Solace (Complete)

7. Mother

I was in my room when my mom knocked on my door.

"Come in" I said.

She came and looked at me for a moment then came to sit beside me on the bed. I was busy on my laptop watching Netflix. I looked at her confused to why she came here. It's been a week since graduation and our argument. I think she is here for that again.

"I want to talk to you about something" she said.

Here we go again.

"Yes" I thought of listening to her, I am in no mood for argument.

"Do you really not want to work with me?" She asked

"Yes, I have already told you before" I told her.

"Are you sure?" She said.

"Yup I am sure" I said firmly popping the p.

"Okay so you have not left us with any choice" she said.

Excuse me. What does she mean by this?

"What are you talking about?" I asked her confused.

"Your dad and I have thought a lot about your decision and we have came to a conclusion" she said

Conclusion? I kept quiet waiting her to complete.

"We don't want you to ruin your life just sitting around so we will give you two choices. First is to work with me as I have already offered you to." she said as I was about to cut her she stopped me.

"Let me complete first" she said sternly.

"Sure" I said rolling my eyes.

"As I was saying your first choice is to work with me which you have already declined so it left you with your second and only choice which is you find work somewhere else that can be anywhere you want but not any place that is not up to our standards" she told me and stressed on word 'standards'

I scoffed. As if I am going to listen to her.

"We will give you a month to find yourself a good job or else" she started but stopped to gauge my expressions.

"Or else?" I asked wanting her to continue.

"Or else you will work with me willingly or unwillingly after a month" she completed

"And why would I be agreeing to all this" I said nonchalantly.

"Because we are cutting your pocket money off. You will also not be able to use your cards from now on." She told me with triumph.

What the f**k!!

"You are not going to do this" I warned her.

"Oh yes we will and if chris will try to help you in any way we will do the same with him" she said.

I weighed my all options. They are not leaving me a choice. Only leaving me with the option of working for her. Because I know her if she wants something she will go to any end for achieving that. She will never let any designer to hire me.

What will I do without any sort of money? How would I be able to cope with my addiction? I can ignore anything but that I can't. I can't live without drugs.

But I will also not bow down to her, I will never. I will find a job. Yes I will.

"You know what, do whatever you want. In this month I will find a job for myself. You will see." I said and I can see her shocked.

She thought that I will get scared and will give up but she forgot that I am her daughter. I am as stubborn as her. Yes I am used to luxuries but it's not bigger than my self respect and my ego.

"Now if you are done, you can go. I am busy" I said and continue watching my show. She sat there for a moment then she went out not before saying.

"We are your parents, we want the best for you" she said.

I dont know why I am making it difficult. I can easily work with her, I will have everything served on a silver platter. But my ego and self respect is not allowing me.

I pick a vase from side table and chucked it across the room in anger, it hits the wall and broke in to little pieces.

I will find a job, a good job before a month and then I will collect some money and then I will open my own boutique without any help. I will show her what I can do.
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At night I went out of my room for dinner. I was in grey hoodie and black Jeans. When I went to sit on dining table, there was no one there. Emma came to serve me dinner.

"Where is everyone?" I asked her

"Mr and Mrs. Forbes are out, they had a dinner with some of their clients." She said, her face showing pity.

They didn't even told me before going out. But who am I to complain.

She was about to serve me when I stopped her.

"Emma I am not hungry" I said.

"Please cali eat something, you didn't even had your lunch" she requested.

"Its okay, I am going to Miller's. I will eat something there" I told her to which she relaxed and smiled at me. She knew how much I loved them and how much they take care of me.

With that I went out to go to Miller's. I dont want to eat alone, at least there I will have Elizabeth and Stephen for me. Even Matt, as much as I hate him he is also a part of my family.

I was going towards their main door when I saw Matt's bike in the driveway. I went towards his bike, it's so beautiful, I can tell by just one loom that it's one of a kind. I always wanted to ride a bike but had never gotten a chance to.

As I was admiring his bike his voice came from back.

"You like my baby?" He came and stand beside his bike. Somewhat proud of it.

"Yes its cool" I told him truthfully.

"Wow finally you liked something of mine" he said smiling.

I smiled back

"Shut up, I have eyes" I said.

He was gazing at me like he has never seen me before. I felt weird at that.

"What are you doing? Stop staring" I told him

"You know we can be friends, I dont like fighting with you. Its getting bored now" he said leaning at his bike, his face towards me.

"Really? You are joking right? We can never be friends. You annoy me to no end" I told him remembering all the times he teased me and made me cry when we were kids.

"Come on we were kids back then. I am not that bad" he said.

"Well let me think then" I thought for a moment

"On one condition i will accept your friendship" I said

He nod in yes so I continued.

"You will not tease me anymore." I said.

"Well its difficult but still I will try not to" he smiled at me

"And you will also teach me how to ride a bike" I said excitedly.

Well this makes two conditions but who cares.

"No way in hell I am letting you touch my baby" he said almost serious.

"Hey" I got offended.

"Then we are not friends" I said and turn to walk inside the house when he stopped me.

"Okay wait" he said and then looked at his bike then at me.

"Let's go" he said.

"Really? Now?" I got excited.

"Yes. Come on. But first sit behind me. Here wear this" he gave me helmet and then motioned me to sit behind him on bike.

I do as he told me. I sat behind him clutching his jacket.

"Let's go" I shouted happily.

And he started his bike laughing at my childish behaviour.

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