Remembering Yesterday

Andy walked into the parking lot holding hands with Juliet. He looked at Zoey and saw her eyes were red and puffy. “What’s going on?” He looked at each of the guys confused. “Zoey has to go,” Jinxx explained. “Yeah, her mom’s a total psycho who threatened to put us in jail if her daughter isn’t back in twenty minutes.” Andy frowned, “Damn what a bitch.” Juliet stared at him and he shrugged, “What it’s true!” Zoey smiled, “I know.” She tried not to look at Andy and Juliet’s hands that were intertwined. “It was great meeting you.” She gave Andy a quick hug and he pulled her close hugging her tightly. She closed her eyes inhaling his scent, right now he smelled like cigs and sweat. And something else, she tried to remember where she had smelled that before. “Thanks for letting Andy have a great time.” Zoey quickly moved away and looked at Juliet briefly. “Yeah, no problem.” She gave her a quick hug and got in James car. She would never forget tonight.


“Leave me here James.” James stopped the car a street before hers. “Are you sure?” “Yeah, I don’t want my mom seeing your car. You know how she is. I don’t want her going of on you.” James nodded and gave her a quick hug. “Alright. Take care, and call me or text me as soon as you know what your punishment is.” She laughed, “I will.” She kissed his cheek and played with his hair. “Thanks for making my wish come true. And thank you for spending this marvelous magical night with me. I’m glad we got to live this story together.” “You know I’d do anything for you.” She kissed his cheek again and grabbed her bag as she walked out of the car. “Thanks for letting me change in front of you.” “I swear I didn’t peak.” She laughed and shook her head. “See you on Monday.” She nodded as she closed the door and waved goodbye to her partner in crime.


Zoey slowly unlocked her front door and peeked her head inside. She saw no one in sight and walked in closing the door softly. She tiptoed to the kitchen and saw no one there. “I was two seconds from calling the police.” She jumped up startled and turned around seeing her mom walk out of the living room. “God, you scared me!” “Don’t use God’s name in vain!” “Look who’s talking, you’re the one that started cussing me out on the phone!” Mr. Parker looked at his wife frowning. She ignored him starting at her daughter. “Don’t try and change the subject. Do you have any idea what’s in store for you?” Zoey frowned and crossed her arms over her chest, “Let me guess, I’m grounded for the rest of my life?” Mrs. Parker started to shake with anger. Mr. Parker put a hand on her shoulder and she smacked his hand away. “Don’t try to make me change my mind Dave!” “If we could just talk about this when you’re a bit calmer…” Mr. Parker shook her head, “There’s nothing to think about. My decision is has been made.” Zoey looked from her mom to her dad confused. “Starting next year you’re going to be attending a private school…” Zoey’s eyes widened and before she could say something her mom continued, “In England.” Zoey shook her head and whispered, “You-you can’t do this to me.” “Ah but I can. I am your mother after all. You’ve gotten very out of hand ever since you started high school and started hanging out with James, Alex, and Cassandra.” “I have not!” “Is this something else they taught you, talking back to your mother?” Zoey looked at her dad in the verge of tears, “Dad, please, tell her something!” Mr. Parker opened his mouth and his wife stared at him. “You have also been the one making her act like this. Giving her everything she wants and spoiling her.” Mr. Parker frowned at his daughter. “I can’t believe you’re letting her do this. You know she’s the one that has changed, not me!” Zoey laughed humorlessly before continuing. “And you call yourself the man of this house, you’re pathetic.” “Don’t speak that way to your father!” “He’s not my father, he’s your puppet, being tricked into doing and saying everything you want!” Mrs. Parker slapped her daughter. Zoey grabbed her cheek surprised, “You, hit me!” “Go up to your room, I want you to think about what you’ve done!” “I have nothing to think about,” Zoey yelled as she ran up to her room.

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