Love Hurts (On Hold)

Chapter 6: Questions, questions

I rang the doorbell to Mrs. Button's house, "Hi Mrs. Button! I'm here to pick up Eva".

"Hey Lizzie. The girls are upstairs so come on in. Do you want some coffee"?

"Sure" I said walking in.

Everyday after school I have some sport or club so I go and pick up Eva at Emily's house.

"So, Lizzie? Let me guess-", Mrs. Button started.

I shot my head up.

"-It's hard taking care of Eva yourself, isn't it"?

"Yeah", I said putting my cup of coffee on the table. "I actually feel like a teen mom then an older sister".

"Do you have anything happening at school or a festival you could go to"?

"Well I got invited to a party that's Saturday night".

Mrs. Button looked up at the ceiling where the girls were being loud.

"Well, Eva and Emily could have a sleepover while you're at the party, I mean if you're okay with it".

I couldn't believe it. I could go! But there's one problem, I still have to ask mom.

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After putting Eva to bed, I went downstairs to watch TV and wait for mom since I have no curfew. At 11:30, Mom came home. My mom is a nurse at a hospital and she's always away.

"Sweetheart? Why are you still up? It's almost midnight", my mom asks while putting her purse and keys on the table behind me.

"Well mom-", I said standing up from the couch and putting the volume down. "-the thing is that I'd like to talk to you about something".

"Sure. What is it"? She asked rubbing her tired eyes.

"Well I got invited to a party tomorrow night and Mrs. Button said Eva can sleep overnight so...could I go?" I asked intertwining my fingers together.

She doesn't say anything for a moment and then exhales, "Okay, sweetheart. You always do so much for me so you need a break-".

Wait! Is she saying what I think she's gonna say?!

"-You can go", she finally says.

"Oh! Thanks Mom!" I say hugging her tightly.

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The next morning, a wake up to a text from Rachel;

Rachel😛: So did u ask ur mom about the party?

Me: yeah. I can go

Rachel😛: I'll be @ ur house @ 4

Me: y?

Rachel😛: To get ready duh!

Me: oh ok

Rachel😛: Do u have a date?

Oh come on, Rachel! I don't need an f*cking date. I will be going with her so what's the big deal? I don't need a guy?

As I'm saying that in my head, Justin texts me:

Justin🤤😍: Morning Liz!

Me: Morning 😴

Justin🤤😍: r u going to Josh's party tonight?

Me: yea I got permission

Justin🤤😍: So I was wondering..if you'd like to be my date??

Me: omg sure!

Justin🤤😍: k. Pick u up at 7? That cool?

Me: that's cool 😁

Justin🤤😍: cool! See u tonight!

Me: see ya 😊

Well..I take back what I just said.