Loyalty {EDITING}

Chapter 23 - Time to decide

Chapter 23 - Time to decide

It has been a few days since my parents first arrived. To be honest, I have been avoiding them as much as I can. I just dont want to make the wrong choice. If I forgive them and move on then that means I am putting my trust and faith in them not to hurt me. Not to screw with me. I mean my mother sounded pretty convincing about what her intentions are but there is no way for me to be 100% certain of this. What if I get my parents and then shortly I lose them? Im terrified because many things can happen. Good or bad.

Anyway, besides my having to make a decision, there are good things happening to me. For instance, I won cheerleading competitions. It was extremely close. Since me and Amber arent that cool anymore and it was tension, it messed with our routine. Badly. But not that badly since we still won. My parents, my brothers and David were there to cheer me on. It was quite awkward when they congratulated me afterwards. I got out of that conversation as quick as possible. David of course brightened up the mood for me. He took me outnfor a congratulatory dinner and got me presents. My brothers were fun too. Tyron talked about the cheerleaders of course and Byron explained that he was extremely proud of me. It was a pretty nice day.

Today. Today will change my life forever and I couldn't be any more nervous than I am right now. If you haven't already guessed it, today is my graduation. What's going on right now? I am staring into my bathroom mirror staring at myself. I am dressed in a graduation cap and gown. My gown is silver because , well, I'm a girl. My cap is also silver. The dangling thing on the side is mixed with bkue and silver. I straightened my hair and I have on silver eyeshadow.

I am exceptionally nervous because I am valedictorian. I have to give out a long speech about people that I dont even give a flying fuck about and inspire them. I dont have stage fright but for some reason I want to do a good job. I just want people (my family and David) to be proud of me. I dont want to disappoint.

I check the time and see it is 4:13. I sigh. Alright, this is go time. Make 'em proud Bri. I say mentally trying to inspire myself. It works a little so I get to my car and drive off. Im not in the mood for music so I bask in the silence and wander through my thoughts.

My family and David are meeting me later on. I have to go early because I am the graduate and we have graduation practice. I wish David was here to hold my hands and make me feel at ease. He is really good at that.

What if I trip going down the isle? Knowing me, I probably will. I am a clutz after all. What if no one likes my speech and laughs at me? Suddenly the car feels clammy and closed in and my palms start to sweat. I have never been this nervous before except for the first time I talked to David when I was 12.

*******************FLASHBACK********************

Omg! Who is that with Ronnie? He is beyond beautiful. I think in my head because I have never seen Ronnie with him before.

I stare for a while because he is past anything I can picture in my head.

Then the beautiful boy with Ronnie slowly turns and stares right into my eyes. Omg! He looks like a prince. I want to be his princess. Then he slowly starts to walk to me and I get sweaty.

I wrap my arms around myself and move my hands slowly up and down my arms trying to get rid of my sweat.

When he reaches me I am breathing heavy and confused. Why does he want to talk to me? Maybe I am his princess!

"Hi" he says with a friendly voice and smile. He slowly sticks his hand out. "Im David, what's your name?"

He is too cute! He is waiting for me too take it and after a few minutes I take it. Then I begin to breath really heavy and lean forward, dazed. I then remember he asked for my name so I shakily answer.