Chapter Hundred fifty three

Sunny sat at the lunch table on school with her friends, today was Friday, she was supposed to see Rebecca today but she had already made up her mind.

She wasn't seeing her again, she would not hurt Tara again because she was obsessed to help or anything, she was not going to hurt that one person she knows that cares a lot for her.

"You look worried? And angry..... Gina completed for Jade. "You look like you're going to kill in a second"

Sunny a deep breath and tried to clear her head. "Guys, I'm not going to kill or whatever you're saying.... I just have... a lot going on"

"A lot that you can't share with your friends? Gina asked poking at her salad. "Not that I can't share with you guys" Sunny replied and dragged her hand through her face.

"We're are worried about you, we know you're going through a lot but don't forget that we're here for here". 

"I'm so glad that I have friends like you guys" Sunny smiled but it didn't last for a minute on her lips. "I...I wrote a letter to Rebecca, telling her that I wanted to see her after school"

"Wow, what made you up do? Gina asked. "I thought you said you never wanted to see her again? Jade asked curiously. 

"Yeah, I don't want to see her and I was not even planning on mending with her" "what then? Jade asked finally scooping her food into her mouth. 

"I learnt that few years back, Rebecca took Dad company's and made it hers and I heard Dad and mum talking about it, they were hurt and.... I decided to go talk to Rebecca and ask her to give Dad back her company....

"So you were supposed to see her first this....? Sunny nodded "But I'm not anymore". "Why? did something happen? They both stared at her waiting for answers.

"Yeah, mum found out about Josh's father, well... I was the one that told him that I had lunch with him.... I don't know why I did so but I guess she have to know then she got really angry and hurt...

"Yeah, you told me about that" Gina made a face. "And you forgot to tell me! Jade glared at both of them.

"I just wanted Sunny to tell you about it by herself". "Whatever, but do you know that since you sent Rebecca the message she'll surely be there to meet you"

"I guess she deserves to wait, that's not my business, I don't want to hurt Tara again no matter what". "But I guess you have to see her since the only reason you're going is to ask her to give back your fathers company"

"Seeing her face would make me guilty, I just don't want to feel like a liar and bad person to the woman who has sacrificed a lot for me..... I think I'll leave everything for Tara and Dad" 

"That's..... Jade stared between Gina and Sunny. "Don't get me wrong but.... It very bad to give her such a high hope, she have been dying to meet you abs this..... You can call her and tell her you're no more coming" 

Sunny shook her head with a sad smile in her face "Do you know what? I think she needs to know how it feels, waiting endlessly for someone, she deserves to know the pain not everyday is meant for luxurious life

Jade sigh and continue poking at her food, she hated seeing Sunny this way, her phone beep and she looked down and found it was Josh message. 

"How is Josh? Jade asked her friend who was turning her plate around the table. "I don't know, I just need an alone time, it isn't a crime right? Sunny looked up at Jade and she shook her head. 

"No, it isn't" Jade whispered, she just wish that everyone would be happy just like the first time not this swollen looks from her friends.

Rebecca hurried everything she was doing, she was finally going to meet up with her daughter

 She can't wait, she caught herself smiling as she drove to the restaurant, she still didn't know the reason Sunny wants to meet her but.... no matter what, she'll be the happiest woman this evening seeing her daughter.

She parked here car and made her way inside the restaurant, she didn't burden taking her driver. She felt like coming here alone. 

"Sunny, mummy is here" I smiled but now as I made my way inside the restaurant, I couldn't stop thinking about her reason for finally wanting to meet me, has she finally recognized and accepted me to be her mother and, had she found out the truth that Edward and Tara had been lying to her all along.

I guess I have to meet her to find out, I looked around the restaurant but she couldn't sight her anyway "I guess I have to wait for her" I smiled and took the seat that faced opposite the door so that I would notice her when she walks In

Sunny lay on her bed after school and tried her best not to think of what she was supposed to be doing by this time of the day, she was supposed to be seeing that woman.

But no, let her wait and see how it feels to wait for someone who will never show up, she deserves it, their was nothing to feel guilty about.

That woman deserves more than she's doing to her now. "Wait, until lost track of time, till you hate yourself for hating but you can't stop yourself from waiting hoping that the person would show up anytime soon because if you leave or give up the person might throw show up.

Tara watched Sunny silently by the door. It was good to have her under control, knowing she can't do anything stupid and she was going to go extra miles to ensure that she keep being the obedient and naive girl she is now.

Sunny looked up and saw her Tara standing by the door with a serious look, she wasn't use to seeing her mum this way, the Tara she knows was already happy, caring and jovial....

The only reason for this was because she had hurt her and she was deeply sorry about that.

"Mother" She called sitting up from her bed "Sunny" Tara called softly but didn't answer inches from the door.

"Is everything okay, mum? Sunny asked curiously as she watch her Tara's face. "Of course, everything is fine, I just came up to check on you". "Thanks mum". A small smile played on her lips but disappeared to a frown.

"Mum" Sunny called as she stared up at Tara sadly. "Yes honey?  "Are you still mad at me?  "Why would you think so" Tara asked then made her way inside her bedroom.

"I don't.... Know, I just felt as if you're still mad at me"  "Oh come on sweetheart, I'm not mad at you" She reached out to her and kissed her hair. 

"How can I stay mad at you, I love you so much and you know that". Sunny nodded and walked into Tara's arm "I love you mum". So easy, Tara though with a smile.

Rebecca watched as the last person left the restaurant and sigh heavily, it was already late and the restaurant was already at their closing hour.

