It was Thursday night, an hour before bedtime and two weeks left of the school year. I was texting back and forth to my friends. Jill's Birthday party will be on Saturday night, I have been waiting weeks for it. This year she was having it at her Stepfather's beach house. It's supposed to be also a sleep over just us girls. Dad let me go to the party but, I haven't asked him about the sleeping over part, I was nervous. Knowing there will be boys there too, even though they are Jill's brothers, dad might not let me go to the party either.
Ever since my older sister Heather moved out a year ago, my dad became stricter. My sister also quit college and moved in with her boyfriend, she works as a waitress out east. My Dad hated it and barely talk to her.
I said goodnight to my dad and headed to bed. As I was about to enter my room, dad spoke from the hallway.
"What time is the party?"
I turned around and stood in my doorway and answered.
"Um, six o'clock... I might meet up with my friends around five and all go together."
"Great, do you have your dress picked out?"
"Yes, Dad."
"Which one is it?"
"The pink one."
"You have two pink ones, is it the one with the blue belt or the shorter dress?"
"The blue belt."
"No, you are not wearing that, wear something else."
"Why, Dad?"
"Because the last time you worn that, the dress showed off your bra's outlines."
"Fine, I will wear a shirt under my dress."
"Do you promise?"
"Yes, Dad."
"Okay, thanks Sweetie... I was just asking because, I might have a meeting tomorrow and don't know if I will be back Friday night or the next day."
"Oh, okay."
"I'll text you tomorrow what's going on."
"Sure."
"Goodnight, Tina."
Goodnight."
After I went in and closed my door, I was happy. Tomorrow night, I might have the house all to myself. As I was setting my alarm clock, my friend Tara texted me.
"Shit!!! I forgot about the History Test tomorrow!" 8:55pm
I texted back, "What test?" 8:56pm
"Mr. Keith told us Monday... It's 40% of our grade... I'm studying now, I'm gonna be up all night!"
I was nervous too, History is my worse subject in school. If I get a D on my report card, Dad will make me get a summer job.
I went into my bookbag but, my history book wasn't there, I became scared. Suddenly, I heard Dad's voice through my bedroom door.
"Lights out, Tina and good night."
I turned off my light, went to bed and pulled the sheets over me. I texted my friend Kimmy, she had a death in the family and won't be back until Monday.
"Do you know about the History test for tomorrow, and how are you going to take it?" 9:05pm
It took a few minutes for her to text back.
"I'm taking it Monday... I miss you guys, I am bord out of my mind here! I am the only teenager, the rest of my family who showed up are all adults with their boring stories. Also, no wi-fi in the house." 9:11pm
"I miss you too and that sucks big time... Tara and I forgot about the test. What happens if I skip the class?" 9:11pm
"Take it on Monday with me." 9:11pm
"Awesome, thanks! I have to go, I'll see you Monday, bye." 9:12pm
My mood improved and could relax. After thinking for a while, I realized, I couldn't do it. I forgot about the new rule for skipping class. Minus 20 points on that class plus -10 points on all the other classes that you attended and a week of detention. I had no choice but to skip school. I texted my sister.
"Skipping school tomorrow, can you please call me out? Thanks, text you tomorrow." 9:13pm
I laid down and thought about my plans will be. After a while, I fell asleep.
YOU ARE READING
The Bad Apple
Short StoryA teenage girl skipped school and went to pick apples instead. She had an accident and texted her sister for help. That point on, her troubles begin.
