Complicated

Chapter 16

Sarah's POV:

My heart beat beated in such an abnormal speed. Should I tell her? I can't take it anymore. I can't keep it. Don't tell her! You survived this long and you're just going to drop it now! I know but- You must tell her. She'll find out sooner or later. I know that too but- You are being ridiculous! You are going to regret it! This would be a big mistake! Would you guys shut the fuck up! I breathed in and out, trying to relax myself. I should tell her but I'm not ready yet. I looked at V and I could tell that she was nervous and anxious.

"I- "I couldn't get it out. It was really difficult to tell and not to. I tried again but failed miserably. It was so hard especially when V is looking at me with patients and kindness. I mean isn't it the right time? One more time. "I- "

"Hey girls. How's your day?" the dude I haven't seen for a long time time, Ashton Blair said. He was wearing a simple blue and white T-shirt and jeans and just that he still manage to be good looking.  I sighed in relief. That settles it, this isn't the right time. "Were fine" I replied to him, ignoring V's stare, probably confused or maybe mad for putting her in that situation and then later not telling her about it. I would too. Luckily, our faces were dried when I was having trouble speaking. "Why'd you guys left your food out cold? Especially you Collins. I heard about your reputation with food." he said, smiling amusingly at me.

"Damn, I've got a reputation with my baby? At least, they know not to take what's mine. I'm possessive if you must know. They even can have my ex, diet" I grinned, proud of my own joke. "Your something, aren't you? Something" he asked but it was more like a statement. "I am limited edition" I shrugged. He chuckled at my response. I glanced at V's way and saw her feeling awkward. Damn. I couldn't believe I forgot she was here. Believe it now. When can you stop? seriously.

"Um V this is - "she cuts me off "I know who he is. Ashton. Ashton Blair." she said in a monotone. She doesn't like him? As if she just forgotten her manners, she quickly plastered a forced smile. I could tell she was starting to feel uncomfortable. I guess Ashton noticed it too. "Cool. Nice meeting you. See ya Collins" he said as he jogged away. After watching him go, my phone beeped. I read the text and nodded. Mother. "V I gotta jet. I'm really sorry. Mother said its time for me to go."I said, smiling apologetically.

She nodded without saying anything but not before giving me a small smile. I felt bad for leaving her like that. I'll try to remember to say sorry to her tomorrow at school again.

I walked to the kitchen, not feeling well. Perhaps, I'll make my own sandwiches. That would probably make me feel better. Though once I step foot in the kitchen, I saw my mother cooking dinner. With a really big smile. I was so horrified. Though it wouldn't top off the question I'm about to ask her. She noticed me in the doorway and gave me an even bigger smile. Not this again. I was hesitating to ask her now like how I was back with V. Its different this time though because now's the time my mouth decided to take control. "When can we stop?"I blurted out. I waited for my mother's respond and I definitely am regretting it now. My mother's big smile was gone.

Replacing it was a blank face. She nodded, understanding. "We'll just have to wait for the right time. You just have to be patient. Don't worry by that time come, you would be like 'It was a piece of cake" she smirked at me, knowing very well I would be like that. And boy was she right. I couldn't help but grinned widely at her. "Oh and Elizabeth " she said too sweetly. "Yea... "I said unsure. "What did I say about laying low" she deadpanned. Aww she's back. I chuckled nervously while looking around the kitchen, avoiding her gaze. "Sarah Elizabeth Collins. Answer me."my mother said, raising her voice slightly.

I looked back at her slowly to see her crossing her arms with a knife in one hand. I immediately raised both of my hands in surrender. Damn that woman can be scary. "Ok, ok. I might have forgotten. I'm sorry if that's in my nature. I'll try my best to stop okay?"I said to her as she shakes her head. "Try harder. I don't want that to happen again" she said, giving me a stern look. I gave a sheepish smile. After eating dinner, I went straight to my room and fell asleep.