The Nerd In Disguise

Chapter 21

Torn.

It is a state of uncertainty between two conflicting options, finding it difficult to choose parties or this could be between two lovers. This is the situation that we did not want to be in because we are going to hurt one of these people whether we like it or not.

And right now, I have got these two amazing people in my life. In my left hand is a cocky, devil-may-care, spontaneous and a completely opposite of me while in my right hand is a stable person, a woman of few words but we both enjoy the silence.

Cameron and Leslie are really different from each other. They both have good qualities and characteristics that I really like. Honestly though this situation never cross my mind since I never been inlove, I don't know what else to expect nor do.

Now I felt my head is spinning with all of these thoughts and emotions. Like a rollercoaster making my stomach scrunched. Can anyone please smack the back of my head for having a thought of threesome. Joke, just kidding. My mother will kill me. But you know joke is half meant most of the time.

"Hey are you okay?" My eyes shifted to my mother's face, worry written all over her face. We are currently here in the living room. I came home early because I have to fix myself before meeting Nike tonight. "Are you with me?"

"Oh yeah." I laugh shakily and quickly look away from mother to hide the troubles in my eyes. "Thank you for helping me doing my hair and-"

"Lily.." Mom said slowly. She soundlessly walked in front of me so we can face to face. "Why do I have a feeling that something is bothering you." It's not even a question but a statement. Why can't we hide anything from our parents especially our mother? "What's wrong?"

My jaw hardened while we are staring at each other. Should I talk and tell her what's bothering me? Or just simply keep it? But I'm so confuse right now and I really need someone to talk to about Cameron and Leslie. Maybe she can help and give me some sort of advice.

"Nothing is wrong." The words felt a little heavy inside my throat. Mother just give me the I don't believe you look. "Fine.." I said in defeat. "I just don't know what to do mom."

This time mother sits down beside me. "About?"

My face blushed. Maybe it is only me who feels a little awkward that I have to talk about my love life with my parents. Well, at least not a s*x life. Jeez, I'm still a virgin.

"In my first day of school." I started off while mom drew silent and waiting for me to elaborate even more. "Cameron immediately caught my attention. It was difficult to ignore her beauty. She is one of a kind." I shake my head in disbelief. "She is witty, gullible and there's not a single moment that I get bored when I'm with her."

"To add." Mother whispered with a teasing smile. "Adventurous."

"I admire her confidence and fierce." I admit.

"And that confidence will lead Cameron to her dreams." Mother quickly added. "How about Leslie?"

Suddenly, I just stared at the ceiling while reminiscing what had happened in the copy room this morning. I was kinda expected it since Leslie is giving some hint about switching to other menu. Menu means, from boy to girl.

"I have nothing else to say about Leslie mom but purely good things." I scratched my chin while contemplating how to describe my feelings. At the back of my head, I could see Leslie's beautiful face. "I find peace with her. We are comfortable in silence and she gives me this kind of sense of security."

Mother didn't say anything right away as if she was thinking hard. All of a sudden, she held my hand and give me a squeezed. "I know how difficult it is to choose between two beautiful and loving girls."

"I just.." I sigh in predicament.

"You don't have to make your decision alone Lily." Mom told me before standing up. "Especially when it comes to love." She continue brushing my long brown hair. "I can't tell you how to make a choice." Without saying anything, I hugged my mother tightly. She is now stroking my hair using her fingers. "We are here Lily." Yes I have my parents that no matter what happens, no matter what my decision is. I know they are with me.

It's already 7 in the evening and almost time to go leave but father is still not yet done dressing up. He is the one who is more excited about meeting Nike tonight. So mother and I are patiently waiting in the living room while I was texting Leslie. I invited her on my birthday on Sunday.

Thinking about my 18th birthday makes me feel so excited not only because I will be in legal age but I'm totally free to do whatever I want.

We didn't prepare for a grandious celebration but a simple party together with our family and friends.

"Your father is here." Mother murmuned.

As if on cue, I looked up and my jaw dropped when I saw my father. He looks so handsome, new shave, perfectly comb hair with his black long sleeves.

"Wow." I breath out totally out of words. "Is that my father or?"

"I will take that as a compliment Elizabeth." Father stated with a bashful smile before turning to my beautiful mother. "So, honey what can you say?"

"Mm." Mom hummed as she finished drinking a green tea. I watched her gracefully stood up and strides with all of her beauty towards dad. "Not bad." Her voice is husky and gently grabbed my father's neck tie and slowly pulled him closer to her. "You look sexy hon."

Father nuzzled his nose against mom's neck. They look like a love sick couple. "And you Elena are always beautiful and gorgeous."

I rolled my eyes when father shamelessly squeezed her butt in front of me. "Hon.." There's a warning in her voice. "Your daughter is here."

"Oh.." Father chuckled a little nervous. "I just can't get enough of you." He gives mom a peck on the lips before they pulled away. "So, shall we?"

"Well, we are only waiting for you dad." I told him.

We happily went out of the house and got into the car. I silently sat in the backseat and listening to radio the whole ride while my parents were busy talking about the contract signing. I also made myself busy by watching those shimmering lights from establishment. Some people were rushing to go home so they can eat dinner with their family, some are just chilling and laughing. Life is really simple.

"Lily.." My father's voice pulled me out of my thoughts. I looked at him. "I was talking to you."

I sits up straight. "I-I'm sorry what were you saying dad?"

His looking at me through the mirror. "If you already invited Cameron on your birthday."

"Oh yes dad." I answered.

"How about Leslie?" It was my mother who asked.

