The Abused

CHAPTER#14: Hard to Please..

I get into the shower and I lather my body with soap. The water is so warm and steamy that the whole bathroom is foggy as well as the mirror. Once I'm finished, I turn off the water and I grab my towel wrapping it around my body. I wet my hair a bit so its kind of a curly mess. Oh well...

I walk out of the bathroom leaving the door open so the fog can air out. I walk over to my dresser and I grab my pink skirt that stops at my knees along with the matching pink and white flowered body suit. I quickly lock my door as I change into my clothes. I ruffle my hair and decide I can't leave it like this. There's a knock at the door, forgot I locked that.

I walk over to the door and I open it. 'Hey Edwin, what are you doing here?' Edwin with his big smile says,"Oh nothing really, I just.. you never called me I just wanted to make sure we were still friends." I smirk as I pull him in for a hug. 'Come in.'

I step aside so he can come in and I go into my bathroom to grab the curling iron. He says,"You look stunning by the way." My smile gets wider than ever before. 'You think so? Thank you so much Edwin.. I hope his family likes it.'

Edwin asks,"Who's family? You're boyfriend?" I quickly say,'No, no, Nothing like that he's just... Michael.' Edwins jaw completely hits the floor and his eyes get super wide. He asks,"Jackson? As in the biggest asshole ever? Geez.."

I furrow my eyebrows as I say,'Well I mean.. he's not like that towards me.' Edwin exhales.."Well.. good, I'm glad and I hope it stays that way."

I start to curl my hair and I decide to only do one huge curl for the front of my hair. I grab a scrunchy and I put the rest into a nice, bun. Edwin out of nowhere hands me lotion. I look at him confused a bit as I grab it. He says to me,"Girl.. your knees may be partially covered but, your calfs and your feet are ashy."

I gasp dramatically as I put my hand over my chest pretending to be offended.. 'Gee, that kinda hurt Edwin.' His demeanor changes and he starts rambling on.. "Oh, I didn't mean it like that I-I wait, no, I'm sorr-"

I cut him off with my laughter. 'Its okay, Edwin.. I know what you meant.. silly I was just joking!' He just sighs with relief as he rubs the back of his neck. I playfully shove him out of the way as I sit on my bed and I lotion up my legs as well as my arms.

Melvina comes into the room with her arms crossed and a visible smirk on her face. She says,"Look at you.. gettin all dolled up for your boyfriend." I roll my eyes at her as I finish up with the lotion and I slip on my white flats.

'Its nothing like that Melly, its just a fun little event or get together that his family is having.' Melvina says,"Exactly, his family and if he didn't like you then why on Earth would he invite his 'friend' to his 'family event?" I actually sit there and try to think of a way to argue back but, I've got nothing.

Melvina says,"My point exactly Indy, just face it... he likes you more than just a friend. Even though I don't like him... I'm willing to except the fact that, you guys maybe could work something out." I turn my head to the side so I can avoid Melvina's intense stare. What if she's right?

I see Michael walking up from my window and I quickly stand up grabing my little white purse. 'I've got to go.' I walk out of the room and I zoom downstairs. I open the door swiftly and Michael stares at me like he's seen a ghost. Then that stare changes as he looks me up and down while biting on his lower lip.

I feel my cheeks immediately heat up as I try to look away from him but, I just can't. He says,"You look nice, well.. beautiful India." I say,'Thank you and you look really nice too.'

He reaches out for my hand and I take it. He leads me off of the front steps as he closes the door. I ask, 'Did you walk here?' He laughs lightly as he responds,"Of course not, my sister Rebbie brought me here... sorry for being a bit to early by the way." I shrug my shoulders assuring him it's alright. I didn't even notice how early it was but, I don't mind. However, I am just a tad bit nervous.