Brave - FanFic CHIM/CHERYL COLE

Part 149

Julie's POV

I don't even remember getting up this morning and driving myself to school. I didn't bother fixing myself up, the bags under my eyes growing darker with each day that passes. I found myself walking to the school office, not having the energy to attend any of my classes today. Last nights memories repeating in my head over-and-over again.

"Julie?" Mrs. Jackson said taking in the sight of me. I had warn a pair of skinny boyfriend jeans and an oversized jumper. Mam's oversized jumper to be exact. I had put it on last night in hopes to feel her warmth, letting her scent send me into a peaceful sleep

"What's the matter?" She asked, noticing I had yet to utter a word. I simply shrugged, my chin trembling uncontrollably

"Come here" She said wrapping her arm around my shoulder and pulling me into her private office - locking it behind us

"What's the matter sweetheart?" That's all it took for me to let the tears escape. Her choice of word 'sweetheart' reminding me of Mum

"I-I want my M-Mum" I cried, hoping she could do something about it

"I-I want my Mum's" I hiccuped, her face softening as she watched me cry out my pain in front of her

"C-Can you c-call my Mum?" I begged, I needed to know if she was okay

"Yeah.. Come sit here" She took my hand gently sitting me in her leather seat. She went straight to the phone dialing my parents number, handing the headset over to me. With each ring my anxiety grew

"Hello?" Came Mum's answer

"Mum! Are you okay?" I asked, my voice coming out as a squeak - willing myself not to cry

"Hi Angel, don't worry I'm fine! My bum saved my fall" She laughed making me laugh along with her, the relief lifting up my spirit

"Why are you calling me off the school number?" She asked

"He took my phone away, and everything else for that matter" The second we got home last night Jason stormed into my room taking my laptop, iPad, sketch books, and snatched my phone on his way out. He was acting like a monster. Mrs. Jackson signaled she was going to leave me to speak in private; which I was really grateful for

"Fcking bastard" Mum muttered from the other end, maybe she thought I didn't hear her because she cheered up her voice when she spoke next

"Why aren't you in class?"

"I'm not going to class" I said, simple as that. I wasn't in the mood to see anyone, or socialize with anyone. I just wanted to sit on the phone and talk to Mum all day; if only.

"Jules, you can't skip cl-"

"Mum, can you just tell me what your plans are for the day? What are you doing right now?" I asked, laying my head in my arms - resting it against the dark-wooded desk

"Well, let's see.. I'm on my way with your Mam right now to our four month scan...." She went to tell me about her plans, I could hear Mam screaming at the cars in front of her. That woman and her road-rage. I felt like I was with them, like I was in the car listening to Mum tell me stories and tales. Tell me memories, good and bad. Too bad it had to come to an end

"We are about to go in sweetheart, I'll try and speak to you later. If I can't I'm sorry in advance, I love you" She said, I said my goodbyes and ended the call. I had been sat in this office for two and some hours missing three of my courses, but it was worth it - hearing Mum's voice brightened up my mood. Knowing she was okay was all that mattered in this moment. I still didn't want to go to class, and I hoped Mrs. Jackson would allow me stay here