Buried trust

Chapter 4

(Songs: I was wrong-sleeperstar, city-Kristen Marie, keep lying-Donna Missal, bloodstream-Stateless, love & exhale-Airlands)

Ethan looks at me. I think that he knows that Jenny saw me yesterday and that I probably want to talk about it. He is the only thing that can give me more information about what happened yesterday. "Uhm sure. But I don't have long because I have to go somewhere." He says. I think it is an excuse to not talk to me for a long time but I accept it. I may not have a long time to talk to him but at least he can tell me why Jenny was here. I walk to the big bookcase in the classroom to find a book about the mythology about his town. Only a book about normal mythology. Mythology isn't a big part of history but maybe it's because back in the day's people believed there were witches. It's funny to think about it. I sigh when I read a part about witches on a pyre. Why would they do that? That's too harsh for them. I close the book and walk back to our tables. "Maddie I think we have to work on this project outside of school. You sure you want to work with me," Ethan asks. I only wanted to talk to him in the break. "I asked you to work with me, I'm not going to change my mind," I say. I put the book in my bag. "I'm going to read that book at home, can you search the internet for information?" I ask Ethan and he nods. I can't stand it that we have to take one lesson before the break. At least I can think about what I'm going to say.

The French lesson is very educational. Most of the theory I already knew. I grab a piece of paper and begin to write what I want to ask Ethan. 'What was Jenny doing at my house yesterday, what does it all mean, why can't I trust the people and why do I have to be careful' a lot more questions are on my mind but for now I'm good with these. Alex bends down at my table. I fold my arms over the paper before she can read Jenny's name. "What's that for a secret love letter," she asks. Because of Alex her stupid question Luke turns his head and stares into my eyes. "First Alex, this isn't a love letter and second mind your own business," I say. Luke his eyes cool down from his stare and he looks at his work again. His fingers are strongly clamped to his table.

I walk out of the classroom and go outside. I turn around to make sure no one followed me. I see Ethan standing next to his car. I walk towards him and wave. He looks at me but doesn't wave back. I look behind me again. No one is there so why wouldn't he wave back. There is literally no one in this parking lot. "You ready," he asks? I'm ready for what. I just want a chat nothing more. "What do you mean," I ask? "I'm not going to stand there be a risk. I think this is going to be a personal conversation so get in the car," he demands me. I step in his car. What does he mean by being a risk? "Ethan, what do you mean with being a risk," I ask with concern in my voice. "Nothing you have to worry about. You wanted to talk to me bout Jenny I guess," "Yeah that and I have some more questions," "Just ask the damn questions already I have to be somewhere in fifteen minutes," he says angrily. I am shocked by his reaction but still ask my questions. "What was Jenny doing at my house yesterday," "I asked her to come here and talk to you because I think you wouldn't listen to me." "If you explain to me I probably would listen," "I don't think you would because it will sound so weird." "What will sound weird, that is my next question," "Damn it, Maddie. I can't tell you," "Why not. Why do I always have to figure things out by myself,!" "Maddie please don't begin to scream," I didn't notice my voice being raised. I clearly am mad about everything. "I'm sorry I can't help you anymore," Ethan says. I push his car door open and step out of his car. I slam his door and walk back to school.

I'm glad that he was still at the parking lot but his car was parked at the back. I see Alex and Natalie standing and I walk to them. Alex looks at me and turns away. She is probably still mad about the history thing. "Why were you in Ethan's car," she finally asks? I sigh. Why did Alex see us? Is that what Ethan said about not being safe? "We had a chat about the history project," I lie. "You can discuss that in school, there must be another reason. Otherwise, you wouldn't be in his car," Alex says. I have to think about something before she jumps to conclusions that are not true. I'm sure that she told Luke about this, no she wouldn't. "We had to sit in his car for our history project and because he had to leave soon," I not completely lie about it. "Then why is he still here," Natalie asks angrily? I look outside and see his car still in the parking lot. "Just go and ask him yourself," I say loudly, to loud. Some kids are looking at us. "Maddie, I do trust you but, it seemed weird because yesterday you said he was a creep," Alex says. I know what she means with that because I said that. But I laugh a little. I haven't told anyone about my conversation with Ethan after school. I also didn't tell anyone about Jenny, except for my mom and Ethan. I Just can't stand Alex and Natalie anymore right now. I walk away. I have no idea where I am going but I step into my car.

I am driving for a long time and still haven't cleared my head. I park my car at a parking spot next to a pond. Luckily it is still warm outside. I grab a blanket out of my car and walk to the pond. I lay down my blanket and sit on it. Mother's with there children are playing on the grass. I watch them be happy, it makes me smile. I still can't seem to get my head calm after Jenny and Ethan. I lay down and close my eyes so I can tan a little bit. A shadow is blocking my sun. I open my eyes and see Ethan standing in front of me. "You left your bag in my car. I searched everywhere for you," he says. I look in his hands and see my bag. I didn't miss it at all. I see the book I borrowed from history. "Thank you. Can I ask you one more thing," I ask Ethan? He nods. "Is Jenny going to leave,"? I see Ethan hesitating to answer me, but he still answers. "Jenny is leaving tomorrow morning, I can ask her if you can see her one more time." "Oh, Ethan would you please do that for me," I stand up and hug him. Weird that I hug him I know him for like a day. I let go of him and stare at him. I guess Alex was right, he is hot. "Can I have your number, I will send you a message if Jenny will come to your house tonight," Ethan says and hands me his phone. A brand new iPhone. I type my number in his contacts and give him his phone back. Ethan grabs it and walked away without saying goodbye. This is why I thought he was a creep.

I grab the blanket from the grass and fold it. I open the trunk of my car and throw it in there. I step into the driver seat and put my bag on the passenger seat. Today at school wasn't a long day. I drove 20 minutes until I got to the pond, and sat by the pond for an hour before Ethan showed up to give me my bag back. Ethan was first very sweet but in the end, he just started to be weird again. I put my seatbelt on and drive home. 'Hey Alex, I'm sorry how I acted at school. Can we talk?' I message Alex at the red light and put my phone back into my bag. When the light turns green I accelerate and drive home.