Unknown To Me

Chapter Eight

"Damn, back to fucking school." I whine as I put head on the table.

"Like do they have to swamp us with so much homework." Janet's frustration was so relatable , with all the practices and our studies we barely holding on. I sighed, Seth hasn't left my thoughts, I keep thinking about him.

"You say this every Monday, I'm beginning to think it's bad karma." I mention and she just sneers at me and continues to study. I lift up my head and with the little strength I have, I  dive into biology notes.

My parents haven't called to check up on me and they left weeks ago. I can barely sleep alone in that house. My insomnia is really being a pain in my ass. Seth texted me a while back wanting to meet up but I've been avoiding him. It seems to good to be true, no guy like that could actually care about me , like seriously how could I measure up to that specimen.

Janet and I spend most of our time in the library between and after classes. I packed up my things and left the school. I'm craving some Mexican, so I take a walk to the nearest one, which happens to be my favorite.

As I enter the very familiar shop , I breathe in the aromas and see a very energetic old lady coming towards me.

"Chika you finally decided to visit me, I was beginning to think you forgot about this sweet old women." She scolds and drags me into a bone crushing hug.

"Mama B, I could never forget about you. I came for food and to catch up, how is the business going?" Her black hair with dark grey roots  flow beautifully around her , her green overalls hanging loosely around her 5'2 frame.

"It's booming as usual, we hired someone new to join us , I'm not as fit as I use to be so I'm teaching her the ropes. I'll get your normal meal Chika. Are your parents here?" My mood dampens instantly and Mama B ushers me into a seat.

She takes a seat opposite but holds my hands in hers as it rests across the table. Mama B met me when I was going through a rough patch , her business was going under so I payed off all her loans and I own the Mexican place she runs. She had been shocked and ever since then treated me like her own child. I own a small fortune that not even my parents know about, I've kept it hidden and refuse to touch it.

"Come stay by me for a bit and before you fight me Chika you will not be paying me, if you won't do that I'll bring you some home-cooked meals every night." I could feel tears forcing themselves out but I inhaled sharply and nodded my head. I can't have a breakdown yet.

After Mama B saw I was well fed she drove me home while Jamming to the radio. I emphasized with her and we agreed that whenever I was hungry to just go over to her house and if I needed anything to tell her. She needed to be reassured that I would but still showered me with kisses before she left me on my doorstep.

I took a walk in the garden after my shower , and decided to stargaze. After I felt my toes freezing I went inside.

A few hours go by.

I heard the doorbell ring , and I screamed internally, who the fuck will be coming here, my parents won't be back for a while, I was informed by the texts my mother had sent.

"DAMN!! I heard you?" And as I opened the door Seth is standing right infront of me.

I stared at him, he was in a grey suit with a navy shirt , he looks so handsome.

When his eyes collided with mine , my world started spinning. And all of a sudden I saw black.

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"Tate, Tate! Oh for fucks sake women wake up." I heard Seth scream.

"Damn Seth I can hear you." I muttered,  my throat felt extremely dry.

"Tate, you scared me, do you need anything?" I opened my eyes and saw how panicked he looked.

"Water please." He nods his head and stands up, he was kneeling next to the sofa that I found myself on. I pushed myself up and felt the blanket I was covered with slip to my waist. My body aches all over, my legs feel almost completely numb there is no way I could walk much less stand up. So I waited for Seth , I heard his footsteps enter the room.

He passes me the water, the first sip felt so refreshing I couldn't stop. Even though I wasn't looking at him I felt his eyes on me. I don't quite understand what that look means.

"Would you like some more?" I shake my head , suddenly a question pops up.

"Seth, What are you doing here so late at night?" I asked looking directly in his eyes , curious to what his answer might be. I'm hoping it is because he cares about me but this highly unlikely,  just because he kissed me a few times doesn't mean his in love with me or something. My brain argues with itself.

"Well I actually just wanted to see you , is that okay to do ..., well considering I caught you before you hit your head it was a good thing I showed up."

I tried smiling but I knew it was off.

"Thank you." I said while placing my glass on the table.

"You are most welcome bella." He says staring at me. Damn those eyes could hypnotise any women.

"Would you like me to keep you company?" Well it would be better than staying alone.

"Sure, we could watch a movie, make yourself comfortable." He takes the opportunity to sit next to me but lifts my feet up and places it on his lap.

"You should be more careful Tate, your health is important." He scolds while rubbing my my leg.

"I just haven't been getting any sleep." I say while putting on a comedy with Adam Sandler in it.

"Well try and rest for now bella, I will be here." Damn those words does something to me and I lay back down.

I felt safe so my eyes slowly drifted close but Seth could sense I wasn't sleeping.

"Sleep, I'll be here when you wake up." And with those comforting words I fell into a much needed sleep. Knowing we will have to talk once I woke up.