The Ailing Heart

Charter 8

I wake up in the middle of the night for seemingly no apparent reason. I sit up and cover myself in the cozy blankets. I grab my phone to check the time and its only about three in the morning. I set my phone back on the nightstand and try to fall asleep.

Its hard to fall asleep again. I just keep rolling over on the bed. And bam, the next moment I'm down on the floor. I literally start laughing at my own self as my head hits the floor.

"Can I be anymore clumsy ?" I ask myself, running my hand over my head.

I get up grabbing my blankets with me and set them on the bed.
I get back up on the bed and grab my copy of Pride and Prejudice. It's like a time wrap for me.

The next thing I know is that the sound of my blaring alarm fills my room. I shut my alarm and hop off my bed.

I walk down to the kitchen to grab myself a cup of coffee. A cup of coffee would help make up for the sleep I lost last night.

I walk back to my room, sipping on my cup of coffee. I go through my regular routine of taking my shower and getting dressed for the day.

I'm all done before time so I use the extra time to make breakfast for Dad. I put the plate on the table as Dad walks in rubbing his eyes.

"Morning Dad". I say with a sweet smile. To which he replies with a sweeter smile.

" Good morning Princess". He's pretty pleased to see the already made breakfast and doesn't forget to thank me for that.

I tell him and it wasn't much of a trouble making that as I make my way out for school.

The drive to school went by without much of a notice. I get to my class to find Jenny and Trevor bickering over something. The classes go by pretty quick. Soon its time to go back home. (A/n: I skipped school cause its getting repetitive and boring.)

The worst part of the day being the absence of Liam. I didn't see him anywhere in school for the entire day. Neither did I see Victoria. I'll have to make sure everything's alright.

"So tonight we're going out for dinner right?" Jenny yells in my face.

"Yes we are". I yell back in her face. I swear I have the craziest friends on earth. Then again I'm not the only one I suppose.

We walk our separate ways to get home with Trevor promising to be on time. And I'm damn sure he won't keep his promise.

I reach home to find that Dad isn't at home. Not that I don't like it when he's home but I'm just more comfortable when I'm alone.

I drop my bag on the kitchen counter and make myself some tea. Nothing can be better than a good cup of tea after a tiring school day. I turn the TV on to watch a some random show while I sip on my tea.

The next thing I know that I've already watched 6 episodes of the show and its 6:45 in the evening. I've to reach by 7 and I'll be so dead if I get late.

I rush up the stairs and straight into the closet. I decided on a pair of skinny jeans and a black over sized sweater. I pair it with my black sneakers. I go ahead and re-touch my makeup and I'm almost done. I pull my hair up into a high ponytail and I'm good to go.

I get into my car as I take Jenny's call. Dad hates this habit of mine and I'm pretty sure he'd have scolded me for this.

"Where are you?" Jenny asks from the other side.

"I'm on my way already. I'll be there in 15". I say as I press the accelerator.

I put my phone aside and concentrate on the road. I drive through a few more streets until I finally see Jenny's car parked in front of the gate of the restaurant. I have to her and she follows me into the parking lot.

Once we get our cars parked we make our way to the restaurant and Trevor is nowhere to be seen till now. I already knew he won't make it on time. Jenny and me decide on going inside and getting ourselves a table while Mr. Trevor arrives.

We get in to find something that shatters my already ailing heart.
I find Dad sitting there with some woman who's holding his hand in between both of hers.

I can feel my cheeks heat up due to this scene in front of me. Before I know anything else I've already walked up to their table and I slam my fist onto their table.

"How could you do this Dad ? It's been just a couple of years that Mom died and you've started seeing other women ? I didn't expect this from you. I'm just so ashamed to call you Dad". I spit as I literally run out of the restaurant without bothering at the crowd staring at me.

Jenny runs behind me but I don't stop. I run into Trevor on my way to the parking but I don't stop. I run to my car and slam the door shut as I get inside. I get out of the parking before Jenny or Trevor can get to me.

I drive like a lunatic almost hitting countless cars on my way. I am blinded by my own tears, making it impossible for me to drive safe. I don't know how but I make it home safely and without killing anyone.

I blindly rush into my house slamming the door behind me. I fall on to my bed as tears fall off my eyes. I stay there on my bed while tears flow constantly through my eyes. My sheets are all wet because of my tears.

I answer my ringing phone without much interest.

" What?" Is the only thing I can manage to say as my phone falls to the floor.