Am not cheap

I tore the paper into tiny bites and threw it on the floor. Who the hell those he think he is to talk to me like that? Am not some cheap slut he can find on the street. If he really wants to get laid then there are hundreds of girls who are more than willing.

I faced my front and continued listening to the teacher and after a while we were done for the day.

I packed my books into my bag and got ready to go home when I saw drayce and his friends whispering and looking at me . They were pushing the blonde guy.. what's his name again? I think it's hunter... Yeah hunter. I wonder what they are up to but I decided to mind my business.

"Hey girl ! You ready? Let's go home". Ricky said as she placed her hands around my neck.

"Sure". I said simply. I was in a bad mood already.

I haven't mentioned before. Aprt from having anger problems I am very moody. I can be happy one moment and sad the next moment. I hope Ricky will stick with me.. I don't want to drive my new friend away with my temper.

Anyways we head down the hall when I heard my name .

" Hi Ariana". It was Hunter. I wonder what he wants with me I could see his friends peeping behind some lockers. 

What are these guys up to? I thought silently.

"Hello". I replied simply.

He brought his hands forward for a handshake. 

Ok this is getting suspicious but nonetheless I extended my hands to shake him back. The moment our hands touched he wrapped his hands on me tightly and I was beyond shocked.

"My dream has finally come true". He said smiling charmingly at me .

I simply nodded and wondered if he has ever dreamt of shaking me before? Like what's the big deal about shaking hands with me? Before he could say anything else Ricky pulled our hands apart. 

"What's your problem?" He asked clearly annoyed. If looks could kill Ricky will be covered in blood by now.

"We were on our way home already. No time to chat". She replied rolling her eyes and dragged me towards the door. As we exited the school I could hear loud laughter .

"Is he trying to play a prank on me?" I asked Ricky as we walked down the stairs.

Ricky rolled her eyes again.

"He's hitting on you Ariana. I told you to be careful with that guy. He's a full time player." She replied hitting me slightly on the back.

"Oh, that explains everything". 

"Are you walking home?" Ricky asked me with wide eyes. She was clearly excited with the thought of us walking home together.

I thanked my stars that I memorized the route to my home .

"Yes, am walk....

Puuuuuuu!! Pu! Pu! Puuuuuuu!!!

A car honked terribly before i could complete my sentence.

Many students looked at the car clearly annoyed and I was annoyed as well when I noticed it was my mum's car.

" Who the hell is that psycho ? Haven't he heard of the word noise pollution?" Ricky asked staring daggers at the car.

"That psycho is my mum". I replied slightly embarrassed.

"Oh, am sorry Ariana I didn't know that was your mum". She said scratching the back of her head . 

"It's no big deal. I'll see you in school tomorrow Ricky. Will you like a ride to your house? Am sure my mum won't mind". I asked her.

"I prefer to walk home don't bother ok? Goodbye". She waved and disappeared into the crowd of students.

I walked to the car and slammed the door.

" Hey baby, how was school today? You clearly made a friend". My mum asked completely ignoring the frown on my face.

"Mum next time you are going to pick me up from school can you inform me? Rather than blowing up the whole school". I replied annoyed.

" I only did that to get your attention honey I didn't mean any harm . Stop speaking to me in that tone ok? Am your mother so you will respect me". She replied her voice slightly raised. I could sense the frustration and anger in her voice.

"Can't we speak to each other like mother and daughter? Do we have to argue every single time" . She asked again. I could see her eyes shinning with unshed tears and i felt really sorry.

"I don't just get you mother. You've never had time for me. I was practically raised by a maid and now out of the blue you are trying to behave like everything is alright? It doesn't work that way. Sorry if I've been frustrating your efforts". I replied my voice was shaking already.

"Everything I've done is because I love you. I not always at home because I have to work to give you a better life. Is that too hard for you to understand?" My mum asked.

"What about my dad my mum? Why did he abandon me huh? You refuse to tell me anything about him including his name". 

"Your dad is a thing of a past. If he isn't in your life it means you don't need him" she replied simply.

She started the car and we began our journey home. Rain had began to drizzle and everywhere was getting dull and grey.

Suddenly a man on black appeared in front of our car . He literally came from nowhere. My mum honked loudly trying to get the man to get out of the way but he stood there not even moving an inch. I was scared already. I turned to look at my mum and I saw her stepping on the brakes but it wasn't working. Just as we were about to hit the man he disappeared into thin air and ahead of us came a large truck honking loudly and my mum swerved from the road and hit a pole. 

We could hear people screaming and rushing towards our car and the man strange man appeared in front of our car again and I recognized him this time. The man in my dreams.....