The Confused One

Episode 10

Today is the day, the day I have been dreading.

I looked at the mirror to look at my appearance.

I put on a red flowing dress that hugged my boobs that have grown to be half of what they use to be.

I put my hair up in a ponytail and have my nails done to match my dress.

I have a simple pair of comfortable flats, I didn’t really care for the shoes I wore as my dress is long and it covers them.

I only put some mascara and highlighter on and that was all.

I went to my door and was about to leave when I nearly fell over a box, I completely forgot I had bought all these baby things.

Many of the things I have bought were impulsive buys and because of that many times I forget what has been bought.

I pulled ten box inside and then locked the door and left the apartment building.

I drove to the restaurant and as soon as I got there I was quite shocked with the amount of people present outside.

My family as well as some close gang members are here but they don’t make up even 1/3 of the people here for this.

It must be Lucas’s fiancées family.

I smiled at everyone but didn’t bother to talk to anyone and just made my way to my family who were all in a little corner with Lucas’s parents.

“Charlotte.” Lucas’s mum Rita greeted me giving me the biggest smile and I returned a smile at her but no where near as big as I’m not feeling just that happy.

“How far along are you?” Rita asked.

“4 months today.” I answered now with a big genuine smile because of the thought of my baby.

“Only five months to go.” She calculated.

“Can everyone please start making their way inside.” Said a man in waiter clothing.

After he said that everyone made their way inside and looked for their names on the tables.

The conversations between people ended when Lucas and a woman made an appearance.

Lucas was wearing a suit and the blond woman with blue eyes standing next to him was wearing a short mini dress, heels and lots of jewellery.

Lucas and his fiancée started going round the tables and greeting everyone individually.

I tried to keep myself busy and distracted as my family talked about how happy they are for Lucas.

Lucas and his fiancée finally got to my families table.

Lucas did his best to not have to talk to me.

He didn’t even look my way.

After his fiancée introduced herself my family whole attitude changed.

Joana is beautiful outside but not so much inside.

My siblings and I have been taught by our parents to spot fake people so they don’t have time to stab us in the back.

After the happy couple, note the sarcasm, left to sit at their table the food was served.

I didn’t really feel like eating but didn’t want to seem rude so I tried to eat a little.

I started feeling sick very quickly so I got up from my seat and rushed to find a bathroom.

I stayed in the bathroom for around 20 minutes by myself puking my guts out.

I started feeling a bit better so after rinsing my mouth out with some water I made my way out of the bathroom and made my way back to my seat where my food was still sitting not even half way eaten.

I saw some eyes looking at me, I just smiled sheepishly.

Once I was feeling comfortable in my seat a waiter came over and asked me if I wanted a warm mango tea to see if it would help with the unwellness.

My family and I started to talk.

Charlie started talking to me about how he didn’t like Joana, I didn’t comment I only sat quietly waiting for my tea.

Once my tea arrived I took a sip.

It was nice so I took another sip.

After only a second after taking a couple sips I started feeling my throat burn.