Double Trouble Chapter 21
PART 2 OF 2
I didn't turn to look at him, to see how close behind he was.
I just ran and ran until I barely recognised where I was anymore but I still
ran until I was almost definite he's gone. I slumped down against
the padded seats of the milkshake bar. Surely he wouldn't find me here.
"May I take your order?" A waiter asked, looking me up and down.
I might as well buy something now i'm here.
"I'll take a chocolate brownie milkshake please." I replied.
"Okay, that'll be three dollars."
After scrambling around in my pockets I pulled out five dollars and handed it over to the waiter. "Thank you miss." He mumbled while walking off. I leaned back into my seat,
closing my eyes for just a second. When I re-opened them I was staring back into Ed's eyes.
"You bunking too then, ey?" He asked me.
"Yeah I guess you could say that." I responded.
"Bit of a suprise seeing you here." "I could say the same thing to you."
I turned to face the waiter as he placed my milkshake on the table infront of me.
"Enjoy your milkshake and thanks for choosing Mi-Shake." He smiled.
My stomach began to feel jittery as I took the first sip of the chocolatey ice-cream.
"Sorry, I ordered it before you arrived." I apologized.
"It's fine."
"Want a sip?" I offered, leaning out and holding the milkshake in front of Ed.
He smiled at me and took the milkshake from my hand. After a couple of minutes
I realised I was staring at him. The realisation caused my cheeks to flush red as
looked away quickly hoping he hadn't noticed. "Don't worry, I don't have any contagious diseases." He laughed, handing me back the milkshake. I joined in with the laughter as I began to drink what's left of my milkshake, somehow being with Ed had almost made me forget about this mornings dramatic events. "So what do you want to do after this?" He asked. "Well, i'm not sure, I didn't really plan that far ahead."
"How about a look around the mall and if you're
good i'll give you a special treat." He laughed winking at me.
"Oh and what will that special treat be?"
"You'll have to wait and see, depends how well behaved you are today." He joked.
I laughed as we both stood and walked out the shop side by side.
"Where exactly are we going?"
"Hmmm, how about a look round Forever 21?"
"Yippee." Ed muttered sarcastically.
"But if you don't then-"
"I'm just joking Lucy, we can go wherever you want."
I narrowed my eyes away from him as I spoke shyly, "Thanks Eddie."
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"How about this one?" I asked, holding the pink dress against me.
"Stunning, yet again." He smiled.
"But I don't know, I love the color on this one, but yet the other one is just-"
"Then get them both."
"I can't afford both of them!"
"Consider it on me."
"Really?" I gasp.
"Yes really."
Clutching both dresses in my hand I ran over to Ed and gave him a warm friendly hug.
"Thank you so much." I said politely. "Are you sure you have enough cash though?"
"Yeah it's fine." Luckily for us there was no que,
"Would you like a bag with that?" The cashier asked.
"Yes please." Ed responded.
"Okay then, that's fifty dollars."
I gasp and Ed just smiles as he hands over the money.
"Here's your receipt, have a nice day."
Ed drove in silence, as he pulled up into the driveway of my apartment.
I let out a sigh of relief as I see Jason isn't quite back yet. He cut the engine off and unlocked the doors. "Thanks for, um today." I mumbled.
"Anytime." Ed smiled.
"I guess i'll see you at school unless you're bunking tomorrow too."
He leaned back into his chair, adjusting himself into a comfortable slouchy position.
"We'll see, I haven't decided yet."
I pulled the car door handle and swing the door open. The bags weighed down my arms
as I tried to shut the car door. "Bye." I shouted whilst slamming the door shut.
I reached into my pocket and pulled out my key. As I unlocked the door and took a step
inside, I looked up to see myself standing face to face with Jason.
"How come your car isn't there?" I asked.
"A mate from college borrowed it but more importantly, where have you been all day?"
"Doesn't really matter, just out."
"And, with who?"
"A friend from school."
"What friend?"
"You're not my dad, it's really none of your business."
"Lucy, tell me." He said his voice suddenly turning cold.
"Jason, it's n o n e of your business!" I replied raising my voice as I pushed past him.