"Don't worry I invited the both of them." I told my parents. Why it's seems like they have a favoritism.

"Good." Father chuckled. "Because I'm team Cameron."

"Team Leslie here." Mother stated with a smile.

"Mom, dad!" I protested. Here I am really confused regarding Cameron and Leslie but they are making fun of me.

"May the best girl win." Mother added as if they didn't hear me. I just sigh in defeat and remain silent until we arrived at the restaurant. Oh trust me, the place is close and well guard by police. "Nike rented the whole place."

The perks of being a superstar. You have the will and opportunity to shut down establishment. We went inside and greeted by Nike. She gave me a hug but I just stood there frozen. I still feel starstruck in front of her. This woman is trully embodied the beauty of a Goddess.

"I'm sorry we are a bit late." Father apologized.

But Nike just waved it off. "Oh it's fine. Don't worry about that. Come on let's sits and the food is ready."

Nike is very accommodating despite of her status, very down to earth and there is no ego in her body. We eat while talking about the contract. Nike explained to me everything, like what is going to happen once I sign the contract, that we are going to work together and she gives me a sneak peek of how a celebrity's life would be like.

"You just have to ignore people who will drag you down because here in entertainment industry, there's no permanent friends and enemy Lily." Nike reminded me.

"In modeling as well." Mother supplied. "There was jealousy and betrayal."

Father leaned back against without breaking an eye contact with me. "So you have to be wise and careful especially if you are not ready to come out as lesbian—"

"Wait, what?" Nike snapped with her mouth wide opened.

"Ah Nike." Mother whispered. "My daughter Lily is lesbian."

Nike just looked at me. Is she going to back out now and doesn't want to work with me anymore? But hey, being lesbian is not a contagious disease. It's just happen that you are loving a girl like you.

"I have a lesbian sister too." She chuckled and held my hand. "You should meet my younger sister." My face blushed. "I would really love my sister Eris to meet you."

I almost choked when I heard the name. Is the Eris that I have met here in California and Nike's sister are the same? Since they are sharing the last name. I was about to ask when Nike handed me the contact and sign it in excitement. I could not wait to work and experience something new.

"She is still shy." I heard mom said with a small laugh. "Lily has to learn a lot though, especially how to act."

"Don't worry about that hon." Father stated. "I already informed my friend in New York to train Lily."

Wait, what? In New York? So it means we have to move again? There were many questions in my head but I couldn't bring myself to ask them since we are still talking.

"So, see you next month Lily?" Nike asked me as we all stood up before separate ways.

"Yes Nike." I told this beautiful woman in front of me and of course there's no way I will let this chance to slip away. "Thank you for giving me this opportunity."

Instead of answering me, Nike pulled me close to her for a hug. "You are very welcome Lily."

We waited for Nike to leave before we go. My parents are very excited about my new journey but here I am thinking if it's really necessary to move again. Honestly, I don't want to. I don't want to leave what I have here in California especially my friends.

"Do we really need to go to New York?" I blurted out making both of my parents turned to look at me in the backseat.

Mother looks a little conflicted. Maybe she feels it too. She knew I don't want to leave this place. "If you really want to pursue showbiz then yes Lily."

My eyes drifted outside the window, trying to contain the sadness. I didn't say anything either. My parents fell silent as well. So we are quiet the whole ride home. I felt my phone vibrated and saw it was from Cameron. She is telling me what happened when Grey tried cooking a steak, that her twin almost burn down their house. It makes me smile so big and messaged her back to prepare the fire extinguisher just in case.

"We are home." Father announced.

I jumped out of the car and was about to walk when I saw someone standing in front of me, just few steps but I could smell her strawberry perfume. Her eyes were sparkling like an enchanting sapphire in the sky, there are so beautiful, mesmerizing and I felt hypnotized. When she smile at me all the problems and doubt disappear off my mind.

My parents give her a smile before walking to the house and leaving us here outside. The wind is cold and chilly but my face is hot by the way this girl is looking at me.

"I was waiting for you." She said with smile.

Why was she is waiting for me in the middle of the night? Is she going to say something important? If yes, what it is?

"And why?" I asked curiously.

She slowly strides. "I just want to see you Lily." When she finally stood in front of me, her beautiful face broke into charismatic smile. "But can I ask you something?"

"W-what it is?" My chest hurts because of the frantic beating of my heart. If it's a good or bad question, I don't know.

The girl with sapphire eyes focused on me even more. "Mm can I pee first?"

It makes me roll my eyes but almost laugh. This girl is silly. "Cameron, what is it?" She will not come here for nothing. "You just texted me that Grey was almost burn down your house but now you are here."

Cameron smile sweetly at me. "Oh Lily, I forgot to tell you that my middle name is Hope and like what Superman S-Shield symbolism."

Okay this gets interesting and weirder but I still want to play along. "So this is mean, you have power too like your fellow kryptonian?"

"Do I really have to answer that? The proof is right here in front of you." The smile on her face grew bigger. "Kidding aside Lily." Cameron held my hands and brought them it her mouth. "I really came here to pick you up—"

"What—" I was really confused.

Cameron hush me. "Shh. Let me finish." So I shut up. "We are going to the beach. Grey pick up Leslie and Aerin." Wow, I didn't know about this. "This will be our celebration night since school is almost over and graduation is just around the corner."

"But I have to talk to my parents—"

"Don't worry I already did." Cameron chuckled. "So yeah, let's go."

She didn't even give me a chance to reply because Cameron pulled me toward her car. But maybe, why not give it a try. Yes, I know Aerin is there but Leslie is probably alone and is looking for me.

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