Ignorance Is Bliss

Ignorance Is Bliss - Chapter Fourteen

Ignorance Is Bliss - Chapter Fourteen 

Pierre drove me home after our visit to the Dairy Bell, just like he'd told my Mother.

I felt pretty unhealthy, but extremely satisfied with the quality of the ice-cream, and also because I'd seen Kelly again after such a long time. Even after all these years, it felt as though nothing at all had changed. It was just like the old days. I didn't feel like I was living my life, it was a weird feeling.

I farwelled Pierre with a European styled goodbye kiss on both of my cheeks, which were already flushed red. I felt shivers go up my spine – a good kind of shivers though, even though to Pierre, kissing people on both cheeks was something that was common. I was just being stupid and letting my thoughts and gut feeling carry me away. At least it wasn't awkward.

I waved to Pierre until his car had disappeared around the corner. When we were kids, the Dutre's had only lived across the road and one house down, and I had lived in the same house my whole life.

That made me wonder where Pierre lived now...was he close by?

Sienna... does it matter!?

I shook the thoughts out of my head...and let myself inside, and made a quick check into the lounge room. My Dad was in his old brown leather armchair with his eyes closed and he was breathing deeply, but not quite snoring. Typical Dad. 

I turned the telly off, because he obviously wasn't watching it, then I went into the kitchen.

“Darling!” Mum exclaimed. She was sitting on a stool along the the bench, with what looked like some bills. 

“Hi Mum,” I sat down on the stool opposite her and sighed.

“How was it?” She asked suggestively.

“It was fine, Mum."

Mum put down her pen and gazed up at me. “Isn't it just so nice that the Dutre's are back? Being with them tonight, I realised how much I had missed having their company.”

I nodded my head. “I know. It was like nothing changed.

Mum clapped her hands. “Exactly."

"Yeah..." I said again, edging towards the staircase leading to my bedroom.

"Bed, already?" Mum asked in a surprised voice. "It's only eight-thirty?"

I looked at the clock to see that she was right. I guess Pierre and I hadn't taken as long at the Dairy bell as I expected. We'd been way under an hour.

I let out a fake yawn. "I'm feeling pretty tired. Biology was exhausting today."

"You can't lie Sienna" Mum stiffled a laugh and tried to look serious.

"No, seriously, I have an Economics quiz tomorrow, and I really should study." I said quickly.

My Mum finally laughed. "Okay then, if you say so."

I went over to her and gave her a kiss good night. She was also a typical Mum.

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Five minutes later, I was sitting on my bed, all of my books sprawled out before me. I took a glance at the chapter and then swore.

We had been learning about Monetary Policy for over a week now, but I kept getting it confused with the Budgetary policy. Economics was usually my best subject, and I did quite well in it. But tonight, I just couldn't concentrate.

Stupid Pierre.

Stupid Zach.

Just boys in general.

I shut my binder and piled all of my notes together. This could wait until later. If I really wanted to study, I could hole up in the library during my spare period and study then. Yeah, right.

I was just about to take off my make-up off and change into my Pajamas, when I heard my mobile phone buzzing on my night stand.

Zach.

"Hello?" I answered, pressing the phone to my ear.

"Hey, It's me." I heard Zach's voice on the line.

"Yeah, I kind of guessed by the caller ID." I pointed out.

Zach laughed. "I just called to see how your night went. Have fun?"

I nodded my head, knowing Zach couldn't see me. Perhaps it was on of the most fun times I'd had in my life for quite awhile. But what did Pierre think it was?

"Sienna? You there still?"

I shook myself out of the daydream. "Yes, sorry." I replied. "It was kind of boring. You know, just the fam." I lied.

Sienna, watch out for Zach. 

"I remember those times."

"Oh, sorry!" I said. "I didn't mean to say it like that."

I kept forgetting about Zach's Mother. She had passed away five years ago in a car accident, and I know it still affected him greatly.

"It's OK."

"Still sorry." I repeated.

i heard Zach sigh. Then there was a silence. Which I finally broke.

"Hey, is your car still in for servicing?" I asked randomly.

"Yes. I don't get it back until the weekend. Obviously something must be up with the engine."

""Want to walk with me?"

"Can't. I have super early footy training. We have openings for some new players"  Zach replied.

I would have to get Amanda to come pick me up then. As long as she wasn't with Alex again. That would just be extremely awkward. I had known both Amanda and Alex for years, and to know that they were sleeping together already? Just made me shiver. Even though we expected it.

"Well, I'll let you go then. I just called to check up on you." Zach said.

"I'll see you tomorrow?" I asked.

"Okay, see you,"

"Bye."

After we hung up, I though about Amanda. We usually told each other everything. But so much had happened in the past few days...and I needed her. 

I went into my bathroom and took off all the make-up, then stared at the image facing me. I looked so different without my 'face' on.

Looking at the clock, I saw that it was only ten. I glanced at the floor, where I had thrown all of my Economics books. Damn. Finally, I reached for my phone again, searching for Amanda's contact name.

Can you pick me up tomo?

It wasn't even a minute before my phone buzzed with a reply.

Yes!

I tapped another message. But I needed to be careful. One or two messages from Amanda easily turned into an early-hour conversation. I knew I should probably be more careful with my phone credit...

Keep tomorrow night free!

I lay down face up in my bed and tuned into my favourite IPod playlist. I didn't know if it was just me or not, but whenever I closed my eyes when I listen to music, I escaped from real life.

Sure. You OK?

I sighed. Yes. This was definitely going to turn into one hundred text messages. Oh what the hell.

NO. Text sesh!

So much for an early night. It was times like these where your best friend really did matter.