Why Do I Always Fall for the Bad Boys?

Chapter 2

CHAPTER 2

“How’s the ice cream? Is it working its magic on you already?” Zoey asked to cheer me up a bit.

“I guess so,” I replied lamely while shrugging.  

I was currently in my room with Zoey, eating Ben & Jerry’s and tons of chocolates. It was the only remedy I could think of. I decided on having a sleepover since I really needed someone to talk to. Danny wasn’t here because he was asked to babysit his little sister. Even though I wanted two of my best friends with me now, I was still glad because Zoey was here cheering me up and Danny was thoughtful enough to constantly call and check up on us.

FLASHBACK

“Hello? I’m waiting for your answer. Who are you gonna choose? Is it me or your loser friend?” Derek asked coldly.

I had no second thoughts about what my answer was going to be. I just didn’t expect for Derek to be this shallow. “Of course I’m picking my best friend over you! And Danny is not a loser so don’t ever call him that. You’re such a jerk, I can’t believe I thought you were different,” I spat furiously.

He just fake laughed and said, “Tammy, Tammy, Tammy. You thought I was different? Ha ha. Well here’s the thing, I’m not. I was just pretending to be your perfect boyfriend to get into your pants. I was even planning on dumping you next week since I was getting bored of you already. You’re not worth my time.”

I just stared at him blankly. I was speechless. My heart felt like it was stabbed a million times with the words coming out from his mouth. I felt my tears well up in my eyes, ready to fall anytime soon.

I gathered all my courage and did what a normal angry girl would do; I slapped Derek hard in his face with all the anger building up inside me and stepped out of his car. “Go screw yourself! Asshole!” I said angrily before slamming the car door shut. 

I rushed inside our house crying my eyes out. I walk passed my mom, looking down at our wooden floor so she wouldn’t see me crying.

But, I guess she still noticed because she called out my name and said, “Tammy, why are you crying? Is it because of Derek?" I didn't answer and she sighed. "I knew this was bound to happen. I could see that he was a jerk from the first time we met. Oh honey, it’s ok. Stop crying. It’s going to be fine,” she cooed while hugging me tight.

I hid myself in her warm embrace. I felt so safe in her arms. I was soon calming down a bit. “Thanks for comforting me, Mom. I’m just gonna go up to my room and rest. I feel drained,” I said while giving her a quick hug and a peck on the cheek.

“Sure thing, sweetheart,” Mom replied.

“Oh, and Mom? Please don’t tell dad about this. I’m pretty sure he’s gonna be pissed again,” I said with a half-smile.

“But he will find out soon enough whether I tell him or not,” she reminded me.

“I’ll just explain to him everything when I get the chance. I just need some time to calm myself down first,” I assured her. I know my dad will go ‘over protective mode’ on me again and probably chase down Derek and castrate him. Knowing my dad, that could be a really huge possibility.

My mom just nodded and gave me a pity smile before going to the kitchen to cook dinner.

I went to my room and buried my face on my soft pillow. I started to cry again. Thinking about all that had happened today, I just had to let it all out. I decided to call Zoey and Danny to tell them the news. Danny said he couldn’t make it because his mom assigned him to babysit his little sister since both his parents were going out tonight. But Zoey happily said yes. She said she would bring all the necessary things to help me forget about that jerk Derek and cheer me up.