After Their Story Began

Chapter 2

⚠️⚠️⚠️ T/W SA ⚠️⚠️⚠️
Adriana's POV

It's been an entire fucking month and a half since dad promise to find time to speak to the school. By week two I stopped going to the class all together. Since I still have access to the Google classroom I can complete and submit all work she posts. My attendance is the only thing really suffering but I don't really care.

I still get dropped off every morning so I wait until my ride drives off before walking to the subway. Since I get to campus super early I usually grab Starbucks or Dunkin then hangout in the library until I have to leave for class.

It's honestly a great system. I get a chance to go over any readings or assignments I missed the night before. Cutting class surprisingly hasn't affected my place on the cheer squad since I'm still passing.

I just got home from class and I'm hoping to squeeze in a quick nap after homework but before Judo.

"Hey dad." I wave at him in the kitchen

"Don't hey dad me. I got this letter today!" He held up a paper

"What is it?"

"A summons for truancy court! Have you seriously been cutting class for the last fucking month?" He yelled

He was beyond angry at me. It's been a while since I pissed him off this much. I deduced it was better if I stay silent

"Where the fuck did you go after we dropped you off at school every morning?"

"Campus." I answered

"Hours before class? Nice try."

"I'm telling the truth. I'd buy a drink then hangout in my campus library. You can check my credit card statements."

"Why did you cut class?"

"Because my teacher is awful. You were supposed to address the problem but you never did. I couldn't do the daily harassment so I stopped going. I still do all my homework for the class. I just don't attend in person."

"I've been very busy with things JJ. Dima and I will fix this."

"Like you did a month ago?" I retorted

"Like we should have a month ago." He corrected

"I have homework to do, are you done?"

"Moving forward you'll have a driver."

"What?" I shrieked

"Rather than remind me of your issue you chose to lie. I can't trust you to be where you're supposed to be so you'll have a driver."

"You're such a dick!"

"Excuse me? Don't take that tone with me." He screamed and I flinched

"Why are you acting like this?" I frowned which made him snap out of it

"I'm sorry JJ, there's just a lot going on. I've been considering the driver for sometime now. You've been exhausted lately and I thought it could give you a break between things." He explained calmer

"Can Oleg be my driver?" I asked

"Sure, do you have any more recordings of your teacher?"

"Yeah, and more from my attempts to complain to a higher up."

"Good, send them to me so Dima and I can try to sort this outside of court."

"Sorry, for lying."

"I cut class for far less in high school. I'm glad you were responsible with your time. I'm sorry for my outburst."