Evening Drama
My dad was driving and didn't say a word when I got into the backseat of the PT Cruiser. My mom, on the hand, started talking a mile a minute. "So, how was the first day, Racheal? Meet any cute guys?" she said. "Maria, don't ask her things like that. If you say them, then they will make a habit of happening." said my father. "Chill, Dad, you know I wouldn't go out with a human. No offense, Mom, I know you guys love each other. A human just wouldn't be right. I don't think I could make anyone come into this life when we have to run constantly." I said hearing the angry tone in my father's voice. "You know I didn't mean anything by it. I just wanted to know how today went, that's all. You over-react to much, David. I trust our daughter. Why does it seem that you don't?" said Maria. David replied," I trust Racheal. I don't trust the boys at her school around her." "Umm. Dad, you know I'm still here right." I said. "I know. You were supposed to hear that, Racheal. You need to know that one of the reasons that we didn't put you in school in New York is because we didn't know how 'temptations' could affect you as a young vampire." answered my dad. "Dad, if you wanted me to be away from 'temptations', why did you let me go to school here?" I said. I don't understand why he's telling me this now. I would think it would have been easier to tell me when we were in New York. Then I could have known what would happen if I got too involved with someone. Not that I think it would have or would happen. "David, now you're being over-dramatic. I thought that was my job." said my mom. "Well, why aren't you acting like this then? I thought you would be just upset as I am about this." replied David. "Can you guys just drop it? Our exit is coming up. I really want to get the house. I have homework to do." I said. "We'll talk when your father goes to work. Okay, Rach?" said Mom. "Ohh. Mom, you know I hate it when you call me Rach. But, ok. We'll talk later." I replied. Sometimes my mom just gets on my nerves. But, I gotta love her. "Is the car driving itself now? Did I just disappear? You know I can hear you. Why do you say these things when I'm right here." said Dad annoyed. "I know you can hear us that's why I said it. Now you'll try not to hear the conversation in our minds. I know that you know that you don't to hear it." answered Maria. We rode in silence with only the quiet hum of the engine until we reached our driveway.
I did my homework as soon as I got into my room. I knew my dad was a little mad at my mom because of what she said. I wasn't planning on leaving even though I wanted Mom to drive me to the Apple store. I wasn't going to risk getting my dad mad at me too. I just had to wait two hours until he left for work. Sometimes my dad gets a little carried away. And when he does, the world is a bit harder to deal with. I was finishing the last few pages of Pride & Prejudice when someone knocked on my door. "Come in." I said. "I want to talk about what happened in the car ride." said my father. He walked into my room very quietly. "How are you feeling? I hope we didn't upset you." said my dad, in a kind of apologetic tone. "I'm fine. What exactly about the car ride did you want to talk about?" I replied. He answered "Well, I thought we needed to talk about what your mother said about dating. And I really wanted to tell you my thoughts about it before I left." "Okay. What about it?" I answered. He said, "If you feel strongly about a boy and you want to go out with him, at least tell your mother about him, if you won't tell me." "What makes you think that I wouldn't tell you about said boy?" I replied. This conversation was getting on my nerves. I wanted it to be over with already. I want him to get to his point. "I know that I may have let you think that I don't trust you. And I know that you know what would happen if you got too involved with a boy. But, there are some things in this world that not even a vampire can control." he stated. Is this a warning? Since when has my father been able to see the future? Or is he just looking out and protecting me? I said, "Alright, Dad. I'll let you know if anything happens like that. But, I don't think it will. I know how to look out for myself." "Good. I need to go to work now. I'll see tomorrow night. Your mom will pick you up from school tomorrow. Have a good day and night, sweetie." said my father. "Good night, Dad." He left my room as silently as he came in.
I finished all of the work I was given for the night. Then I looked at the clock and noticed that time had passed faster than I thought. It was 5:50 PM. I hurried downstairs to find the scent of beef stew coming from the kitchen. My mother decided to cook for me. She wanted to talk too. She never cooks unless she has something on her mind. When I walked into the kitchen, she ran up to me and gave me a huge hug. "What's this all for, Mom?" I asked. "I heard your conversation with your father. I am happy to know that we're all on the same page. I'm just glad that you know that all he wants is for you to be safe. You do know that, right?" asked my mom. "Yeah. I figured that out. So, why did you cook?" I answered. She replied, "Because I wanted to let you have something special after your first day of school. I'm really proud of you for trying your best through all of this crazy mess." She got the table set and gave me a bowl of piping hot stew. We spent the next hour talking about my classes, all the people I met, and my teachers.
After getting my mom to promise to take me to the Apple store after she picks me up, I headed for my room. I was really tired after everything. I guess, the stress of the day got to me. I grabbed a magazine my mom bought me, turned my lamp on the lowest setting, and got in bed. I read for awhile before drifting off to sleep.
