Chapter 8: What a b***h!
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Pulling the front door open, I ignored the pain of my wrist from that fall and reminded myself that spending time with him in his car isn't worth it.
Mom should be home in a couple hours, I could rest and then-"You are literally thirty minutes later than usual." Natalia stated as she tapped her foot.
Is she serious?
I gave her a look over, "I walked home, go back to counting your split ends." I said waving her off and going up the stairs.
She hurried after me and I felt a grip of my hair before she yanked me down the steps like a god damn psychopath.
Natalia scowled down at me, "I'm starting school with you Monday, you can't be pulling these tricks forever." She said letting go and hurrying up the stairs.
What a b***h!
I went up the stairs rubbing my head and going to my room thinking about what Rhett probably thought when I threw myself out the car.
It wouldn't be the first time I've done that, when Natalia and I were sixteen we'd fight all the time and I refused to be in the car if she was in it. If she still came in the car, I'd toss myself out the car.
Plus I've played soccer, done gymnastics and rock climbed. Falls are totally safe if you land right and I've learned to fall right.
I laughed when his face crossed my mind and went to the bed tossing my bag down and pulling my sweater and boots off.
A phone call came and I eyed Jens face shining at me, "Of course..." I sighed and picked up the phone, "Hello?" I waited and she rampaged.
The girl lectured me for a solid thirty minutes about the horrors of getting in cars with strange men. Yes, I see her point.
Only he isn't really a stranger to me, I've talked to him before, he's driven me home before, I guess I feel comfortable with his idiocy.
Well obviously not that comfortable since I threw myself out of his moving vehicle.
My door opened and I eyed the girl in her bright red bikini and a rain coat with rain boots. "How's this for the car wash?" She asked acting as though she hadn't just dragged me down the stairs by my hair.
I sighed and gestured to her legs, "You're going to freeze try some long socks." I suggested and she scoffed heading out the room.
Who the hell even invited her to the car wash?
"Your mom said we're going out to eat so you should change!" She shouted annoying me a bit more.
She talks s**t on moms cooking all the time.
My guess is she wanted to go out so we're going out.
I showered off and then changed before blow drying my hair. By the time I finished mom came home and got ready for us to go.
Heading down the stairs, I went to the car with Natalia who kept shoving me to hurry and get the passenger seat.
She's so aggravating.
We pulled up to the restaurant and parked before getting out and heading inside. I could already smell the delicious Italian food and the smell of baked garlic and rosemary.
Mom got a table for the three of us and we went to the quieter side of the restaurant and sat down thanking the man as he placed down our menus and left.
"Italian food is literally just carbs." Natalia commented and I watched mom smile a small tight one, "Then you'll be enjoying some carbs for the night." She stated.
Natalia's spoiled, I mean her mom went over seas and she didn't want to, so she managed to stay here. Anyone else's parent would've said 'suck it up' and dragged them there.
I watched Natalia give mom a small scowl before looking at the menu.
Mom and I exchanged a look before the waitress walked over, "Hi, I'm Hayli and ill be your waitress for the night. What can I get you to drink?" She asked smiling over at us.
I eyed the drinks, "Mint iced tea." I said before looking at the food menu.
Mom got a glass of white wine and Natalia leaned forward "A bottle of your finest wine for me." She said looking back at the menu.
The waitress stared at us and then back at Natalia, "I'll need your ID." The waitress stated making me smirk. "No need, she's only seventeen." I said while earning a smack to the arm.
Bitch.
The waitress left and then stared behind me smiling and then leaning forward, "You two should come eat with us. Your meals on me!" Mom said and I looked to her confused.
Who the hell is she talking to?
I turned my head to see a beautiful brunette woman who gave mom a smile and wide eyes, she looked so happy to join us.
She walked over and apologized to some people as she passed them.
The woman stared down at me, "You must be Iman! She's told me so much about you. I just recently started working with your mom, she's been helping me get situated." She said placing a hand on moms shoulder laughing as mom did.
Mom gestured to the woman, "This is Lauren, we have a lot in common. Her husband died the same time your dad did and she only has one kid too." She said surprised.
Why is she acting surprised, she's the one telling us?
I watched her look behind me, "Oh is that your son?" She asked Lauren before placing a hand over her chest and then holding one out.
A hand moved up from behind me and I could smell the pine and pomegranate that was way too familiar. Then his voice, "Pleasure to meet you." And I felt my disbelief hit my face.
Turning around for extra measure, I noticed him wearing the jacket I washed and let my eyes run up his chest and to his face.
He stared down at me and gave me a look before sitting down beside me.
Are you f*****g serious?
Our moms are friends?!
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