Chapter 14: Chapter 14
Padgett's POV.
Who are you talking about? I asked trying to act like I don't have an idea of what he is saying. And how was your date?
Stop trying to change the topic, who was that?
A friend, you really don't know him.
Him! Are you going out with a boy? You barely know anyone around, you shouldn't go out with strangers, I was here the whole time waiting for you, only for you to show up with a total stranger...
He is not a stranger.
Then who is he? Start talking.
Come on Cam, you are not here to scold me or tell me what to do? I am not a baby, I could care for myself
Really?
Tell me, why are you here? I asked to change the topic
Nevermind! He walked passed me, I gasped for air, as I make my way into our house, I know he is mad but I didn't try to stop him, I need the space, I need to work on my projects; I really don’t even want to think about him and to crown it all, I really don't know what I wanted.
Probably, all I want right now is to sleep, I just need a really long nap, my head would had gone bananas, if Newton didn't pulled me out of this house. I was really depressed earlier, seeing his face again, only remind me of what I was struggling to forget and I ended up falling into another round of tears.
When I could finally sleep, I heard the door cracked open accompany by my alarm.
Honey; I am home… I heard mommy voice as she walked in; locking the door behind her and dropping the keys on the couch
Hey Mommy, is it morning already? I asked, my voice was hoarse from too much crying
Hon! Are you okay? You sound down; what’s wrong? Anything went wrong at school yesterday? She sit beside me while running her hand on my hair.
No Mommy, it’s nothing I’ll be fine.
Come on, you know I am always here to listen to you. She said still caressing my cheeks, I really want to cry on her shoulder and tell her everything that I am going through.
Fine, if you don’t wanna talk about it… “She said as I nodded my head in affirmation
That is okay dear but remember I really don’t like seeing you in pain dear…” She said as I moved to hug her
It will be okay dear; what is meant for you will always find its way back to you, no matter what. She added as I stared at her in shock because I don’t remember ever telling her that I had feelings for Cameron or anyone at that
Creamy! I heard Cameron's voice from outside as I was about to ask mum what she meant by that, I can't remember telling her anything about my feelings
Why is he so early? I asked more like whispered.
I will leave you two to talk now remember what I said okay.” She said before heading to her room.
I really don’t want to see him right now, I am afraid I will break down in front of him, afraid he’ll break these strong wall I’ve built up, too afraid he will see behind the smile and this whole facade I put up. I can’t see him right now, I was thinking he would be busy through the morning, that we might only end up meeting in school and I also thought he was mad at me last night.
“Um Cam! I am not yet done, I will be coming to school pretty late today because I still have stuff to fixed for Mommy. I lied talking through the door
Ugh! that’s too bad I really wanted you to meet Cathy, so we can go to school together. He said as I imagined him smiling sheepishly while I sniffled
Cathy is here? I asked then cover my hand over my lips as my body trembled in sobs
Yeah; she is in the car, I’ve told her all about you, we were also here last night, so you two could meet, it's just that you're were out the whole time and right now, she can’t wait to meet you, she feel different about you, she is not going to be like that asshole Cassie, that is really jealous and green with envy. She is here, simply dying to meet you so please hurry up.
Cam! I can't and I don't want you to be late and remember it's her first day at school, so you two should go on. I said, still not making an attempt to open the door, I hope he really don't have to open the door because he had his keys, I really don't know while my mommy gave him the house keys.
Cameron! We are getting late, let’s just go, we will see her in school. I heard a sweet voice from outside which sounded like that of an angel
Okay see you in school, creamy… He said as I heard retreating steps
See you in school, Padgett! I heard her voice say before running up to my room; breaking down in sobs in the comfort of my room as my whole being trembled in pain.
I went back to bed, I really don't want to see anyone right now.
Hey dear! Aren't you going to school? My mommy asked as I raised my head abit.
Is it possible I skip school today? I am really so tired and I am not feeling well
Wouldn't it...
Please!
Fine for only today. I signed in relief as for the first time, my mommy didn't insist that I must go to school, I spend the entire day in bed, all I do was sleep and cry through the day, I shut myself off from the world, through the day, I place my phone on do not disturb, so I could be left alone for once. I wish the day doesn't have to come to an end but it did and now
The sun rays is hitting me hard and I realized I slept in the same clothes last night as my stomach rumbled probably because I wasn't able to eat anything decent through the previous day as I slept off but strangely I found myself covered with a blanket the scent of sweet coffee hit my nostrils and when I looked to my bed side table I found a hot cup of coffee and a note
[I pray it’s warm when you are up and if it is, it means you are not late for school so get your ass and get ready the coffee would help but please eat something before you leave, don't think of missing classes today and I dropped some tablets for the headache you might have memory of your bad day yesterday. Love you... Mommy]
Love you too mommy. I muttered with sweet smile creeping into my face, at least someone cares about me before sipping the coffee then taking my tablets, I heading to the bathroom to freshen up and get dressed for school trying as much as I could to put the past two days event behind me.
It felt weird that Cameron missed call, wasn't among the numerous call I missed the previous day and he haven’t called to pick me up or at least asked me if I was ready, usually he will be the first to wake me up with his annoying phone calls or probably his present which I enjoyed since it made me feel irreplaceable and wanted.
I was snapped out of my thoughts when I heard my phone beeped as it seems I already had two unread messages before, one was from Newton and the other from Emerald and the current one was from Cameron, he is the last person to probably notice my absence
Last night I promised myself In between my sobs that I’ll try as much as I can to erase him from my mind and to get him out of my head and my heart for good, no matter what It takes, even if it meant I’ll get hurt in the process at least he will be happy and the biggest part is, it will stop me from getting heart ache every single day so right now the smart choice would be to answer Newton message first even if my heart says otherwise I just have to do it
[Good morning girlfriend, I really hope you were alright, you didn't show up in school yesterday, I try calling but your line didn't go through and you didn't return any of my calls, hope to see you today... Boyfriend]
A little smile made its way to my cheeks as I read the message making a mental note to reply him when I get to school or better yet I’ll talk to him by myself, I really enjoyed the little time we spend together two night backs, if Cameron was doing everything to keep his part of the bargain, I guess I should keep mine too and Newton seems like a nice guy so why not? I really don't see the reason Cameron doesn't like him.
Now for Emerald message it really skipped my mind to talk to her yesterday I just simply left after setting up their dinner and I know she must be worried for me.
[Hey girlie! Good Morning! I have been trying to reach you, Hope you are fine, I will be coming by weekend... Emerald]
Yet another smiled creep into my face then I replied, I can't wait to see you, I really can't wait to see her. I decided to open Cameron's message, I wonder why his car hasn't honked at me to rush out of my apartment or even check on me throughout the previous day and then it hit me what if something happened to him through the night, that is the reason, he didn't check on me and nor even call. which is why he wasn't able to pick me up this morning and here I was prioritizing another boy before him... I thought before opening up his message