Going to Mom's College
1440 Words
Olivia’s POV
I woke up in my bed. My head is hurting from hangover. I got up and looked myself in my mirror. I look like a beggar. Need to freshen up soon. I turned around to go to bathroom and then I see my mom waiting holding a cup at the door.
“Good Morning mom”
“Hmm…”
I go near her and look at her for her subtle reply. She does look like she is angry, but why?
Oh my god, the party.
“How did I get back home?” I say it out so loud.
My mom placed the coffee mug on the table and walked away. Oh god. Why do you have to do that to me. Now I will be having a hard time in convincing her before leaving.
“Mom, mom listen to me. I m sorry I didn’t inform you. I was afraid that you wouldn’t let me go. I am also sorry that I had too much last night. But mom this will never happen again. When I go I will definitely inform you. Please mom talk to me.”
“And mom how was I here last night. Stacy dropped me?” I asked it slowly but she wouldn't reply.
“Mom please. If you are angry on me then hit me. But please don’t give me this silent treatment.”
“One of my students took you back here. Do you realize how humiliating it was?”
“Who is that? How do they know my address?”
“He told me that a girl was in boys restroom in a club passed out throwing up into the sink. As he couldn’t leave a girl there all by herself he dialed my number to ask me if I can keep that girl in my house for this night for her safety and I agreed. And guess who was that pity girl…”
“It was me…” I said it so slow. Now, I can’t even look into her eyes.
After a long pause i spoke.
“I will make it up to you mom.”
“You are going with me to take admission in my college.”
“But, mom…”
“I don’t want to here anything from you now. This is final. I don’t want to leave my baby out loose.”
I huffed and went back to my room.
“Get ready in an hour.” My mom ordered.
I should call Stacy and tell her all about this mess.
Me: “Hey, girl”
Stacy: “Are you ready?”
Me: “I am afraid I can’t make it.”
Stacy: “Why?”
Me: “I screwed it up last night.”
Stacy: “Are you serious?”
Me: “Yes, I am.”
Stacy: “What happened?”
Me: “I got drunk and was carried by my mom’s student back to my home.”
Stacy: “Oh my, that serious. And how does he know that you are her daughter.”
Me: “He doesn’t know. He just… urgh told my mom that I was some girl wasted and he wanted some safer place to drop me off”
Stacy: “That’s awful. Grounded?”
Me: “No, going to admit in my mom’s college.”
Stacy: “Oh dear… Then how am I gonna survive without you?”
Me: “Should figure it out”
Stacy: “I am going to whatever college you are going to. Will ask my dad.”
Me: “This will be the second time.”
Stacy: “I know, but he will be happy I guess.”
Me: “Why would you think that.”
Stacy: “You would be, when your daughter is going to a reputed college and when there is someone there who will make her behave.”
Me: “My mom…”
Stacy: “Oh yeah”
Me: “Hope, things would go that way”
Stacy: “Before, I ask you try to convince your mom if you can and message me the result.”
Me: “I will tell you the result. mrgh… No”
Stacy: “You didn’t try”
Me: “I am afraid”
Stacy: “That’s not my girl. Give one try and this will get fixed.”
Me: “Tell me what happened last night. That hot guy. You both hooked up?
Stacy: “What do you think?”
Me: “You are the hottest girl.”
Stacy: “Yeah, but he is just hot not hottest.”
We both chuckle.
Me: “Ok, I am gonna have some daddy’s time now. Bye sweetheart.”
Stacy: “Ok bye.”
I freshen up and go out with my mom. We sit in the car as my mom drove it.
“Mom, I am sorry.”
“Let’s forget about it Sweety. Just be good now.”
“So you are not mad at me.”
“Uh-huh. Only if you promise this won’t repeat.”
“I do”
“Good”
“So, I am not grounded anymore.”
“Depends on your behavior.”
“Okay, I am being a good girl mom. But can I ask you something.”
“No.”
“But mom listen.”
“You are not going to any other college.”
“There won’t be Stacy here.”
“Mr Williams is so pleased to admit her daughter here before.”
