Tangled Ties

Chapter 40: Giving a chance

Ellie's POV:

I parked the car and stretched my hands.

Finally, I'm home. The drive felt shorter today. Why am I blushing? I should go before the pizza gets cold.

I kept my thoughts aside and took my bag and the pizza from the backseat.

I shivered as I came out of the car. It's really cold today. Then I went inside the lift and clicked button 28. I hope Liam wore warm clothes. It'd be better if he drinks something warm, otherwise he might catch cold.

"28th floor" The robotic voice startled me. Maybe the lift moved fast today.

"Mom, I'm home." I said as soon as I reached home.

"Why are you so late?" Mom asked, she was on the living room, typing something on her laptop.

"Something came up." I took out my shoes, passing her the pizza box.

"Maybe I'll need to microwave it." Mom said looking at the pizza, making me laugh. Microwave reminded me of what Liam said.

"What's so funny?" Mom raised a brow.

"Nothing, I'll get changed." I smiled and went to my room.

After changing into comfortable clothes, I walked to my mom's room. She was selecting a movie with pizza in front of her.

"What are we watching?" I asked, sitting beside her.

*Notification in my phone*

I looked at my phone to check what it was. I smiled as soon as I saw Liam sent me a friend request on Facebook.

"Should we start?" Mom asked.

"Yeah!" I said, accepting Liam's friend request.

"Okay!" Mom played the movie and I kept my phone on the side.

"Have some pizza." Mom passed me the pizza which I refused.

"There's no space left in my tummy." I sighed.

"Why did you eat out when we have a movie date?" Mom asked and ate a piece of pizza.

*A message arrived in my phone*

I silently took my phone and checked whose message it was. It was Liam's.

"Hi Ellie!" Liam said, which made me smile.

"Hello Liam." I replied, trying my best to hide my smile.

"Did you change into warm clothes?" He texted within seconds.

"Yes, and you?" I asked.

"Yes. What are you doing?" He asked.

"Movie date with mom." I said and then realized I was not even focused on the movie.

"Sorry! Carry on!" He immediately replied.

"I'll text you later!" I texted, even though I wanted to talk with him.

"Enjoy!" He replied and I put my phone down.

"Was it Ariana?" Mom asked, looking at me.

"No, it's actually the rude guy I told you about yesterday." I smiled.

"Wait, what?" Mom asked in a shocked as well as excited way.

"We kind of became friends..." I blushed.

"Either people become friends or they don't. What is kind of friends?" Mom laughed.

"Tell me more!" Mom switched off the TV.