The Long Wait

Chapter 7

Her alarm clock went off at exactly seven o'clock in the morning. The sun had already started seeping through her curtains. She groaned and grudgingly walked to the the bathroom to get ready. After  ten minutes she was out of the bathroom and putting on sunscreen and her outfit. She applied some gloss and perfume, they went on to grab her phone and bag. Breakfast was already served, so she dug into her orange juice and toast. Just as she finished, her dad came down dressed in a suit for work.

I'll be dropping you off at school today honey.

Are you driving? And why do you want to take me to school?

Mr Parker just rolled his eyes. Yes I'm driving and what is wrong with me dropping my daughter off at school?

She just grabbed her bag and started walking towards the door. As they sat in the car and her father started the ignition of his brand new Bentley, he asked of her night and how she was doing.

I'm fine, just don't step out of the car when you get to my school okay? Please.

Mr Parker scrunched up his face. And why is that? Are you shy of me being your father? You know you can't hide who you are and even if you've managed to do that it's not gonna last. You're making me sad right now. Am I not dressed well? Is there something I'm not doing right? Tell me and I'll correct everything next time.

She just sighed and turned to her father. Dad you know I didn't mean it like that, you're perfect and I'm sorry if I upset you. I just don't want all that attention, at least for now please.

No one spoke a word until they reached her school. Just as she was getting out she saw her dad make a move to get out of his seat. Dad no please, what are you doing?

I'm seeing you off.

Dad please you can do that some other time please.

Her dad just started laughing hysterically. She just sat there baffled. Look at your face. I got you so bad. You know I wouldn't do anything to hurt you princess. I love you okay. Now come here and give daddy a kiss. She did just that and got out of the car .

She walked into the hallway still in a daze. Just as she reached her locker two arms wrapped around her. Tracy and Shantelle who seemed a little bit too happy to be in school this early in the morning bombarded her with questions.

Whoa! Slow down already will you. And to answer your question he hasn't asked me to be his girlfriend besides he doesn't like me like that .

Whatever girl, we'll see about that . What do you have this morning? Shantelle asked.

Home room. I should get going, see you girls later. She hurriedly walked into her classroom just as the bell rang. She took a  seat in the left corner of the class. She started arranging her books on the desk. She could feel someone staring her down so she looked up to find Damien sitting beside her.

Oh hey, how are you doing?

I'm good. How do you always look so good? She blushed a deep red and bowed her head, making her hair fall to cover her face. He gently tucked her hair behind her ears and said in her ears, I like it when you blush. This made her blush deep red making him smile. Just how I want it, he said.

Will you stop messing with me already? She glared at him. He decided to let her be just when the teacher started writing on the board.

So what are your plans for today ? He asked.

Can we have this conversation after the class? I'm trying to concentrate here.

Got it, don't bite me please, he winked at her. Just then, the bell rung. Damien picked up her bag just as she was about to. I'll see you to your next class. She just sighed and shook her head.

So from where we're headed I'm guessing your next class is algebra? A small smile formed on her face. I guessed right didn't I?

You don't quit, do you?

I don't. Why should I ?

Look I really should get going, thanks for walking me to my class. I'll see you later, I guess.

You sure will. Classes went on in a blur. It was finally lunch break. Cheresse met her friends at the cafeteria. What are you getting? Shantelle asked.

Erm I don't know. What's good?

You should try the fries and sausages, it's really good or you can go for the pancake. Everything they save here is actually good, fortunately.

Alright, I'll get the fries then. They each got their food and walked to a table. So this is where we usually sit. Oh and that's Chelsea Brown, the queen bee of Fountain high and her minions Ashley and Nichole. You don't want to get on their bad side.

They're some real bitches, Tracy said.

Why does she look like she's done tons of plastic surgery? Cheresse asked.

Well she has done loads of it. She's from a very wealthy family so she has no issue with money. And that brings me back to you Cheresse, why do I feel like you're hiding something from us? Like something big.

Hey there ladies. Silly and Tracy long time no see. Damien took a seat beside Cheresse.

Hello to you too, Shantelle rolled her eyes. Don't think I've forgotten about the question.

Stop being delusional missy. I'm not hiding anything from you.

But it's obvious you're loaded so how rich are you? My mother is a doctor rich or Bill Gates rich?

Stop bombarding the girl with all these questions. She'll tell you when she's ready. Won't you?

Yes of course but it's nothing too grand. She swallowed.

Erm so Cheresse, I was wondering if you'll be up for a drink after school?

Are you asking me out on a date?

Maybe ?

It took you long enough, Shantelle smirked.

Whatever just shut up already. So what do you say?

Okay, I have nothing much to do anyway.

Oh okay, fantastic. So I'll pick you up at seven thirty, will that be okay for you?

Actually about that can we- there you go again, hiding stuff aren't you? Shantelle said making Cheresse glare at her.

Look why don't we continue this conversation after school? I'll meet you at the parking lot, said Damien.

Sure, see you then. He took his leave just as the bell rung. Shantelle what has gotten over you? She said whiles picking up her tray.

Hey I'm sorry okay but it's as if you don't trust us that's why you're keeping stuff from us and I don't like it one bit.

They emptied their trays and walked out of the cafeteria. Trust me guys, it's far from that. You'll know when the time comes. It's nothing serious.

If you say so. I'll see you guys after school, Shantelle said and they parted ways .

The rest of her classes went on at a slow pace until the bell rung. Eager to go meet Damien she rushed out of the classroom. When she got to the parking lot she saw him standing with his back facing her.

Hey, sorry for keeping you waiting, she blushed.

Oh no it's fine. So what did you want to say earlier on?

Oh yeah, actually never mind. I'll text you my address.

Are you sure? You don't have to you know.

Don't worry, it's all good. Yeah so that's my ride. See you at seven thirty?

Sure I'll be there. Nice ride by the way. She thanked him and got into the vehicle.

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