Player In Love? ✏️

Chapter 8

IN MY BLOOD BY SHAWN MENDES, the song mentioned in the story.

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My bags are packed in one medium-sized duffle bag and the left over shirts are stuffed in my pillow case. Running my hands through my hair, I stare at my duffle bag. What the hell am I going to do? Where the hell am I going to go? I scroll through the contacts in my phone, debating if I should make the call or not. I grunt and toss the phone into my poorly packed duffle bag. I can't call her. I told her I could handle anything I encountered here. Laying back on the bed, a memory replays in my mind.

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I stuff the last two boxes in the back of my graduation present. It's a used car (in good condition) gifted to me by my mom and her new boyfriend. "I think that's the last box." I mutter shutting the back of my car. "I think you missed one in the living room." My mom says, putting her hands together. 'I'll go and get it for you." Dani smiles, walking back into the house. My mom opens the back door of my car and grabs both of my hands. "Are you sure you don't want to go to a college here?" She asks, a sad smile forcing its way onto her lips. "The college in New York is a good school and they actually accepted m-" I was about to finish my sentence when she cuts me off. "Of course they would accept you honey," she starts saying, whining a little bit. "You had good grades almost every year and you killed it on your application, but I don't want you to go. I'm gonna miss you so much."

Dani cuts in by stuffing the box in a tight corner of my car. "I double checked everywhere and that was the last box." "Thanks Dani," I smile at him, "I'm going to miss you too mom, but New York is something different. I got a scholarship to a good ass school and once I'm done with college, I'll figure out what to do about the left over money owed. I'll still visit; I'm gonna miss some of the sights in Iowa and of course I'll miss you." At this point, my mom is crying. I pull her into a hug and she hugs back. She wipes her tears and indicates that she understands by nodding. "I should get going." I whisper shutting the back of my car again. "Good luck kid." Dani mutters holding my mother in his arms. I start walking to the drivers seat when my mom starts speaking in a soft voice. "Its going to be hard up there with rent and everything. If you need anything, call me. We'll do everything we can to help you." Opening my car door, I look over to them, "I should be okay, I'm probably gonna get a job or two to help pay for everything-" I see the sad look on her face and immediately add, "but if I need anything, I'll call." I take a deep breath and look at the house I've been living in for the last few months.

This is really happening. I'm actually leaving this state and going to college. I get into my car that is ready to go and start driving. My mom and Dani start waving at the back of my car until I can't see them in my mirrors anymore. I sit back in the seat and notice I'm going the wrong way, so I do what any sane person would. I pull into the nearest driveway and turn around. I drive next to my mom's boyfriend's house and see them retreating inside. They turn around when I honk the horn and wave at them. My mother uses both of her hands to blow me a kiss and waves. I take a deep breath and keep driving, making my way to the state holding the big apple.

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I can't call her and ask for help. I need to figure this out on my own. I could call Alexis and try to make up with her but I'm too stubborn. Not knowing what to do, I decide to ease my mind and take a nap.

I can't. My mind won't let me sleep. Looking at the time, I move everything to the living room and busy myself with the tv. I get lost in the shows and the only thing that withdraws my attention is the knock at the door.

Should I open it? Maybe if I just stay here, they'll go away. I stay in my seat with my eyes plastered on the door. A minute goes by before someone starts moving keys around in the deadbolt. I try my best to sink into my chair so maybe I could be invisible. Tony walks in and stops when he sees me. Sighing, he leans against the door. "It's time to go, kiddo."