Unbothered

Chapter 6| "Why Me"

I was still waiting to see Dominic , I wanted to see him and I wanted him to know that I was here even though he was my client. I didn't wanna show my true feelings for him, I knew everybody wouldn't approve of our relationship. I watched as everyone went in and out of his room.

"Hey you can go see him now", his mama said to me as she rubbed my back. I gave her a weak smile and nodded my head. I got up and went to his door, took a deep breath and went inside. Looking at him lying there instantly felt tears coming down my face. He was so pale and useless, I felt bad only cause there was nothing I could do. I knew I had to do something for him. I walked to his bed and touched his hand.

"Damn Dominic. Wake up" I said while rubbing his face. I sat there in the chair beside the bed and turned the tv on. Dominic and I were plastered on every news station. I didn't want to schedule a press conference. I decided to watch the news and I ended up falling asleep.

30 minutes later...

I woke up due to the doctors running in and out. I was tired but I wanted to be here when he got up. I decided to go ahead and leave. I looked at Dominic one last time and left the room. I went home took a shower and decided to call my parents. I knew this conversation was going to be very intense simply because my Dad hates thugs. I dialed the house phone and waited until somebody picked up.

*Phone conversation*

House keeper- Hello this is the Carter residence, this is Rochelle how can I help you.

Me- Hey Rochelle, its Serena. Is my mom around?

House keeper- I'm telling you now that they are upset with you Serena. So be prepared for the any lectures. I sighed and rolled my eyes. I was getting frustrated and she could tell.

Me-Ok Thanks, just put my mother on the phone.

There was a long pause and then finally my mom picked up.

Me-Hey Mommy, how's it going?

Mom-Fine, Serena, honey what are you doing?

Me-I was doing my job Ma, what do you expect from me. I heard my dad fussing in the background

me-Put Dad on.

Daddy- Serena Carter, You have shamed this family, you're lusting over a thug?

Me-You don't know what your talking about! All you know is what you hear, I'm defending him, That is what you made me go to college for right?

Daddy- You better watch your tone Serena. I told you not to involve yourself with those type of cases. You did anyways, not only that but you could've been killed. That was selfish of you Serena. I paid for your education, and that condo you in. I can easily take it away from you if you don't get it together.

Me-I'm going to defend who I want. I'm grown now Dad, you can have the condo, I'll just get something bigger and better. I'll stop by later to give you the key and whatever else you bought. Bye Daddy.

*End of conversation*

I was pissed," Who could've told my dad that I liked Dominic? Only a few people know." I thought to myself for a while. I went to the store to get a few bins and some boxes so I could pack my things. I also called one of my old colleagues from the office to see if that house was still available, luckily for me it was. I called my friends to vent while I packed up my things. It was going to be a long night for me. 
Between my family and my career, I needed an out. This was it.