Over the next few days, Marilyn felt nothing else but guilt, annoyance and bitterness. Snapping at anyone who came close or too close and even grew close to her sister whom she found so annoying.
During dinner, her father broke the most tremendous heartbreak announcement to her. Not that she didn't know or wasn't expecting it, it only felt more disheartening and very very sad especially when she was in the annoying mood she was at that moment.
Her father cleared his throat, dropping his fork and grabbing a napkin to clean his mouth
"Marilyn, I so much hate to say this but you know I love you so much and want the best for you. But-----"
Her mother cleared her throat and adjusted herself in her seat. Marilyn flipped her gaze to her lazily. It was bad news obviously, she'd grown so used to her mother announcing whatever it was in that way. But she only dreaded the thought of what it was that time
"Um.... As you know,". Her father cleared his throat again "The thing is that as of right now baby we can't sponsor you to go to college. I'm really sorry"
Marilyn blinked, dropped her fork and casted her gaze onto the table. Disappointment brewed inside her still even though she knew it was probably going to come sooner or later.
"I know you have dreams to bring to life and things to achieve. I'm so sorry honey"
She pushed her chair back gently and slowly walked out of the dinning. Once she got to her room, she dropped herself on the bed and let the tears she'd been holding ever since Zayn left her presence a few days ago. Now she was very very certain that she was never going to find love again after falling in like with him
And even much worse, no college or school works to drive her focus somewhere else. Anna and Alison were both entering college by September and she was the only one left. She hugged the pillow tighter as she sobbed into it.
A soft knock echoed thorough the door of her room and a voice followed it
"Can I come in?"
It was her mother. She only cried the more. The door opened nevertheless and her mother walked in slowly
"Honey... " She called as she sat on the edge of the bed and put her hand over Marilyn's arm " I'm really sorry. Your dad and I are. Look---"
"Leave me"
She muttered, turning her face to face the wall
"Honey"
"What have I ever done to you to make you guys hate me so much. Even Alison and Anna are entering college this year and what am I supposed to be doing? Looking? Walkings around and being useless for my self?"
"Honey, it isn't that way. You know that your dad and I love you very much. We just don't have enough at the moment--"
"We never have enough!"
The words left her mouth beofr she could take it back. She withdrew form her mother and sat up in bed. Annoys with herself for being an asshole
"I'm sorry"
"It's okay"
"It's not"
"Shush. Yes, we don't have enough. I know that, you don't need to remind me" she laughed then.
Marilyn felt even worse. She knew it wasn't a genuine laugh.
"But your father has found a better paying job at Mr Davis's company. Did I forget to tell you that he's now a multi billionaire? He owns Jemima. How cool is that"
Marilyn said nothing but wiped her tears away. Seeming interested in the conversation
"When is dad going to start? Why can't he just collect a loan and repay when is salary's paid?"
"It's not as easy as you say Marilyn. I promise you'll get to college next year. And guess what? You don't have to worry about seating or being idle. Because the job is for you!"
"No way!" Her face brightened up at that.
"Yes. And not just any job, Davis wants you to be secretary if you want, they're currently looking for one. And we'd better get to him fast because we have a limited time. The deals up till Monday."
"That's cool!" she beamed, jumping slightly in excitement
"He says if you do, you start tomorrow"
" What else am I waiting for? Of course yes a million times, how on Earth can I say no to one of the most popular fashion brands in the world. "
"Being his friends daughter, I think he might raise your salary. Not quite sure but I'm just guessing. Be a good girl when you get there"
"Of course I will" she smiled. "What am I going to wear for the big day tomorrow?"
"I'll see what I can get for you in my closet. Let me place a call through him and tell him you're interested"
Later in the night when literally every one was asleep, Marilyn sneaked out to meet her awaiting devilish friends at a bar.
"You must be joking!" Anna yelled as soon as the news left Marilyn's mouth
"I swear I'll rather work there than go to college."
Marilyn only laughed stylishly looking around for any signs of someone
"Man." Alison exclaimed again "I'm sure you'll get free clothes as an employer. I hear celebrities go to shop there often"
"Really?" Marilyn exclaimed "like my secret movie crush Denzel Washington?"
"Or Dwayne Johnson"
"Even more better P.G Love?!"
"Hahahahahahahaha" The three best friends screamed ruining almost every one's ear. Many eyes shot daggers towards them but they didn't seem to care
"Oh, I'm so jealous already" Alison whined, dramatically seeming to faint
"You guys should stop making me feel like college isn't worth it but deep down I know"
Anna smiled sheepishly at her friends
"You do know I'm going there to waste my parent money right? And f**k hot guys"
True. Anna was obviously more interested in modelling than studying jinks as she'd called it so many times because it was stressful and reading was meant for fools
What was the point of studying when you're eventually going to die, why not just enjoy life and live your dreams? Had always been her question
Alison on the other hand was hoping to be a therapist for couples. Hoping that one day a couple would come to her and want a divorce over her husband's crazy and long d**k.
Stupid right? Marilyn was hoping to become a nurse. She'd always had a knack for helping people everywhere.
"Hey, you still never told us about that handsome guy who took you to his house and f****d you"
"He hates me now"
"No, I'm sure he doesn't."
"He does"
"Was it because you used to be a virgin or you aren't good in bed?" Alison asked with her eyebrows up in a teasing way
"No. I lied about my age. You know that time...." She explained everything to her friends who patiently listened in awe
"Wow. What a terrible coincidence?" Alison marvelled
"Yeah right" Marilyn said nonchalantly
"Well, I think he likes you though because if he didn't, he won't be angry over such a stupid thing. A womanizer would have had s*x with you anyway"
"What do you know about men" Marilyn sneered, rolling her eyes
"I may not know much about men, but I certainly do know what I'm talking about"
"Don't raise her hopes up Anna. She'll become lovesick. That's nice" Alison laughed "For the first time you have finally fallen in love and have also been heartbroken. I am so proud of you"
"Leave me" Alison laughed the more and Anna joined in. Marilyn rolled her eyes and tried not to smile. She was not in the mood. What terrible friends, rejoicing in her own sadness.