Diary Of A Fangirl [ON HIATUS]

Chapter 13: Apprehensive

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I made myself a tuna sandwich, and got some chocolate pudding from the fridge, and locked myself inside our room, right after Andrew left. I needed some time alone. I needed to think.

I know, having a celebrity for a suitor may sound exciting. But really, it's one heck of a headache as well. I don't know if I'd be happy or sad. I'm confused. Plus, I'm hungry. I only had salad during the party, and I have every excuse to pig out.

Normally, Julia would bug me for details, and annoy the crap out of me. However, this time, I felt she understood me to give me some space.

An hour later, someone came knocking on the door.

"Sweetie?" She said.

It's Mom.

"It's open!" I yelled so she could hear me from outside.

"Hey! Can I talk to you?" She asked when she came into view.

Great! The woman wants to talk.

The last time she wanted to talk was when I was eleven. I'd told her I wanted so bad to adopt a dog. However, she thought it wasn't practical. And she'd explained to me why we couldn't afford to adopt one.

What's wrong now?

"Sure," I told her, after putting away the empty chocolate pudding container and small plate for my sandwich.

Mom sat on the bed beside me. She let out a long sigh before speaking up.

"Wow!" She said. "How time flies! You're all grown up."

Where is this all coming from? I just gained a suitor. I'm not dying, Mom.

"I remember when you were four, you were watching your favorite Disney movie, Cinderella." She continued. "You told me that when you grow up, you'll meet a handsome prince, you'll kiss under the stars, you'll get married, and live happily ever after."

Was it really necessary for her to bring that up? I was a kid!

"Did you really have to bring that up, Ma?" I couldn't help sounding so annoyed.

"It's just that, one minute, you're pooping in your undies. And next thing you know, you're all grown up, and attracting the opposite sex." She said.

Okay. That was one time when I pooped in my undies! And I was five years old! We were at the mall, and suddenly, I had the urge to do a number two. What choice did I have?

"And he's not just a normal member of the opposite sex — the one that you've smitten." She added. "He's one of the hottest male celebrities in our country!" She squealed.

"Now, you sound like Julia, Mom." I said, which made her laugh.

Then she paused for a moment, before continuing with her speech.

"Look." She said. "You're still very young. Most kids your age could be reckless. Especially, for someone who has an outrageously handsome suitor, then you guys tend to forget the things we've taught you."