“But now she will go to Alabama.”
“You can go meet her in week ends”
“But mom, your student, he will know that I am your daughter and mom you will feel embarrassed.”
“Nice try sweety, but I was embarrassed yesterday itself.”
“So he knows I am your daughter now”
“Yes”
“Then it will be humiliating for you if he gossips about yesterday.”
“No he will not.”
“If he does”
“No”
“How are you so sure”
“Even if he does, that won’t change the fact that you are my daughter.”
“I will feel humiliating among others.”
“That you should have thought before getting high in the party.”
“It was my last day and I was going to other city, it was perfectly alright.”
“One more word, you are grounded for a week.”
I sit silent and watch my mother drive. A few minutes later I sent Stacy a text.
“Failed”
“No Problem” She replied.
This is it. End of my fun life. My mom is gonna be there everywhere I go. No parties, No hanging out, No bunking classes, Always studying. I screwed all my life for just one party. And I have also dragged my best friend into this.
University of Florida. In the principal’s office.
Me: “Good Morning sir.”
Principal: “Morning”
Mom: “Morning Sir”
Principal: “I have given a thought about considering your request, your daughter’s SAT scores are little lesser than University’s expectations.”
Mom: “Maybe, if you could look into her literature and English scores, That could fit the college and I promise she will work hard.”
My mom looked at me and nodded, I looked at principal and nodded.
Principal: “In regards of your excellent service to our college, I would like to give your daughter an opportunity. You have never failed us with your talent and I expect the same results with your daughter.”
Mom: “Yes, sir. She will definitely do her best. She will work hard.”
Principal: “So Olivia Waters, What was your second choice if not for Florida.”
Me: “Alabama…”
Principal: “But I can’t let my brilliant staff to worry about her child living far away from her. Consider your seat is out of gratitude towards your mother.”
Mom: “Thank you, sir.”
My mom and principal both look at me. And my mom does a gesture to thank this old man. Oh, this is so boring.
Me: “Thank you, sir.”
Principal: “Have you given a thought about your major.”
Mom: “Info…”
Me: “Interior Designing”
Principal: “Good.”
Me: “I am very much interested in it.”
My mom glares at me. And then turns to principal.
Mom: “I’ll be going to class.”
Principal: “Ok. And Olivia… Good luck with your studies. Sit in your class and I will send the paperwork to you.”
Me: “Thank you, sir.
I go to secretary and sign the application form. She gives me the keys to my locker.
Secretary: “Good luck.”
I nodded and head towards my locker. I try to open it but it is kind of jammed. I try very hard but it wouldn’t even budge.
Unknown: “Hey”
Me: “Hey, Do I know you.”
Unknown: “Rachel. And that is a legendary locker.”
Me: “What.”
Rachel: “Rumours had it that whoever used it got hooked up with the very first guy they met. Isn’t it amusing.”
Me: “Quite fascinating, but I won’t buy it.”
Rachel: “If it is true, then good luck with the first guy you meet.”
Rachel picked up some books and went off.
As soon as she left, I was trying to pull it open with all my strength. But I couldn’t. I banged on it as I couldn’t open it and sighed. As I open my eyes there he was, a handsome guy, cleanly shaved, messy but attractive hair, hazel eyes. He is smiling at me. I look down along his face. He is wearing a white formal shirt. As I look further down. He speaks.
Guy: “Hey”
Me: “um..hey.” I reply shyly. I had to look back into his eyes.
Guy: “Problem with your locker.”
Me: “Kinda. It won’t budge.”
He smiles. He looks more handsome when he smiles.
Guy: “Mind if I try.”
Me: “Oh, please.”
He moved forward and extended his muscled arms towards to locker. I follow his hand to his shoulder then to his torso. And at the back of him I notice Rachel staring at us. When I saw her she mouthed.
“I told you.”
I shake that off and continue to admire Mr. Handsome in front of me.
Guy: “Problem solved.”
Me: “Thank you.”
Guy: “See you.”
He left. I walked back to my class to find Stacy there.
- Writer
