~meeting the father~
I'm freaking out. I'm freaking the heck out!
I read the letter three more times. I pinched my self. Checking if it's just a dream. It's not, it's all real.
And then that's when it starts. My uneven breathing. My stomach tied in a knot. My head getting dizzy. Everywhere is getting smaller and tighter. And then everywhere starts spinning. Really fast.
"Okay just like Dr Turner said, Breathe in breath out"
I repeat the chant as I feel even more dizzy.
"Not working! " I yell with what's left in me as I stumble and slam my back on the lockers. The note squeezed in my hand. All of a sudden, everywhere looks blurry.
The bell goes off and everyone scrambles out of every classroom.
I hear voices calling my name faintly as I slump hitting my head on the floor. "Cupcake!" " Liv! " The voices said at the same time. Too weak to recognize the voices, I give up.
Then everything turns black.
»»*»»
"Oh no! What if she's dead! It's all my fault"
"Oh shut up and be a man for once!"
"Be a man? But she hasn't had these panic attacks since! The last time was when her dad tried to contact her! Dude I can't calm down"
"Look, I'm just as worried but you don't see me crying do you? "
"Dude I think she's waking up! "
I open my eyes a bit. I blink once, I blink twice. "What's going on? " I ask wearily. I look around and take in my surroundings.
"What am I doing in the nurse's office? " I ask as I'm crushed in a bear hug.
"Oh cupcake! Your okay! " Drew said
West scoffed " And I'm the one not acting like a man" After Drew released me from the hug which I won't lie, I enjoyed, West hugged me to.
But his was a little awkward. "Again, what's going on? What am I doing here? " I ask as I sit up.
"You had a panic attack Liv! You scared the heck out of us! " West said like he wanted to cry
"Yeah.... I don't remember anything.." I say weakly then I raise my hand to rub my fore head.
My head was pounding and my vision was a bit blurry. I wince "Oww" I hiss
I notice my hand was scrunched up in a fist.
What's this?
I opened my hand to reveal a red note squeezed up.
"What's that?" Drew asked " I don't know" West collected it from my hand and read it out loud "-Just your regular hater girl. What the butt?!?! Just your regular hater girl!?! "he asked incredulously
Then the memories came flooding in. Drew didn't say anything, but clenched his jaw.
I smiled weakly, God knows why. "Thank you. Both of you. I'm fine. Can you give me back the letter and let me handle this on my own? " I say trying to get rid of them but failing.
"I swear I'm okay" I wince as I try to get up as I'm hit with a massive wave of migraine.
"No your not. This explains the panic attack. Plus you hit your head really bad. I told her to bandage it! " Drew finally yelled
"Dude... Migraine... Remember? " I said and he nodded apologetically.
Then everywhere was silent. "...Look... Liv... I'm sorry for what I said.. And I know I acted irrationally and overreacted-"
"West it's okay, seriously. I overreacted too-"
"No no, let me finish! We are best friends and I'm sorry again. I should have told you. I'm sorry. Forgive me? " He shot me an apologetic smile.
I flashed him a lazy smile "Bring it in Wessy" I say smiling even wider when he winces at the mention of his old nickname.
"Now that we're all acquainted again, can we go get ice cream? I promised Donnie ice-cream" Drew said
"Sounds good to me" I said and we all headed out.
I asked where everyone else were, and they told me they were all waiting outside. "There's only so many people the tiny nurse's office can take"
When we got out, i got rushed by loads of questions and grabby hands.
"Liv..dude are you okay?"
"Liv! How are you feeling now?"
"Guys-"
"Are you hurt? Are you fine?"
"Seriously I'm fi-"
"Can you walk? I can carry you!"
"GUYS!" my head starts pounding again.
At least it worked. They all kept quite. I glanced as them one by one, looking sternly at their worried faces.
"She's fine, only a panic attack. Because of-" Drew starts
"-because of this! Someone sent her a hate letter!" but West finishes
They gasped. This would have been amusing if i wasnt feeling so dizzy.
"Dude! You totally stole my thunder!" Drew said
West ignored him and showed the others the letter.
They all got angry too.
I closed my eyes in frustration " Can we just get ice cream now?!"
»»*»»
"-and then Drew and i saw her on the floor and then we rushed her to the nurses office, but Drew wanted to give her mouth to mouth, cpr" West said with a smirk and everyone laughed.
"The dude is whipped!" Josh hollered
"And West here thought she was dead and started crying like that dude we saw earlier. Isnt that right Wessy" Drew said and everyone laughed again.
When we reached the ice cream parlour, everyone with their own ride but i rode with Drew, we saw a dude outside, crying cause his girlfriend, Sheila, abandoned him for a cheap ice cream boy. His words.
I licked the last drop of my strawberry ice cream with chocolate sprinkles on top and pouted.
"Here, have mine" Both Drew and West offered
"No have mine! "
"Stop that!"
" Duuuuude!" They said together and then i cut them off before they could say anything else
"Stop being nice to me! Dude, I didnt break my head or fracture a bone" I snapped
Then Drew grabbed my head and examined my head "We cant be too sure. I mean, that bump looks terrible"
I reach up to touch the spot and notice a slight bump. I rolled my eyes.
"Sorry guys, we gotta go" Winnie said, as Josh, Nick and Ken stood up with her.
"Why?" I asked "I have to upload a video at 7:00. Takes time" Winnie said.
I would have loved to go but with tweedle dee and tweedle dum playing 'daddy' , they'll never let me go 'unsupervised'.
South, went outside to video call Nate. Well their making progress. But anytime i mentioned him to South, she would just blush and say "We're just friends"
Good friends my butt.
When they left, Cece texted me.
Meet me by the bench outside.
"And then they were three" Drew announced like we didnt know.
