Enamor

Chapter 7

Author's Note:
Welcome to another chapter!
Comment any suggestions.
Sorry if the story is moving kinda slow with Jake and Asia, I don't want to rush anything or it seems fake.

****That Evening****

I walked through the door, lifeless, dragging my feet. I slammed my backpack on the table and headed up to my bedroom, who cares about homework? Homework seems so pointless when you consider the fact that your best friend is dying right now.

I fall into my bean bag chair and turn on my xbox. I have the urge to slam something against the floor but instead I just grip the control so hard, my knuckles turn white.

And then, my mind goes blank, as the screen goes on I push all the bad thoughts away, and just kill. It gets my anger out and after a while I close my eyes.

The Xbox shuts off. I climb on to my couch in my room and sleep. I sleep like I haven't seen a bed in weeks. I wasn't tired, I was mentally worn out. I couldn't deal with my own thoights anymore.

"Nathan? Nathan! It's time for dinner, Dad is home!!!"

Ava shakes my shoulder, waking me up from my peaceful dream. I have less anger now. I don't feel angry at the cancer. How can "god" let this happen? I never have believed in religion, but now I kind of wish I did, it would help me keep open minded about "if he died he would go to a better place".

When I come downstairs, my father is sitting at the table. His dark brown hair and peircing green eyes, look over at Ethan who is sitting with Victoria at the table. Ava bounds down the stairs and sits right beside my father, he barely notices her.

Sludging I sink into my chair. We all eat in silence for a while, not even Ava said a word, which was quite unusual. Finally, my father spoke up.

He smoothed his fingers along the edge of the table and looked carefully at each one of us. His eyes were like darts.

"Attention everyone. Hello. As we all know, Ethan and his girlfriend have made the childish and unintelligent decision to get married. I would like to inform you all now, that I do not agree to this wedding, and will not be attending it. If any of you make the decision to take part, you may, but I am making the decision not to."

My mother grabbed my father's arm and looked at him with pleading eyes. His showed no emotion yet again.

"Can I tell them?"

My father nodded. He motioned for her to speak and leaned back in his chair as if just waiting to hear.

"Well, your father and I have decided it would be best if we ended it. He has a girlfriend in California, who is pregnant with his child. He will go out there to help her raise it."

What? My father cheated on my mother? How is that even possible? Then again, it is my father, he is an absolute bastard.

"Why does he have to help her raise it? He never even raised me, whats the difference?" Ava said, shooting daggers at my father. 'IF LOOKS COULD KILL'

My father smiled, obviously a fake one before looking at Ava dead in the eye and saying, "I never wanted an annoying bratty daughter. If it was my choice we would have had an abortion as soon as we found out you were a girl."

With that, he got up from the table and walked out the front door. With a slam and the sound of his car driving away we were left by our father, forever.

Ava started crying, she collapsed into my arms. I hugged her close. I can't imagine what she is going through. No matter what she always viewed our father as a hero. One who was always busy improving the world. Her own 'daddy' told her that he never even loved her.

Ethan just sat in shock, his body tense and not moving. He stared straight ahead, barely breathing. Victoria was stroking his cheek and trying to get him to settle down.

"Kids, look. You're father was never here anyway. We can do this. He will still pay child support for you guys, I don't want any of you to freak out. Also, Ethan and Victoria. I know I seemed hesitant before, but you have my blessing, you obviously love eachother alot."

My mother, who was the most heartbroken I had ever seen her, pushed herself up from the table and headed up the stairs. She tried to hide it but I could see the tears begin to stream.

I went back up to my rooma and sat back on my bean bag chair. Why was this all happening to me? Did I do something wrong?

I pulled out my school notebook and opened the first page....

Hey.
Text me.
(###) ###-####
- Asia

Asia had written in my notebook? Why did I not notice this before. Quickly, I got out my phone and entered her as a contact.

Nathan: hey this is Nathan.

Asia: Hello! How are you doing? Dealing with cancer can be difficult, for everyone involved.

Nathan: I am starting to kind of like accept it. This is what is gonna happen, you know?

Asia: Yes, I understand.

Nathan: My dad cheated on my mom.

Asia: That kind of thing happens alot. Why are you telling me?

Nathan: Sorry

Asia: Don't be Nathan. I'm kind of bad with dealing with emotions. I usually just pretend they aren't there.

Nathan: I wish I was able to do that.

Asia: I doubt it, its a curse, not a gift.

Nathan: Goodnight, Asia.

Asia: Goodnight, Nathan.

I set my phone on the charging dock. It was only eight, but I was dying for more sleep. Sleep was like numbing. It helped stop the emotions from resurfacing. I switched the lights and turned over in bed, quickly going to sleep.

Author's Note: I think this is a good chapter because it deals with alot of emotions. Kelsey will be in the next chapter, and Quenta.

Also, if anyone wants to make me a cover for this book? I don't love mine and I want one that looks professional. Only criteria is to put the title and my name.

Thanks for reading!