Forbidden Love

Chapter 2: Realizing

(On the side is a pic of what Chayo looks like.)

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I woke up this morning by the beeping of my alarm. It was 6:25 and I really didn't feel like getting up. I was really agitated by what happened yesterday, and to top that off I had school today. I never really had friends in school. I guess I was just too busy with my problems at home to make any friends. I was hesitant at first but quickly gave in to the nice hot shower. I got out and changed into my school uniform, brushed my teeth, and then put my wavy, waist-length hair up in a ponytail. I went downstairs to wake up my little sister so she can get ready for school as well. While she was getting ready I was making some breakfast.

"I'm ready!" my sister called me from her room.

"I'm coming" I said loud enough for her to hear.

I went inside her room and noticed she wasn't in a great mood neither. I was brushing her hair into the straightest ponytail I could make. Then out of the blue she asked me the question that tore me apart on the inside.

"Why did mom leave us?" She asked so innocently.

"I don't know Jessie, I honestly don't know." was all I could say without tearing up.

"Do you think she will come back?" she asked.

"No I don't think she will come back ever again, and we shouldn't miss her because she clearly didn't care about us." I tried to respond without my emotions getting in the way but I clearly failed.

"Oh, you and Marcos aren't going to leave me right?" she asked with concern.

"No we would never leave you on your own, I will always be there when you need me! I promise" I stated with honesty.

She didn't say anything after that. She just looked at her reflection. Our eyes meet in the mirror, and she gave me a smile. I smiled back at her. I guess she was worried that everyone was leaving her on her own, but that's not the case.

"Come on lets eat breakfast, and then head to school." I finally broke the silence.

She didn't have to think twice about eating, so she nodded her head and we went into the kitchen. I served the plates and we ate. When we were finished I looked at the time and it was 7:20. I quickly left a note to Marcos reminding him to pick up Jessie and not to worry about me, that I was going to stay after school.

We didn't live that far away from school, maybe like 2 blocks away. I walked Jessie to Eastleigh Elementary, and took her inside to her First Grade classroom.

I quickly made my way to Eastleigh Middle, I didn't want to run the risk of being late. I made my way inside and went straight to my locker. On the way to my locker, I was being pushed everywhere. I know I should do something about it, but I had more serious problems to deal with than ignorant people. So I just ignored them. After I got the books I needed for my first two classes I made my way to the Sixth Grade hall.

I walked in the classroom and almost everyone in there was looking at me and snickering about something. I ignored them and walked to my desk next to the window. A paper ball hit me in the side of the head. I opened it up and it read.

'I heard your mom left you for your dad. She never liked you and no one ever will.'

I looked in the direction from where the paper ball came from. Karen and Reyna were laughing, looking at my reaction. My crush, Dean, since elementary school was looking at me with sympathy. Great! Exactly what I needed.

Once class was over I got up quickly to get to my next class. I was almost out the door when a hand grabbed my wrist. I turned to see who it was and to my surprise it was Dean. I looked past Dean and saw Reyna glaring at me. She clearly had a thing for Dean too. I mean who wouldn't. His dark brown hair spiked up with gel, sparkling blue eyes, and his killer smile.

"Hello?? Rosario??" I heard Dean say.

I was probably too deep in my thoughts I didn't notice he was talking to me.

"I'm sorry! What?" I said a little embarrassed.

He just chuckled and looked at me.

"I just said that I'm sorry that your mom left you with your dad." He said.

How did people find out about this. It was like there was a news report on what happened yesterday.

"Thanks" was all that managed to slip out my mouth.

"Maybe you would like to go out sometime? Like to the movies or something?" He asked.

Was he serious? He was asking me if I wanted to watch a movie with him. This had to be a dream.

"No I can't I have things to do." I said.

"Well think about it please." He said and winked.

With that he left. I went to my second class, thinking about what Dean just said. He winked at me! Wow! This couldn't be real.

I couldn't even pay attention in my classes for the rest of the day. Thoughts of Dean just kept appearing in my mind. I decided not to stay after school anymore because during lunch Reyna and Karen dropped their lunch on me. All their spaghetti and corn spilled all over my uniform. I didn't do anything, I just laughed with them. Which made them even more mad at me.

When the last bell of the day rang, I got out of my classroom and went towards my locker. I got the books I needed for my homework and placed them in my bag. I was making my way around a corner of the hallway to the exit, until some familiar voices stopped me.

"So did she agree on going with you this weekend?" sounded like it was Reyna.

"No, its going to take some time to get to her" I supposed it was Dean speaking.

"Oh well you better do it quick, you know so our plan can work!" Reyna whispered madly.

Were Reyna and Dean trying to play a joke on me? No I doubt it Dean looks like a nice guy? He wouldn't do that would he? I was about to turn the corner and then I saw Dean and Reyna making out. Yes, definitely they were playing with me, even before we were going out. I decided to make my way out through another hallway.

For no reason I felt tears running down my cheek. He isn't mine and never will be, so why am I crying.

I came home to find Jessie eating some noodle soup that Marcos had left for us, and I realized my reason in life. I didn't have time to deal with relationships, or friends. My only occupation right now was school and what is left of my family.