"Yo papis, gotta step out for a minute. Brb" I said standing up.
Then i left. "And then there were two" I heard West mutter.
I got outside and saw Cece crying on the bench, silently.
I sat down and she didnt even notice. Too busy, crying her heart out.
She seemed to have calmed down a bit. "Hey" i said softly.
She looked at me and her eyes were blood shot and her hair was all messy. Her make up had failed her and her mascara was messy.
"Whats wrong C?" I asked
"Nothing, its just...its just..everything Liv! Everything!" She screamed.
I reached out to hug her and she hugged me back. She muttered incoherent words.
She was just a blubbering mess.
"C, talk to me!" I shook her a bit.
"I've been...i've been ke-keeping something from you" She was able to make out.
"Dude spit it out!" I snapped. I know i'm supposed to be calm and understanding and all that poo, but i cant bear to see people cry. Not to talk of my bestie. I hate it when i myself cry.
"I'm..I'm...I'm-"
I've been a liar been a thief
Been a lover been a cheat
All my sins need holy water feel it washing over me
Well little one, i dont want to admit to something
If all its gonnna cause is pain
Truth and my lies right now are falling like the rain
So let the river run
My ringtone interrupts whatever big new she had to say. I wanted to ignore it but then the caller ID read "Bestest big bro ever" And i knew it was Alex.
I wanted to give him a piece of my mind.
I have only one big brother, you idiot.
I looked up to see Cece staring at my phone. She sighs "Its okay. This can wait" She said
I give her a 'we'll talk later look' as she leaves.
"What" i hiss. God knows what she wanted to say.
"Dad's home" He said and I had to stop myself from dropping my phone.
>>*>>
Alex pulls over and I hop in. I was still grouchy about the news.
"So you gonna call D or what?" He asked as I buckled my seat belt.
"I guess so" I say as I pull my phone out of my pocket and dial Drew's number having already known it by heart.
"Cupcake" He breathed out
"Uh...hi..did I call at the right time? Are you okay?" I ask starting to get a bit worried.
He chuckled a bit "Calm down mom, I went out for a quick run. That's all. So what's up? Or is this a booty call? Cause I could get there in five" He said. I blushed
"No it is not a booty call" I say and Alex chuckles a bit.
"Okay then, I'll be patient. What is it then?" He replied
"Well...my dad's here...at the central park...waiting for me" I blurt
"You mean us. I'll be there in five. Bye" He said as he hung up.
"So you wanna change? Or .." Alex says
"Nah I'm good...I don't want him feeling special" i say and Alex chuckles
I turn on the radio and Me! By T swift and Brendon Urie starts playing.
"Not this pop crap" Alex said and attempted to change the station but I slapped his hand off.
Let the croaking begin!
>>*>>
We arrive at the park about the same time Drew does.
"I thought you said he was here?" I whined
"Yeah I thought so too" He replied frustrated
"Cupcake. Alex" Drew said with a nod.
"Hey Drew, thanks for coming and thanks for being here to...To..to-" I couldn't finish as I was interrupted by my own tears.
Geez, snap out of it.
"Cupcake" Drew said engulfing me in a hug. Alex went to get dad
"Look, its okay to be scared. I told you that already. You don't need this, you really don't" he said in a soothing voice. But it was muffled over my shoulder.
"Now pull on your big girl pants and stop crying okay? Cupcake can you do that?"
"Yeah. Yeah" I said and chuckled a bit at my own stupidity.
He released me from the hug and wiped my tears. Then he held my hand and we both stood there, waiting for Alex and Victor to show up. In comfortable silence.
"Yo Liv! Drew! Over here" Alex yelled
Drew nodded then faced me. "Let's do this" I said
>>*>>
Alex and Victor- the man I'm supposed to call father, were by The lake side.
A cute round table and three chairs have been set up.
I see Alex sitting on one and Victor sitting opposite him looking nervous as ever.
He was wearing a long sleeved shirt which he rolled up to his elbows and unbuttoned a bit.
Drew and I sat down, side by side. When he didn't notice our appearance, I cleared my throat.
"Liv, oh God you've grown since the last time I saw you" Victor said.
"Hello Victor. And that's Olivia to you" I say and he nods sadly
He reached out to touch my hands which I placed on the table then hesitated "Can I touch you?" He asked
A simple handshake would do. I stretched out my hand.
"Liv. Olivia. I'm so sorry. I've been living in regret ever since the- who is he?" He asked pointing to Drew.
"This is Drew..my -"
"-Boyfriend" Alex finished for me
"I was gonna say colleague." I said shooting daggers at Alex as he grinned. So did Drew.
"Why did you bring him here? Does Anne know about this? Are you old enough to have a boyfriend? Does he even know what happened?" Victor started.
"Look Victor, you might be my father but all you'll ever be is a sperm donor to me. You lost that right years ago" I spat coldly.
"Olivia I will not have you talk to me in such tone, I am still your father" He said getting angry.
"Yeah well I Dont care. State your business already" I said like Marco and John
He recovered "I'm sorry. I came here to tell you that..."
I couldn't hear him anymore. As I took a goof darn look at him.
He looked...good. Perhaps the money did him good.
A few months after the divorce he became the mayor of some small town in Texas. I think serenity, not like I care.
He moved there after the divorce. I know you might think Penny's death caused the divorce. But its always been there. The never got along after mom had penny. Never. Not once.
"-So I'd like you to be her bridesmaids for out wedding in two weeks time." He finishes with a breath.
"I'm sorry, what?" I say Drew chuckled as Victor got into a conversation with Alex.
"What did I miss?" I whisper to Drew.
"Well you missed a wonderful rendition of how Victor met the lovely Karen. Oh yeah and your Karen's bridesmaid for their wedding in 14 days"
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