8. Caught.

The week for my suspension was over. I went home straight. I didn't see Lisa for the rest of the week. Mom had a lot of questions concerning why Lisa or her mom didn't drive me home. I have a very flimsy explanation which mom bought without thinking twice.

It was time for me to resume school.

Mom drove me to school in her Nissan Altima which Lisa's mom had bought for her last year. Lisa's mom was rich. She had a very nice job. She was a nurse assistant and that was a well paid job. My mom had two different jobs, everyday. She didn't really have time for me and that was one reason why I spent a lot of time with Lisa in her own home. My dad had a job which I had no idea of. He made good money from it but that wasn't enough. Because, it could only pay our apartment bill, pay my school fees and take care of him. My mom had to take care of the responsibility of putting food on the table, buying clothes and shoes for me, taking care of my hair and giving me some pocket money to keep. She never gave me enough pocket money, so I always ran out of change at the end of the day. Lisa was one good Samaritan when it came to money. She gave me a lot of money when I needed it and when she got paid.

I didn't want our relationship to get affected because of my love life because, I loved her even more than I loved my mom. And maybe dad, although dad was understanding. It just happened that Lisa has always been there for me when I needed help.

I was ready to give her a chance, if she was ready not to talk bad mouth my boyfriend.

I and mom came out of the car.

Lisa and her mom were coming out of Lisa's mom car at the same time.

Mom waved to them.

Lisa's mom began approaching my mum.

I realized it wasn't going to be good if mom decides to thank her for letting me stay in their house for throughout the past week.

" Mom, " I called, when I saw Lisa stop her mom halfway. I realized Lisa was giving me a chance to act.

" Yes darling, " mom said, turning to me.

" I think I forgot my lunch, " I said terrifically.

" That's your lunch in your hand, baby, " mom said with a smile.

" Yeah, " I smiled. " Thanks, I . . . I didn't realize I was with it. Mom aren't going to work today? "

" Of course I am, " mom said, looking at her wristwatch. " Oh my gosh! I am running late. "

" I guess you should start going mom, " I said, walking to the driver's seat. I opened the door for her. " Goodbye mom. "

" Oh, yeah darling. Goodbye, " mom said as she entered the car. " I would have loved to thank my sister for having you in her house throughout last week____ "

I cut in. " I will do that on your behalf mom, " I said and closed the door immediately, before she could say anything.

I began to approach Lisa's mom, to give my mom an assurance that I was going to think Lisa's mom on her behalf.

" Good morning Aunt, " I said with a cheerful smile.

" Good morning Chloe dear. How are you? " she asked at once.

" I'm good Aunt. How are you? " I asked back.

" I am good too. It seems, your mom is in a hurry to leave. . . "

I nodded and turned to Lisa. " Hey Lisa, what's up? "

" Cool girl. I'm cool. We have to go to class. See ya Mom, bye, " she said as she placed hand on my shoulder.

" Good bye Aunt, " I said waving, as we began to go.

" Good bye darlings. Have a nice day, " Lisa's mom said, entering her car.

" Can I talk to you? " Chloe asked.

" Yeah, be quick. Martinez is waiting for me, " I said.

" Martinez? " she said, breathing out loudly.

George approached her. He kissed her. " Hello babe, " he said smiling.

" Hello, " Lisa said tentatively.

" Hello Chloe, didn't see you throughout the week. I guess you must have been hanging around with Martinez. . . "

" George please, don't start, " Lisa said. She turned to me. " Can we talk later? " she asked.

" Yeah, " I said. " Bye Lisa, " I said with a wry smile. " Bye George. And for your information, learn to mind your business. Don't go around poking your nose in other people's lives, because it makes you look stupid, " I snapped and began to walk away.

" I was just being nice, " I heard him say.

But in response to that, I heard Lisa say, " She's right, mind your business. I don't wanna date a total jerk. "

" I am sorry, " he said.

* * *

I entered my class to see Kate in my sitting position with my boyfriend. She was clearly flirting with him and I saw him smile, laugh and chuckle.

When his eyes her mine, I walked out of the class in uttermost anger.

He came after me fiercely. I rushed into the ladies. He followed me.

" It's not what you think, " he said.

" It's not what I think? She was clearly flirting with you. My heart is on the edge. Just seeing you sit near her, is enough for me to want to commit suicide, " I screamed. " I love you Martinez and if your attention is with someone then it's obvious, you don't really love me. That girl bullies me a lot. She doesn't like me. She likes you and she is wants you. "

He held my face. " I know you love me and I love you too. I was sitting there and waiting for you, before she came along. I told her not to sit next to me but she told me, she was here to apologize to you for all she has done to you. We were both waiting for you, before we engaged in a discussion. She was saying good nice things about you, I couldn't help but laugh. That's it. "

I smiled. " I'm sorry for doubting you, " I said, taking his hand. " I am ready. "

" Ready for what? " he asked.

" Ready for sex, " I said with a smile. " We can have sex right now. I will prefer to lose my virginity to you, than lose you to any girl. You drive me crazy. . . crazy in love. If you leave me, you will drive me nuts and I don't know what I will do to myself. "

This was one secret about me. One day when I was in the earliest stage of puberty, my dad tried to leave me and my mom, so I cut my wrist. I was rushed to the hospital. My mom called my dad, and he came rushing to the hospital. That day, he promised never to leave me or my mom again. Our family doctor told my mom, I was a psychopath and she needed an appointment with a psychologist or a psychiatrist, so they could check my psyche level. I didn't really have mental problem. I just had emotional trauma which was caused by having the thought of losing my dad who I loved so much, with all my heart.

And I didn't know what I was going to do, if I lose Martinez.

" I won't leave you, " he said, smiling. " And I don't want sex, not with you, not right now. Come let's go to class, " he said, as he bent down to kiss me. He kissed me and we went to class, holding hands.