Secrets To Be Told

Chapter 2:

I haven't spoken to Zach since yesterday. The thought of meeting him gave me worries. I couldn't stop thinking about Becky. It suddenly came clear that I really didn't know this "Zach" at all. I don't know his favorite color, favorite food, what school he goes to, I know nothing.

At the time, when I first met him, talked to him, I thought that knowing his age and what state he lived in was enough. We never talk about his personal life. All I know is that his dad left when he was 5 and his raised him alone. He's an only child and he likes to ride bikes. I honestly don't know how I can date this guy when I barely know him.

What if he's lying about his age? But what if he isn't? What if I ask him if he's lying? Would be mad? Too many questions were in my head and I could only process one...who was this guy?

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My phone kept buzzing every minutes and believe it or not it was from Zach.

Text messages

Z- Hey, I missed you ;)

Z- Hello?

Z- Babe...

Z- Everything ok?

Z- Alright...talk to you later?

I kept tempting myself to respond but I couldn't. My mom scared me and now I don't know what I'll do. Maybe I could try telling him my mom doesn't want me dating and then I'll stop talking to him. It has to work, but am I ready to say goodbye?

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J- Hey can we tlk?

Z- Well it's about time. For a second I thought you were trying to avoid me.

J- So can we?

Z- Sure, I guess

J- I cnt tlk 2 u anymore

Z- Jemma don't scare me like that! I actually thought you were serious

J- Zach I am serious...it's my mom

Z- Screw your mom. I love you

J- Yeah

Z-...don't you love me too?

J- I guess

Z- You guess? Make up your mind. It's either me or your mom. The way I see it, she's trying to control you. Don't let her

J- She's just trying to protect me that's all.

Z- protect you? From me? I wouldn't hurt you

J- It's what mothers do, they worry

Z- Well just because she's worrying doesn't mean you should. You're a big girl, you can handle yourself, can't you?

J- Yeah I can ok. I'll tlk 2 u later

Z- Bye.

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After my awkward conversation with Zach, I wondered if he's right. Is my mom really trying to control me? Is she over protective? Can I handle myself? I'm so confused!

I guess I just need to sleep it off, get some space from Zach, and the one dreaded part, picking between two people I love. Wait...do I love him?