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He couldn't have possibly skipped this class, right? I'm pretty sure that Cole loves English as a subject and would never even dream of skipping a class of it. I looked behind my shoulder and asked a girl where he might be. She said she hasn't seen him today at all. That was when I knew something was definitely wrong. I found myself getting up and my chair made a loud screeching noise but I couldn't care less. I excused myself out.
I dialed his number down and I tried calling him but he wouldn't pick up. I texted him, hoping he didn't block me but I didn't received any response. I can feel my stomach tying into knot. Maybe he was busy? He was my ex boyfriend but that doesn't mean that I can't worry about him still. I figured I'd just see if he comes tomorrow to school and if he doesn't show up, I'll visit his house.
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As soon as I arrived my home, I saw my mother standing inside the kitchen. Of course, there's no surprise that Ademar is with her.
"Lydia? Come here I want to talk to you for a second." She says and I subtly sucked in a deep breath. Maybe she knows about Ace and I's kiss? No there's no way, she'd be way more serious than this and definitely mad.
"Yes." I responded as I began making my way over to her. I didn't exchange any looks with Ademar and I barely even looked at my mom. My anger towards her eased down a bit, thanks to Ace, but it didn't wash away.
"I want to discuss what happened." She tells me and I already know that this was about to go downhill. "If you so badly want to live alone, Ademar can buy you an apartment right down the street. You don't have to stay with us." She says and her words hurt me more than they should've. I know I'm not allowed to be mad because I was particularly the one who asked for this. But there's no way I'm letting Ademar pay for my own apartment. That's basically considered forgiving my mom and moving on.
"No, thanks." I tell her coldly. I don't feel like speaking to her. A lot of other important things are on my mind right now.
"What do you mean 'no thanks'?" My mom scoffs. I'm glad that Ademar didn't interfere into this because I would've totally lashed out at him if he did. "You can't afford to pay for your own apartment and this house is already sold." She reminds me. Why does she keep reminding me? It was already bad enough the first time.
"I'll figure it out on my own." I tell her and I tried to convince myself of that too. I'm not quite sure how I'll gather up the money in one month but I can at least try. "Now, excuse me." I said and immediately charged upstairs. The thought of me not being able to buy my own apartment consumed my mind and invaded my thoughts. What if I have to resort to my last option...which was living with Ademar? No way, I can't let that can't happen! I need to do everything in my power to get enough money and buy an apartment.
I tried calling Ace, for the most part because I wanted to ask him about decently paid jobs. Another part of me wanted to maybe...hear his voice? I don't even know where that came from.
"Ace speaking..." he answers and sarcasm laced in his tone.
"Hey, can I use your help? I really need it right now." I admitted and I hoped he wouldn't use that against me. Thankfully, he didn't.
"Sure, what do you need?" He asks.
"Well, I was wondering...do you know any jobs around here that have decent wages? I'm desperate." I chuckle, trying to lighten the mood.
"I know some, but why so suddenly?" He asks. I'm not sure if I should tell him or not. He wouldn't be interested anyway so I probably shouldn't tell him.
"I just need a job, Ace. So do you mind telling me where I can find one?"
"There are plenty. I'll have to show you myself." He tells me and my subconscious reminds me that this might be a bad idea to hang around Ace. At the same time, I'm desperate for a job and I'll do anything to get it...as long as it's appropriate of course.
"Fine. Pick me up?" I asked, biting on my lower lip nervously.
"I'm kind of busy now, I'll show you around tomorrow." He promises. I can't waste another day doing nothing but I had high hopes in finding a good job too. If Ace knows somewhere I can work at, someplace that pays me well, then I can pay for an apartment rent and I'll be able to stay away from my mom and her future husband for the rest of senior year.
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