Giving Up

Chapter 4: A Mess

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"Did you ask him to show up? When did you do that?" I asked disappointed.

"Yes, when you were showering." She admitted.

"Why?"

" I was trying to help."

"You shouldn't have done that!" I yelled at her.

" I told you I was try-i-n-g ..."

I cut her off. "Whatever! I'm finding my way home."

"Troy hold on..." I took a stand and left her sitting there.

"I won't chase you." She screamed from behind.

I walked out the mall, finding my way home. I thought if it's a 30-minutes ride then it's taking me an hour walking since I don't have a car and it's difficult to find a taxi in this area. The sky was tar-black and the large clouds were moving towards me. I plugged my earphones as the rain started to fall gently wanting it to wash away all obscenity in my soul. I closed my eyes and let the water droplets cloak my body. The crashing sound of the rain made everything feel so relaxing and alive. I walked away as it smelled so fresh, like flowers are suddenly blossoming releasing a vibe of beauty. 

Rain became strong, it was like ball-bearings were hitting me with force. By miracle, I saw a car stopping in front of me, it wasn't clear to whom it belonged but it was pretty obvious that the person who's on the wheel wants to give me a ride beacause I looked like a helpless person at the moment.

"Get in." Said a familiar voice. I'm sure I know this voice somewhere. "I didn't recognize you at first, but then I saw the earphones and I immediately knew that it was you." I smiled.  "Going home, I suppose?"

"It's you Mr Fitz! Thank you for picking me up." I said getting in his car.

"We're not at school plus I'm your neighbor you can call me Adam for short." He suggested. "Thank me later, you should be home studying for your exams, I noticed that your grades are getting lower and  you know that your mother won't  be happy about it and neither will I." 

"I know sir, it's just that I'm having some problems lately, so I am not really in the mood for studying." I replied.

"Troy." He sighed. "I don't know what you are going through but listen, be proud of who you are. Don't let anything affect you. People will come and go, make yourself the center of everything and just focus on success which will lead you to a bright future." He said keeping his eyes on the road. "And by the way, you look miserable" He giggled. I giggled, too. 

"Thank you sir, I will try to follow your piece of advice, enjoy your evening."

I got out of his car and walked towards the door, thinking of a way to convince  mum why I got home early. I usually get back home midnight, at least.

I opened the door like a thief would but my mom's ear was as wide as an elephant's. There we go."Troy is that you?" 

"Yeah Mum, it's me."

"Did you get home?"

"No! I'm not home, yet, are you?" I hissed sarcastically. "Seriously mum? I sometimes worry when you ask these kind of questions." I frowned. She ignored me.

"It's only 9pm!" I ignored her this time. "What a mess, Troy! Did you came here by yourself?" She said as she made her way out of the kitchen to see me standing like a helpless puppy.

"A friend gave me a ride Emily had to go pick her little brother ."

"Then why didn't you call me? " She raised a brow.

"Mom look I'm so tired, I don't want to talk right now. All I want is to go shower."

"You're too weird, as a mother I fail to undersatnd you sometimes" She whispered as I went up stairs.

I'm a mess. I admitted when I saw myself in the mirror.

I'm a mess. I admitted when I saw myself in the mirror. Maybe a hot shower will make me feel better?

I climbed out of the shower and wrapped a towel around my waist and slicked my chestnuts colored hair as if that was somehow going to improve my look any. Suddenly my phone rang. I lie on my bed and scrolled down its screen to see that I have 4 missed calls and a text from Queen.

It reads : Hello Troy, I have been trying to reach you for the past few days yet it seems that you are busy. I just wanted to invite you to my birthday party which takes place tomorrow evening at my house. Hope to see you there.

I don't really know whether I should show up or not. I turned off my phone and closed my eyes trying to have some sleep. But these memories flashing through my mind doesn't seem to let me live in peace.

Obviously, there is no way I'm falling asleep my mind is full of how(s), why(s) and if(s). The sun began to rise and it seemed like it's a beautiful day. I have to get up and go pick something for Queen's birthday, but first I need to grab a coffee and something to eat because I'm starving.

While I'm on my way, someone relied their hand on my shoulder, I turned around to see who's hand it is. It's Jason's.

"What the hell are you doing here? Are you following me? I told you to stay away from me, let go of my shoulder, don't you realise how much damage you brought to my life? It's because of you now I'm losing Harry." The look in my eyes sent chills down his spine, not the good kind.

Poor Jason. Stood there frozen in place not knowing how to respond. He was completely taken a back and then quickly said "Woah! Easy Troy, would you? It's true that I hate you both. I must not deny that, of course, thanks to you, I am able to tear both of you apart and that is pretty much my goal since I the day that you happened to be added in my life. You are becoming a stranger to Harry and am impressed by my abilities, So, beware, because I am going to be playing much more games, and all you're going to be able to do is just watching me. " He said with a big smile on his face.

"I won't be watching you without acting."

I can't help it, I punched  him straight in the face aiming to turn that smile into pain . He falls, he stands and he runs.