What she don't understand was why Sunny would do this, why would she leave her stranded for hours at the restaurant giving her such a high hope that she be here, she had been so happy that she was going to see her daughter but now she was just staring at the door and wishing for miracle to happen.                                         

"Ma, Rebecca turned to the waiter beside her "We're about to close Ma" the waiter looked apologetically at her.

"Oh, thanks" Rebecca smiled and for the last time stared at the door and wish that Sunny would walk right in but who was she kidding? she wouldn't show up it was already so late for her to be outside by now but she couldn't help but wish that somehow that her wish would come through.

She shut her eyes and allowed the pain to settle in, why would she do this to her? se had such a high hope that she would be able to see her daughter today but.....it turns out that she had waisted her time. she dragged her her through her face and tried to calm her broken heart.

She had planned out how her day would be with her daughter, she was going to apologize and make her understand that those people she called her parent are nothing but a liar , she wanted her daughter to know the real truth, she wanted to be able to enjoy her day wit her daughter.

"I miss you Sunny" she whispered and a dropped of tears slide down from her eyes, she missed her daughter so much tat made her very curious for this day, what if Tara was the one that stopped her from coming or maybe something bad happened to her.

No, her daughter was alright, she should stop thinking about something bad happening to her daughter "Jeez|.....she dragged her hand through her hair and willed herself to breath  

"Mam, she turned around to see that the waiter have already come back again "I'm so sorry I'm leaving now" she smiled apologetical to the waiter before standing up and making her out.

 She had urged herself to keep waiting for her even though she was getting tired of waiting but she couldn't bring herself to leave maybe if she do that might be the time Sunny might  to show up, so she waited for her but at the end it turns out to be just a waist of time.

She walked to the car and just then her cellphone choose that moment to ring, it turns out to be John, Of course she was calling to know how her night went be cause se also told him about Sunny's letter

 "Hi" she answered tiredly and as if John already know "Tell me what's wrong" "Yeah, it turns out that I just waisted up to five ours of my time and not having Sunny show up....Rebecca voice broke as she tried her best not to break down in tears.

"come home first, I think a glass of wine would calm you down" Rebecca smiled, yeah tats what she needed now, a glass of wine "Thanks, I'll be on my way now" she disconnected and entered into her car, she would do anything that would calm her nerves down.

"Tara sat in her office the next day with a smile on her face as she stare at the young girl in front of her "So what would you like me to get for you? she asked her as she watched her confused face  "Umm.....I..... don't know" Gina stammered as she watched Sunny mum.

"Oh, don't be like that, I know you're literally confused on why I called you but don't worry, I just want to have a friendly chat with you, so tell me what would you want to take"

" Okay" Gina smiled and tried to appear calm "I'll like an orange juice please" Fine" she made a call to her secretary and order for an orange drink.

"So, tell me how is school? Tara leaned back in her seat and watched her "school is fine, it just stressful sometime" "Of course, it always tends to be stressful but I trust that you girls would do much much better, their was a tap on the door, Gina watched the secretary as she walked in and dropped the drink in front of her "Thanks she muttered under her breath and waited until she left before taking a sip of her drink.

"Refreshing right? Gina nodded as she take another sip of her drink  "So Gina, I'm going to ask you a question and I want you to answer me truthfully, it just going yo be a simple, honest question" she nodded and dropped her glass juice on the table, she wondered what's this was all about" "Okay.....

"So, tell me... do my daughter have a boyfriend? "Ummm....I don't know? she answered now confused, why would she ask her that? Was she suspicious of anything because she knows that Sunny didn't have any fling partner like other girls in school.

"Don't tell me you don't know Gina, you are my daughter bestfriend, theirs no way you'll tell me that you don't know"

"I know but....." "But what? tell me Gina, do Sunny have a boyfriend, I want you know as her mother" Gina swallowed hard and stared at her.

"Um mm, Sunny doesn't have a boyfriend like other school girls, she only have this male friend, Josh and they are just friends". 

"How do you know that they are just friends? Tara asked as she tapped her finger in the desk. "Because....she would tell me....if theirs anything going on between them....but why....asking? Sunny is very close to you, she'll would gladly tell you anything if you ask her, why me?

"Yeah, I know that....but theirs something you'll never share with your mum but instead share with your best friend....that's why you're here now"

"I don't understand.... why I'm here?  "Well, let me put it in a term you'll understand Gina, the reason I had called you here is to ask you a lot of things that I don't know about Sunny, she's your best friend.

So definitely you know a lot of her secret and you don't have to worry about Sunny finding out what you have told me because I won't unless you decide to tell on yourself and expose what you have done to her"

Gina watched her in shock she didn't know what to make of this " I....I don't know what to say, Sunny isn't the the type to have a lot of secret, she's an open person..... "Stop.....Tara yelled at her  

"Do you think I'm joking with you Gina? you're my daughter's friends so I wouldn't want to force answer from you, so if you know what's good for you calmly answer my question and....Tara stood up and walked toward her.

"I know so well that your father is owing a huge debt and by the end of this week if he didn't pay up not only would you quit schooling, you'll also lose your home and that would make you what?

Tara glared at Gina and waited for her to answer "homeless" Gina muttered in fear, what she didn't understand was how she got wind of this information, for some reason this woman was scaring the shit out of her

"How did you know about this? Gina asked as she looked up at her.

"what do you think dear? Tara raised her arm up with a grin on her face "Tell me, how do you think I know about your family? "Because you're rich and you can get whatever information you need"

Gina swallowed in fear and pained "That's right dear, because I'm rich and  I can get whatever information I want just like I'm doing now,,,,