Just for Tonight

5

Episode 5

MARE

Everyone eye were on me as we walk to the sport arena and they won't stop whispering and murmuring.

"Why do you have to add me"I scold Nina.

"You are one of us"She shrug and walk ahead of me, I had to rush to meet up with her again.

After working my ass out I walk through the space for the audience and seat on of the bleachers.

"I'm hungry"I felt a sharp pain on my stomach and I groaned regretting why I didn't eat breakfast when I was told to so.

Bryan and his friends weren't in our class this morning. "What your business"I muttered to myself until a packed lunch was threw on my laps and I turn to see who it was.

"Bryan"I called in surprise and turn to look at the neatly packed lunch.

"You shouldn't turn it into an habit"he said and walk away.

"omg!!they look cute together"a girl said and walk pass me like she wasn't talking about me and I saw thousands of eye staring at me but I had to ignore it.

I'm really hungry, I open it an brought out a sandwich and munch on it really fast and I hate really quick probably because of how hungry I was.

"I'm so tired"Nina said and settled beside me but I couldn't reply because I had too much in my mouth.

"Where did you get this?"Nina asks finally noticing the food.

"Bryan gave them to me"I replied and she gasped.

"What?"

"Bryan gave it to you"she whispered and I nod Wondering what bad in him giving me lunch.

"Omg!!!"She giggled happily.

"What do expect? he and his friends didn't allow me have breakfast"I shrugged and grab another sandwich.

"Wait isn't that sandwich?"She asks.

"Yeah"

"That strange"She Muttered

"Huh?"

"The school didn't Include sandwich today, where did he get that?"She blurted out clearly.

"How do you expect me to know?"

"But are you sure Bryan gave it to you?"She asks.

"Did I ever lie to you?"

"But he is making out with Cynthia over there"She pointed at the left direction and I Trace it and my eye landed on Bryan eating Cynthia face and student taking secret pictures.

What the hell?!. That disgusting.

"It non of my business"I grab the packed breakfast and put it back into the plate and walk off.

"Hey wait for me"Nina yelled and run to catch up with me.

"Why are you angry? Or did I do anything wrong?"Nina asks as we walk back to the dorm but I refuse to say word to her. I don't even know the reason I'm angry too so it pointless.

"What wrong Mare?"

"I'm not in the mood okay?"I yelled at her and walk away leaving her behind to deal with my mood.

I open the door and walk in, taking off my Jacket and I hang it back.

I took off my shoe and put on a comfy slipper before slumping on my bed letting out a deep breathe.

Why are you over reacting Mare, It totally non of your business and he didn't even asks you out and in addition I don't even know him so it useless.

"Why am I angry"I groaned as I turn to the other side of the bed but my phone rang and I quickly sit up to check who the caller is.

"Mom?"I quickly pick it up and place it on my left ear.

"Are you Mare?"it was an unknown voice.

"Where is my Mom"

"Oh sorry, she came to by some prescribed drug from my shop and suddenly fainted but she at the hospital now and taking treatment.

"Oh no!, how is she?"

"She is fine but you have to come check on her and take care of the bills"

"I'm really far away from home now but can you help me take care of her, I promise to pay you once I'm back"I pleaded.

"I'm sorry ma'am but I can actually help you take care of her but the bills are more than my capability"

"How much is the bills?"

"They demand for $500 for now, I will send the medical report to you"

"Thanks so much"he hang up and my phone beeped.

I quickly open the file and it truly my mom medical bills.

This isn't something I can handle from here, I need to go home.

My phone ring again and I quickly pick it up.

"I'm on my way please help me take care of her till I'm back"I pleaded.

"Okay ma'am"he hang up the call and I quickly grab my mini bag and pack few clothes and my shower gel.

I warned Mom about studying here. I regret ever accepting to come here. I grab my phone and rush out of the room.

"Where are you going in such an hurry"Linda asks as I bumped into her at the dorm entrance.

"Home"

"Anything wrong?"She sound concerned.

"Nothing much please tell Nina I will be back very soon and she should take the leave for me at school "I said and she nod.

"Save trip"She said.

"Thanks"I quickly exit the place.

I've been at the bus stop for quite a long time and it getting dark, yet the cab I order with the last money with me isn't here to arrive. I'm trying really hard not to let the tears about to roll my down my eye drop and like God answer my prayer the weather change and rain started falling.

Everyone at the bus stop ran in for a shield but I stood there and let the tears flow freely as I pray for my mother silently. I don't want to be in a stupid college,I want to be by her side always.

Why can't he just take me and let my mother live!. She has suffered Alot for me and deserve to be happy why did she contact an unknown ailments again.

After my dad died things had been so rough for the family. We were Living as one family and my dad works for a big company that pays him Alot but immediately he died it was like he never existed in anyone life's.

No one fufilled the promises they made to us. Everything went back to normal but definitely not us. My mom suddenly started feeling sick few weeks after his death. She went for diagnoses and all what the doctor could say is she is depressed.

I cheer her up and do all other things until it became worst and that time. The money left with us after dad died was used for my mother treatment.

Not even my Dad close friends assisted us that time. I was able to finish my high school indulging myself in all part time job to the extent I had to work as a waiteress in a club for a while before the owner found out about my age and pay me off.

"Young lady you are going to catch cold"A angry man yelled at me but I just stood still and let my tears mix with the rain until I couldn't feel the rain fall on my head again and I wonder what wrong.

I raise my head and saw John staring me with no emotion.

"Are you crazy"that was the only thing he could say and I looked down sadly.

"Come with me"he pull me out of the place.

"Let go off me"I yelled and push him away.

"Are you crazy?"

"It non of your business you should all leave me alone"

"What wrong with you, Why are you acting this way?"

"Non of your business"I said and step backwards but he move close and use the umbrella to shield me again.

"Can't you guys just leave me alone?"

"We are your friends Mare"

"I don't want to be friends with anyone"I yelled angrily.

"Why are you so mad at me? Did I do anything wrong. You were happy and shinning this morning so what came over you?"he asks.

"Stay away from me henceforth"

I sighted the cab I ordered coming through the plate number.

"Bye"I said and the car halted right at my front and wine down his window.

"I'm sorry ma'am"

"It fine"I grab my wet bag and I enter the car ignoring John glare. He should just f**k off, I don't want to have anything to do with pathetic guys like them.

The driver ignite the engine and drive out of the place. I turn and saw him still standing there like a statue so I sit back and finally I was able to cry freely.

No one understands me. All they think is getting me annoyed and frustrated when I'm totally depressed.

Mom should be my piority now because I don't know what would become of me if I ever lose her. It was hard getting over Dad death.

Mom won't just listen to me. I'm just Seventeen do I really deserve to pass through this for crying out loud.

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Who else is feeling so sad for Mare?

Will she ever get over this?

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TBC...