We arrived at the parking lot. As suspected, it was packed.
“Can’t we go to a super-rich mall? It’s less packed than here.”
“Shush. Expensive stuff sucks. They just look nice. I can go to Dollar Tree and shop there for the good stuff.” She says back. She successfully found a parking spot. “Come come. We’re probably late.”
We enter the mall to see if Amber was already there. Wendy was texting her to see if she was here or not. In a blink of an eye, Wendy yells,” Amber!” Wendy runs to, a so-called, Amber with open arms.
I glance at Amber, shocked to see her with a white blouse and a gray skirt. Her chestnut
Amber and Eric and their natural selves. I kept glancing at Lucas to see if he was confused yet. I swear those two talk about themselves all the time and they didn’t even get to know Lucas yet.We talked a bit while eating. Amber was throwing her nasty spit all over the place, while Eric was throwing his food at her. Lucas was quietly sitting there listening to their argument.At the end of the meal, they were talking about octopuses and how they give birth. It’s weird that they ask it when they’re already adults, they had 19 years to discuss this.I look at Lucas to see if he was comfortable or not, but ins
A day without Eric is paradise. Eric was always a pain in the butt and we finally got rid of him. After many years. Too much to count. I don’t hate him but too much Eric can give someone a headache. I don’t know how Wendy can survive being near him. He’s such a nightmare. An ugly one.Wendy snaps at my face, “Look, Amber! Isn’t that your brother?” Wendy says pointing in the distance.I look at where she was pointing to and saw my younger brother, Jay, leaning on a wall. Look at him trying to look cool. Why didn’t he tell me he was coming here? Is he keeping secrets from me? ”You know what Wendy? Let’s go to that clothing store.” I say pulling Wendy to the nearest store.”I thought you wanted to go to the jewelry store. The one that you’ve
“So you’re telling me Rose approached you and acted all cute?” I ask Lucas who was still looking at the ground nodding his head. “And you didn’t tell her ‘stranger danger’ and shove her away but instead went along with it?” He nods his head again. “So my sweet Amber got slapped while saving you from the witch? ”“Yes?”“My sweet Amber!” I run to Amber hugging her like there’s no tomorrow. “You had to talk to that witch. I’m so sorry, my little baby. Did you get hurt? Did she touch you?”Amber grabs my hands and looks into my eyes. “It was no big deal. Lucas was the one being harassed by the evil witch. You should see if he’s okay.”
Wendy was driving in peace. I had some questions at the back of my mind but I don’t think it’s the right time to announce them. I was okay with the silence. After all those arguments, the silence was my friend for now. “You look like you have something on your mind. Want to tell me?” Wendy glances at me and back on the road. “Just some questions, but I don’t know if they’re personal or not,” I say rubbing the back of my nape. “Does it sound like something I would cry about?” “No.” “Something that would make me hate you and kill you?” “No?” “Something that will make me depressed and want to die?”
Quiet. Everything is quiet. Everything but the T.V. I’m not even paying attention. I just wanted to entertain Lucas, but I’m a boring person so…I lazily move my head towards Lucas. Dead asleep. All that time looking for that remote leads to a dead guy on my couch.The sun was already setting, it must be around 6 o’clock. I’ll make dinner later. He might need to sleep more and eat on an empty stomach. Would that be good? That means he’s going to be a hungry man, I can deal with that.I stand up and turn off whatever was on. I was wasting my life daydreaming, nothing new. I organize a small couch bed for Lucas and slowly lay him down. I thought he would be lighter but he’s not. What has he been eating?I let out a bre
“No, no, no,” I repeat to myself while pacing around my room. I covered my face with embarrassment. “What happened to me!” I plop on the bed and violently shake my head.Stupid, stupid stupid! Why must all the dumb stuff happen to me? First the incident at the mall, then the nose hit, now that stupid close up. Life is so hard.That scene will forever be stuck in my head. Gosh, that was so embarrassing.The moment she opened the door it felt like time stopped. The moment our eyes connected, I froze. The scent of her shampoo lingered around me. I glazed down to her lips. They were a light pink color and looked as soft as a pillow. I slowly leaned forward without knowing.“Umm. What are you doing?” Wendy asked, confused
“I don’t trust that Lucas kid. There’s something about him that I don’t like,” I mumbled to Eric as he was driving me home. “Maybe it’s his looks.” “Shut up. You don’t like anyone on the first try. That’s what you did to me, your brother, and Wendy. You’re like two-faced until you get to know them more.” I gasp, “How dare you? I’m not two-faced. I just put on a smile and pretend I like them. I only do that because they have to make me like them.” “Sounds a bit toxic. I know you’re not but don’t pretend to like someone. That’ll just make you seem toxic.” “It’s not my fault! I just don’t trust people that well.” “Sure, whatever you say,” Eric says as he rolls his eyes. He continues driving.
“Mom, I’m home!” I yell as I enter the house. I look over at the stack of heels my sister leaves in the corner. I sigh, another day here. I walk around the house looking for mom. The window was covered, barely any light coming in. I walk to the diner room seeing both my sister and mom. Guessing how quiet our mom is, they must’ve had a serious talk. “What’s up?” I ask as I set myself on a chair. “Nothing. Just a friendly chat with mom,” My sister says. I glance at my mom to see any sign in her, emotionless. Nothing new. “How was work then?” “Good. Thankfully, it was a half-day. I was lacking sleep.” “That’s good,” I grab my mom’s hand. “How about you?