It was now 4pm liz was home.the car pulled into the drive way and she opened the door and stepped out.she looked over and saw a huge truck parked outside her neighbours house.some men were carrying furniture in.she quickly ran inside calling out to her mom,no one answered. quickly putting her books down she made her way to the kitchen. The smell of turkey and chicken and other Delicious food filled the atmosphere.the aroma was breathtaking.liz looked at her mom who was busy mixing a cake." Mom what are you doing? Is dad having people over?" She asked as she poured some juice into a glass and sits at the table.her mom finishes mixing the cake and puts it in the oven.she then walks over and sits next to liz at the kitchen table. " I'm making dinner we have invited our new neighbours over.did u see the truck outside?" She asked.
" yes I did" liz answered taking a sip of juice. Mrs Patterson moved out this morning after you left for school. And our new neighbours showed up.they are really nice people.you will meet them when they arrive later. Do you want to help me finish make dinner?" She asked as she also drank some juice."Sure okay I will help....what do I have to do?" Liz asked Standing to her feet and eager to help. " well there isn't much left to do I just need you to set the dinning room table,that's all"
"alright I think manage that, do you want me to do a floral arrangement too?" Smiling her mother answered" of course whatever you feeling doin dear,I know it will look great." Clasping her hands liz eyes gleamed with joy." Okay that's all I needed to hear,I will get right to it." She then left the kitchen and walked into the dining room and began her work. 1 hour later she was done setting the table and fixing the floral arrangements.everything looked superb.
" Hey mom can you come in here for a sec please I need to show you something...hurry!" Her mom had just finished with the cooking and was cleaning up the kitchen.she hurried into the dining room but stopped dead in her tracks." Oh my" She was so overwhelmed by what liz had done,it looked so beautiful and everything was neatly placed in their places on the table,the floral arrangement was so pretty with roses and Lilies.and there stood her daughter at the end of the table smiling with a bottle of wine In her hand." So what do you think mom?... it looks great dosen't it?" Her mother walks over to her hand hugs her." You did a very good job sweetheart, everything looks perfect." She then takes the wine and laughs," I'm not sure if our neighbours are drinkers but we will keep it on ice just in case." She says with a wink." Now come on u need to shower and get dressed they will be here soon." They both left. liz went back into the living room to get her books and her mom went back to her room to get dressed.on her way up the steps liz heard her phone beep three times she walked towards her room and closes the door behind her. Setting her books down on her desk.she the took her phone and opens her messages they were all from Shayne.sighing she opened the first one
Tex: " hey its me Shayne I got ur number from Courtney:)"
She replied : "hey...okay great"
She opened the second one
Tex: "why did you leave school so quickly?...are you okay?"
She replied : yes I'm fine...I just had to come home...we have guests this evening so that's why I left in a hurry"
Then she read the third
Tex: "can we be friends?"
She replied : I thought we already covered that today at school!"
She placed her phone on the charger and headed to the shower. 20 minutes later she came out out of the shower and got dressed. She began to comb her hair when she heard another beep from her phone.she sighs and finishes getting dressed.when she was through she sat on her bed and opens her messages once more, it was fron Shayne again.
Tex: " so is that a yes or a no?"
She replied : what do you think?"
Beep!!
Tex: " yes"
She replies : "definitely"
Beep!!
Tex: " okay bye"
She replies: " bye"
She was about to put her phone down when she got another tex.
Beep!!
Tex: " hey lizzy want to have a sleep over toninght?"
Liz replies: " sorry I can't dad invited our new neighbours over for dinner"
Beep!!
Tex: " okay see you tomorrow at school... bye"
Liz replies: " Sure I'll be there...bye"
It was now 6pm liz was in her room when she heard the doorbell ring.she quickly got up and walked out her room as her mom opened the door and invited the neighbours inside.her dad accompanied them also. Liz stood on top of the staircase and observed the guest very closely.she recognized the man and woman,it was the couple she met this morning before she left for school. There was also a young teenage boy with them he was texting on his phone so she had trouble seeing his face.she leaned over alittle trying to get a better look when her mom called out to her"
" Elizabeth sweetie,can you come down please." As soon as the boy heard that name he looked up only to see liz standing on top of the staircase. He quickly put his phone in his pocket as he stared at liz. " She is an angel" he thought to himself.
" I'm here mom" She answered and began to walk down the steps.she looked at the boy and was shocked when she saw who it was. " SHAYNE what's going on- why is Shayne in my house?" She thought as she decended the stairs and stood in front of him. She stared at him and smiled.her dad was about to introduce him when she spoke.
" okay mister, care to explain?"
" He looked at liz and smiled" Sure when I went home from school dad said we have been invited to have dinner with our neighbours,so that's why I'm here". Trying to make sense of this liz began walking around asking questions." So let me get this straight, your parents are Mr and Mrs Mendez? She said pointing to the couple who were standing at his side. He shook his head and answered " yes they are". Liz looks at them and smiles. " and you are my- our new neighbours?"
Nodding his head again he answered " yes". Looking at him and his parents she smiled again
" welcome to our home it's nice to have you all here."
Her parents looks at her puzzled." Lizzy how do you know this boy?" Looking at her dad the at shayne she answered " we met this morning in school dad and we are in the same class as well."
Both of the teens parents were thrilled to hear this. Everything was working out great. They all had dinner and talked and laughed. After dinner the two dads sat and drank brandy and smoked ciggars the two moms were clearing the dining table and doing the dishes. As for liz ,she was sitting on the front porch looking up at the stars.
Shayne walked out side and saw her sitting alone.
" mind if I join you?" She kept looking at the sky and answered " Sure ". He sat next to her and looked up at the sky. " are you ok?" He asked, still looking up." Of course I am...I've just been thinking about- its not important...forget it" they just sat in silence and kept looking at the stars.
MEANWHLE INSIDE
" our children are friends now, I'm so happy" liz's mom cheered.Shaynes mom too was overjoyed. Even the two dads were so happy. They all sat and talked and laughed.it was gettin late so they decided to call it a night. " goodnight Martha, see you tomorrow" they both hugged. The dads shook hands and they all walked out the door to the porch where liz and Shayne were." Okay son it's time to go..you have school in the morning remember.nodding Shayne stands up and say goodbye to liz and her family. Both families go inside their houses and closes their doors. Liz goes into her room and get ready for bed she looks through her window and sees Shayne in his room.she gets a tex.
Beep!!
Tex: "hey...are you sure your okay?"
She replies: "yes I am...don't worry"
Beep!!
Tex: " okay goodnite"
She replies: "goodnite"
She lies on the bed and closes her eyes" goodnite bean...I miss you so much" She said as she drifted off to sleep.