Mothers are magical creatures. They can be caring, loving, providing, and scare the shit out of you at the exact time. Mothers will appear to be the sweetest person alive, and don't get me wrong, they can be. My mom is so sweet and forgiving, but I have received my fair share of frights from her.
I'm not sure about anyone else's home, but sleep is almost never an option. If it's not my siblings or Daniel waking me up, it's my mother. Unlike many, Mom doesn't just simply shake you awake or calmly wake you. Oh no, she will make sure that you are awake before she walks away.
"Nida y Ariel! Despierta se, por favor!" Mamá shouts, slamming my door open. To my right, Ariel groans and turns over to shove her face in my pillow. Mama and Ariel are comfortable with each other, Ariel being a common reoccurrence. Ariel is now like my mom's child. Neither of us move from our spots, me keeping my eyes closed in hopes that it's just a dream.
"Hello?! Despierta se! Ahora!" Mamá says again, causing me to groan this time. Yet again, we stay rooted to my bed, praying she will just go away in due time.
"Niñas!" Mamá shouts, yanking the covers off of us. "Despierta o te haré. (Wake up or I will make you.)"
This time I finally open my eyes and look at my mom. She's not dressed, in a robe and slippers with her glasses on, staring down at us with an unmoving expression.
"Por favor, cinco minutos mom." I yawn, closing my eyes again. She doesn't even waste a single second and snaps again.
"No. Vestirse. (Get dressed.)" She orders before finally leaving the room. I slowly sit up and open my eyes again, deciding to listen to my mom and get ready. For what? I'm not sure, but I really have no other choice but to listen.
It's around a half an hour later before Ariel and I are sitting in my living room, me trying to stay awake and Ariel asleep on my shoulder. John and Adeline are also are sleeping on the couch, Adeline asleep on John's lap and his head leaning back.
Finally Mom walks out, wearing a dress and flats. My brain sparks with curiosity, unsure as to why she's so dressed up. Yet I'm so tired my brain can't seem to form a coherent thought, so I just allow my curiosity to bounce around. I rest my head on Ariel's are slowly close my eyes, finally allowing myself to fall asleep again.
"Nida." My mom says immediately. I open my eyes again, and focus back on her before slowly nodding my head. "Go get my purse and Adeline's mochila para la niñera."
It's then when the situation starts to click in my head. My mom only takes Adeline to the babysitter when she has to go to...
"YOU GOT A JOB!" I scream, jumping off the couch and hugging her. The overwhelming happiness I feel when learning this news takes me by storm. Never was I expecting to receive this news today, and I can't help but to tear up. We're finally on our feet again, or at least starting to get on our feet. The weight on my shoulders, caused by the stress of having no income, dissipates and it feels like I can breathe again.
My mom chuckles and releases me, Adeline and John are quick to follow in with a hug, the joy evident in both the atmosphere and on our faces. Ariel jumps on me, squealing in Spanish about how happy she is for us. The smile doesn't leave my face.
Holy shit, I need to tell Daniel.
The fact that after my initial reaction of hugging my mom, telling Daniel is next on my list. I'm not even sure why I want to tell him, I'm just so ecstatic that I feel the strong need to tell Daniel.
"Bueno, take me home Nida." Ariel orders, sensing my thoughts. Running to my room, i grab keys and slide on some shoes. In the process, I grab my mom's purse and Adeline's backpack, and run back to the living room. I thrust the purse to Mamá, throw the bag to Adeline, and quickly go to the door.
"We'll celebrate later!" I yell.
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It's 30 minutes and an antsy car ride before I finally arrive at Daniel's house, immediately jumping out of the car. The enthusiasm from my mothers employment is still rushing through me like wildfire.
I love the fact that I have someone to love who loves to hear when I'm happy.
Love is crazy.
It's not too long after knocking on the door that a tired looking Rick opens it slowly, eyes barely open and still in pajamas. It's then when I remember that not everyone wakes up at 10 am during a break. It being a Friday, I know their parents are at work, so it should only be them two in the house. Even though I'm very happy, I don't really want to interact with his parents. Worst girlfriend ever! I know, I'm horrible.
"Hey is Daniel here?" I ask, smiling a bit at Rick. His tired face doesn't change, but he nods and stands aside so I can enter.
"His room." He belts out before closing the door and heading another direction. I walk up the stairs and knock on the closed door to his room.
"Fuck off, Rick." Daniel groans from the other side. An amused grin spreads across my face and I knock again. "Rick, I said fuck off." I silently laugh and decide to speak.
"But babe, I miss you." The sound of scrambling comes from behind the door and before I know it, Daniel's pulling me into his room and closing the door again. He's dressed casually, jeans and a white T-shirt, his dark hair damp. I smile fully at him, walk over to him, and kiss him. Slow, passionate kiss. I pull back, and look at him with excited eyes.
"My mom got a job." I whisper. He's shocked at first, like he wasn't expecting me to say that, and then he gives a huge smile.
"Nida! That's amazing!" Daniel exclaims, pulling me into a hug. I hug back tightly, my heart bubbling with wild emotions. "Babe, wow that's so great." He says. I grab his shirt and pull him into another kiss, this one being way more urgent than the first. His hands find my hips and our tongues get intermingled.
I didn't come here to have sex, but I sure as hell won't object to it.
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[A/N]
Ahhh, shitty ending to a shitty chapter. Don't have much to say besides my birthday is coming up, happy singles awareness day (fucking hate Valentine's Day), and we have 1 more chapter until the end. Have a great day!
Love you all!
~ Erica Letta
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