Picture Perfect

3. Abandoned

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I felt exhausted as I reached back home. Max gave me a ride back. Ash and Max had invited me to join them to hang out, but I didn't feel like going. And Justin was busy in his stuff. So I went straight to my bed, and dozed.

Don't know how long I'd slept. I felt groggy, as I woke up. I got up, and saw in the mirror how messy I was. God! I felt like I'd carried tons of load yesterday.

I looked at the clock, it was quite early though.

I went to my balcony. A typical San Francisco Morning. The early morning fog loomed around, covering the surrounding with a veil. I felt cold and went back inside.

Weekends aren't always as planned, in my case. They're a pretty lazy time for me, unless I've plans with Justin, or hanging out with Ash and Max, or Derek.

Or else I sulk at home. Because I feel that I don't need the extra attention outside. Guys hitting on me, all the time. It's annoying as hell.

I looked at my cell.. No texts from Justin.

'Where the hell is he?' I said crossly.

The last I'd heard from him was yesterday, when he said he's busy. Why was he so busy lately. Even if he is, at least he could have just told me.

I freshened up a bit, because I couldn't sleep more. Went down to the living room. Derek wasn't there. Maybe he was in his room.

I asked our maid about Derek.

"Mam, he has not come home ,since yesterday."

'What a house I had?' I mused. Just a lavish building, but the concept of family was vague.

We get to see Dad rarely because he's out for business endeavors. Derek is also into business stuff, however at least he's around. I had to be a part of the family business, sooner or later. And I find it hell boring.

I missed Mom a lot.For There used to be someone who would give us the love we needed. It had been seven years till she was gone, and I still missed her presence the way I did when I was 14.

Her death was hell awful for both me and Derek . No one could ever fill the void. Dad might have had relationships , but he kept it out of our lives.

I felt very lonely at home. And it even didn't seem like a good time to ask Ash to accompany me. Besides she had a lovely family life. I had breakfast halfheartedly.

I missed Justin. "I'll just text him." I decided.

"Hey handsome? Up yet?" Me.

Nothing...

Hmm.. let's call him... I dialed his number, only to receive his voicemail. "Hey, Justin here. I'm probably busy right now, so when I'm free I'll play my messages. Please leave one."

'Hey Handsome, Hales here. Got any plans for weekend? Call me when you get this.'

However... Some sixth sense feeling developed in my heart. What is up with Justin, should I visit his house?

Then I thought that, it would be so clingy. He said he'll make up to you, Hales. Relax!

Never mind I'll just call Derek.

"Hey sweety" he said wearily.

"Hey Derek...how r u?" I asked

"M fine.. you?" He inquired deliberately