Wrong Number

CH 2

Talia:

Great. I woke up late thanks to my prince last night. now I have to hurry before the rest wake up!

"Stupid J." I mumble as I toss on a pair of jeans and a Long sleeved shirt . Not that what I wear will matter, I have I have a scarf and makeup on to cover up everything anyway. I hurry through my makeup and rush down stairs quietly and begin making breakfast before-

"Talia! What are you doing up so late you were supposed to be down nearly 10 minutes ago!" My mother screams at me, as I walk into the kitchen.

"I'm sorry mother, it wont happen again." I say timidly, as I get the eggs and bacon out of the fridge. I quickly start cooking, knowing the kids will be awake soon and they will be hungry.

"Damn right it wont happen again. Because next time you're late, ill be waking you up!" She screams again. I shudder as i remember the morning she woke me up.. pulling me down the stairs by my hair, pouring ice cold water on me, burning her cigars on me...

But that was my first mistake. The shudder. She saw through her blood red eyes, and was not happy. But before she could do any harm the children came in the room, with there long clothes on, ready for food. Instantly, she put on a façade for her children.

"Good morning kids!" She says cheerfully as they run to her, hugging her.

"Good morning mommy!" They both say in chorus. Kenzie is 9 and Isla is 8, but they are my step siblings. My dad just married this witch of a woman and she hates me, but my father loves her...

"Breakfast is ready Kenzie and Isla!" I try to say cheerfully, so they wont know the previous issue.

Rene, my step mother cowls at me while her kids rush over to get their food. She only permits me to make enough to feed her kids, her, and my father. I am to buy my own food so I don't "waste" hers.

I serve up the kids plates, and my "mothers" and fathers, then pull out a bowl of fruit for myself.

After I finish and wash the dishes, and start a load of laundry, I pull out my phone to see I have a message.

Unknown Number

J: Good morning Talia

That was just a bit ago, I guess they slept in too. I typed:

T: You again.

A few minutes later my phone buzzed again.

J: Me again. miss me?

T: Hardly. But what do I owe the pleasure of you texting me?

J: Owe. Well I figured me texted you was fate! So I decided to text my princess again today.

J: Oh and you too.

J: Just kidding.

T: Ha ha very funny. Well for starters, what's your name?

J: Ah, well that is to be remained a secret.

T: And why is that?

J: Well that is top secret information you see...

T: Ah ok.. Well just so im not talking to a 50 year old. where do you go to school?

J: Meadow High, 11th grade. WBU?

T: ....

J: What?

T: Meadow High, 11th grade...

J: Yeah what about it?

T: I go there this fall. I just moved here to Nashville..

J: Well color me intrigued, maybe we can meet one day after all.