through my mother hounding me in front of an entire restaurant about getting diet cola, just to get my favorite meal in the entire world, then I’d happily do it again.
But next time I’d pack earplugs.
When we got home, I went to my room to see if my cell phone was finished charging. I turned it on and it beeped several times, telling me I’d received five text messages while I was gone.
Who sent me messages?
Tiger sent you a message! (4)
Jenna sent you a message! (1)
I felt like I was about to have a mini heart attack when I saw ‘Tiger’ on my screen.
I was so confused.
I’d told myself that I was no longer interested in that douche – who dared to flirt with that attention-whore Donna right in front of me, as if I didn’t exist.
He was supposed to be ‘so whatever!’ from now on.
My body dared to disagree with my mind. It shivered in anticipation of discovering what he wrote to me. I resisted the urge and tapped on Jenna’s message first. Her text was probably going to be funny and I needed funny and lightheartedness before delving into more pressing matters that concerned my sanity.
Jenna: My dad’s kur-azy! He ordered special t-shirts for my swim meets. Jenna’s Dad, arrow pointing up. And 1 for mom 2! Think I can get away with telling everyone we’re not related? Bitch you better answer me! Laters
Okay, that didn’t exactly help. In fact, it made me depressed knowing that her parents cared enough about her to get lame t-shirts made. They were proud of their daughter and weren’t afraid to show it. Maybe Mom would get custom shirts made if I managed to lose twenty-five pounds – my first achievement.
‘ My daughter lost twenty-five pounds and I’m so proud!’
I laughed, thinking about my mom walking around the neighborhood proudly sporting the t-shirt, a huge grin on her face.
That feels better!
I had a new smile on my face that I desperately needed before diving into James’ texts. I tapped on his name. Four messages popped up, one after the other.
Tiger 6:00pm: Hey you there?
That’s it?
Yes I’m here!
But I’m gonna need a bit more than that if you want me to text back, DOUCHE!
Tiger 6:28pm: R u ignoring me? Because of Donna? Fireball, you know it wasn’t like that!
I shook my head.
Wrong again.
First of all, it wasn’t entirely about Donna, second of all, you’re a spoiled little brat who thinks his shit doesn’t stink. Some of us have to work, unlike you.
Tiger 6:46pm: Fireball! Don’t ignore me :( It was nothing. We were just talking about nothing
Then why was she blushing like you just told her something dirty?
I’m not stupid!
I mouthed ‘Whatever’ to the screen and checked the next message.
Tiger 7:25pm: Wow, so its gonna be like that huh!
What the hell did he want from me!
He was the one who walked away from me!
Yeah, so I’d told him I had to get back to work, but he didn’t have to agree right away and return to the attention-whore!
Not cool!
I tapped ‘reply’ on the newest message. I was going to give him a piece of my mind.
Annabelle 7:45pm: That’s right its gonna be like that. I don’t owe u anything. We don’t even know each other! Get over yourself, it wasn’t about DONNA! Some of us aren’t as lucky as you, we still have to work! Remember that the next time you decide to gloat!
I pressed ‘send’ and threw the phone onto my bed.
BOOM !
That’s what’s up, douchebag!
My phone beeped.
If I was honest with myself, I was a bit scared to pick up my phone, like it would burn me if I touched it.
New Message from Tiger!
I reluctantly opened his text. Here goes nothing.
Tiger 7:47pm: Oh yeah! U need to have your ears checked, I didn’t gloat! Weren’t you the one who tried to lock lips with me? Stop lying to urself. It was about Donna, jealous I was talking to her and not you.
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