Don't get involved...

Chapter 9

21st April, 8 AM, Wednesday

While I was sleeping, my phone alarm rang. I hate waking up early. Once I got off my bed, I walked towards the bathroom. When I entered, I saw my Mom getting ready in a rush.

"Mom, slow down," I said "You still have time until work"

"It's not work that I'm rushing for...it's something else," she answered.

"Huh?" I said, confused "Then what are you rushing for?"

She stood silent for a moment, then she responded

"There's an important place I need to attend before work, I told my boss that I'll come late today and he agreed. I shouldn't be late for this important place"

"What's that important place?" I asked.

"I can't tell you right now, I don't have time. I'll let you know as soon as I come back from work and when you and Mike come back from school, it's something that the both of you have to know," she answered

"Where's Josh?" I asked.

"He's waiting for me at the car. We're both going to that important place before work today and at the same time"

"Oh, he got ready so quickly?"

"Yes. Now go get yourself ready, the bus will come soon," She said.

"I wonder what important place she's talking about..." I thought.

I got ready, took the bus, and arrived home.

21st April, 11:30 AM, Wednesday

It was finally lunchtime. I got my lunch bag and sat at the table. I didn't forget what I saw last night with Josh and I felt like I had to talk about it with Sabrina. Once I saw my best friend entering the cafeteria, I waved at her. She noticed me, waved back, and walked toward me.

"Hey Vicky," she began the conversation.

"Hey, Sabrina. How are you?"

"Good. You?"

"Good," I answered.

We then talked a little bit. We started the conversation by her telling me that her favorite romance book was out, that she read it, and she explained to me how good it was. I like listening to my good friend as she listens to me when I want to speak to her.

After some time, I thought to myself that it was the best time to tell her about Josh. I looked around, making sure no one was listening. Then, I began whispering to her

"Sabrina. You won't believe what happened yesterday"

"What happened?" my best friend asked, curious. "Why are you whispering?"

"It's something between you and me and I don't want anyone else to hear it"

I eventually explained to her what happened with Josh last night, the fact that he admitted to his friend that he lied to me about the black box. Unfortunately, there was no wifi at school. So, I couldn't show her the video I took. I honestly don't know why the school never gives us wifi.

"I see...I wonder what it is that he's desperate to hide to the point that he had to lie to you..." she whispered as well.

"I know, right? I'm thinking the same thing. He must be hiding a dark secret if he lied to me and I'm still trying to find out what that dirty liar is up to," I said.

She sighed and mumbled

"Right...I expected you to say something like this...I'm well aware that you don't like your stepfather..."