For the summer Sheila X Reader

Chapter 5

" Knock, knock" I rubbed my tired eyes. " Daddy, you're home" we hugged. He's been on a business trip for two weeks. " How's my princess summer vacation going so far?" I smiled thinking about Regan. " Great, really great" he smiled. " How about we go to breakfast and you can tell me all about it. Get ready" he kissed my forehead before shutting my bedroom door. I have a more closer relationship with my dad, he doesn't try to change me like my mother. I spotted the outfit that my mother has picked out for me yes, she still picks out my outfits. She's controlling that way it was a 60's style mini dress it doesn't look comfortable at all. I don't want to wear it ' you are your own person and nobody can change that even your mother' " fuck it" I changed into workout shorts and a plain string top and left my bedhead hair the way it is. " I'm ready" looks like mother isn't home. " Let's go. I'm starved".

 we went to our favorite diner sitting in our regular spot " the usual guys" our waitress asked. " Yes, thank you" she gave us our drinks. " How was your trip?" taking a sip of my orange juice. " Boring, lots of meetings. You would have been bored at the hotel" I always ask if I can go with him to get away from mother. " I just miss you when you are gone" I can't talk to my mother like I can talk to him. " I miss you too princess. I don't like going away either but that's how daddy makes money to provide for you and your mother. Now what have you , Becky, and Annie been doing?" Becky and Annie are a grade younger than me and we've been friends since junior high. " They're on vacation till camp".

" You bored without them?".

" No, I made a new friend recently".

" Really".

" Yeah, her names Regan. She's staying with her dad during the summer. She lives down the street".

" David's daughter your mother told me".

" What did she say?" mother is a big gossiper and mother didn't get a good first impression of Regan.

" Nothing much just said that you brought a friend home. I heard she told your mother off" he whispered making me chuckle. 

" We've only known each other for a short period of time but I feel like I've known her forever. I never felt so comfortable around someone before".

" Sounds like you've found your soulmate".

" What's a soulmate?".

" A soulmate is someone that you can feel yourself with. You find compatibility and trust that you can't find in anyone else".

" We have really in depth conversations. I told her things that even Becky and Annie don't know about" our waitress gave us our food.

" Those kind of people princess. You keep them close cause you'll never find another one like them. Not everyone finds their soulmate".

We walked into the house " welcome home honey" mother said happily. Her smile quickly faded when she saw me " did you do a workout Sheila?" I opened my mouth. " We went for a hike didn't we princess" I quickly nodded my head. " Yeah, we went for a hike" her demeanor soften. " Go, get changed" I changed into the mini dress when mother walked in " now that looks much better, sit" pointing to the vanity. " Did anyone see you?" brushing out my tangly hair. " No".

" We have a reputation to uphold in this town do you understand that Sheila? you're gonna be future queen of Sunnyvale just like your mother" that's the furthest thing that I want to be. " What if I don't want to be queen of Sunnyvale. What if I don't want to do the pageant" she looked beyond pissed. The doorbell rang interrupting us " Sheila, you have company!" mother puts the matching headband in my hair. " We'll talk about this later".

I see Regan talking to my dad I went to her side " what do you girls have planned for today?" daddy asked. " Not sure yet. Can we go to your place" I whispered. She caught on " We're gonna to my house it was nice meeting you" Regan said politely. " Your dad seems nice. What's a matter?" we walked into the empty house. " Where's your dad?" I don't want anyone to overhear us. " At work, what's wrong?" 

" i just can't stand her" plopping on the couch.

" Who?".

" My mother I tried to take your advice you know trying to be more like myself seems silly and stupid I picked out my own outfit today".

" Wait, your mom still picks out your clothes. That's a little much you're fifteen not five. What did she do?".

" Like she was gonna lose her shit thank god my dad was there to back me up and said we went for a hike and I told her that I didn't want to be queen of Sunnyvale like her".

" What's queen of Sunnyvale?".

" At the end of every summer ever local girl here enters into this beauty pageant. If you win which my mother thinks I will you do a lot of charity work, speak at important town hall meetings, it's suppose to look good on college applications". 

" Sounds like torture what did she say?".

" Nothing yet since you came over saving my ass. She's probably planning my punishment right now".

" Come on" pulling me up.

" Where are we going?".

" To have fun".

We took the city bus to the mall " what are we doing here?" Regan interlocked our arms. " I'm gonna help you find your style" the mall is crowded with people. " Where should we go first?" Regan asked. " This way, come on" we looked through the clothing racks. Regan kept on showing me different types of tops. " How do I know what I like?" I never chose my own stuff before. " You try stuff on till you find stuff that you like not your mom, just you. now go try these on" putting a pile of clothes into my hands. I tried on a bunch of outfits going through the whole mall Regan pulls me into the ice cream parlor " go find us a booth" I found one in the back corner. " two root beer floats" we ate in a comfortable silence. " Thank you for everything. You didn't have to buy me a whole new wardrobe".

" You pay next time . You put in your 50 percent and I'll put in my 50 percent that's what makes a good relationship".

" I'm worried what my mother will do".

" well, I have full confidence in you. You can't let your mom control you forever".

I had such a fun day with Regan but my nerves about my mother consume me " I don't want to go home" I panicked. " Your piece of shit mother gets off of controlling you it's time for that to stop. It's time for you to stand up for yourself" we walked into the kitchen to see my parents. " Hi girls looks like you guys went shopping" daddy wasn't phased while mother looks like smoke is about to come out of her ears. " What's all this?" mother asked. " Her style what do you think" regan grinned.

" My brain is still trying to process all this" chugging down the cup of wine. " You look beautiful princess" daddy commented. " I agree" Regan thinks I'm beautiful. " Regan, I think it's time for you to go home now" rubbing her temples. " Can she stay a little bit longer please" I begged. " You can see her tomorrow now walk her home".

"I can't do this" I hyperventilated she pulled me into a hug. My fast beating heart stopped as electricity filled my body. " You'll be fine, don't let her effect you. I'll see you tomorrow" what is this girl doing to me.