Chapter 30 - Mama knows best

I walk into the kitchen and drop my bag on the island with a bang. I walk to the fridge and take out a water bottle. Today felt like a battle. I can’t believe Trevor came at me like that. I know why he did it, I’m the one that ghosted him and then popped up with another dude. That was very low of me and probably trying to figure everything out. But I would prefer if he figured stuff out far away from me. I don’t have the capacity to deal with the drama.

I close the fridge and take a long swig of the water. As soon as the water hits my throat I thank the heavens for this small pleasure. Nothing beats cold water after a long day of work.

“Is everything okay?” My mother asks walking into the kitchen. The water in my throat goes in the wrong direction and I start coughing. I bend over trying not to die. She quickly comes to my side patting my back softly to help the water get out of my airway. “What’s going on?” She asks concern written all over her face. “You’ve been so jumpy lately.” S