Hidden (Matt Espinosa)

eighteen

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February

I walk inside and call out, "Anybody home?" There's no answer so I set my bag down on the bench and walk down the hall and into the kitchen. I look into the living room and see my mom asleep on the couch. I quietly go to the drawer and grab the bread and Nutella.

Once I finish I throw out my napkin and walk over to the couch. I nudge her shoulder lightly and her eyes flutter open. Her hand rests on her tummy and she smiles, "Hey sweetie, how was school?" I sit across from her on the chair and shrug my shoulders, "Pretty good. I got a ninety on my Calculus test and an eighty-seven on my History one." She sits herself up. "That's great! Do you have to go to Olive Garden later?"

"Yeah I have a shift in an hour so I'm gonna go shower then head over."

"That's cool. George is picking up the kids from school soon then coming home, tonight's family night, don't forget."

I sigh, "Yup! I have to go get ready."

I walk down the hallway grabbing my bag then head upstairs. I close my door behind me quietly and go into my closet. I slip out of my school clothes and throw them into the basket. I take my work shirt off its hanger and grab my black pants from rack. I throw my shirt over my head and slip on the pants. I smile into the mirror and walk quickly to the bathroom, turning on my curling iron.

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I walk into work and head to the back where I put my coat and purse on the hanger. I grab my ID from my pocket and re-pin it to my shirt. I walk to the hostess stand and smile as Bri leaves. I sit down and wait.

After seating a hand full of people I take a bathroom break.

I come back and Alyssa smiles wide, "I'm exhausted, go take table 7 for me?" I roll my eyes and smile, "Okay!"

I grab a notepad from under the counter and walk onto the floor. I round the corner and get my smiley face on. As soon as I see who's there my smile fades. My heart pounds but I smile again, knowing I have to. I try to grab my pen from my pocket but my hands are shaking too much so the pen falls. I start to bend down but the boy at the table picks it up and hands it to me. "Here you go." I look into his eyes,but quickly look away. "Thanks." I bite my lip and smile at the family. "What can I get you guys to drink?"

I walk up to Alyssa and my lip starts to quiver. "Really? You know I haven't seen him since the party, how could you throw me off guard like that." She walks over to me and wipes the tear that's trickling down my face. "You'll be thanking my later." I bite my lip as the bell rings. "I gotta go deliver their stupid drinks." I start walking towards the counter and she calls out. "Don't spit in Matt's drink!"

Over a half hour passes and I head back to the table. Mrs. Espinosa's smiles at me, "May we have the check?"

I hand her her credit card back and smile. "Have a nice night." I turn to leave but Matt grabs ahold of my arm. "We need to talk." I turn and look at him, "Matt." He shakes his head, "No, Drew. We need to. Mom don't wait for me, I'll walk home." She frowns, "Matthew you are not walking home in this weather." "I don't care, I need -" "I'll drive him." His mom gives me a warm smile, "Thank you, Drew."

I look to Matt and he smiles sheepishly. "C'mon Drew, don't look to angry at the world. We were bound to run into each other at some point." I bite my lip and start walking to our counter, "Well I've done just fine with not bumping into you." I give a signal to the shift manager that I'm going on break and then walk outside. I sit on the bench and Matt leans against the beam and sighs. "Can you stop." I run my fingers through my hair and look to him. "Stop what?" "Being so pissy, it's depressing." I scoff, "yeah, sure. I'm not in the mood okay." He bites his lip and crosses his arms for warmth. "I'm sorry." I look to him and stare. "Sorry doesn't always work, especially not in this situation." He bites his lip, "I figured as much. Drew, I just need you to know what really happened that night." I look to him, "Sure Matt, go ahead." He looks out at the cars passing by and closes his eyes. "When intoxicated one doesn't always make the greatest decisions, though that isn't an excuse. I know I should've told you that Jordan and I were a thing before you moved here. It was wrong of me, and of her. But that night we got to talking and I brought up the old times and that I was sorry. I never truly apologized for cheating on her. And then, well yah." I wipe my cheek quickly and stand up, walking over to him. "We all make mistakes, Matt. But you broke my heart okay. I have been through hell. Ever since I moved here everything's gone to hell. From my moms boyfriend to my own and my brother. I just can't take getting hurt again. Because of you I lost my friend and someone I thought was the love of my life." He reaches for my hand and the second we touch my heart stars beating, though I quickly pull away. "I can't, Matt."

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IM SO SORRY I KNOW YOU ALL PROBS HATE ME BUT IM ALIVE YAY! I've been extremely busy from stage managing shows and rehearsals and now I have a job shadow this Friday and school and life and wow. I missed you guys, and writing. I'm so busy with shows lately so be patient with updates ... I love y'all soooo sooooo much!! Til next time xoxoxo