I opened the door, and my mom came to meet me.
"Hi, mom!" I said, a little nervous.
"How was the new school?" she said with a smile.
"Big."
I gave her a forced smile even though I wanted to tell her about Riverwoods and the weird stuff going on between us.
"O-okay. I waited for you outside earlier because I got home early. I thought of meeting you. But you were not on the bus. Did you miss it? How did you get home?"
There she finally asked. And I wanted to tell her my frustrations of not getting on with the bus earlier. I wanted to tell her that it was all because of that stupid Riverwoods.
"Yeah..I overlooked the time, so I missed it. I just went by taxi."
I lied. I hope my mom did not notice it and just dropped the issue.
"That's okay. I was just worried that you might get lost. It was your first day, and it's a new place. Now, would you like to come with me to the mall and do some groceries?"
I thought she would ask for details, but I was relieved that she did not. Otherwise, I would be forced to tell her about Riverwoods. And she might end up going to the principal's office to complain about him. I am new to the school, and I don't want to make such a headline.
"Yes, let's do that."
"Leave your backpack and I will wait for you in the car."
I took my phone and left my bag at the table. Then, I rushed outside and get inside the car.
We went to the closest mall called Atlantis Mall. It was big and beautiful, and I could not help but be amazed at it.
"Do you want to buy something before we head to the grocery section?"
"Hmm..maybe a new book?"
"I knew you would say that. Let's head on to the bookstore."
I loved fiction novels. It takes me into a different world, becoming another person, and my mom knew that about me.
We went inside the biggest book store inside the mall. I was about to melt when I saw the number of books inside. I almost wanted to tell my mom to buy every fiction novel there.
"What novel do you want to read this time?"
"Any paranormal romance would do."
"Romance? I thought you hated romance."
"Yeah, it's just that Colton and I had a deal. We made a deal that if ever the decision of him and his mom to move gets finalized, I would read a paranormal romance story. It's his favorite genre to read. But I have never got an interest to it."
My mom chuckled, "Sometimes you two make me feel like I have a son, and Colton's mom has a daughter."
"Mom, you already know Colton's identity. He opened up with you."
"Yeah, of course, and there is nothing wrong with that. What about you? Aren't you going to open up as well?"
"Seriously, mom! You think I am a lesbian?"
My mom laughed and said, "I don't know, sweetie. Sometimes your preferences confused me. But like I said, whichever, I don't have any issues."
"Don't worry, mom! I am a girl with just a weird taste."
We both chuckled. I know my mom had agreed to what I said.
I took one of those werewolf novels. I have not read any werewolf stories before, so I thought this might be fun to try. And I was curious why werewolf stories are becoming so popular these days. Then, we head to the grocery.
We were at the fruit section when I could feel someone was staring at me. It was uncomfortable but I dismissed it as me being paranoid. But after a minute, there he was talking on my head.
'Hey, new girl! Can you hear me? I just dropped you earlier, now I am seeing you again. It seems like we are really meant for each other. Is that your mom? You both look pretty, but why do you two look different from each other? Did you take after your dad? Can I say hi to your mom?'
My eyes widened. I did not expect Riverwoods to be at the grocery. I wanted to know where he was, but I didn't want him to see that I was looking for him. I don't want him to approach me, especially with my mom right now.
'Shit! This guy keeps following me like a dog. I don't understand what is unclear of I don't want to get to know him, does he not understand?'
'Hey, I heard that, new girl! What did I tell you? I am a Riverwoods. I don't stop unless I get what I want. And no one says no to me.'
'What am I? A prize? I am not your toy Riverwoods. Stick with Kiara. She was so willing to be yours. Why do you have to want someone who doesn't want you?'
I heard Riverwoods chuckle.
'What is so funny, Riverwoods?'
'You are funny. You still don't understand how I work. Anyway, it's okay. We have all the time for you to learn. Now, can I say hello to my future mother-in-law?'
'Mother-in-law? Shut up! Stay away from my mom! You have almost cost me trouble earlier when I missed the bus.'
'Didn't you tell her that I dropped you?'
'And what? So, she could ask for detailed information about you. No way! Besides, we are not friends, so you don't need to know her. Now, stop bothering me. My mom is looking at me like I am acting weird. Don't talk to me on my mind again!'
'Okay, new girl! I would leave you for now because mom is with you. I will see you tomorrow. Dream of me later when you sleep.'
'No way! That would be a nightmare.'
'Oh, don't deny it. You would be dying to dream of me shirtless and cuddling you.'
I stopped talking to him on my mind. Instead, I spoke to my mom about cooking pasta for dinner.
'You loved pasta? Not to worry, we have a good chef at home who could cook the best pasta you could ever taste when you visit my house. I will take you there soon. Are you excited?"
I just kept ignoring him. I know if I don't, he won't stop talking to me. And it was a wise decision because he indeed stopped talking to me. I secretly looked around, and I could not see him anywhere. Did he left already?