I haven't been at school for three days now. I feel so sick and tired all the damn time.
I'm tired of sitting around not doing anything. I rolled out of bed and went downstairs to make tea. The house is awfully quiet and very boring. I'm missing out on a lot of school work and that worries me.
I'm not used to being home alone.
I haven't been cleaning or sweeping the yard in days now. My room is a jungle, clothes scattered everywhere, spilled medicine on my clean carpet. I need to get a grip.
I swept the papers and empty bottles of water out of my room, made my bed and carefully packed my pillows on the bed. Maybe I should sweep the yard. Looks bad.
I retrieved my tools and started sweeping. The dust is blocking my nostrils but I'm almost done so might as well keep going. I'm sneezing like a puppy as I put the tools back in the garage.
I'm an idiot.
My father is going to kill me. He specifically told me to stay inside and not touch anything. Seems like I have a problem following instructions. I failed to listen to that idiot doctor when he told me to keep my hands off of his things. Who the hell does he think he is anyway?
Reprimanding me like I'm a ten year old child. I don't care how good looking he is I won't tolerate being shut down like that.
But I have to admit he is one hot doctor. Beautiful eyes and neatly brushed eyebrows. What guy has eyebrows like that? And pink full lips like a strawberry. Stupid doctor.
I brushed the thoughts out of my head and focused on dragging the dusty clothes off my body. I ran a bath of hot water and massaged my body. I feel like death. My medication is almost finished. I might have to go back to the doctor. I think I need a different doctor this time.
I'm dressed in my old pyjamas, my new ones are dirty. I went ahead and prepared dinner. Being at home sucks.
The door opened and Phila walked in. "Hey patient" she greeted
"You're home late" I gestured for her to set up the table
"I was with Kevin" she blushed
"Who is that? That guy from school?" I raised a brow
"Yep" She gushed
"Stop blushing, you look like a clown" I threw my head back and laughed
"Ugh don't be jealous"
"I'm not. Now go on..."
"Oh yea, um...well we took a walk. A long walk to the park. He is so gorg" she gushed, "I think he likes me. Like really likes me"
"And how do you know that?"
"Its very obvious. How he stares into my eyes and how he holds my hand so very tightly"
"That's it?"
"No" she rolled her eyes at me. "He told me he liked me"
"Oh?"
"Yea. He wants me to go with him to a party next Tuesday" she jumped excitedly
"Tuesday?" I questioned
"Yes. And I'm going!" She stomped her feet on the ground.
"Dad won't let you"
"Who cares? I'm going to this party" she crossed her arms.
"You're starting..." I sneezed. " don't go looking for trouble. Dad trusts you now"
"I'm going to the party. End of story" the door bell rang and she walked up to open.
"Mom" she kissed her cheek. "Dad" she nodded and Dad stared at her with no emotion.
Oh you're good Phila.
"Christian" My Dad greeted
"Baba" I acknowledged him
"How are you feeling?" Mom asked
"I'm out of medication" I bit my lip
"Who swept the yard?" Dad questioned
"I did" I whispered
"You don't listen. What's wrong with you Christian?" He shouted
"I'm sorry, Baba"
"I don't have money to waste. I work for my money I don't get it for free" He shook his head
"I wanted to keep myself occupied"
"Are you talking back?" He walked towards me
I kept quiet.
"I asked you a question young lady" He pointed his index finger at me.
"I apologize"
"We're going back to the doctor tomorrow" He sat down to eat then quickly walked back to where I was standing. He took out his wallet, gave me a few hundred Rands. "You're old enough to go alone. This is the last time I'm spending my money on you"
He walked away and I followed him to the dining area and Bent down to help him wash his hands.
"Wipe that scowl off your face" My mom spat
"Sorry" I flashed her a smile.
I don't even feel like eating today.
"I'm going to bed" I announced
"Sit down and eat" My Dad instructed.
I dragged the chair out and sat down.
So I changed her name back to Christian. If you noticed I called her crystal. What do you guys think of my book so far? Please do comment if you're reading.
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