Spoken Lies And Broken Ties

Reb's P.O.V.

"Princess, there is a party at one of the trustees, Mr. Hudson. He has invited all the teachers, staff, and other trustees with their family. Would you like to accompany us?" Dad asked me while mom just stood next to him, eagerly waiting for me to reply.

"Yes, dad, why not." I was almost done with my HRM assignment so I could go with them to the party. I knew about the party already as I had heard uncle Rosh asking Mark yesterday to come to this party but he refused.

"Excuse me, I have to make a call." Mom excused herself. I knew she went to call aunt Rachel to discuss the party. They both will now plan what to wear at the party and look the best amongst all. After all, they have an image to maintain, they are the beautiful wives of the trustees. Even I wanted her to call aunt Rachel so that aunt Rachel and then Mark will know that I am attending this party too.

As much as I know Mark, he will not lose this opportunity and would definitely accompany his parents to the party and that's exactly what I want. He need not be told twice for this, he would jump and grab this opportunity just so that he can make a move on me and win his stupid bet. Sometimes I really wonder if he has any self-respect? The guy was insulted badly last night but he would still be ready to come today after learning from his mom that I am coming there to the party. But it was a good thing because I wanted him to come.

Let him plan everything; from his dialogues to his actions. I want him to be fully prepared for the party this evening. The more excited he gets now the more frustrated he will be then. That my friends would be the best catch of the party; him moving around frantically at the party looking for me everywhere. And when he will find out that I didn't come and all his planning has gone into vain, then that expression that will be on his face would be priceless.

"Sweetie, are you ready to go?" mom asked and simultaneously entered inside the room. When she saw me in my night wears and working on a laptop she immediately rushed to my side. "Reb, what happened? Why didn't you get ready? Are you not feeling well? What happened baby?" It was evident that she was very worried about me.

I swear, my parents still treat me like a baby but I know it is because they care for me way too much. It's like their day starts with me and ends with me. As a kid, they both used to woke me up in the morning together and put me to bed at night. If by chance one of them is not present or is out for work, they will make sure to call me in the morning every day to wish me good morning and I will definitely get a call at night to wish me goodnight. Though they don't get to do this now as I get up and go to sleep on my own but they would still like to see my face every day first thing in the morning.

I can't even begin to tell you how much I missed this all these past years. Even though I wasn't with my parents these three years but that didn't them from calling me every morning and night to wish me. I have the best parents one could ask for. I stayed with my aunt Debbie these three years and she never made me feel like my mom wasn't with me, we have grown closer in these years. She never had any child so she thinks of me as her own and cares for me a lot. Even aunt Rachel loves me like her own kid. She could not believe Mark for a second but she had complete trust in me. It was one of the reasons why Mark felt jealous of me. Uncle Rosh loves me like my own dad. I feel very lucky for having these people in my life. But Mark is the worst thing that has ever happened to me.

"Mom, I am alright. Don't worry too much. It's just that I am not done with my assignment yet so I guess I will have to stay; this assignment is very important." I told mom after holding her hand so that she stops worrying. This was actually true, there were some things that were still left on my assignment. I wasn't just saying this to make Mark suffer.

"Are you sure you don't want to come? Will you be alright staying alone at home?" mom asked me looking me into my eyes to check if I am actually fine or not.

"Yes, mom, I will be fine. You and dad go and have fun and quit worrying about me. I will join you guys there if I could finish it on time." I am sure this would comfort her plus it would keep Mark on his toes waiting for me to come. I didn't really mean this when I said I would join them afterward because I would never go as I had planned to make Mark suffer from all the wait.

"Alright then, please take care of yourself Reb. You know how I and your dad can't stop worrying about you after that night said." She said but immediately realized what her words and we both avoided eye contact with each other. We both ended up looking in different directions. I know she did that because she didn't want to hurt me and avoided her eyes because I wasn't yet ready to tell her about what happened that night that made their daughter leave her home and New York.

"Please promise me Reb you'll take care of yourself." She was again looking into my eyes with worry.

"I promise mom." I smiled just so she can relax when internally I was replaying that night in my head.

"The driver is here so you can come there after finishing your assignment; Mr. and Mrs. Hudson asked us to bring you along." Dad joined us.

"Please take care of yourself, princess." Dad was repeating mom's words. I can't blame them for this they are always too worried for me after that night. But I just nod my head in reply and mom and dad kissed my forehead one by one before leaving.

And I sat there waiting for the drama to begin.