CODE RED (Book 1)

Expectations

Me and Alex sat down at the living room table waiting as his mom prepared dinner. We had helped set up preparations with her. The table had been adorned with plates and bowls with a fork and spoon on either side with a napkin.

The lights had been set to a low glow which set the mood for a company dinner, it also complimented the wall paint that was colored a dark red along with the large black table we were currently sitting at.

I had to admit, Mrs. Thorne had good taste in interior décor design. Just the style of there home made me feel more at ease about the fact that they were going to talk to me and Alex about our current relationship. But even if I was calm now I still felt anxiety course threw me as the minutes continued to tick by.

I stared at the wall nervously. Just as Alex decided to distract me from what was to come.

So, how is your mom doing about the whole, you going to see a shrink thing. He whispered so his mom wouldn't over hear.

That had surprised me. I had forgotten all about that and I think my mom did as well since she had been spending her time with Jared and all. I still needed to apologize to Jared for my earlier snap at him.

I don't think she remembers telling me that considering her "New Boyfriend". I replied lifting up my arms with two fingers and flexing them up and down as I said the last two words to provide emphasis.

Besides me I heard Alex chuckle slightly before saying. "You're doing it again."

"What?"

"Do you still have a problem with Jared?" he asked me.

It took me a few seconds to answer that.

My mom said I had to have dinner with them yesterday night, she left us alone and Jared seemed like a real nice guy and all, " hell he was even protective of her and me". Which surprised me.

"What's so bad about him then?" Alex asked.

I looked him strait in the eyes and said in a serious voice. I don't know if I should trust him.

Alex rose an eyebrow. "You serious?"

I have major trust issues, Alex. I said ,not even kidding with the subject. I mean it took me weeks to just introduce myself to him.

Gareki, try not to blame yourself, after all it is your dads fault for making you this way. Alex suggested. He did terrible things to you, I'm honestly not surprised that you're still feeling distrust around Jared. But maybe you should think about giving him a chance. He can prove to be helpful.

I looked at him confused. Um, how is he going to be helpful?

He can make you trust people again, you know open up more and possible he can help you get your grades right.

Oh, I've been getting my grades right. I said in a matter of fact tone Ever since me and you got into that fight that's all I've been doing to distract myself from what happened.

Lets hope you keep it up then. Alex said giving me a smile.

I might take your advice on Jared. So, thank you. I mentioned looking away from him.

No problem. I'm here to help you. Alex said just as his mother popped her head into the room. Her black hair wrapped up in a pony tail. Dinner will be ready shortly and your father will be home from work soon.

Alright, mom. Alex answered as she pulled her head back into the kitchen.

what ever she was making it smelled really good. Is your mom a good cook? I asked Alex getting up from my seat as I spotted something odd about the book shelf in front of me.