The breeze blew lightly into my flushed cheeks and coursed through my dark blonde hair, smashing my curtain bangs across my face as Evan opened the door from dinner to the outside world.
I thank him before stepping forward lightly, I'm still getting used to walking in heels, I'm not very good at it but I've never turned down a challenge. I thought it would be something nice to try out for him. He didn't really comment at all about my looks today which kind of stung because I worked rather hard for it today. Without Charlottes help I could only get so far by myself. I wore a simple knee high red dress and black heels.
The wind nips at me through my clothes, I can feel my nipples harden and I cross my arms over my chest and blush in embarrassment, praying that Evan didn't notice. When he places his warm jacket over my shoulders though I'm glad my wish was didn't come true. It was fair weather leaving my house but now as the sun set the cold came fast and hard.
As I slink my arms through the sleeves of his jacket I smash right into his figure. His tall, strong, oddly warm figure. I shyly lift my head to look into his eyes.. He was so beautiful, I let my gaze shift along his body and I slowly drift into my own rambling thought process. For a brief minute I wonder what it would be like to run my hands through his blonde locks. It looked so soft and fluffy surprisingly for what an active person he is I would except him to -
"Earth to Eveanna!" I pry away from la la land with a jolt of shock. It takes me a few seconds to realize he was probably trying to have a conversation with me...
"S-Sorry," I've said that an awfully lot today; I've never gone out with someone before and I was very unaware of the proper etiquette for this occasion ad often messed up and replied to my mistake with sorry; "I was thinking about something, I'm sorry I didn't mean to zone out."
Just like every other time I've apologized for a mistake tonight his mouth curls into his heart melting smile and says, "It's fine cutie." And then winks at me. I can't help but beam at him.
The compliments were hard to accept at first because I was so unused to them but I'm starting to warm up to them. I definitely appreciate his opinion, and slowly I'm starting to believe him when he says certain things about me. Still I wonder though about what Andrew said to me, about this man using me. I agree the timing was suspicious.
He unlocks his car and opens my door for me, ushering me inside. I curl up in the passenger seat, grateful to give my sore feet a break from walking.
The whole drive home I am watching out the window, any attempts I made at small talk flattened back out into silence. No music. No heat. I snuggle further into his brown jacket memorizing the scent. It was fresh and sweet like coconut. We arrive at my house, the porch lights on may seem inviting to onlookers but meant likely trouble for me. They meant my mother was awake and milling around the house.
"Would you like me to walk you to the door?"
"That wont be necessary, my mother would probably loose her mind if she realizes I was out with a man. I appreciate you, I had a wonderful night!"
"Okay, I had a good time. Good night."
I shed his jacket off and side step out of the car. "Good night."
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I adjust my headphones on my head and hum along to my tunes as I stir the muffin batter. My mother, previously engrossed in her office, comes into view. She pretends to be interested in the contents of the fridge but I knew she was only in here to study me. I made sure to change and put my hair back in it's usual bun before she caught sight of me earlier. I was sure I had hidden my tracks well enough.
She sits at the bar across from me and gestures to the wine bottle in her hand. I nod reluctantly. I prefer not to drink alot and I'd already had a glass at dinner but I couldn't let her know that. I slide my headphones off and onto the counter, leaning down and grabbing her two glasses. As I give her the glasses she stares at me. Her eyes always full of questions. "Samantha."
"Yes mother?" I refuse to look at her and focus only on my batter. Scattering blueberries into the mix.
"I need you to tell me where you were today." I knew it was coming. Deep in my soul I knew.
"The man I like asked me to join him for dinner. I did so after school, came home did my homework and then came in here to make you a treat."
She hands me my glass of wine and I am careful to make sure I don't shake as I take her offering. "Tell me Sammi do they know?" It wasn't really a question, it was a threat. And I knew that.
"No ma'am. As always no one knows."
"You didn't drive."
"No ma'am."
"Who picked you up?" I offer no immediate response as I pour the mixture into the cups. I knew better. No one but Lettie was allowed at this house. I could meet them anywhere in the world except this house. Just like we have been Eveanna and Sarah for as long as I can remember being in school. For my supposed protection. "Samantha Verda."
"He came and picked me up mother." I set the bowl down with a sigh and pull my bun out of my hair; regret letting my eyes meet her across the bar. Her nose wrinkles as I get a waft of Evans scent across my face. Fuck. Her face curls into a scowl. "I am sorry. But I don't think he is a threat!"
She shoves out of the bar stool, "Everyone is a threat! Everyone! Do you have any idea how hard I try to keep you safe daughter? Do you have any idea what you have done? You cannot continue to see this boy." Her words spit at me like venom. I can no longer control my frustration.
"Protect me? Honestly after all these years mother I think you are only protecting yourself! In fact, even after all these years you won't even tell me why we are doing this! Why I have to hide my name, why no one can come to our home, or even what it is you do that is so dangerous! "
"How dare you!" My anger fizzles away into fear as I stop speaking. "You have no right to question me. Despite what you think you are a child. I make the rules in my house. You are a guest here. What I do and my reasons for guarding us are none of your concern. If you chose to be ungrateful you can leave. See how you are hated. See how you are hunted. I dare you. Is that was you want?"
"No momma."
"That's what I thought. Don't bother saving those muffins for me. I don't want your weak attempt at a bribe."
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