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Chapter 12 (Deja vu)
"Are you okay?"
"Yes, I'm fine don't worry."
"Really? Because you haven't said much just staring at your plate toying with the food."
I was spacing out. The words 'you're dead Sofia' kept popping on my head like an advertising on the internet. The thought that mean Vanessa is back didn't overwhelmed me.
'Good things don't last long.' My subconscious is always a bad reminder, but it is true. She was being nice, probably fake nice but still... I ruined it. But it was all for her own good. Mathew was thankful I told him, and it made me feel I was doing something helpful. Not that helpful, for me but I am okay with it. Like the destiny child song 'I'm a survivor' yeah keep singing yourself that you're a dead woman once you go back to that house.
That's another thing, Mathew. The way he looked at me earlier was something else. He seemed angry and kind of sad at the same time. I've never seen that side of him and it's something I don't want to explore. Well I can't blame him for feeling those emotions, he is her brother after all. I felt kind of upset when he left the restaurant, a part of me wanted him to stay. What am I saying? I just wanted to know how is he.
"Sofia are you sure you okay? I can take you home if you want."
I shacked my head saying 'no' taking my fork and shoving some pasta inside my mouth, which I have to admit is quiet delicious.
Joe has been concerned of me since Vanessa approached the table, he has been nothing but a gentleman and asking if I am okay. I better stop spacing out and start paying attention to Joe.
Even my first date was ruined by you Vanessa, thanks!
"So what's up?" I smiled playfully to Joe taking another fork full of pasta.
He scratch the back of his head, "You girls are complicated."
"That's what makes you so complicated." I joked smiling, grabbing my cup and taking a zip of my lemon juice.
He put his hand on his heart "I am so offended." He said sarcastically on a girly voice.
We both chuckled. I am also impressed, I never thought Joe could be so funny and nice. If it weren't because of the Vanessa incident this date would of turned out to be perfect. It's such a coincidence that we crashed on the same restaurant.
"Sofia." He placed his hand on top of mine that was leaning next to my lemonade.
It made my heart skip a beat, my whole body shivered, and my hands started to get sweaty. My eyes widen by the touch of his warm hand in top of mine, it made me feel nervous and anxious at the same time.
"You look beautiful today." Looking at my lap pulling my dress a little more to my knees I can't help but to smile like a fool.
Do I really look beautiful? Does he really mean it? All my life I've been called nothing but funny names, and now I have the most good looking guy in school calling me beautiful. I must be dreaming.
I pinched my knee. Damn I shouldn't have done that. I wasn't dreaming it is true.
I could feel the burn on my cheeks. I lifted my head slightly. His so amazing sparkling grey eyes met mines. The grin on his face was so childish and cute.
He removed his hand away from mine, 'why did he do that?' Was all I can wonder I was enjoying the warmth of his hand.
He sat straight on his chair "A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking, because her trust is not on the branch but on its own wing." He smiled looking away. "Believe in yourself Sofia."
'Believe in yourself Sofia.' I kept repeating the words inside my head. No one not even my best friends have ever attested me like that. The sentence went straight to my heart. I didn't know how to feel, I was clueless.
I could feel my heart beating as fast as the speed of light, and this feeling on my stomach I can't even describe.
I assured him I will with a nod, and continue to eat my pasta. The silence got kind of awkward just listening to our surroundings.
"So I wonder, what was that about?" Joe tried to change the atmosphere a little.
"What, was what about?" I asked, eating my pasta for some reason I can't stop eating it its very delicious.
"Vanessa flipping out on Mathew like that." He bantered, raising his hand to call the waitress. "Brothers drama for sure."
I raised my brows to the fact that he knew they were brothers. Curiosity filled my mind, "Isn't Mathew new at school?"
"Yeah, perhaps he joined the soccer team last week. I mean I told the whole soccer team I was taking you on a date, well I didn't Alfred and Andrew did."
I laughed because I do imagine the scene. Wait did he say all the soccer team? So Mathew knew I was having a date here. Why would he come here with Vanessa.
I bet he just wanted to ruin my night. I can't stop thinking of what Vanessa would do to me once I get home. I am for sure a dead woman. I believe I made the right choice on telling Mathew. He can help her, and I can deal with the bullying, I've been dealing with it for a while now.
"Sofia you are spacing out again." I blinked a couple of times and smiled.
"I am sorry what were we talking about?" I drank some of my piña colada to clear my throat.
"What is wrong Sofia?" Joe seemed a little upset, "Do you want to leave? Are you feeling okay?" I don't know if I heard sadness, he is hard to read.
"Joe," I took a deep breath "I assure you that I've never been happier."
His lips curved so hard, I was afraid his lips would crack into pieces.
"I am glad to hear that." He turned his head to call the waitress "Would you like to order some dessert?"
"No thanks I am fine." I answered. "Food is great here by the way." I have to say his parents own quiet a restaurant.
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Joe and I were having a great time, he did order me dessert even though I was full, I don't regret eating it. It was delicious. We laugh of the ideas of Alfred and Andrew to sleep with Miss Penelope, and how they bet money on it.
I couldn't stop smilling, he would't let me stop. Sadly this moment is about to be over.
"So I guess this is it." We both were walking to the red big door.
Joe and I reached the doors house and faced each other.
"I had a great time Sofia." Joe took a step foward, "I really hope that we can do it again."
I can't belive that Joe really took me out on a date. Does he really mean, that he wants to go out with me once again.
"Did I tell you, you look a-amazing Sofia?"
I nooded, staring at the floor because I didn't want hime to see my cheeks turn red.
"Goodnight Sofia." He lift my chin with his index finger making me look at him.
"Goodnight Joe, thank you."
"No need to thank me." He rang the doorbell and headed himself to his BMW.
I saw him get into his car and leave, my cheeks were blushing slightly. I felt so happy.
Until...
"Well that was a scene, I would of bought some popcorn."
I did not notice that someone had open the door.
"Why?"
"Why? Are you asking me, why would I buy some popcorn?"
"No. I am asking, why did you go to the same restaurant as I did tonight."
"Well, can't a brother have dinner with his sister." Mathew was leaning on the door, with his hair all messy. Let's not mention shirtless and with his hair all messy.
He seemed tired. I took a glance to his face. I could notice the tiredness on his eyes. Like if he has not slept.
"Don't play dumb with me."
He stop leaning on the door and crossed his arms to face me. "How am I playing dum-"
I cute him off "I know that you knew I was going to that restaurant today. So why did you take Vanessa there?"
He smirked.
"What is so funny?" I gasped in desperation . "You know what don't tell me, I am going to get some sleep."
I took off my heels, and held it in my hand. And god they were killing my feet. I headed myself inside walking pass Mathew.
"You live in my house now. You are my mom responsability, so I just went there to make sure everything is okay."
I dropped my heels to the ground, "Is this some kind of joke?"
"Goodnight Sofia." He closed the door.
"By the way thanks for telling me. It is like deja vu all over again."
"What do you mean?" I asked with curiosity.
He walked pass me, and left my sight.
Why couldn't my mom leave me at Grace place? Deja vu, what is that suppose to mean.
"Matt." I called him out, loud enough for him to listen.
"Yes Sofia." He made himself visible, walking to me.
"C-can you fix the guess room for me? I am sure Vanessa wants some time alone."
"My pleasure." He winked at me.
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