1 CHILDHOOD BESTFRIEND

Stepping into the shower, I could feel the cold water as it flows through my hair and trickled down my back as I turned the shower on.

"Well today is another stupid day " I silently sighed as I turned the metallic knob off. Grabbing my towel, I could recognize a familiar voice coming from my room as I stepped out of the shower.

"How was your night honey "my mom said smiling as she pecks me lightly on my forehead

"Mom!!! Stop kissing me on my forehead" I scowled although I secretly wish she wouldn't stop.

" I'm used to it honey " my mom chuckled. Looking at her, I wish I am like her, cheerful, stylish, confident, and was beautiful. My mom can make a guy's heart flutter just with her smile but I am different, I am socially awkward, quiet, and boring.

Oops!!!, I forgot to introduce myself, I'm Isabella Jordan now known as Isabella James after my dad and mom divorced, shortened for Bella, a 16 years old blonde in eleventh grade living with only her mom.

"I'm no longer a child mom " I pouted, before grabbing a clean soft small towel to dry my wet hair.

"Let me help you honey "she offered, taking the towel from me, she placed the towel on my head and started squeezing the hair gently with her hands.

"You had a phone call last night while you were asleep" my mom said breaking the silence between us.

"A phone call " I inquired

"Yeah, from Andrew" she said handing the now wet towel to me.

"Why did he call? "I asked although I knew why

"He called to tell you goodnight "she smiled. I knew that smile already, especially when my mom wanted to propose something I will probably refuse.

"Andrew is really sweet and caring, a perfect boyfriend for you" she winked at me.

"Mom," I sighed. My mom is right, Andrew is rich, handsome, caring, sweet, and was a perfect guy that every girl wished for. I felt bad because he has been crushing on me since 8th grade and even asked me out but I turned him down because I had no feeling for him whatsoever but that didn't stop us from been friends although I felt awkward around him.

I'm not forcing you, honey, l am just worried you will spend most of your time single and not having fun like other girls, you have been crushing on josh for a long time, it's time to move on" my mom said silently knowing she had strucked something that hurt deeply. I have been crushing on my childhood best friend josh Clinton since I was 6years. We were close to the extent we shared and did everything in

Common, our families were close, and also dad and mom loved each other deeply until a particular day brought those good moments to an end when Josh and his family left suddenly without telling anyone about their whereabouts.

It has been 10years since that day, but I still longed to see the same cute boy with those crystal blue eyes I missed now a grown-up already. I know a lot of you people think am obsessed with him but it was something uncontrollable, a feeling real, and painful to part with.

"I will try mom" I reply sincerely for the first time. My Mom is right, I had to leave the painful past behind and move on although I didn't know how I could do it.

"or do you want to go for counseling" my mom offered as if she was reading my mind

"No, thanks mom " I said smiling

"I can handle myself," I placed my hand on hers.

"Ok honey, hurry up or you will be late for class " as she walked toward the door.

"And don't forget breakfast " she said loudly before closing the door behind her. Wearing a pair of black jeans and a fitted blue top, I rushed downstairs, grabbed a toast from the plate, then rushed out before my mom could complain about the clothes I wore.