Chapter 9
Previously...
"All right, time for school", Trudy said dismissing them. The housemates left for Ms. Denbey's class. Willow finally came to classroom.
Mara looked up from unloading her purse, to see Willow coming to their table and take a seat. Once the class was seated and settled in the classroom Mara asked, "How are you doing, Willow". Willow gave her a smile, "I'm fine".
"All right class, today's objective is-. Oh, Patricia, how wonderful it is for you to join us today", Ms. Denbey said.
"Patricia", they heard Eddie say across the room. Patricia smirked and walked to her usual table with Joy, but Jerome was in her seat. She stopped next to Jerome, "My seat Jerome", she says. Jeromes smirked at her, "Had fun with the relatives, I see", "Move", she says sternly. Mara saw Joy's expression when Jerome moved to the empty seat behind them. Out of Mara's peripherals she saw Willow give her a sympathetic look. When the bell rang, Willow grabbed onto Mara's arm, "Mara, if you ever want to talk I'm here for you". "What?", Mara said confused, wasn't it supposed to be the other way around. Willow grinned, "I saw how you looked,it's ok. My relationship with Alfie is on hold, so I need to really positive, but you still haven't dealt with Joy and 'll talk at lunch", Willow patted Mara's arms and walked out of the classroom. Mara was abashed, how could Willow even think of something that, and their schoolmates who were still in the classroom heard it all.
"Willow", she said as she headed after her to explain herself, walking through Fabian and Eddie, who were talking. Mara made her way down the hallway, when she heard someone say, "Why are you looking for Willow?". Mara turned around to see Joy, "I think she's in denial about her and Alfie".
"Why do you say that?", Joy asked
"She basicly said that her and Alfie aren't over and suggested that we talk about me getting over Jerome", she said, looking at Joy. "I still can't believe you did that you know"
Joy striked back, "Mara, it's not my fault, I can't help that. We know what he did, but I've already forgiven him, you should too, because a friend wouldn't treat another friend like that".
Mara sighed, Online guru, online guru, online guru, she repeated in her head. "New rule of the sisterhood, always accept your friends new boyfriend".
"Even if it's her ex?"
"Even if it's my ex", she said, walking closer to Joy and hugged her. "Now let's get to English, i heard Mr. Bennett is having us right an essay".
Joy linked her arm through Mara's, and laughed, "Only you"
The rest of the day went by normal, partially. Willow did give Mara a lecture, but Joy was their to hear it too so was KT, Jerome went to hang out with Alfie who was frequently stealing glances at Patricia, who was winking at Eddie throughout the day.
Back at home...
"Hey have you guys seen Nina?", Fabian asked
"No, I haven't seen her all day", the girls say. Fabian gives his thanks and shuts the door behind him.
"You think their going to last?", Mara asks.
"Yeah, I'm pretty sure of it", KT says. The door opens again and Patricia steps in.
"Well, hello stranger, how is the family?", Joy asks
Patricia grins, "They're fine, my mom just over exaggerated, but it was worth leaving this place".
KT smiles up at Patricia, " You wanted to tell me something Patricia?". Patricia walked over and sat on the bed with Joy, " I really need your help on something and it's very important. Joy, Mara, will you help me too", she said flashing her wicked red eyes at them.
