Star Maniac

3

I yawn a few times before I get up and went to the toilet. It was fun last night. I smiled every time I think of it.

"Nat, get down here. I need you to go somewhere with me," mom's voice from downstairs.

I nodded my head even though I know she could not see it. "I'll be there in few minutes," then I lay down on my bed. I closed my eyes and guess what? I fall asleep.

"What on earth... are you still sleeping? Get up! I told you to get down!" Mom really is mad. I blink my eyes a few times. Then I get change. I get down and saw mom at the kitchen. I walked straight to the kitchen. I took a sit and ready to eat my breakfast. It's American Style Breakfast.

"Where's dad?" I asked with my mouth full with red beans.

"Young lady, where is your manner when eating? How can you talk when your mouth is full with red beans? Your dad already out,"

"How about Drake?" I asked. Still chewing the red beans. Drake is my brother. He is 2 years older than me. He's not really into music but every time Space Note held a concert, he'll be in front row and he also knows how to play guitar. He is really good supporter besides my parents.

"Where do you think he is? He's at school and I wonder, when will this young lady go to school? And I think you should stop with home school. It's better for you to go to school. Have a proper education. It has been a year you're home schooling, " Mom said.

"Why? Why should I stop home schooling? I love it. What can be so bad about it," I grinned.

"There's nothing bad about it. I want you to receive a formal education. I want you to feel the school environment. You last attending school was about 3 years ago. I want you to know how fun school is, " mom looked at me.

I mute. It is true. I've stop studying at school since 12 years old until now. This is all because I was so busy becoming rising star. My schedule was compact and don't even have time to study. I was a busy person back then.

"Why? Thinking that I am correct?" Mom sounds arrogant.

I nodded a little. But I don't think she notice it. I finish my breakfast as quick as I could.

"I'll wait you at the living room," mom left kitchen and went to the living room.

After finishing my meal, I went to the living room. Mom was watching the TV. "Where are we going?" I stood.

Mom switched off the TV and walked to take the car keys.

"Come. Let's go," mom locked the door and start the car engine.

"Mom, -"

"Groceries. You have to come with me to buy some groceries. We're out of stock," she said. Her eyes were on the road. She is really focused.

I wrap my hand around my body. Mom knows that I hate going to groceries. She grinned. I can see that. No wonder she's trying so hard to get me up early today.

***

"Alright, young lady. Listen to me. Get me this and meet me back after an hour here. Understand?" She handed me a piece of paper. There's a few things has been listed on that paper. I nodded and grab the paper and crumple it and put it into the pocket of sweatpants that I was wearing. Right after that, mom left me. I sighed. She must be looking for something else. I don't know.

I wandering anywhere my feet takes me.

"Hey. Umm are you lost?" A stranger pat my shoulder. I turned around and saw a guy. Maybe a little older than me. He's looking at me.