She is Not Who You Thought She Was

Chapter 23/Small Towel

Rock eventually made it back to the dinning room for desserts and the rest of the night was agonizing as I tried to keep my composure. Just because I saw my mother and Brandon Chase doesn't mean I can break character. What happened in the bathroom with Rock was never to be spoken about again and if he does so much as to try to bring it up, I will be doing the chemistry packets by myself for the rest of the year. When Blair and I got back home we didn't speak, only said our goodnight's and retired into our rooms. I was absolutely exhausted, trying to wash away the memories of my mom and Brandon while I was in the shower, after an hour and a half with no luck I decided to turn in for the night. I fell onto my bed with a big sigh wishing to take the rest of the weekend off. A ding from my phone woke me as I started to drift. Lifting my phone from where it had been resting I stared at the screen with squinted eyes. A text message from 'Asshat'. I jumped straight up and opened the message.

9:38 P.M.

Asshat- My house tomorrow at 1

Me- Ok

I did not enjoy the way he said that like I was just supposed to agree with whatever he said, but I much rather be at his house than home alone with my mother. Not to mention I am too worn out to argue with him.

Changing positions on my bed I closed my eyes and smiled as sleep took control.

***

Too much has happened in just the span of two days. Going to Rock's house...nothing will happen. Nothing. I will make sure of it.

After going to Ebony to workout, I came back to eat and made sure to take my protein shake. Paying for the membership, I needed to make this worth it especially with our financial situation. Blair hasn't said anything since she mentioned getting laid off. I don't even know if she got offered any of the jobs she applied for. Once I showered after my sweaty, but effective workout I needed to get ready to head across the street. Stepping into my closet I head towards my pant section and searched for my comfortable, but presentable pants. Passing through my jeans and sweats I spotted one of my new pair of pants. A dark navy blue wide leg cargo pants, They were long making them look baggy at the bottom and cover most of my feet. I grabbed a long sleeve white V-neck cropped top pulled it over my head and snatched my blacked cropped puffer jacket. I threw it over my vanity chair then sat down. I didn't wear much makeup to begin with. I never appreciated how blessed I was with my perfect skin and complexion. I only put a little concealer under my eyes and some mascara. I don't need to go overboard I'll be there for an hour at the most. I was meeting up with Roxy and Bellatrix later to know how Roxy and Enrique's 'conversation' went so this was enough. I threw my jacket on and tied my chucks on. As soon as I opened my door I almost ran into my mother.

Dammit.

"Where are you headed?"

"Out." I held onto my door waiting her to move so I can leave and close the door behind me. I do not like people being in my room when I'm not around.

"Scarlett, where?" She tilted her head at me.

"I'm going to study." I held up my book which had the packet stuffed inside along with a pencil. Blair pressed her lips into a thin line.

"Okay. Are you going to be gone long?" She stepped aside.

"No mom." I said annoyed as I closed my door and made my way to the stairs.

"Who are you studying with?"

"You know what I am really loving this game of twenty questions, but I'm a little busy right now so maybe we should schedule this for another time." I said sarcastically. It went silent after a minute. I glanced behind and she was gone. I stared at the spot she was standing a minute ago feeling a bit of guilt for being so short with her then shook my head, remembering I'm not the one in the wrong here.