In A Heartbeat

Chapter 22

After school I headed home I didn't know what to expect when I got home but I just hope Mom wasn't around.

Why is the world against me?

I stood in front of the house a bit reluctant to open the door since when was I sacred to go to my own house,ooo since when my parents had that divorce and mom started being the opposite of herself.

After a deep breath and a few mental preparation I placed my hand on the door knob slowly twisting it, I cautiously entered the house and my nose wrinkled in immediate disgust.

The living room was filled with the smell of cigarettes and empty bottles of alcohol of different, the shattered vase from yesterday was still on the floor with dried which stained the couch and the floor, what I could not really withstand was the disgusting smell of the cigarettes which made me gag.

Mom was sprawled on the couch smoking and drinking a beer while watching TV.

I mean look at the place it's disgusting and she is watching TV.

Ugggh I will have to clean this place up.

"Mom! Good afternoon." I greeted.

No reply.

"Mom!" I whispered.

"Stop whining." She slurred.

Well I guess she is just drunk.

"Mom aren't you going to work today?" I asked.

"Yes I quit my job." She says taking dragging the cigarettes to her lips taking a drag.

"You did what!" I exclaimed.

"I didn't quit I was sacked ok." She said like it was not a big deal, I mean who will pay the bills and what about feeding and my fees.

"Mom what about the bills." I asked still confused.

"What am I supposed to do." She said standing up.

"Get a job maybe." I unconsciously said.

Mom slapped me across the face and it hurts so much am sure there will be a print on my face.

"Don't you dare talk to me that way you ungrateful bastard after all have done to provide for you, I fed you,sent you to school, clothed and gave you a house I guess you are truly your father's daughter." She spat bitterly.

What she meant by 'you are truly your father's daughter' I don't know, of course I was my father's daughter he gave birth to me.

I looked at my mother what ever happened to her why has she suddenly become so distant and turn into someone I don't recognize at all.

I have to visit Dad.

I turned to leave but she stopped me.

"Can you be a little bit grateful and cook me something to eat." She demanded."and clean this place up will you."

I simply nodded my head and went up to my room I had a long day ahead of me.

After taking a quick shower I walked into the kitchen and began to fix mom something to eat.

I forced myself to focus on preparing a fluffy omelet and I put a slice of bread in the toaster. Ten minutes later everything was ready. I placed the dishes on the table and called mom out to eat and went back to my room.

I got to go visit Dad.

I only need to get his address from mom.

How hard could it be.

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I hate school!

Don't get me wrong I love learning and all but you think about all I have to put with in school you will understand why am saying this.

To even think today is Friday the day of the date I have with Dayne, I told Andrea about the date and she went all "oh my gosh oh my gosh he asked you out on a date oh my gosh." I do love Andrea but sometimes she just loves to be a drama queen.

After taking a shower I decided to wear a white shirt and a black skirt and paired it with a black denim jacket and a white converse.

I got downstairs and I saw mom preparing breakfast.

To say I was shocked was an understatement.

"Mom." I said walking into the kitchen and the smell of waffles filled my nostrils.

"You are up." She said smiling. She looked different she cleaned up good, she wasn't even smelling of booze.

"Dig in." She said and placed a plate of waffles and sausages on the table and I ate up.

Could this be the right time to ask her?

Probably not.

"Mom can I have dad's address." My stupid mouth just had to ask.

"Sure darling."She said going out of the kitchen.

Who is she and what happened to my mom. Am just so happy that she is happy.

Mom came back and passed me a paper were dad's address was neatly written on.

"Thanks Mom." I hugged her tightly and I only let her go when she couldn't breath not my fault I missed her ok.

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"We have to pick a perfect dress for you Ash." Ok Andrea is definitely overreacting. Here we are in my room   "looking for the perfect dress"her words not mine immediately Dayne texted me to dress comfortably.

"You are overreacting and it's just Dayne." I said falling on my bed from pure exhaustion.

"Just Dayne huh." She said spreading the clothes on the bed. "This is the one." She voiced.

She threw me a white crop top and a pair of black high-waisted black ripped jeans I mean that shit was ripped all the way to thigh. This is an unfamiliar cloth.

"Andrea did you bring some of your clothes." I asked although I knew she did.

"Maybe." This girl was just crazy.

"Am not wearing this he said dress comfortably." I said getting up.

"Fine!" She put up her hands in surrender.

I finally settled down with some stone washed jeans and paired it with a plain white shirt and a jacket with some boots.

Andrea did my make up and I looked beautiful.

"Knock him dead." She said after applying my make up.

So here is another chapter hope you like it.

What did you think about Ashley's mother change in behavior, has she really changed or is it just an act.

Ooh and what did you think will happen on the date with Dayne boy!!

Up next is the date.

Still then stay tuned✌️

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