Chapter 6

I woke up early in the morning to jog a bit with Cass. I can't believe she'll be gone today and I honestly can't believe I lazied around all through the week till it was Saturday, I guess I was really tired and needed that week off after all.

I met Cass at the door already glaring at me for making her do this, I dragged her outside the door and locked up as we began to jog.

We got home 2 hrs later, I went straight to freshen up while Cass made herself busy in the kitchen to make breakfast.

I came downstairs 30 minutes later and Cass was already washing up after eating I guess. She looked up and saw me eyeing what she was doing before giving me the what are you looking at face.

"I hope you washed off all your negativity while in that shower too" she said while scraping the pans in the sink.

"Shut up" I rolled my eyes and lazily walk to the kitchen island to dig into the food that was covered. I knew she wont let me starve.

"So are you ready for that date yet?" Cass asked as she joined me on the island.

"Yeah whatever" I continued to eat my food.

"Umm..your mom called, she wanted to know why you haven't called her or picked her calls, she's really worried" she said looking at me with concern.

"Shit, she'll be so mad. I just don't want to talk to her and mistakenly spill what I'm keeping from her" I looked back at her as I dropped my food.

"Tee you can't do that to your mother, she's all you have as family, unless you want to send her to an early grave then be my guest" she raised her brows giving me a stern look.

"But you're also family too Cass I don't want you to ever think otherwise. I'll call her now" I said giving her shoulders a light squeeze and she nodded. I picked up my phone and dialed mom's number and she picked on the first ring, it made me realize how worried she could be anticipating my calls.

"Christina Starstone, you better have a reasonable explanation this time or I'll cut your neck off" oh God, she's so angry. I can't face her like this.

"Have fun" Cass whispered in my ears and ran off, well there goes my support.

"I'm so sorry maa a lot has happened and I had to catch up with Cass, I lost track of time I'm sorry I know that's not even a reason not to call my mother"

"You're sorry? Really? Chrissy I've been worried sick calling and calling I thought something had happened to you gosh" my heart broke for her. The last thing I wanted was for my mom to worry all the time for me, this was one of the reasons I left to a city far from her, I couldn't bare her always giving me the look of pity, she saw me when I was in my most broken state, I hated myself for dragging her to wipe my tears everyday and night.

"Momma I love you" that was all I could breath out because I was already in tears remembering all she has suffered because of me.

"I love you too baby, now don't scare me like that ever again" I feel like she had more outburst for me but just decided to keep quiet.

"I can't promise but I'll try my best" I giggled to lighten the mood.

"I'll take it, how are you?" She asked

"I'm better, Cass has been babysitting quite well, how are you?" She started to laugh.

"I'm doing great sweetie, how's Cass?"

"Cass is good, matter of fact she's dragging me on a blind date today" I said with sarcastic enthusiasm. Mom started to laugh.

"Its good isn't it? I mean its about time you move on, you can't continue to love him forever-"

"I don't love him anymore mom, its just hard for me to move on" I cut in already frustrated.

"Why is it hard for you to move on then?" I knew she was challenging me but I stood my ground.

"I don't think I'll ever fall in love again maa I just don't want to get hurt, i know what I put all of you through" I said very seriously.

"Oh hunny don't sweat it, love will find you and you'll not even be able to deny it, trust me" she said giggling.

We talked for a bit before I finally hung up promising to call her later at night. I actually hope I remember, gosh I really have to start writing these things down.

I spent the rest of the day catching up with Cass and then we headed upstairs to pack up her things then she started getting me ready for my "date".

It was time for Cass to leave but I honestly did not want her to go. I was really sad but I couldn't tell her that if not she'll make up a random excuse and stay. I walked her to the entrance where a cab was waiting for her. She turned to me after loading in her bag and hugged me tight.

"You know I can stay a bit longer right?" She said hugging me.

"Hell no, get out of my house" I said pushing her off me.

"I'll take that as you'll miss me very very much" she said laughing at me. She hugged me one last time before entering the car.

"I'll visit you in DC when I get my leave ok?"I said waving at her.

"Alright I'll be expecting you, bye babes" she waved at me and the car drove off.

Since the date was by 8pm and it was 7:30, I decided to dress up, it was the body con dress Cass insisted I got when we went to the mall, Cass already did my makeup and my hair so I had nothing to worry about. I picked up my heels and my purse before heading out of the house with my coat, I had already called a cab because I didn't want to drive tonight. Before I got into the car, I got a text from Cass which was the guy's picture, his name, his details and the name of the restaurant. I heaved a sigh of relief as I murmured to myself " oh thank God he's hot" I said putting my hand on my forehead.

I got to the restaurant at exactly 8, I located the guy and I silently thanked God he was early, he pulled out the chair for me as I removed my coat and sat down.

"Hey, I'm Jack its really nice to finally meet you, Cassandra has said a lot about you, you look even more beautiful in person" he said eyeing me and the little cleavage that was showing.

"I'm Christina, its nice to meet you too" I said giving him a small smile. A waitress came to take our orders, I started to look through the menu of which I wanted, I looked up just to see jack looking at the waitress seductively, the waitress also gave him a shy smile and bit her lips. I cleared my throat and his head snapped at me as if he was caught doing something wrong.

"I'm sorry" he said, giving me an embarrassed look. I ignored him and started to place my order, he started to order his own and he continued to flirt with the waitress. We got to talk about ourselves, I barely got two sentences out as he started to blab about his work, his achievements and how hardworking he is. A lady passed and he just eyed her till she was out of sight. I didn't need to be told what a jerk he was, I picked up my bag and coat as I stood up.

"Could always go and ask that woman out on a date or even the waitress instead of being an ass and wasting my time" I said as I glared at him and walked out in a hurry before he apologizes.

In my attempt to run out, I hit someone. I had to stop and apologize, I couldn't be rude.

"I'm sorry I wasn't looking are you ok-" when I fully turned and faced the person, I remembered the face, I could not forget those eyes

"Its you.." I said unable to believe I'd see him again.

"Hi to you too" he said smirking at me, I tried to look away so he wont see the smile on my face.

"I'm Chris, sorry I didn't mention my name last time, its nice to meet you" he stretched out his hand with a smile on his face. I stared at him for a bit before smiling back at him

"I'm Christina or Tina if you like, its nice to meet you too" I shook his hand. All my friends in school called me Tina so the name stuck I guess.

"I think I'll stick with Tina, Christina is too formal" he flashed his pearly white teeth at me.

"Suit yourself then" we just stared at each other not knowing what to say, this was getting awkward

"So..mind telling me why a beautiful girl is running out of a restaurant in such a beautiful dress?" He said looking at me from head to toe. I put my hand on my forehead, as I looked down so he won't see my blush.

"Umm...a date actually" I didn't want to tell him about how embarrassing my date was.

"Boyfriend?" He tilted his head to the side to look at me better.

"No, umm..it was a blind date that didn't turn out well" I tried to fake a smile to cover up how embarrassed I was.

"I'm sorry about that, are you ok?" He inched closer to squeeze my left shoulder.

"I'm fine, thank you"

"Since you're all dressed up, I wouldn't want that dress to go to waste, mind if I take you some place else to grab dinner?, you must be starving" he said scratching the back of his head nervously.

"Are you asking me out?" I asked showcasing my white teeth to his face.

"Maybe" he smirked at me.

"Sure I'd love to" by now I was smiling like a goof, I tried to bite my lips more to hide my smile but it didn't work. We got in to his car and he drove off.