The Short Love Between Jean and Rob

Cold Nights (Lisa Chapter)

Lisa's P.O.V

I'm all alone right now, my grandma is working, my grandfather is also not here, I don't have my parents here.

Walking towards the fridge, I took out my last remaining chocolate and started to eat it while watching some drama show.

The rain is still as strong as ever...I wonder what Athena is doing.

I'll call her.

It's ringing, but she's not picking it up.

I looked at the time, '7:59 PM'...huh, she's probably asleep right now...

I tried calling Jean, but then I remembered that she's with her family right now, they're eating outside on some restaurant for her mom's birthday...

Lucky, It's been a long time since I got along with my family, especially after what happened to me.

The only 'Parent' or parental figure I have is Athena, she's the only one left.

She's been with me for years now, we've been together through sickness and in health, through hardship and success.

It's just that, sometimes, I feel ashamed to even talk to her because I know that I owe her alot already, and yet, she's still giving without taking.

I stood up from the kitchen chair and washed my hands that is now dirty because of Chocolate.

8:20 PM, no one is home yet, I just went back to the living room and looked around, no one..but me.

I turned on the television and searched for something, nothing, just news about the storm...

I tried calling Athena again, but this time, she picked it up after 2 rings.

Um, hey Athena, I miss you so much

Athena: I miss you too, you silly lady

I tried calling you earlier, but no answer

Athena: I was eating dinner, but that's okay, I didn't wanna be stuck downstairs anyway

Oh, hahaha, why?

Athena: Nothing, so, why did you call?

Oh, well, I was feeling lonely, I'm all alone here...

Athena: Oh, okay, I see...so how are you?

I'm currently bored, but hey, just fine, how about you?

Athena: A little drunk, but either way, I'm pretty good.

Oh? You drank again?

Athena: You made it sound like I drank every day, hahaha, YOU'RE the one who's been drinking ALOT.

Yeah, you're right, also, compared to me, you drink wine, I drink beer.

Athena: Exactly, people who are living their best life usually don't drink every month or every week Lisa.

Hahaha, FINE you got me.

Athena: Hey, How's life at home?

Boring, I wish I didn't do that stupid
sh!t that got me here, staying here on weekdays is boring as hell.

Athena: I can't blame you, I mean, you owned up to your mistake, the guy didn't.

Yeah, I wish he got what he deserve...

Athena: Hey, you're a trooper, just let that trash bag get karma soon.

HAHAHA trash bag? Haha perfect, hey, I know that It's late for you now, so goodnight.

Athena: I mean, I'm still good to go, but alright, I'm a little bit dizzy anyway, goodnight.

I ended the call.

Now, I'm all alone again, atleast I felt some heaviness in my chest lessen...having a friend like that is a total life saver.

I walked upstairs and entered my room, It's so quiet, except for the fact that it's still raining heavily.

I got down on my knees and hands and looked at the bottom of my bed to see a whole bag full of fruity beer.

I picked one up and opened it, I drank the whole bottle and went downstairs to chuck the bottle to the trash can, I removed the bottle's name of course, so now, I'm just holding a plain, empty bottle of what looks like soda or juice drink.

When I got downstairs, I saw that my grandma was there already.

"Did you go out today?" she asked in a scary and tensed manner.

I only replied with "No"

Walking out the door to chuck the bottle out, I saw that It's almost flooding outside, thank god that our house is in a tall area.

"What were you doing while I wasn't here?" she asked while removing her jacket.

"Nothing, eating" I casually answered back.

"You better make sure that you didn't do any stupid and dumb stunts while I was gone" she said accusingly.

Wow, I won't let that one slide past me.

"Look Ma  if this is about my past, then stop it, because I already stopped, that was a one time thing and you made me felt like crap this whole time! I've been nothing but a good grand daughter to you, bringing you good grades and honor, and yet after one mess, you treated me like I was a failure!" I confronted her.

I can't take this anymore, while she was screaming, I just ran upstairs and locked my door.

I know that Athena is gonna kill me for this, but I can't do this anymore, I HAVE to forget the pain atleast for 20 minutes, I know that Athena will tell me to stop this madness, but I can't help it, I need the stinging feeling to make me feel alive.