The narrator, Paige, shares her story of self-discovery, friendship, and heartbreak. She was born to a beauty queen mother who expected her to follow in her footsteps, but Paige was more interested in her father's political career. She befriends Carson, a boy who moves next door, and they become close friends. However, when Carson starts developing feelings for another girl, Lola, Paige becomes jealous and tries to sabotage Lola's relationships.
Meanwhile, Paige's mother suffers from amnesia, and Paige's father is revealed to be having an affair with Lola's mother. Paige is devastated and feels betrayed by her father. She eventually forgives her mother and they grow closer.
In the end, Paige discovers that Carson has been lying to her and has been pursuing Lola. Lola, however, had been trying to warn Paige about Carson's true intentions. Paige confronts Carson, and he is kicked out of her house. Lola apologizes for her mother's actions and the two girls reconcile, deciding to remain friends despite their parents' mistakes.
Here are the extracted facts from the text:
1. The narrator's name is Paige.
2. Paige is from Tennessee.
3. Paige's mom was a former beauty queen.
4. Paige's dad is an important politician who works closely with the president.
5. Paige was born with good looks, similar to her mom.
6. Paige's mom started teaching her how to put on makeup and walk in heels when she was eight years old.
7. Paige took modeling classes when she was eight years old.
8. Paige met a boy named Carson when she was in fifth grade.
9. Carson moved into the house next to Paige's.
10. Paige and Carson went to the same school.
11. Carson became popular in school because of his looks.
12. Paige wanted to be friends with Carson first.
13. Paige had a secret hideout at school that she shared with Carson.
14. Paige's mom didn't like her having a male friend.
15. Paige started to fall in love with Carson.
16. Paige's dad was rarely home due to work.
17. Paige's dad let her do what she wanted when he was home.
18. Paige turned 16 and decided to tell Carson how she felt about him.
19. Carson had already found another girl he was interested in.
20. Paige met a girl named Lola at school.
21. Lola was an ace student and became the cheerleading captain two weeks after joining school.
22. Paige felt jealous of Lola and tried to annoy her.
23. Paige's mom caught her trying to sneak into Carson's room.
24. Paige's mom had amnesia after fainting at a picnic.
25. Paige's dad and Lola's mom were high school friends.
26. Paige's mom couldn't recognize her after waking up from amnesia.
27. Paige's mom started to regain her memory after a couple of months.
28. Paige's dad was cheating on her mom with Lola's mom.
29. Paige kicked her dad and Lola's mom out of the house.
30. Paige found Lola kissing Carson in her backyard.
31. Paige realized Carson was lying to her and pushed him out of her house.
32. Lola apologized to Paige for her mom's actions and they made up.
33. Paige and Lola decided to put their differences aside and remain friends.