Chapter 3 - Jason Samuels
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"Jason!!"
I could faintly hear my mum shouting my name from downstairs but decided to ignore as I am still drowsy and exhausted.
Finally when I thought I could have a peaceful sleep, I heard the door burst open and--
"JASON SAMUELS!!" My mom yelled.
I ignored it again.
I am still trying to sleep. Aren't I?
May be she would leave me after trying a couple of times. But knowing my mom, I am sure she would never do that.
Still, a Man can try.
"JASON. I KNOW YOU ARE AWAKE. GET YOUR ASS OUT OF BED.. NOW!!"
Jesus. What's her problem? Why can't she just leave me alone. It's still summer and school won't start for at least a week.
I heard her sigh "Jace, I--"
Before she could continue, I retorted getting up "I told you not to call me Jace. Didn't I? I don't want to hear it again. EVER!!"
She frowned but nodded nonetheless "Okay"
I stayed silent; knowing that she will talk if she wants to say something.
With my experience of women, I am sure of one thing - they just can't stop talking.
Even when you don't pay interest, they just can't SHUT UP.
As expected, she continued as if she didn't see that I am totally irritated right now "Your sister isn't home from last night's party. What kind of a brother are you to leave her like that. Aren't you worried?? And why the hell didn't you go to that supposed party.. Is there really a party at Kyle's house or is she just-"
I intervened angrily "Mom!! Please. I told you that I didn't want to go to the party alone as Cheryl isn't here. And I really don't care if Elle is at Kyle's home sleeping with him"
"How dare you talk like that with your mom. She is your little sister for god sake"
"Well she is 16 and can look after herself and honestly, I am not a baby sitter"
Arabella is my 16 year old sister and a complete party animal. One of my friends, Kyle is her boyfriend for the past 6 months. His parents are out of town and so, he organized a party.
I always believed that parties are the only fun in high school but I've been to so many the last couple of years that I am actually bored of them now. That was the only reason I didn't go yesterday night; it wasn't because of my girlfriend Cheryl.
Frankly speaking, I don't have a problem going alone since I know almost everyone attending the party. As holidays are ending, there have been so many parties last week that I am tired of having hangovers.
I care about my sister more than my mom could ever imagine but I also happen to trust her. She might be younger to me, but she is old enough to make her own decisions. That's the only reason I give freedom to her.
I am not like those brothers who blackmail their friends, 'Date my sister and you'll be close to hell'.Moreover, I've known Kyle since middle school and he is a good guy.
I wish my mother understood everything without any explanation.
"At least try to find out where she is" she pleaded.
I simply nodded.
"I am going to clinic.. Call me once you know her whereabouts"
"Fine" I grumbled.
Giving me one last disgusting look, she left the room slamming the door.
I am sure Elle must have switched off her phone as usual. Thinking it's better to call Kyle, I picked up my mobile and dialed his number.
After 6 long rings, he finally answered.
"Hello"
"Is Elle with you?" I asked immediately.
"Yeah. Why??? AND WHY THE HELL DID YOU CALL THIS EARLY. You know it's still our holidays"
"Try telling that to my mother or at least Elle to keep her phone always with her. It would save me from being a messenger" I said angrily.
"Okay" he mumbled sleepily.
"And please tell her to come home early. Bye" I hung up before he could reply.
I don't understand the point of having a mobile if you switch it off all the time. Its useless telling her because she won't bother changing her habit.
At least I have her boyfriend's number and need not go looking for her in the whole town like I did the last summer.. Trust me, even a small town like ours never seems to end when you go on a search for someone.
Elle.. She is the only person who keeps me sane and I love her to death..
How we managed to live in this house all these years with my mom is beyond my understanding. We've been for each other all the time and she will always be the person I love the most in the world.
No matter what, I know she'll always support me.. Well almost always, except with an exception of Cheryl.
She simply doesn't understand why I am with Cherry when I don't love her.
Well, what can I say about that. She doesn't know how a boy's mind works and I am a man of needs. She keeps boring me with stupid cliché love stories and tries to feed all the nonsense about love.
Stupid, right?
I know..
She is a hopeless romantic and can talk on and on about love as if she had done a PhD on it.
Apart from Kyle, the only person she loved was my gay friend Gabe.
Gabe and I have been friends since primary school and he realized he was gay when he was 13.. He didn't tell me for a long time in fear of losing me.
But then, I always had a doubt and finally one day when I confronted him, he affirmed.
I never judged him and it was his choice to make..
Elle was devastated though. How she managed to love someone at a tender age of 12 is again something beyond my understanding.
I was there for her just like I always had been and she cried on my shoulder for 4 hours that day, confessing to me how she even decided the names of their kids.
It seems kind of funny now when I think about it.
It took her few weeks to be back to normal. Now, she backs him up more than me when people pick on him or call him colorful names.
I don't understand why people have to be so mean just because he is gay. He is a wonderful human being at heart and an amazing best friend; just like my sister who is still a friend of Gabe even when she realized he can't have feelings for her.
They always fight and that's the essence of their long lasting friendship..
The only time they support each other is when one of them advises me to breakup with Cheryl. They have a mutual dislike for her, which I don't understand.
It's not like she is cheating on me or something; we are loyal to each other but we're just not in love.
I explain to them that it's not like I am going to marry her but, they try to persuade me telling relationships don't happen like that.
I don't care about it. As long as we are in school, we can be together.
I know we have to part once we graduate as we will be applying to different universities; I don't mind though.
Though I told Kyle to send Elle soon, I am sure she won't be home all day long. So, I decided to hang out at Gabe's instead of staying alone at this ghastly place.
I messaged Gabe that I would be coming to his house and got a reply almost immediately.
From: Gabe
To: Me
Fine. Make sure you bring few drinks. My fridge is empty.
I got ready and went downstairs and was welcomed by a delightful smell coming from the kitchen.
Hmm.. May is cooking pancakes for breakfast.
Since my mom is bad at cooking (which she tries to cover up saying she is busy), we had a cook ever since we moved here. May has been like a motherly figure ever since and I don't remember who used to feed me prior to her.
I love everything she cooks even if it is a simple bowl of cereal. I know it sounds crazy but it's true.
"Good Morning May" I greeted before sitting on the chair at the far end of the dining table.
"Morning Baby boy!"
I turned to her direction and scowled "I am not a baby!! Not anymore"
She chuckled "I know you, ever since you were six and trust me nothing changed much"
"But I am not six anymore" I pouted.
She laughed "But you behave like one"
"Ok, whatever. I am hungry"
She handed me a plate full of chocolate chip pan cakes, bacon and scrambled eggs which I happily savored.
After saying good bye to her, I walked out of the house and got into my red Ferrari which was a gift from my parents for my last birthday.
Remembering Gabe's message about drinks, I made my way towards the convenience store which is just a few blocks away.
Since it's early, there is only one car at the entrance and I quickly parked mine beside it, strolling towards the store.
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