Chapter 15: Chapter 15

I heaved a sigh of relief when I finally reached my house. After I heard that Romeo had sex with Sharon today, I ran out of the house.

Romeo didn't even follow me. I was relieved that he didn't follow me, I would have slapped him or done something terrible to him. I was also hurt. He ought to make an effort, at least . But, he didn't take action. He just stood there while I ran out of the house.

I'm grateful I have been to the area before, so I trekked home. It was a long distance to my house but I didn't mind.

I needed to think.

Anyway, I was unable to think about anything while going home. Nothing came to my mind, my mind went completely blank. So, I just dragged my foot till I reached my house.

I was startled when I saw a figure sitting on the couch, after I entered the living room.

I quickly composed myself, fighting back the tears which had been threatening to fall."Mum, you ought to be in your workplace."

My mum turned, her mouth curved into a wide smile."I took a leave since morning. I went on a - "

She stopped her sentence, the bright smile on her face disappeared, turning into a frown."Why are you crying, Ivy?"

I frowned."Am I?"

That was when a drop of my tears landed on the ground.

Damn! I'm really crying. I finally cried and sadly, in the presence of my mother.

I forced a smile, wiping off my tears."I…I'm not c..crying, mum."I stammered.

"Come here,"She ordered.

I took a deep breath and sat down beside her, my lips didn't stop trembling and I really hated it.

She fling her arm around my shoulder, trapping my body closer to her."What is wrong with you, baby? Who hurt you?"She bombarded me with questions.

I shook my hand, sniffling back my tears."Nothing. No one."I muttered.

"I'm your mother, Ivy. Do you have any other people? Tell me what happened."She persisted.

My lips keep trembling badly. I couldn't control myself anymore. The tears that had formed a pool in my eyes began to drop.

I hugged my mother tightly, my head buried on her chest and shed all the tears.

"Ivy."Mum whispered softly in my ears.

"I miss you, m…om."I said, my chest rising and falling in rapid breaths.

Mother caressed my back, placing kisses on my hair."I'm here for you all the time."

I nodded my head gently."Thank you, mother."

After a few minutes of crying, with my mother's arms wrapped around me, I regained myself and said "good night" to my mother. I was glad that mum didn't force me to spill out what was wrong with me, she even escorted me to my room and waited till I fell asleep.

I'm not ready to tell her anything.

And, I'm not even ready to think about what Romeo did.

•

I woke up the next morning, having a throbbing headache and having sores all over my body. The important thing was I'm so hungry. I skipped my lunch yesterday because of my stupid make out with Romeo. I also skipped dinner after he shattered my heart into pieces.

In conclusion, I skipped lunch and dinner because of an asshole. I'm such a dummy.

It was my mother who woke me up. I think she sensed that it was unusual for me to wake up before 7pm during working days. I kind of overslept.

I quickly had a quick shower, dressed up and went downstairs for my breakfast.

Mum was also through with her bath, by the time I reached downstairs.

We had breakfast together and she decided to give me a ride to school.

"Don't ever shed tears because of a boy."Mum suddenly said, when we were on our way to school.

I gazed at her, with a little smile on my face."What if he does something hurtful? Should I just keep the tears?"I asked.

Mum glanced at me for a second, giving a soft chuckle."It's okay to cry but crying over a boy is useless. You are crying over a boy who is busy flirting with other girls who is gonna cry over him eventually."

"Imagine crying over a boy who is busy having sex with other girls."I muttered under my breath.

"What did you say?"Mum questioned me.

I lifted my shoulder in a half shrug."Nothing."

"I was not crying over a guy yesterday, anyway."I mumbled, avoiding mum's intense gaze through the rear mirror.

"Then, what happened?"

"I just missed dad."I lied.

A corner of her mouth tugged upwards."Pathetic liar. I'm glad I didn't teach you how to lie perfectly. You sucks at lying."She said jokingly.

"Mom."I scoffed.

"I understand. I'm not the type of person that will force you to tell me everything. You don't have to tell me what happened now. But, promise me you'll tell me later."

"I promise."

"That is my girl."She smiled widely.

"So, where did you go yesterday?"I queried her.

"Well, work is stressing the hell out of me. I decided to take a break, but my boyfriend had another plan for me. I went on a date with my boyfriend."She said, grinning from ear to ear.

Judging from her wide smile, it's pretty obvious that mum really likes the man.

"When will I meet your boyfriend?"I asked, smiling back at her.

"Soon. He wants to fully divorce his wife, before meeting you."

My eyes widened."Mum, is he married?"

She shrugged."Not really. He has a lot of problems going on with his marriage. According to him, the lady is an obstinate woman. Anyway, he is working on the divorce."

"Oh. That is still better. Initially, I thought you're in a relationship with a married man."

"Not at all. You know, I can't do that baby."

***

I literally avoided everyone at school, in the morning. Joey, his boyfriend, Xander and some random people I know. During classes, I intentionally took a seat in the backseat. I don't want anyone to notice me. I just don't have the strength to deal with people.

I'm the maybe happiest girl in school because Romeo didn't attend the classes we had together in the morning. Son of a bitch. I don't wanna see his face or smell his cologne. I was glad when I didn't catch a glimpse of him at all.

Mum was right. It's useless to cry over a guy, especially the one that doesn't give a damn about you.

Obviously, I'm a dummy for crying because of what he did.

Assuming Romeo cares about me and my feelings, he ought to have sent an apology text. But, he didn't do that.

I regret meeting him or having those stupid butterflies in my stomach, anytime I see him. I regretted going to the stupid parties with Joey.

My life would have been happy with no worries, if I didn't attend the party and played the truth or dare game.

I got my energy back, by the time it was lunch break. I won't skip lunch because of a crazy jerk.

I went to the cafeteria, and sighted Joey sitting at our usual table. I heaved a sigh of relief when I didn't see Jake with her.

Joey shot me a deadly glare."I thought you would skip lunch again. Why have you been avoiding me? Did I do something wrong?"She asked, after I sat down.

"I'm not avoiding you and you didn't do anything wrong."I replied to her questions.

I added."I won't come to the cafeteria or sit with you, if you did something wrong."

Joey beamed a smile, her eyes glancing around the cafeteria."What is going on with you and Romeo? He has been staring at you since you entered the cafeteria."

I swallowed hard. The asshole came to school. I even thought he skipped school or something. I didn't even bother to look for his face in the cafeteria. He should just get out of my life and go to freaking hell.

I gave a shrug."Nothing is going on between us."

She shot me a wink."Liar. I'm aware of the steamy romance going on between both of you, fool."

I'm getting irritated already. I don't know, talking about Romeo makes me puke.

"What steamy romance?"I hissed.

"Just stop lying to your best friend. Anyway, there is a party on Friday -"

I interrupted her."I'm not interested, thanks."

She hit me lightly on the back."Idiot. This is an opportunity for you to have the freedom for the steamy romance going on between you and Romeo."

"No!"

My voice came out loud, that I noticed people's stares on me but I care less about that. Joey should just stop talking about that badass and stupid parties.

"Why are you acting cranky? Do you wanna die single? Don't you want a nice relationship like my own? Instead of sneaking to make out with Romeo, just be in a fûcking relationship with him."She said loudly, that people around us could hear us.

Damn! Her last sentence already pushed me to the edge. Her words hurt me badly and I'm mad right now. Maybe, this will be the first time Joey and I will have a real quarrel.