Midnight Scars

Chapter 9: 'Family Night Out.'

*two weeks later*

As we all sat together in my dad's car, I was lost in my sudden thoughts once more. I can't stop thinking about Tyler and I feel a tingle in my heart everytime I do. During the first week at my new school, the only person that actually spoke to me daily, was Tyler. And by spoke, I meant good morning. How was your night? Are you okay. And other small talks.

He seems much nicer than he appears to be. And by appear to be I mean being the most popular guy in school and having all the girls intimidated and craving for him. Not once have he said anything more to me than a normal friend would. In other words, he don't seem interested in being more than friends. I wonder if something was wrong with me, or if it's just due to the fact we've only known each other for two weeks.

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"Here we are! I heard it's the most popular restaurant in town" said my step mom anxiously and also harshly bringing me back to reality.

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We sat at a table of four and thought of what to order.
I noticed Scarlett looking unease. I was bothered by it, so I did what I've never done before. I texted her. We're sitting across each other, mind you. But I think it would be more appropriate, considering her moodiness.

You: "Hey! Are you okay?"

I could feel her firey eyes burning my head off.
So I just stared at my phone, where it's safer.

*pling*

Scarlett: "I will be😌"

I felt a shiver down my spine. She actually replied!

You: "Is there anything I can do to help😬?"

*pling*

Scarlett: "unless you know how to gave a good massage, sure. My tummy hurts.,😧"

Wow! She's talking to me! Telling me what's wrong! Omg could this get any better! As much as I'm over joyed right now, I was still in shock.

You: "I can try😇. I'm so sorry"

*pling*

Scarlett: "Thanks, it's the time of the month. Normal thing😌."

You: "That sucks. Since I started yoga, I stopped getting mensural pain. You can join me next time😇."

*pling*

Scarlett: "Sounds good😌"

Waitress- "Have you guys figured what you're having?" She asked with a pretty smile.

"How about the regular meal most Americans order." Said my step mom smiling.
We all agreed.
Waitress- "So you guys are new here I see. Well enjoy the music while I serve you all in a few seconds." she left us with a warm smile towards the restaurant's kitchen.

I scanned the restaurant with my eyes when a certain pair of blue eyes interlocked with mine. The table opposite the one my family and I are dining at is occupied by another beautiful family of four. One of the member I happened to know, who's actually the one staring back at me. And I know all would guess that it's TYLER. Yes, correct. Its the sexy pants Tyler across the table.

My dad followed my gaze over to the family and I was stunned at what he did.
He raised his hands at Tyler's dad which caused him (Mr Jones) to come over at our table. Dad got up and they did a brotherly hug with jolly.

Dad: "Jacob, this is my wife Sarah and her daughter Scarlett and that's my little girl Katelyn." He said very clearly to Mr Jacob Jones, Tyler's dad.

Jacob: "hi everyone, nice to meet you all. And kate, you've gotten so big, and still beautiful, just as you were when I last saw you, 13 years ago." He said with cheer and looked across to my dad, "She's a duplicate of Madelyn, her mom. I'm so sorry I couldn't make it to the funeral." He said in sympathy.
I noticed how Scarlett eyes got wild when he said I resembled my mom. But that quickly faded when Mr Joans introduced his family to us.

Jacob: " this is my beautiful wife Lenora, Lenora this man here is the one I always talk about." He tapped my dad on the back and continued "My best friend, Marcus. We go all the way back in high school!"

Lenora: "Oh I'm delighted to meet you, as well as your lovely family there." She complimented with a friendly smile.

Jacob: tapping Tyler on the back "This is my big boy Tyler, same age as Kate I assume." Tyler nodded and raised his hands at us.

Catherine: " And I'm Catherine! 5 years old and the baby of my family. You can call me Cathy for short."
She looked straight into my eyes while saying that last line. And all I could hear was the chanting that transpired 'sl*thy katy' the day after the party, at school. I noticed Tyler searching my face with his eyes as if he knew what was happening in my head.
To conceal my sudden reminiscing attack I gave the sweet little girl a welcoming smile which lead her to grab unto my arm.
I love kids, and they all love me too. Cool right?

My dad continued to catch up with his best friend when I realized I haven't heard from my Bestfriend in days. So I quickly excused myself and went outside to make a call.

Voice mail- "Hi this is Chrystallia, please leave a message!"

"Chrissy please call me back when you get this, I miss you! And I'm worried" I spoke in deepest concern.

"Is everything alright Kate?" I felt a chill down my spine on hearing his sexy voice which contains interest in what he asked.

"Yes.. well.. It's just my Bestfriend actually. I haven't heard from her in days" I replied sounding worried.

He leaned in and gave me a comforting hug, "I'm sure she's fine. She's probably busy or something" he tried to assure me, which was super sweet and believe me when I say, this hug felt so damn good, and he smells absolutely wonderful.

I wanted to hang with him outside in the dark. But I know our parents would think otherwise. So we went back inside and had dinner together at a table set for eight.

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A/N

Thank you so much for reading another chapter. Really means alot to me!😇💕

Next: Chapter 10- "Chilling With Mr hot Pants."