A Girl’s Diary novel Chapter 6

I woke up at the sound of my alarm, just five more minutes? Yeah, not happening, we all know it would be an hour at least. I felt like a zombie getting out of a grave. Can't they like cancel life today. 

I sighed and took a shower. The faster I finished this, the better. I got into a hoodie and jeans. I still couldn't open my eyes, I bet the looked so puffy. Ugh! 

When I went downstairs, I smelled it before I saw it. Coffee! The bittersweet aroma filling my nostrils. I sighed, now I can start the day. My anchor in this messy world. "Thank you!" I said, hugging mom, and I think a tear rolled down my cheek because she chuckled softly. 

"Don't be a drama queen, it's not like I got you something big." She shook her head, grinning in amusement. 

I drunk my coffee and almost moaned at the taste. Something was wrong with mom and dad's vibes today... either someone was in trouble or I don't know! 

"Okay! Someone tell me what is going on." Ian demanded, dropping his fork on the table. 

"What? What do you mean?" Mom said, she didn't know this but this high pitch was making her more obvious! 

"Who are you fooling?" I sighed. Wait, did I say that out loud! From the eyes zeroed on me, I'd guess yes! 

"You know honey, you shouldn't talk like this if you want the new car," Dad smirked. Is this really happening? Someone pinch me!! 

"What car?" Loca and Ian burst at the same moment. 

"The one outside." Mom shrugged. The three of us ran outside faster than a bullet. Just wow! It was a perfect, two-seater, matte black, Alpha Romeo 4c. That was seriously my dream car. 

"Dad!" I sniffed hugging him. 

"No daughter of mine can drive less than this!" He hugged me back. "Plus, Cinnamon deserves this after that awesome album. You're hitting the top charts." His tone was proud, making me cry. 

"Wait! I'm your daughter too!" Loca protested. 

"Yes, that's why I got you and Ian a car. It's sitting at the garage." They both ran there. 

"That's not half cool as Elena's," Ian protested ten seconds later. 

Their syncing was broken these days! One of them was always ten seconds late. 

"Why can't we each get a cool car?" Loca said trailing behind Ian. 

"Because you two are irresponsible." Dad shrugged and kissed my forehead. 

"So, you ready for School?" Mom beamed. I nodded eagerly taking the keys. 

On the way to school, I kept filling my head with positive ideas. Maybe today can be different. I would sleep tonight. There wouldn't be any problems... ooh who am I kidding! 

I had lots of school work to catch up with since I transferred in the middle of the semester. I sucked at my guitar training. I couldn't even stop thinking about the note... could it be them? 

I parked my car as far from everyone as I could and headed toward Skyler who was gawking at me. 

"Maybe you should close your mouth now," I said as I reached her. 

"Holy shit, Elena. That wasn't a dream?" 

"You mean the fact you were shit drunk?" Jason came out of nowhere. I chuckled at his comment. 

"So wait. Why do you wear hoodies all the time and no one knows about you?" Not you too! 

"Subtle much, Sky," Jason commented. We were heading to our first class, History. 

"Because I don't like that. Everyone will be a fake friend. Would you like that, Sky?" I tried conveying my message here. 

"I guess not. You know what? It doesn't matter!" Sky said cheerfully, I smiled back at her. We entered class just before the teacher did. 

We were learning about the history of famous landmarks across the world. Out of nowhere, she said we had to do a project about it and that she'd choose the partners herself. And here I thought I could be working with Sky! 

She kept calling out partners names, when it came to my name, I hated her the most. She paired me with freaking Louis! Like what! 

When I heard the teacher saying I was doing the project with Louis, I didn't feel angry, no. That would be an understatement to what I was feeling right now. I could feel the blood boil in my veins. 

I asked the teacher annoyed "Can't we change partners, I don't wanna end up working with an idiot" the teacher gave me a look that said too much. I decided to stay calm and talk to her after the lesson. Then Louis started glaring at me. 

"Keep your eyes to yourself, mister." 

"What the? Of course, I wasn't looking at you."