It's Called Revenge

Shopping Day

Cindy's Point of View

"So what happened between you and Tyler?" Marie asked, staring down at her coffee mug as she stirred it with the straw.

"I don't want to talk about it," I mumbled. I took a sip of my coffee, enjoying the heat that slid down my throat.

Marie sighed, but let the subject drop.

"School starts in fifteen minutes," She said as she glanced down at her watch.

I shrugged.

"I missed two weeks, it won't hurt to miss another day."

Her head snapped up. I laughed at her wide eyes and her jaw that practically hit the floor.

"I don't know what happened to the old Cindy," She said lowly, smiling widely, "But I shall take the new Cindy shopping today!'

"I told my parents I'd call them," I said as I stood up, "I'll be right back."

I walked out of Starbucks, standing off to the side as I dialed my mom's number.

"Cindy?" She asked on the first ring, "Are you okay, honey? Do you want me to come pick you up?"

I chuckled lowly, amazed at how worried my mother was when I left the house barely an hour ago.

"Mom, I'm fine," I assured her, hearing her sigh in relief, "But I was wondering if I could ditch school today? You know, spend a day with Marie since I hadn't seen her in a few weeks? I've been out of school for two weeks! One more day wouldn't hurt, right?"

She sighed heavily.

"I don't kn-" She began, but I cut her off.

"Please," I begged, dragging out my vowels.

It was silent as mumbling was heard in the background. I assumed she was speaking to Dad about letting me skip.

I bit my lip, unintentionally.

"Fine," She said hesitantly, "And you can stay out late. But no boys and no drinking. Stay over at Marie's tonight. Your father and I are going out."

I could hear the smile in her voice.

Her and dad hadn't been out much since the accident nearly ten years ago. Mom was too devastated to show her face around anyone, considering she two children and couldn't have anymore.

I smiled.

"Thanks mom," I said, my smile becoming wider, "Tell dad thanks, too. I love you guys! I have to go now, Marie is waiting for me."

"Okay, honey," Mom sighed, "And no getting on motorbikes or anything without a door. I don't want you messing with those cars at the garage either. You can hurt yourself! And remember, absolutely NO boys at all. No drinking. No pranking. No partying unless your with Marie. And tell Marie these things, too. If my baby girl comes home smelling like beer and sex, I swear to the Goddess of all things holy, I will rip her head off. Your father will come over in the morning to be su-"

"Mom," I sighed, but had to smile, "We've been over this before. I have every rule and regulation memorized. Marie is waiting for me. Can I go now?"

She laughed happily.

"Go ahead," I could hear her smiling widely, "Be safe. Your father and I love you."

"Love you too," I said and pressed the end button on the screen to my iPhone, ending the call.

I skipped back into the restaurant happily.

I jumped on top of the booth table when I reached Marie, my feet dangling off of the side. She jumped in surprise as I picked up my latte and sipped it.