Facing reality

1) Morning Blues.

15th September 2015
5:00am.

Emily POV

Another day dawns, following the same routine,the same people,the same places,the same everything.

But then I have to stick on, as long as my son is safe and besides its not like we have a permanent house. Home is where both of us are together without the involvement of prying eyes.  Everything went fine for a year and I pray it continues the same.

Kevin kept tossing and turning all night but then his fever has gone down and he slept rather peacefully. I remember the first time I held him in my arms, this cute little thing with the most adorable eyes and the nastiest of cries. It was like a miracle, I felt blessed and happy that I had something to live and render the rest of my life for. My baby boy, Kevin.

I dressed up quick and packed my stuff. Im running late as usual, it isn't easy being a single mom, hell lot of responsibilities. But thank god I found Mrs Clark. If it wasn't for her I wouldn't have survived here a week.

"Hey mrs. Clarke".

" Late as usual hon'.Looks like your taking your land-lady for granted".

"Oh come on MC. You know I wouldn't do anything to upset my most favorite person in the world".

" Well enough of it, child. Just give me Kevin  and it wont even  matter".

" Thanks again  for taking care of him. Bye baby,mama will miss you, be a good boy."

He gave his cutest smile and jumped onto  Mrs clark's shoulders.

"Run fast girl. U have already missed enough of classes".

I put on my brightest smile and ran towards the bus stop.Luckily there was a bus and I preferred public buses instead of the school busses because the journey was way more quitter and peaceful. It always helped me relax and think better.

Well, yeah I go to high school,not to teach but to study since I'm only 18..

I had Kevin when I was 17 with my boyfriend Shawn. He seemed like the perfect guy back then. I had literally planned my entire future with him but apparently I was building castles in air. We got drunk one night at my friend's place and rest, was blurred. After  few weeks I realized that I was pregnant and he, like the coward he is ,asked me to get it aborted. His father was a big shot in that town and  was ready to pay me to keep my mouth shut and get rid of the baby. But that wasn't going to happen. And they knew it.

The  only person I wanted to talk to at that time was Amanda, my godmother as she claims to be. I couldn't get in touch with her and she wasn't responding to any of my messages. My foster parents threw me out of their house. No one came to help me and that's when I realized that there was no in this world for orphans like me to trust and If i had to survive, I needed to take a stand on my own. I couldn't bare the humiliation and scrutinizing stares any more, so I ran away, stealing every penny Shawn had saved for himself, to keep mine and my child's future safe. I was no longer a stupid girl searching for a happily-ever-after. That girl was dead and gone.

St Theresa High School. It wasn't much different from my previous high school except for the limited population. You see mayweather is a small town and  hence everyone is known, So its customary to smile and greet people you meet.

Well, as for classes i already missed math and chem. So its time for biology,my favorite. The hallways were filled with hormonal freaks, clearly indicating that the bell for the next period hasn't rung yet.

" Emily".

That high-screech of a call was definitely Tiffany's. Trust me, no one can be as energetic and enthusiastic as her. Its like shes always high.

" Where have you been? I tried your cell but then its pointless, you never pick up!!! Why didn't you come yesterday?".

" Had a fever. Was drowsy as hell. So whats up?".

" Well, I should be asking you that. I thought we were beat friends but clearly your keeping secrets".

" What are you talking about?"

"When were you planning on telling me about Michael?"

OH SHIT. Michael! How did she come to know about that? That means the entire school will be bustling with gossips about us. HOW COULD I LET THIS HAPPEN?!!

" Trust me, there isn't anything going on between us".

" Duh! I know that, its just that hes into you right? I so knew this was going to happen at the rate of how close you guys had become".

" We are just friends, tiffany. Nothing else".

" Well that's not what sheila thought, apparently she was there around, when he confessed to you".

SHEILA, THAT BITCH.

"Hey look, its Michael coming over ".

" OH crap!, ill see you later".

I sprinted away before I could hear another word from her mouth. The last thing I want to do is face Michael now.Well its true,he did ask me out.

Tiffany was the only person i talked to in this school. My only so called friend,we got along pretty quick because the only thing she did was talk about herself and not question me about myself and my past. Michael on the other hand was someone I just met by chance. I wouldn't really call it a quick friendship but it did bloom out eventually. He's the school-cool-guy, has a band of his own,tattoos and eye piercing and the most breath-taking eyes. But despite his cool aura, he was a troubled person and only troubled people like myself can figure that out and that's how we found our spark. He's a great guy but I really don't want to indulge into a relationship now because you see, I'm still hurt from the past and it has dug in a deep scar.

After successfully ignoring Michael, tiffany and the rest of the high schoolers, I made my way back home after the long day. The last thing I wanted was all the stupid attention,It can just jeopardize the life I made here.

Text message :Tiffany: Where did you go so early?. Don't you dare try to ignore me.

Emily: sorry,was feeling uneasy and the Michael thingy just adds up to it. I cant handle it.

Tiffany: don't get so worked out. Just tell him "no" and that's it ,your free. Btw coming to my place tonight?

Emily: hmmm..ok..u know I cant,part time job remember?

Tiffany:gosh!.why do u work so hard? Are your florida parents going bankrupt?

Ha!..little does she know that the whole florida-parents-supporting-me-to-be-independent-story is fake. Like I said, shes too self-obsessed and I can live with that.

Emily: haha yeah!..laterz Tiff.

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