Chapter 5: Chapter 5

I was lost in deep thought. I couldn't help but imagine how my life will be when I get to the Caribbean island. The new friends I will make, and how I will make sure I visit the sea every day. I will walk around for a while and finally sit on the bench, and let the sea purl and purr while I throw my head back and listen to its murmur. I smiled. I... The ringing of my cell phone was an unwelcome intrusion into my special rosy world. I stared at the phone. The caller ID read Dia. I mentally rolled my eyes and after a few minutes of pondering on whether or not to pick the call. I grabbed at my phone. "Hey!!, you don't want to pick my call right!!". Her voice was so loud, I had to pull the phone away from my ear.

I groaned. "I slept well Dia, thanks for asking"

"I did not ask you"

"And that's the reason, I'm telling you"

She laughed. "Are you coming?"

"If you'd not call me, I would have been ready and already on my way"

"Whatever" she mumbled

I rolled my eyes. "Just get off my phone and let me get ready, ok?"

"You'd better not come late"

I chuckled. No matter how you try to make Dia get angry, you just won't succeed. "I won't. Now get off my phone!!"

She cracked up. "Bye"

"Bye"

I dropped the phone on the table and stood up to get ready. Kira walked in with a tray and I groaned. "Hey, what took you so long?"

"Sorry, your mom made..."

I furrowed my brows. "My mom is here?"

She nodded. "Yes, she will be spending the weekend". I gave a frustrated groan and went to sit down. With my mom here, I won't have a peaceful weekend. "Ma'am, are you ok?"

I bit my lower lips. "Yeah, I'm fine. You should go with the food. I'll eat out with my friends". She nodded and turned back to leave. "Where is my mom, now?"

"In her room"

"Did she ask after me?"

She nodded. "She did. But I told her, you're asleep"

I grinned. She just saved me from a long list of unnecessary talks. I stood up and wrapped my arms around her in a gentle hug. "Thanks, Kira. You're the best"

I released her from the hug and she smiled. "Anything for you ma'am"

I turned. "You shouldn't bother coming to my room again this night. I'm going out and won't be passing through the living room"

She folded her arms and narrowed her eyes. "Window?". I chuckled. That had been my best way of running away from my mom. "You might break your arm or leg" her concern was obvious

I rolled my eyes. "I will be fine. I don't want to see my mom"

She sighed. "I know but I promised your dad not to let you go through the window. Not for any reason"

I rolled my eyes. "He won't know, except you tell him. And by the way, I will be fine". She sighed. "Now go before my mom begins to look for you". She gave me the last look and finally left the room. I locked the door and went into my closet to get ready. I got dressed in black ripped-off jeans and a Caribbean blue crop top. I paired it with black sneakers and packed my hair in an easy bun. I walked close to the mirror and stared at myself. Everything seems ok. From my look to my body shape. I sighed. I picked up the few things I needed and walked closer to the window. Lifting myself, and in a twinkle of an eye, I was outside. Daniel stared at me strangely, I guess he's surprised to see me come out through the window. I do that a lot. Especially if my mom is around. I scoffed. He should be used to that by now right?. I glared, u impressed by his action. He took his gaze away from me quickly. I pulled off the car key from his hands. "I'm leaving, alone"

He stared at me. "But ma'am...".

"Daniel!!". I had that do not mess with me look

He sighed. "Yes ma'am. Be safe"

I nodded and entered the car. "My mom should not know, I'm out of the house"

He nodded. "Yes, ma'am". I sighed and drove out.

**

I walked into the restaurant with my shades on. Though it was late in the night when I got there, I still had to hide my identity just in case those media are snooping around. I looked around. When I saw Dia and Katie, I walked closer to them and sat down. "Hi, girls"

Katie gave a warmed-hearted smile. "It's good to see you back in shape, Bella"

I rolled my eyes. "Thanks, Katie. But I've been back to shape right after the break up"

She smiled. "I'm so happy you've moved on"

I nodded but said nothing. Diana stared at me and I blinked. "Good to see you, Bella"

I raised an eyebrow. Though she sounded calm, I could sense the sarcasm. I decided to ignore it. I gave her one of my fake smiles. "Good to see you too, Dia"

She ignored me and rested her back on the couch. Dia moved her legs, then followed by a moment or two of silence. Tired of the silence, I picked up the menu. "So what are we starting with?". Dia ignored me while Katie smiled. I rolled my eyes. "Dia, what's up with this ignoring attitude?"

She ignored me and I groaned. Katie rolled her eyes. "Diana, come on. Spit it out"

Dia stared at me and then sighed. "Why have you been avoiding my calls?". I chuckled. What?. Is this the reason she has been ignoring me?. "Answer me, Bella. Or we go back to our usual"

"I was busy with work"

She hissed. "Busy my eye"

I chuckled. "Hey, don't be like that. You know it's almost the end of the semester. And exams are fast approaching. I have to..."

Dia scoffed. "Mark?, prepare?. Whatever". She rolled her eyes

"Dia..."

"Don't Dia me. Just tell me you're tired of our friendship and I will gladly leave"

I groaned. "Of course, I'm not. Why should I be?"

"Because.."

Katie groaned. "You both should grow up and settle your differences. I'm staving!!"

I stared at Dia and we laughed. That was all. There wasn't anything to talk about anymore. And we had no score to settle. We ordered food and began to dig in. We visit other places and it was really fun having them around. When it was time to go home, I groaned. I wished I could stay out for a while. I do not want to go home to meet my mom still awake. I just hope she would be asleep. I had to say goodbye, which I did. After that, I headed back home. I was lucky enough to meet Kira who told me mom had returned to Washington. Though I did not know why she left and did not bother to ask, I couldn't hide my joy and happiness. I went to my room and took my bath and then lay on my bed to have a nice and beautiful sleep.

**

"I'm leaving" I announced to the already surprised Katie and Dia. I just told them about my trip to the Caribbean island.

"How long have you been planning this?" Katie asked

"You're going to Caribbean island?" Dia asked

I sighed. "For your question, Katie. I applied some weeks ago. Just got the reply yesterday. And for you, Dia..."

She rolled her eyes. "Yes, you're leaving"

I chuckled. "Well, that's the best option"

Dia furrowed her brows. "To run away from your problem?"

I groaned. "I'm not running away from my problem. I don't even have a problem"

The door opened and my mom walked in. "Of course you do have a problem"

I batter my lashes. What's she doing here?.