THE PRETENDER

Part 1

Pov:  Janette

It was sunny day here, the sun from above is almost killing us from the heat. Why do this place is like the closest place from the sun, and why do I need to come along with this people, right they're my cousins. And here I am in my very beloved province I almost forgotten. My brain is still processing why am I here at the 1st place. Why did I choose to come here, when I knew I hated this place so much. The worst place to have a vacation with.

Flashback:

I just graduated from college, I've done something meaningful for once in my life. I'm so sure my mom would totally call me once she knew, it was all over my social media accounts, the post of my friends congratulating me, from actually graduating after all the not so good things I've done so far.
Zzzzzzz zzzzzzz
Something's vibrating in my bag, yup my phone is ringing dang that was fast. Mom's puppets​ sure knows the latest news.

Hey mom, wazzup how u doing?

Where are you?

I'm at the planet Earth for a moment mom, where do you think I am?

Don't be a philosopher on me Janette!!! Now where are you?

*Oops my eardrums almost explode there, gosh that was loud, is she holding a mic with speaker on it, because if she's having it while talking to me, then again she's in a lunatic mood.*

Janette!!!!

Yes mom I'm here, jeeez you don't need to shout. I'm on my way home from an event of something I think you knew already.

Why didn't you tell me? I should've been there to personally greet you?

Well 1st reason I never thought I would actually past my thesis, 2nd I also never thought that I would be able to pass the exam, 3rd I thought I was always a failure in your eyes. Is that enough reasons to answer your questions mom?

You unrespectful bratt. Why did you think I send you there? Because I wanted you to finish your studies and be something when you grew up, is it necessary for you to answer me with your loosy words?

*Why there's a water dripping from my face? Do this car has a hood, it's not even raining. Before I even realize it the person beside me is looking at me with concern, I was crying. Well that's embarrassing.*

So sorry mom, I think I'm just in a moody situation right now, guess I'm getting my monthly visit soon. So is that all? Is there something more that you need to say?

*Gonna have to make this phone call not last longer.*

Your gonna need to go back here, don't give me some of your lame excuses on why you can't, I have heard them so many times. And I don't take a no for an answer. If you don't come here by the end of the month, I'm going to remove you from the list of the people getting my inheritance do you understand..

I was still looking at my phone and replaying all the things she said. I'm going to go back to that dreaded place I once abandoned. This is supposed to be a perfect day for me. Why did this had to ruined me. Now there's​ even more weight on my chest than I had when I'm studying.

End of Flashback

She sure knows how to manipulate me, that not new though, she's known to be so manipulative. Now I had to endure this heat coming from the sun, I could almost cook an egg in my skin.

Hey are you ok?

*That was Stephen​ takin me out of my thoughts, taking me back to reality.*

Yup, can't you see? I'm totally fine, my clothes were almost wet, I'm under the tree with you and them, with this bicycle that you guys lend me. I'm so so fine.