Running From The Bride

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"We're getting married!" Those words kept replaying in my mind...over and over again.

My soon-to-be step sisters were congratulating them, while I just stared at the wall behind Angie.
They don't even love each other! My dad is just lonely, it's harsh but true.

"Kat!" How long was I like that? "What?" My dad was looking at me, expectingly. "I asked how you feel about us getting married."

Oh god, do I have to answer? "I'm...
H-happy for you" I put on a fake smile and tried my hardest to make the smile look real.

Apparently my dad didn't buy it but ignored it anyway, he just nodded his head and grabbed Angie's hand on the table.

I stood up and said that I've lost my appetite. I barely even touched my steak. I guess Angie cooked something special for tonight, too bad I won't be eating it.

I walked off to the stairs as they just stared at my back. I found Ace sitting at the bottom of the stairs. He's been my dog for 5 years now. I got him as a puppy for my birthday present so I celebrate our birthdays together.

I reach the top of the stairs with Ace trailing behind me. When I open my door Ace immediately ran in and plopped down on my bed. I walked in and closed the door behind me. I pulled out my phone to see 10 notifications from him.

You have 10 messages from
???

???:come back! 6:11pm
???:Kat, you're not thinking
straight 6:13pm
???:I shouldn't have said
anything 6:16pm
???:what about your dad?! 6:17pm
???:you would be missing!
cops and people will be
looking for you! 6:19pm
???:even though you want
to come, the cops
will arrest me for
Kidnapping! 6:21pm
???:where will we go? The
money? I only work as a
news editor! Not even
full time! 6:22pm
???:school! What about
school?! You need to
stay in school if you
want a real job in the
future! 6:24pm
???:how would I even get
to you?! Your dad is
going to be there, so are
3 other people! You don't
think they're going to
notice a girl gone
missing? 6:27pm
???:okay, I don't mean to
offend you, but you don't
even know me! What if I
was dangerous and u
wanted to come with me?!
It's kinda stupid to run
away with a stranger. 6:30pm

Click

I unlock my phone and start typing.

~texting~

Kat:#1 I was at that horrifying dinner
#2 I'm thinking fine
#3 if it weren't for you, I wouldn't have this great idea
#4 my dad will be fine, he'll have 2 new daughters and a fucking Angie-wifey
#5 after a bit of time they'll forget about me, my dad has.
#6 they won't arrest you if they don't know I'm with you
#7 we'll stay at your apartment, give your car to a friend and tell them to drive somewhere far, lead the cops away. Also I can scrounge up some money from Angie's purse
#8 I've already lost my future, my future was going to be with my dad. Be he already fell into Angie's trap
#9 on the way there, we're staying at a hotel for one night and will continue to drive the next day. I can sneak out that night.
#10 you're not a fucking stranger, you're just a pain in the ass sometimes. like now for instance. And I trust you. We've known each other for how long? 3YEARS

???:good point.
???:but running away? That sounds a little extreme don't you think? I mean, have you heard what happens to kids when the run away?

Kat:okay, I'm NOT a kid. I am a young woman. And I'm most definitely sure this is not extreme for me. You haven't seen ANYTHING yet. Plus I'm going to be with you!

???:I'm kind of scared to see what you DO call extreme.

Kat:that's not the point, I'm going to run far away from Angie and those brats she calls daughters
Kat:are you in or not?

???:if you are...I'm in

Kat:let's plan now, while my "family" is still eating

***
~Texting end~

We just finished planing when I hear a knock at my door. My so-called family finished eating about an hour ago. I wonder who's at my door? Nobody knocks on my door past 8.

"Hey, Kat? It's me Angie. Can I come in?" You have no idea how badly I wanted to say no. But of course I had to, unless I planed on getting a whole lecture from my dad to respect her as my real...never mind.

"...sure" The door opens up to a very happy looking Angie. I'll smack that smile right off...or so I wished I could. So badly...

"Since you didn't eat anything, I thought you might be hungry. I left your food in the fridge."

"Thanks" is all I mumble to her. "I like your, umm...poster!" Oh great, she wants to make small talk. I wish she would just go away.

"Yeah, thanks I guess." This conversation was getting boring..."so, I wanted to let you know that we're planning to drive to Galveston on Tuesday at 8am."

"Okay, thanks for letting me know." She got up and started walking out my door when she stopped and turned to look at me. here we go...

"Umm, I've noticed that you've been kind of...brushing me off? I know that I'm not your mo-" "YOU'll NEVER REPLACE HER! DONT EVER MENTION HER AGAIN!"

I snapped, I just stood up and slammed my door shut. I could see the shock in her face, serves her right.

Every-fucking-one knows not to
mention her. Who does she think she is?! I turn my phone on and listen to some music.

I needed to calm my nerves, I sit down and play "Today's Top Hits" radio on Spotify. No one talks about her...ever.
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By now, this book sounds kind of boring huh? Don't worry, it'll get more exciting...trust me.

~Kat

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