Mix Emotions
Harley POV
Should I let my mom marry this man?
This was my question inside my head while the three of us were sitting at the dinner table. Of course, he won to have our dinner inside this huge and glamour hotel called Musa Hotel which he owned too. He looks superior and manipulative to me. Being a girl in her junior year will feel uneasy about his behavior but I haven't known this man for years so I can't judge him yet.
"Harley, do you like the food?", I was startled after hearing his voice because I'm too focused on my thoughts.
" Oh, yes, it's good." I simply replied without looking at him and continue digging on my plate.
"Thank you, Evo for this wonderful dinner," Mom added but while staring at my plate, I raised my eyebrows for being against him.
I looked up and I saw him letting out his grin like he was so well pleased that he was being praised for doing favors to others. I felt awkward about it so I excuse myself from the table and went to the bathroom.
I washed my face and took my make-up pouch inside my bag to re-make over my make-up on my face.
I looked up in the mirror and saw my face. All of them were right that I look a lot like mom. Her face is my face but I'm younger than her. Of course, I am my mother's daughter. I am her mini-me.
"Is this the right decision to let my mom marry that rich man?", I asked myself while putting a blush-on on my cheeks.
I stop when I heard someone scream outside. I felt nervous about what did he do to my mom since this is his hotel. He can make us his hostage and he will rape us and kill us so that no one will find us.
" What the hell I am thinking?", I said to myself while slapping my face.
I looked at the mirror again and took a deep breath.
"I think I need to check her outside," I whispered to myself.
I swung the bathroom door open and all my bad thoughts were wiped out when I saw mom crying in joy. Mr. Montero was kneeling in front of her while inserting his wedding ring into her ring finger until they saw me.
"Sweetie, come here. Your Uncle Evo just proposed to me!", she called me with full excitement on her face.
I was surprised and couldn't even react instantly. I just stand in the corner and nod my head. They look so happy and I can tell that mom loves him. That day, I decided to let go of my mixed feelings toward this man we just met.
" Look, baby, focus on the ring. Was it a 24k gold? It's my first time wearing gold jewelry you know." She happily asked me about her ring.
I smile and simply nod my head.
"Yes, mom, it's real and you have to take care of it. Ahm, did you accept his proposal right away he proposed to you?", I was curious about their set-up so I want to see it for myself.
Mom took a sigh and went closer to me and hold my hands. She stared at me with her calm eyes and smiled back. Its the first time I saw how peaceful my mom's face was. Since dad died, I haven't seen her show her deep dimples to everyone.
" I never felt being in love again Harley. Not with anyone else after your dad died but just to Evo. I feel like my destiny is him and I am ready to commit again. Can you let me, dear?", were facing together while holding my hands.
What else can I do? Mom is in love so I have to support her. I guess I'll get myself ready on having a stepfather.
One week later
My mom and Mr. Evo Montero's wedding was a success. It's just a simple church wedding and he only invited his family and close friends.
After the wedding, they left me alone in our house. I'm so bored and I called my best friend Andrea to visit me.
"Hey, let's have a movie marathon here. Mom and my stepfather went on their honeymoon in Thailand so I need company besides we can talk about our report." I said on the other line while eating popcorn on my bed.
"Okay. Wait for me in five minutes. I'll be there." She told me and I finally feel happy that I have someone with me today.
I rise and decided to make a call at a Pizza House to order three flavors: Bacon and Cheese Overload, Hawaiian and Mozarella Overload pizza.
I reheat them in the oven and just on time after I finish serving them on the dinner table, I heard a knock at the main door.
It's Andrea with her backpack and simple sweat t-shirt and tattered ash shade pants. She's my partner in crime and we shared our secrets even if it's private.
"So are you gonna sleep with me tonight?", I asked her while pulling her inside.
" I can only stay for two hours because mom and dad will go somewhere too and I need to babysit my little brother." There was sadness in her voice but I understand it.
I just told her that it's good.
"At least you healed my boredom," I said and we took the three boxes of pizza inside my bedroom and we talk about the topic of our report.
She's not only my best friend but we're in the same section too. She's my classmate.
"Congrats, you're the VIP's daughter now! Wow, instant billionaire huh?", I find it not a compliment for me so I pushed and shouted at her.
" Are you making fun of me? That's not funny Andrea!", I said after pushing her onto my bed.
I saw how her eyes widened in shock. I think for a moment too because it's my first time doing it to my best friend.
"I'm sorry!!! You're overreacting Harley. What has gotten into you? We're making jokes every time and you're the one who taught me about that!", Andrea looks pissed after what I did to her.
I gently sat on my bed and cover my face with my palm. I don't know what happened to me too. I just feel alone and lonely. I looked down while looking at my fingers and took a deep sigh.
" I'm sorry. Maybe I'm just uncomfortable about mom being away from me. I just realized that she has a new husband now and I need to get along with him." I sadly whispered and turned around to meet my best friend's eyes.
She was staring at me with her confused face.
"What?", I asked her.
She smiled as if nothing happened and asked me about the report.
" Let's just talk about our topic Forbidden. I'm okay. Let's just finish it today so you can worry about your new daddy tomorrow." She simply said to me and I took my book and pen for us to start.