Chapter 3 : I got myself a tourist, the guy himself!

-(Alvie)-

Last night was somewhat a catastrophe since I not only rendered myself a major clown in front of the guy I think I liked but also managed to come home late, earning a handful of colourful words from Mum. However though, the sunrise seemed to made it a lot less agonizing.

My feet felt numb and my back cracked as I stretched. Hmm.. it feels like a lengthy day already.
I go through my phone and check Rae messages, who tried to blow up my phone from gushing how exciting her trip is.

Ways to make me envy her.

"We toured the abandoned city, Vi!!"
"I think I met a lot of cute guys! Do you want me to bring one for you home?"

I had to blink twice before practically gaping at the message and slamming my hand on my forehead. She is crazy, I'm telling you!
Bringing a guy back as if he's some kind of boarding package, I really have no words.
I patiently reply to her idiotic messages and sigh. Whew!

"Alvie! Breakfast!" Mum shouted from downstairs as I yawned.
Being an only child sucks although I have special privileges. Not.

"Coming Mum!" I yell back.
Dressing up for the day, I head downstairs and plop onto the chair in the kitchen. I mumble a greeting and dive into the food.

"Why did we move here, Mum?" I whine, nibbling on my apple tart Mum made. It was savory but I didn't have the mood to eat.

"Your Dad's job, of course! We told you months ago since we moved here." she narrows her eyes, as if looking for some kind of hidden clue. "Care to tell me why this question all of a sudden?"

"Why do I need to suffer for you and Dad?" I mutter, leaving the half-eaten tart abandoned now. "There's practically nothing for me to do here! I'm bored!"

Mum snorted. "Some sacrifices should be made for greater goals, honey"

I scrunch my face into distaste.

"That didn't even answer my question, Mum!" I cry out. "Nevermind, I wasn't in my right mind. Don't cry for me once I die from boredom. Know that it'll be your fault!"

She laughs heartily as though I just cracked a joke. Parents.... and they tell me I'm a kid. Hilarious.

"We are planning to get another kid anyway. Tell me if you need any motivational advice if you can't get yourself to die!" she sang while I gaped openly at her.

"I hate you." I mumble.

"Love you too, child!" she snickered.

Grumbling, I go back up to my room since I have got nothing to do until afternoon. Vacation is such a bore when your parents have work and you don't. The point of relaxing doesn't just exists anymore.

It's simple, really. I could walk around again if I want to but alone? It's out of question. Sure, my mother would be too nonchalant about my whereabouts but the least she could do is take me around somewhere.

I hear the T.V sound about from downstairs with the usual volume my mother puts on. The nonsense it shows barely keeps me going. I'm more of an outdoor girl.

I sigh, glaring at the wall clock as it ticked by, the second hands mocking me as it stepped forwards deliberately. I can't wait for night all already!
Thankfully for me, Jeff left his number last night before sprinting off. I hesitate a couple of times before dialing the number into my phone.

"Hello?" came a gruff voice and a faint yawn.

"Uh-hi? Jeff?" I call out timidly.

"Oh hey! Alvie, right?" He exclaimed, sounding fully awake.

"Yea... Were you slepping?"

"Not really. It must be a major coincidence... Woke up just now, actually." he laughs.

"Oh thank goodness! So, care to show me around the town? I-uh- it's okay if you don't want to! I didn't have anybody else to ask since Rae left. Seriously-if it's - umm.. -not a problem, you could-"

"Chill out, Alvie!" He laughs again, cutting me off. My face burns in shame. I never stutter!

"Yes, I can show you around. Give me 15 mins?" he says, still chuckling and I sigh with relief.

"Sure! Take your time! See ya'!" I hurry and cut the call. I shouldn't have called.

But hey! He agreed!

© beautiful monkey