Luna Clark

Chapter 8

I open the front door and without making any noise I go inside. I place my dress and wedges on the dinner table and go to the kitchen. I pour myself a glass of cold water. When I close the refrigerator's door Angelina is standing in front of me. Her auburn hair is put into a braid. She is wearing some nike shorts and a pink sweatshirt. She is raising her left eyebrow. Angelina is pissed. Oh my god.

''Where the hell where you last night?! Where did you sleep?! Why aren't wearing any pants?! Luna Clark answer me!'' She yells.

I'm left speechless I don't know what to say.

''I didn't do anything wrong last night mom I swear.'' I tell her.

''Are you on drugs?!'' She yells again.

''Mom, I'm fine!'' I tell her.

''No you're not fine! This isn't okay Luna! I thought moving away was going to be good for both of us! Now you're sneaking out and sleeping with god knows who! You're grounded ! This is unacceptable Luna!'' She yells at me.

''I can explain mom I wasn't doing anything wrong I swear! I just wanted to have fun I went out to the party and spent the night with my friend I didn't do anything wrong I swear mom!'' I try to explain.

''There's nothing to explain I don't want to hear it give me your phone and you're not going anywhere I'm not finished.'' She says.

''Mom I spent the night next door I didn't do anything wrong Alexander and I are just friends I swear'' I try to explain more calm.

''Well tell Alexander you won't see him for a while'' She says.

''But mom!'' I try to explain.

''Go to your room Luna! I don't wanna talk about it anymore!'' She yells.

I go downstairs and she sits at the couch. She puts a cigarette on her mouth. There it is, smoking her problems away like always. Why can't she just listen to what I have to say? Why can't we just have a normal and loving mother-daughter relationship? Why can't we just communicate and tell how we feel? I go to my bedroom and tears scroll down my face. I never meant to cause any trouble I just wanted to go out and have fun for the first time like a normal teenager.

Angelina is losing her mind I can see it in her eyes. Deep inside she is broken like me. If dad would be around everything would be so much easier. As a family, we never argued. Angelina and dad started having problems months before he died, she always thought his accident was her fault. That's when she started smoking and since then she smokes her problems away.

I wrap myself in Alexander's t shirt. It smells like him. I'm glad last night happened. I did things I never thought I was capable of doing. Angelina isn't mad because I spent the night away and sneaked out but because she doesn't know how to handle this situations. We might not be close but she is my mother and I know her better than anyone else.

I close my eyes and I hear Angelina talking to someone downstairs. Who could it be its barely 7 am. I wrap myself in a blanket and go to the hallway. I peek from the stairs and I see Alexander standing at the front door. He is now wearing sweatpants and his Adidas sweatshirt.

''As you can see Mrs. Clark its all my fault...'' Alexander doesn't finish his sentence.

''It's not your fault, Luna is just very difficult to deal with, I should've just let her go to the party and all this mess wouldn't be here'' She says politely.

''Luna and I just danced at the party that's all we did. And she spent the night at my house which is next door, we thought it was very late and she didn't want you to be mad at her for sneaking out.'' He explains politely.

''I know my daughter Alexander, and I also know I haven't been a good mother to her this past two years I understand why she did this'' Angelina explains.

I'm debating whether I should let them talk alone or join them. I should just let them get to know each other. Angelina will see that Alexander is a nice guy and she'll let me see him again. I go back to my bedroom and turn on my flat screen. Angelina still has my phone so I scan through the channels till I find Disney. October has just started so the Halloween marathons are on.

I spend the next few hours laying in bed watching Hocus Pocus. Angelina appears at my bedroom door and comes inside. She hangs my black dress at my closet and puts the wedges next to my bed. She ignores me and leaves.

''Mom?'' I call her as she is heading out.

''Yes Luna?'' She comes back inside.

''Thank you for listening to Alexander I swear he told you the truth about what really happened last night'' I say in a low voice.

''Alexander is a good guy Luna. I'm glad he's your friend and you have someone to talk to since I leave you alone for such long periods of time'' She tells me and looks down.

''Remember we used to watch this movie every Halloween night after trick n treating ?'' I change the subject.

''Hocus Pocus! How can I forget!'' She says and sits on the edge of my bed.

We watch the end of the movie together. It feels like old times. I go to my bathroom to pee and I feel weak. The whole room starts to spin. I lose my balance. Not again. I was doing so good with my diet and dizziness came back.

''I'll wait for you at the kitchen, I'll cook us some breakfast'' Angelina says and goes downstairs.

I close my eyes for a few moments and pour cold water on my face until I feel better. I don't know what's happening to me. Not again. I definitely can't have breakfast that's not going to help. What a I saying? I'm starving! But I just can't eat! No no no! I look at myself in the mirror. I look thinner every day. My diet is working again. But I need to eat something if I want to survive until I get the body I'm looking for.

I walk downstairs carefully not to lose my balance again. Angelina is sitting at the dinner table she has made some pancakes. I grab myself a cereal bowl and pour some cheerios and milk. Angelina puts 3 pancakes on a plate and places them next to my cereal bowl. I'm guessing she expects me to eat all that. I look at my cherrios before eating them. Angelina watches me every time I put the spoon with cheerios in my mouth. It's very awkward so I concentrate on not looking at her.

I let my pancakes get cold so I don't have to eat them. When I finish my whole cereal a smile appears in Angelina's face. Eating feels so good man. I need to make sure this cereal doesn't end up in my toilet. I take a deep breath. I do the dishes after we both finish eating.

''You're still grounded that means I'll keep your phone this weekend and you won't see Alexander today'' She tell me.

''Mom! Keep my phone but please I need to see him !'' I say.

''Seems like Alexander and you have been spending a lot of time together, are you two dating yet?'' She ask with a laugh.

''No mom, Alexander and I are just friends'' I reply immediately.

''Well how about you spend some time with him today, since I have some paper work to finish I'll still keep your phone though'' She suggests.

''Yes! Oh my god thank you mom!'' I scream.

I hurry upstairs and take a hot bath. I shampoo my hair and wash my body. After letting the hot water run for a while I wrap myself into a towel and my hair with another one. I find my black skinny jeans and my long sleeve stripped shirt I love so much. I put on my outfit and untangle my long hair. I tie my black combat boots and go outside. Angelina is laying down on the couch typing something on her laptop. I go outside and knock on Alexander's door.

''What are the plans for today?'' I ask when he opens his front door.

''Anything you want'' He suggests.

''How about you come with me to apply at that café job'' I say.

''Let me grabs my keys'' He says and smiles.

Today must be fun. I already have my excuses on how to avoid eating food. Since I already ate a really big breakfast with Angelina. Alexander and I