Is that Car following me?

Sophie-

All my classes were finished now. God, now I can go home and rest. I don't have work today, it made me giddy with happiness. I can go home, soak in the tub while reading my favourite book. It sounded heavenly. I quickly reached the parking lot where I got into my Car. Ava had to go to work and then she will take a bus home. Till Ava comes, I can enjoy my me-time. I have been working and studying back to back. It is after a long time I get some time to myself. I am going to enjoy and savour it today. God's knows when will I get another chance like this. With this thought, I started driving. I liked driving it was quite therapeutic. When I first came into this city, I had nothing not even a penny on my name. This place gave me everything that I wanted, Ava was like my sister which I always wanted to have, a place to call my home, and this car, after travelling in pubic transport for a year. I bought this car from my neighbour. It was an old SUV of my neighbours husband who had died recently then. She was a kind lady and gave it to me. I had to pay her monthly for a year and it was so worth it. Now I have my own transport to go to anywhere I want. It gives me a sense of security which I never had in my life. I got out of the parking lot and was excited to get home, When I reached there was a black car behind me, I don't want to sound paranoid but I think this car was following me it was driving close by but I didn't pay it any mind. And to make matters worse it had tinted windows it looked like a kidnappers car but fancy. God damn, when I think my life's under control something like this happens.

I was freaked out and sweating with fear. Maybe it was my father doing this, sending some goons after me. This thought didn't settle me. I know he was upto something after that text but I didn't know he knew where I was. I thought he might have got my number only and was trying to mess me up. My father likes messing people up even his own kids. He is making a statement that no-one can escape him. But I am not a little girl anymore. He can do whatever he wants I will not be afraid of him. He already took so much from my life. I will not let him ruin my perfect life. I will be brave and if he keeps doing these shitty things to intimidate me, I will go to the cops. I am his daughter, I know fully well how to deal with that bastard. With this newfound bravery, I drived calmly and went straight to my place. In the parking lot of the building, I waited in my car and tried to check through the windows if that car had followed me here but to my surprise, there was no one. I felt relieved and exited my car. I got into the elevator and reached our floor. I got my keys out and entered, the first thing I did was open the fridge to get me some much needed water. I gulped the whole bottle and it helped me calm down. I don't know why my father was playing those games with me, I had left home and cut all ties with him. He never cared for me, I was nuisance, a mistake for my parents. After what happened it was my cue to leave, I left. He let me and didn't stop me then. What was he trying to prove now. I don't want to do anything with him. My life is so much better than it ever was. He can not intimidate me like that. I will not let him have that power over me. He can do whatever he wants, I don't care. I will not let fear dictate my life. I

got into my bedroom and started to strip, these clothes were making me nauseated. I went to my bathroom and turned the faucet of the tub. I grabbed my book from my bedside table and waited for the tub to fill. I needed to clear my head space so I started reading my favourite book and when the tub filled, I added some oils to help me relax and got into the tub with my book. This is what I wanted, it was refreshing. I didn't leave the tub till the water started getting cold. Then I rinsed off in the shower and went straight to my bed. I was feeling sleepy. I had nothing to do until Ava comes so I dozed off.

"Come on sleepy head, wake up now. It's dinner time"  I woke up to Ava screaming at my ears. Oh god, I wanted to sleep some more but I knew she would not let me so it's better to get up.

I got up reluctantly and turned to see Ava brooding at my bedside.

"Come fast. The dinner is getting cold princess" Ava stated as left my bedroom. 

I hurriedly got up from the bed and went to freshen up before going to the dinner table. As I left the room, I saw Ava singing in the kitchen and setting the table. She looked in great spirits since the party we attended. 

"Hey there " I pulled my chair and sat down. Ava had done everything here so no need to stay standing. 

"How was your free day? " Ava set the food on the table. She had made lasagne, my favourite. She served me a big portion on my plate. I love her.

"It was great. I soaked in the tub and read my favourite book" I dug into my plate. It was delicious and I was starving, quite a good combo there. 

"Well, that does sound great", Ava served herself and started eating.

I was such a shitty friend. She had a busy day and still made me dinner. 

"Ava, You should have woken me up, you are already tired and had to made dinner. It was awful of me." I was ashamed.

"Oh please Sophie, You always make dinner and never complain. I do it one time and you feel bad. It was nothing, I was not that tired. You needed to rest girl, you are always doing one thing or another. It even makes me tired for you" Now she was being dramatic. 

"Well, thank you for making this delicious dinner." I said thankfully. Today I was in no mood to make dinner.

We finished eating and took our plates to sink where I persuaded Ava to let me wash them. We had a TV in the living room and today was going to be the movie night. 

Ava turned the TV on and was browsing for some cliche romance movie. She selected some movie and we sat on the couch. The movie started playing and I was pretty engaged in the plot when Ava said, " Did you see a black car earlier when you came home? " 

Oh my god, so that car is following us and outside our building. I can't tell Ava that it may be my father stalking me, which does sound creepy If you verbalise it to someone.

I tried to be nonchalant, "No, what car are you talking about?"

"When I came, I saw a black car outside our building, it was looking shady with tinted windows" Ava stated vaguely.

"Don't worry Ava, it can be anyone's and it has nothing to do with us" I tried to assure her. 

"Yeah, You are right. I am thinking too much. Might be due to the crime documentaries I saw" Ava brushed it off but it kept bugging my mind. That black car with tinted windows. Was it my father actually stalking me ?? I don't know for sure it is my father but if it is what did he want now? My god, I'm soo confused Why was this happening with me? I quickly got done with my self pity and was brainstorming on how to deal with it, if it was my father. I can't go to police now without any evidence of any sort and I'm not even sure if this car is after me. If it happens again I will surely go to the cops. 

The movie finished which I was so absorbed in thought that I didn't know what this movie had been about. Ava turned the TV off and we said our goodnight. 

I went to my room and gave myself a quick pep talk to stop thinking about my father and that car. I have more important things to worry about. I have to go to bakery early in the morning and make a new batch of cookies and cakes and then I have to go to the university for my classes. And on top of that, tomorrow was Ava's turn to drive so I have to come home in public transport. Tomorrow is going to be a long day, thought I.

I got into the shower to brush and did my hair in a braid. I get irritated if my hair is left loose while I sleep. I set my alarm for 4'o clock and went to bed. The thoughts about my father and the car plagued me. But I tried to forget about these things and eventually dozed off. 

The next morning I woke up to my alarm blaring loudly. I got up reluctantly and quickly showered I had to reach bakery by 5'o clock and then come back and get ready for my classes. I wore my denim jeans and my top and got ready to go. I grabbed my car keys and scurried away to the bakery. Today I have to make the batches of cookies and I was excited as today we were gonna add a new flavoured cookie to our batch. I was sure it was going to be a hit. With that thought, I got into the car and left.