Friends Or More
Tasha's point of view….
Mrs Shylin practically made me spend the whole evening with her grandson who could not stop talking nonsense. The indifferent attitude I gave him did not indicate to him that I was not interested in whatever that he was saying or he noticed but just wanted to waste my time.
I like him but as a boy he is, he is an enemy already.
The respect I have for Mrs Shylin made me not want to walk out on him.
Mom had called out at some point and Trucy did the same.
With my two hands on the starring and my head humming to the song playing in the stereo, I quietly drove home. It was way past 7pm and the city was almost sleeping. This is the longest I have stayed out. I must confess, the evening took my mind off jenny.
"What would she think if she finds out that I blocked her everywhere? She would hate me or not"
I thought and sighed,
"No matter how I want to tell myself I don't need you, the truth is, I need you way more than you and I can imagine"
I drove into our driveway and parked then relaxed back in the car.
"We could be friends or more"
Felix's words played back in my mind. Only if he knows that I don't do guys.
"If eventually he likes me but finds out who I am, how would he feel?"
I found myself Wondering. It's not that his opinion would matter anyway.
What I don't understand is why his grandma would be playing matchmaking.
I finally got fed up outside and decided to go inside the house.
I met mom leaning on the doorway. She has probably been there since I drove in.
"Young lady, for crying out loud your curfew starts at 6 p.m. and you're coming home at 7:30. I don't understand you Tasha. You are not 18 years yet and you are already behaving"
"Mom, I am sorry. I ran into a boy who got me hooked up. It won't happen again."
Her expression softened,
"Did you say a boy? Who is he?"
The anger I detested in her voice earlier got replaced with interest.
"First time, you are making mention of a boy. Who is he?"
"I don't know mom, I just met him."
I responded not liking the feeling at the depth of my stomach.
"Mom, I am really tired."
"Yeah, you go freshen up"
I nodded and walked towards my room. I bumped into Trucy who demanded for his key which I gave to him wordlessly.
There was no strength in me to try and keep his car key with me. I could do it any other day but not today.
The moment I got to my room, I slammed the door close and walked to the bathroom without removing my clothes. I would do that right in the bathroom. Hot bath would soothe this terrible mood I have got right now.
I had the towel tied firmly on my chest as I walked out of the bathroom a few minutes later.
I wore my pajamas and climbed the bed ready to sleep.
Mom came into my room without knocking, she had brought me a bowl of cereal.
"Thanks mummy, I love you"
"I love you darling. Just know I was mad at you for staying out late and whatever that is bothering you, we will talk about it tomorrow."
She kissed my forehead and left. I sighed, knowing full well that I would never tell mom what my problem is. I don't trust her enough for that secret of mine.
She has been showing a lot of concerns these days which means she is paying attention to me.
I hurriedly scooped the cereal into my mouth and moved the tray away.
Picking my phone, I arranged myself on the bed as I unlocked it, a text came in.
"Had fun today. Hope to do this again with you"
I knew who sent the text, Felix.
Another one came in and it was from Terren,
"Sorry I did not call to check in on you as I promised. Hopefully, I will do so tomorrow, have a good night."
A smile spread across my lips,
"Thanks Terren."
I mumbled and started surfing through my IG. I haven't been active all day.
I closed the app when there was nothing to say except from those asking after Jenny.
I am actually going to bed without talking to Jenny. That's a good start, by tomorrow, what I feel for her might dissolve with the winds.
"Good night"
I wished myself a good night and went to sleep after getting comfortable on the bed.
It's been quite a day.