BFF or BF?

Chapter 6.

Me & Kenzie haven't talked since our argument. Dad has tried to make amends but, I mean, he can't tell me how I feel. I mean, I am still really mad at mom for cheating but it would be good to have a mother figure around. I feel as if I should text her or something and ask her opinion. I am going to text her. What if she has a different number? What if she hates me? God, I'm stressing myself out over someone I hated 5 minutes ago. Get over yourself Bella.

I dialed her number & a man answered the phone.
I heard a faint baby cry in the background.

"Hello?"
I recognized the voice. It's my mom's partner.

"Hello is this the residence of Sandra?"
"Yes, she is in the shower, may I take a message?"
"Yes, tell her that her daughter, Bella, misses her & needs some motherly advice."
I could hear his confusion through the phone.
"Bella? I can get your mother out of the shower, she will be so pleased!"
"No, that's not necessary!"

I quickly hung up & walked over to Zach's house.

I immediately ran back when I realized I wasn't wearing the promise ring.

"Bella!"

Crap.

"Oh hey Zach.."
"Why such a hurry?"
"I forgot my phone."
"What do you mean? It's in your back pocket."
"Did I say phone? I meant phone charger!"

I laughed trying to play it off.

"You can just use mine. Get over here, I haven't kissed you in so long."
"I will be right back! I have to tell dad too."

I ran inside & grabbed the ring & my phone charger & told dad.

Zach was waiting with a box of chocolates.

"Zach! It's not even a special occasion."
"Yes it is! It's your half birthday!"
"Half birthday? That's the stupidest thing ever. Thank you though."
"I needed an excuse to give this beautiful face a gift."

I blushed. He makes my stomach have butterflies.

"Bella, can I take you on a date?
"Why yes of course, Zachary."

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The day of the big date:
Zach refuses to tell me where we're going so I don't know what to wear. I finally decided to wear a tan cardigan with a white tank top and some maroon leggings & some tan fringe booties. I did my usual hair. I curled it. I put some mascara on with my favorite nude matte lipstick.

I walked outside to find Zach in a tuxedo with a bouquet of roses.
I love him so much.
I was so caught up in the moment that I didn't realize my mom was stepping out of her car.

Why is her mom here?! Much love, Ariana 💓