Matchmaking The Nerd

Chapter 9 - Revalation

~Chapter 9 – Revelation~

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 Ok, it wasn’t fair on my part how I punched him in the gut but he had it coming, he was so patronising. I’ve never met anyone who could really anger me besides my own mother; it was like he was asking for it.

 Therefore, when I dashed out like that after being ashamed so much, I never left my room at all. I didn’t even ask them how to change the bed sheets whatsoever. I just stood there just staring at nothing how could my life turn upside down by a stupid job I hated to do. Matchmaking my ass, it wasn’t even a job I don’t get paid. Well not before but now, I don’t even want the money if this will be a damn hassle.

 It wasn’t until a good 3 hours that went by. With me unpacking well taking out my clothes really, and just sitting on the small beanie bag in the corner. I had my blinds shut for some reason when I went to peek through the slightly opened magenta curtains, I noticed one of the brothers there I couldn’t tell which one. They had their back to me he just looked pretty lonely now I felt remorse why was I such an atrocious person.

 Knock Knock

 My body stiffened the only person I can think of is that annoying boy, I didn’t want to open it but if I didn’t, I would seem so rude which isn’t me at all. Besides I really liked talking to Mason he was a genuinely nice person as well, so as terrible as it was not opening the door I stood beside it wondering who it was.

 “Raquel don’t worry it’s me Mason, please open the door it’s passed dinner time.” he sounded worried how sweet.

 And grudgingly I shuffled around the room to see how I looked. I probably looked like a mess right now I haven’t even took a shower so I probably smelt bad too. God I was so revolted right now, I opened the door to see Mason with a tray in his hand. Bless his soul he was a sweetheart what girl wouldn’t like him, I was a total stranger and he was offering me food. I sound like tramp right now not good on my behalf I was just demotivating myself even more.

 “I’m sorry I’ve been a nightmare.” I mumbled trying so hard not to hide under the bed I flushed gloriously in shame

 “It’s alright I know he’s a pain but you will get used to him he deserved what he got, his at back now I told him to stay there.” smiled Mason as I watched him glowing it was as if I was the kid not Jethro

 “I see.” I couldn’t think of what to say there was a minutes silent before I realized why he was here. “Oh god here let me take that how rude of me” I grab held of the tray my fingers brushed against his and I felt a fizzle.

 I took the tray with the food on it and placed it down on the bed, it looked so good I didn’t realize how hungry I was until I looked at the steak in front of me. I watched Mason grin as if it satisfied him knowing he did a good deed by giving me food, how glad I was.

 “Listen here’s the schedule, before I forget.” he dug into his pocket and revealed an A5 note and I grabbed it moving it 360 around my hands it looked complicated with all the boxes.

 “Thanks so much, I was going to ask you about that.” I replied blushing knowing my three hour tantrum was what they didn’t expect, well what I didn’t expect really.

 “No problem, the waters hot take a shower and relax I left some towels there too.” He replied shrugging but he still kept his smile on his face I gave a nervous glance and nodded back.

 “Thanks again. You’ve been very hospitable.” I replied, what else could I say, my mother brought me up well.

 “No problem I’ll see you later I guess I got some work to do.” he shifted his glasses up his nose and smiled at me once more before he turned around I was about to shut the door when he looked back “Hey Raquel.”

 “Yes.”  I replied he shifted from one foot to another

 “I don’t know what Jethro said to you but I’m sorry on his behalf.” he replied so fast and walked away before I could even tell him that it wasn’t his fault and how right his brother was about me!

 I shrugged and watched his gangly lean body turn a corner and disappear; I shut the double doors as lightly as possible, and went back to my food. I sat on the bed and put the tray on my lap and I gingerly started to cut my meat. I was in my own world for a second I kept worrying about how I will approach these girls not even one there was like three.  How would I make Mason go out on a date with them is beyond me.

 Then I heard my ringtone and jumped at the song that hollered in a empty spacious room, and my phone vibrated I realized by the colour flashing. I held the phone in my hand and saw the ID and I was even more annoyed at who it was.

 “Raquel!” I heard a familiar voice shout over the phone and I cringed it was so loud

 “Yes mother.” I did my best to stifle a sharp retort

 “Oh honey how is everything, I hope everything is fine” she cooed and I felt like throwing a tantrum right there not caring who would listen so; I clenched my fists and heard her out

 “Everything is just dandy” hoping she heard the anger in my tone which I knew she threw past her typical mother.

 “Oh well that’s great news then, listen I just wanted to know if you got settled and if my boss told you everything.” she replied waiting for my answer

 “Yes he did we had a...lovely chat.” I gritted my teeth I heard some noises in the background it sounded like some shuffling or music. “Mum where are you?” I was curious

 “Nowhere honey I’m at home” she replied to quickly I knew she was hiding something I heard someone yell her name to come join in. And a door open and shut behind her and there was music in the background

 “You’re not home are you” I growled and she was silent

 “No ok I’m not.” she finally replied I couldn’t believe this

 “So you’re having a party while I’m stuck with strangers I don’t even know, I can’t do this matchmaking job it’s too risky” I shouted and she sighed as if it was pitiful argument all over again.

 “It’s not any party it’s my boss’s party I got invited it’s not the same as me ditching you ok. Now stop whining! It’s a job just do it like I’m doing mine without complaining grow up Raquel please” she retorted

 “GROW UP? I told you I can’t do this you forced me to do it” I replied tears prickled behind my eyelids I will not cry I bit my tongue

 “Stop being dramatic ok. Look I’m at a party get over it honey I love you a lot I’m only thinking for the best for us. So do me a favour and continue the job please! And you willingly chose to do it so don’t go blaming me.” she replied soothingly like I cared

 “Yes by you going to a party. Gee what a helpful job that is helping us.” I replied bitterly she started to say something but I cut in. “Save it dear mother I won’t be calling you for a month anyway I hope you enjoy your fun time, thank you for ruining my life.” and clicked the phone off.

 I wouldn’t survive this is a wrong thing to do, I can’t even escape and I know it’s all stupid and everything. That I can leave anytime I can’t do that to my mother I cannot ditch her and make her feel shame for she has been shamed enough in the past. Moreover, I don’t want to go there again, I was doing it for her but I felt suffocated. Why?

 I was being a bit childish yes, but it didn’t also affect me it also effected the boys. Moreover, I couldn’t but feel responsible for whatever there might be to come. In addition, I know there will be something big happening.

 I picked up a spare change of clothes from my duffel bag and left my dinner on the side. I didn’t feel like eating I wasn’t hungry after that fight. So stupid of me, it was always me who started it but it was always my mother with the last words. I just didn’t want to hurt her as much as she is hurting I still have flashes of nights where she bawled her eyes out or drank herself silly to remember this all too well.

 I opened my door and started to walk out until I saw who was standing there and fear gripped my heart.

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