most of
them, lived happily ever after.