Chapter 12

Aliza's Point of View

"What is my favorite color?"  Kayla asked as she drove me home. 

"Gold," I said. Kayla had been asking me questions  about her the whole ride home. I guess she wanted to make sure I was telling the truth about coming back from the future. Each question she asked I answered corrected and everytime her eyes seemed to get bigger. 

"Okay, one more question. What is my favorite Ice cream," Kayla asked

"You have more than one. You like oreo, bubble gum, chocolate, cheesecake, and orange sherbert. You don't like any other sherbert," I replied. 

"This is so crazy. I can't believe the Moon Goddess brought you back from the future. You must be very special and you are my best friend," Kayla said. 

"Yes, I am," I replied

"You know. I never had a best friend. All the girls..."

"Have always been mean to you. You always wondered why none of them wanted to hang with you," I said and Kayla was silent for a moment before she replied

"You are good," Kayla said

"We had this conversation before and I am going to tell you what I told you the first time we spoke about this. All the other girls are jealous of you because of how beautiful and smart you are. You don't have to worry about them anymore. I got your back," I said and Kayla smiled at me. 

"It's nice having a best friend," Kayla said 

"You want to come in for dinner?" I asked. Kayla's parents were always busy so she was normal at home alone. She mostly ate dinner alone until she met me. rrrrrr

"Are you sure your mom would be okay with that?" Kayla asked

"Of course. Come on," I said as I got out of the car

"Okay," Kayla said and she got out as well. "It smells good," Kayla said as we walked up to the house. We could smell the delicious food my mom was cooking. 

"Yeah, mom is a great cook," I replied as I opened the front door. 

"Hey, mom. The food smells good," I said. 

"Thanks, Sweety," my mom said and then she looked at Kayla. "Hello," My mom said

"Hi, Ms. Bailey. I hope I am not intruding. Aliza said you wouldn't mind if I ate dinner with you tonight, " Kayla said nervously

"Of course I don't mind. There is plenty and please call me Tina," My mom said with a warm smile on her face. I loved how nice my mom was to everyone. She always welcomed any of my friends I brought home. It made me think of the past and how Kayla never got to eat with me and my mom. She never got to see how kind and loving my mom was. "How about you girls set the table while I finish cooking?" my mom 

"Okay, come on Kayla," I said 

"Your mom is really nice," Kayla said

"Yes, she is," I replied. Once we finished setting the table, we went back into the kitchen and helped my mom bring the food to the dining room. 

"This food is very good, Tina. I have never tasted anything so amazing," Kayla said after trying to chicken.

"Thanks, Kayla," My mom said

"Mom loves to cook," I said as I took a bite of the macaroni and cheese. 

"SO, how was school?" My mom asked

"It was okay," I said 

"Well, it looks like you made a new friend," My mom said 

"Yep," I said with a smile. We had small talk throughout dinner. My mom asked Kayla some questions about herself, and Kayla asked us some questions as well. I was so happy my mom and Kayla were getting along, although I had no doubt they would. My mom was the type of person who got along with everyone. 

"Well, it's getting late. I am sure your parents are worried about you, Kayla," My mom said

"Actually, they are working late. My dad is helping the pack guard the border and my mom is working at the hospital," Kayla said

"Oh, do you have any siblings?" My mom asked

"No. I am the only child," Kayla replied

"So you would be home alone?" My mom asked

"Not exactly. I mean, I live in the Packhouse," Kayla said

"Still, you would be home alone," My mom said

"Maybe she could stay here with us tonight," I said

"Oh, no. I don't want to burden anyone," Kayla said

"Nonsense. You wouldn't be a burden. I think that is a good idea. If your parents don't mind," My mom said

"They wouldn't mind," Kayla said

"Then, it is settled. You will stay here tonight. You can stay in one of the guestrooms or you can stay in Aliza's room. It's up to you," My mom said. 

"Thank you," Kayla said

After we were finished eating, Kayla and I went to my room. We decided to watch a movie. 

"Come in," I said, and my mom walked into the room. 

"Hey, girls. I just wanted to let you know I was going to bed. You should go soon as well since you have school tomorrow," My mom said

"Okay, goodnight Mom," I said

"Goodnight, thanks for letting me stay and spend the night," Kayla said

"Anytime, Dear," my mom said then she looked at me. "I almost forgot. Your dad invited us to the packhouse for dinner tomorrow. I guess Catherine's nephew is coming over for dinner," My mom said

"What."

"Yeah, her nephew is coming to visit, and they want you to meet him. I told them we would be there," My mom said, and then she looked at me with a worried expression

"Are you okay?" My mom asked

"Um, yeah. I'm just tired. It's been a long day," I said

"Yeah, you did start a new school today. You girls should get some sleep," my mom said 

"Okay, we will," I replied, and my mom left.

I needed to figure out how to get out of this dinner.