HAPPINESS I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR

Chapter 10

"I've done all my assignment that's due in 2 weeks" Elia replied sheepishly

"I don't remember 9th graders have law subject" Evans said confusedly

"I'm in high school," Elia replied quietly, looking down at her feet. Again, the three adults were impressed and shocked at the same time

"So, when are you going to graduate?" Scarlett asks

"Um 16?" Elia replied sheepishly

"You impressed me more and more miss Olsen" Evans replied in awed making Elia blush

"Okay, why don't we settle down eating our breakfast first" Lizzie said and they all agreed.

Lizzie actually didn't like the idea of her daughter graduating earlier than it supposed to be because that means she'll go to college and leave her alone for a while.

"Are you mad?" Elia asks carefully seeing Lizzie being quiet while eating

"Why would I be mad at you?" Lizzie asks softly

"I don't know. Maybe the idea of graduating in another 2 years and then going to college earlier than I suppose to and putting more pressure on my studying?" Elia exclaimed. Scarlett, Lizzie and Chris glance towards each other and sighs

"Elia, I don't want you to feel pressure studying. I want you to having fun like any other 14 years old teenager should" Lizzie said

"What if I fail? Won't you be mad at me? I don't like seeing you disappointed in me. I don't like you being upset on me either" Elia said

"Why would I be disappointed in you? You are the most genius kid I've ever met. I know you could do it and we've talked about the 'fail' thing yesterday, right?" Lizzie stated and that's enough making Elia to shut up about it.

They continued their breakfast with each other but mostly the adults talking. Elia just shut her mouth but sometimes chimed in to not make Lizzie worried about her.

And now they are on their way to the set. Chris and Scarlett in their own car, Lizzie and Elia in their own car.

"Eli, could you promise me one thing?" Lizzie started after the silence. She knows Elia was not in her right mood.

Elia just looks at her mother

"Don't push yourself too hard sweetheart. I don't like it. just enjoy your teenage years because it only came once but not too much fun if you know what I mean" Lizzie teases on the last part making Elia finally laugh at that.

"It's all new to me mom. But I'm trying really hard to be better for you just like you wanted" Elia replied

"You are perfect the way you are Elia. That's the reason why I love you" Lizzie said, taking Elia's hand onto her and squeezing it.

"I'm sorry" Elia said

"Why would you be sorry?" Lizzie asks confused

"For being upset about it?" Elia replied unsure

"No, Elia, that's fine. You're allowed to feel upset too. Even though I don't like seeing you upset, it's life. I'll do whatever it takes to make you smile" Lizzie explained

"You are the greatest mom ever even I've never had one" Elia replied smile sadly at Lizzie

"Well good things are you have one now. And you're so stuck with me Miss Olsen" Lizzie said and then they both fell into a pit of laughter.

When they arrived at the set, Lizzie sent Elia to her trailer first to set her up for her class for today.

"Okay now, be a good girl," Lizzie said jokingly. She knows Elia is a good girl but she just loves to tease her to see the smiles on her daughter's face.