chap. 2

Chap. 2

*Talia`s POV*

^Two Days Later^

I went to school still quite upset with the stunt Tanner pulled on Saturday. As I entered the school, gate, i was hoping I wouldn't see him today, but as luck would have it he was the first face I saw. He was leaning on the school gate waiting for me, as he ran over to me as I walked through the gate.

"Are you feeling better ?" he asked putting his hand on my forehead.

"Much better" I told him pushing his hand off my forehead "And when did I say I had a fever, do you ever listen to me"

"I just assum...." I cut him off

"All you ever do is assume Tanner, just leave me alone" I shouted walking away from him.

"Are you still upset about Saturday, I said I was sorry" he shouted trying to bring attention to us but I just ignored him. He ran up to me and grabbed my wrist.

"What, what is it Tanner?" I snapped raising my voice. " I... I`m sorry" he said in a sad tone.

"Are you... are you really I could've gotten into trouble" I said trying to sound as convincing as possible. Honestly, i was only looking for any excuse to be angry with him, and his apology seemed like a perfect opportunity.

Tanner and I stood there, locked in a silent stare-down. I could see the frustration in his eyes. "What's going on, Lia ?" he shouted finally breaking the silence. "Why are you being like this ?" I took a deep breath and tried to explain. "It's just that you always do this, Tanner. You always assume things without asking me, without considering my feelings. It's s like you don't even care what I think or want." Tanner looked taken aback. "I'm sorry , Lia," he said slowly. "I didn't mean to hurt you. I'll try to do better in the future."

I yanked my hand out of his, "I've got to get to class" I said storming off without realizing we were headed in the same direction.

Chemistry, which I shared with Tanner, was my next class. "ughhh" I groaned as I entered the classroom. I was so frustrated. Tanner entered behind me and sat at the desk right beside me as if he wasn't an headache already.

"Babe I'm truly sorry" he sat down saying.

"Okay Tanner" I replied rolling my eyes without him seeing. My frustration with him was boiling over, and every little thing he did grated my nerves. Tanner continued to torment me the whole class and I tried my best to give him short answers or just nodded my head even though I really just wanted to ignore him the whole day.

After school my friends and I were about to head home when Tanner ran over to us, he sounded like he just ran a marathon to how he was panting.

"Wh..why are you guys heading home so early" he asked trying to catch his breath.

"We aren't, we are going to have a girl's night at the karaoke bar, and no you aren't invited" Emma lied. I silently giggled at Emma's response. We didn't plan to go out tonight but we all had nothing much to do.

"I wasn't going to ask to come" Tanner said, rolling his eyes. Tanner knew that Emma and Giana didn't really like him but he acts like he doesn't care.

"OH really, we all know that is a lie you are like a lost puppy if you ain't at Lia's butt" Gianna said then burst out laughing with Emma. I really wanted to laugh too but I couldn't. And that was not a lie, he really does behave like a lost puppy when I'm not around.

"Okay, see you tomorrow babe" Tanner said lifting my chin and kissing me.

"Okay, bye" I replied saying after he released me.

"You didn't have to be so rough on him guys" I said a little softly. Giana raised a eyebrow and answered "I saw a little laugh on your face though"

"Okay fine whatever" I confessed "It was a little funny"

"A little?" Emma questioned

"Okay it was quite funny" I started laughing.

We did end up going to the karaoke bar. It was bustling with people, the music was loud and upbeat , and everyone was having a great time. I grabbed the mic and started singing, feeling the music pulse through my veins. The crowd cheered and clapped along, and for a moment, I forgot about my troubles. I lost myself in the music, letting go of my worries and concerns. When I finished singing I felt exhilarated and alive. After about 3 hours of singing our lungs out, we headed home.

"MOM I'M HOME" I shouted as I pushed my front door open, but it looked like she wasn't home. I entered into the living room about to sit on the sofa in the corner of the living room when I saw a note on the coffee table.

': I'm sorry I didn't warn you but I have an emergency meeting in Europe and and I had to leave early this afternoon to be there on time. I also have to take care of the hotels there so I won't be back home in about 7 months. I left a black card on the table, any thing that yo might need you can purchase from the card, I'm really sorry about this sudden news, I love you, see you in a couple months;'

As I read the note, I felt a wave of emotions wash over me, fear, excitement, and a pang of loneliness. I wasn't that close to my mother as she was always working and never really spent that much time with me, but the thought of being alone for so long was daunting. I knew she had to go, but that didn't make it easier. I took a deep breath and tried to focus on the task at hand.

It wasn't the first time my mother left me alone at home, on contrary I was left alone quite often, but it was the first time she was going to leave for so long. The prospect filled me with a mix of excitement and trepidation. I mean she didn't leave me home home all alone, but while I had the housemaids, butler and chef, I still felt a pang of loneliness.

i was still very grateful, my mother worked really hard so that she could be able to take care of us after my father died was I was just a month old. She started a company and it grew to one of the most successful company in city Y. Her company grew so much that she quickly became one of the few billionaires in Asia.

I decided to take up the card and go to a coffee shop to get some coffee ands then the convenience store for something to eat. I went home after the trip to the convenience store and washed up and got ready then headed to bed. As I lay in bed that night, I couldn't help but think about about life. I thought about my mother, about Tanner and our ups and downs. I thought about school and my future, about what I wanted to achieve and how I wanted to live my life. I felt a sense of uncertainty, like I was standing at a crossroad and didn't know which path to take. But I also felt a sense of hope, a sense that anything was possible if I just believed in myself. I smiled to myself, feeling a sense of determination wash over me. I was going to make the most of my life, no matter what challenges came my way.

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