To the Moon and Back

Chapter 4

            *Samantha’s POV*

    Should I be skipping classes to chaperone this field tip? Probably Not. Am I doing it anyway?  AbsoFuckinLutely! I’m honestly not worried this is my advanced abnormal psych class and the professor loves me!  PLUS, IT’S THE FARM!! It really was a given. I was so excited for the kids when I pulled out those permission slips from their bags! So naturally when I had seen that I had been picked to chaperone I was Enthralled. With everything I’ve had going on in the last few years I haven’t had a chance to visit a real farm in entirely too long.  The kids had left on the bus a short while ago and I had exactly 45 minutes to meet at the kids’ school. At which point we would all take the buses to the farm together.  For some reason I just wanted to look cute today.  I put a bit of mascara and the new Longwear lip gloss I bought, hopefully this one is built to stand up to coffee junkies like myself. I put my hair into a tight neat high pony which hung down to my butt.  I had decided upon a functionally adorable outfit. My favorite skinny jeans, ok so they’re jeggings, fight me. I don’t care what they are, they make my butt look fabulous! My favorite Black T shirt that showed the perfect amount of cleavage. Since it was getting chilly, I tossed a thick red flannel on.  My outfit completed by my comfy Black riding boots. I check myself out in the full-length mirror, Damn I look good. I think while placing my Amethyst pendant upon my neck.  I think this may be record, I’m ready with plenty of time to kill. I decide to double, maybe triple, check the bags I had packed.  What kind of chaperone would I be if I weren’t prepared for any and everything!  So, I packed plenty of snacks, drinks, hand wipes, all the necessities, even a few big kids t shirts in case there were any accidents.  Maybe it was over kill, but nobody could say I was unprepared. Since I had time, I put up a pot of coffee and tell my dogs to hurry up and do their business. As I’m staring at the coffee pot willing it to drip faster, I hear my phone ringing, Its him.  “Good Goddess WTF does he want NOW!” I groan.  I silence the call I simply do not have the time right now. Since the coffee seems to be taking forever, I decide to pack up the car.  Checking my phone after putting my bags in the car I notice SIX missed calls. I was only outside for a few minutes.  Rubbing my temples, I take a few breaths while debating on calling him back.  Once the coffee pot comes into view he’s temporarily forgotten. I have more important things to tend to, coffee is ready and waiting for me! After pouring my coffee I test it “MMMMMMM” I moan out. What I love coffee, especially when it is made so perfectly! Not too light and not too sweet! I place the lid on my first cup and place it to the side Reaching for the top of my second travel mug “Ahhh for Fu*ks Sake” I exclaim “where did that damn lid run off to!?”  My phone ringing causes a knot in my stomach. “Goddess grant me the strength” I don’t even have to look to know that its him calling, I can just feel it in my bones.  I check my phone and let out a loud groan. Sometimes I hate being right.  As I am answering the Call, I notice my lid sticking out from behind the sugar bowl. “Good Morning John…. There you are you little piece of shhh----oh sorry John What’s up?” I finally screw my top on my coffee cup, grab my keys and head to the door. Everyone gets a cookie and I rush out “goodbye babies” I yell as I close the door. I had been hoping he’d get sick of me not talking and hang up, No such luck. His voice interrupts my peace. “Good Morning Sam it sounds like your busy so ill be quick. I know I’m supposed to take the kids this weekend----” I cut him off “I’m starting the car you’re about to be switched to blue tooth.”  As soon as I sit in the car my phone switches to the speakers. Before I can lower the volume, his whiney voice pollutes the air “SAM! Are you even listening.?!??” Me not listening, really rich coming from him, just woooosahhhh Samantha wooosahhh! “I told you I was switching to Bluetooth! I have to be at the kids’ school in like 10 minutes for a field trip-- “I explain only to be cut off by John.   “Is it for Marie or Jr?” he asks.  Deep breath as I tell myself not to engage.  “Both! All classes in grades 1 to 3 were invited to Silvermoon farms out--- “john cuts me off, AGAIN.  “I thought you said you didn’t have any money. How are you paying for that s**t!! You got a boyfriend now?!?!? You better not have no dudes around my kids!!” while he is ranting, I throw my car into drive and speed off towards the school. Since I would be at the school in just a few minutes I decide I’ve had more than enough of his bullsh*t All of his entitled delusional ramblings his lies His total lack of accountability.  Just OVER IT!  “JOHN REYES ARE YOU DONE YET?!” I Hiss out. I take a deep breath before continuing.  “First of all, John It’s a free trip.  Second of all my love life is of NONE of your business.  DO. NOT. START. JOHN. You have two minutes to tell me why you called…now speak!”  I hate that he’s getting under my skin and I realize I’m driving like a total a$$hole! I decide to slow down and to take a deep breath. I am almost at the school, so why did you call john?” I ask a less harsh tone.  He sighs before speaking up. “fine so I umm… I can’t take the kids this weekend. Can you tell them? Something came up….”  he trails off and I scoff.  Yeah, I’m sure something came up, so Typical. “REALLY JOHN! AGAIN!” he starts to try and explain himself. However, I am in No mood for it.  Sighing I answer him. “Fine John ill tell them after the trip, I have to go. Have a good day” I hang up as I am pulling into the schools parking lot. I check the time and let out a loud chuckle. I really must have driven like a crazy person. I refuse to let him ruin today for me I’m glad I have time to kill. It allows me a few minutes to sip my coffee and Calm down.