Chapter Ten:
Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
May 8, 2014
Sophia's P.O.V.
"Sophia! Let's go! We need to get on the road now!" I could hear Hunter yell through the house. Ugh, I don't want to go. Why do I need to be there?
"You need to be there because it's your parents! Now let's go. I'm not going to tell you again."
"How did you know what I was thinking?" I asked as I walked out of my bedroom and through the house to wear he was standing at the front door.
"Because, I'm not an idiot. I know you don't want to go, you've been fighting me this entire week. But you don't get much of a choice. Anyway, you'll thank me later." For a minute I thought that was the end of the lecture he was giving me as we got into his truck. "Also, quit with the attitude. I won't hesitate to threaten you with consequences for this behavior in front of your parents. Got it?"
"Yes sir". Obviously I wasn't going to say anything else, I do still have a brain. Even though I'm extremely pissed off and annoyed. I drag my feet to Hunter's truck. It sits in the driveway, freshly washed and cleaned from the inside, out. I was made to help in the cleaning process, which of course I wasn't happy about. What am I doing and why am I acting like this. One good reason and it will feel justified to me. I continued thinking to myself as I climbed into the passenger seat as Hunter closed the door behind me. I waited until he climbed into his seat before telling him "thank you." Better be more polite to him at least, I don't need a sore ass any time soon. Oh! That's the reason. They have always pushed what they wanted and their beliefs on to me. I felt suffocated living under my father's roof. All I wanted was their support and love when I told them I was coming to America to make my dreams come true and all they did was yell at me and make me feel like a horrible person. I debated quietly whether I should tell Hunter what I was thinking but one sideways glance at him, seeing his face and jaw locked tight, told me he was really angry with me and I decided to keep my mouth shut. But of course, my bratty side told me not to care, and for some reason I listened.
"Hunter? Can I talk to you about something?"
"Any other day I would say absolutely, Sophia. But right now, I don't want to hear whatever excuse you've conjured up to justify your behavior. You can sit there, be quiet and think about what you need to do to change your behavior and your attitude. Because I can promise you that if you don't make a change during this drive to the airport, I will help you with that attitude adjustment and you won't like it either."
"Yes sir, but I really do want to just talk to you. I have a lot on my mind and I want to talk to you, you're the only person I have to talk to."
"I said, not right now. Don't argue with me."
Accepting defeat, I sat back in my seat and stared out the window. I could see fields and pastures filled with cows and horses. I started thinking about my own job at the horse rescue outside of Breaux Bridge. I love my job there, it's amazing. Some of the other people don't seem to like me but I'm not there to make friends. I'm there to make a difference and change the lives of some wonderful animals. A few who have already begun to trust me in my short time with them. It's a fantastic feeling, and I wanted to tell Hunter more about it but deciding it would be best to listen to him, I don't. It hurts not being able to talk to him.
"Is this like a timeout or something Hunter?"
"I guess you could look at like that."
I returned my gaze to the outside world through my window. I continued thinking about the past few things, surprised that I actually took Hunter's suggestion. Although, I wasn't sure if it was a suggestion or more of an order. I think I'm still getting used to him telling me what to do, except it does give me a sense of comfort. I know he cares for me, it makes me feel so safe knowing that too. I'm dragged out of my thoughts by Hunter .
"You know what, yes. This is in fact a timeout. You will not talk unless spoken too and asked a direct question. If your parents ask what's going on, I will inform them of everything. I'm not ashamed from anything, you should however be ashamed of your behavior. It's absolutely ridiculous. I can't even begin to explain to you how angry I am with you."
"You should be." I replied quietly.
"Don't speak unless spoken too. I'm so serious right now Sophia Marie. We're almost to the airport."
I hadn't noticed that the drive had gone by so quickly. I actually had begun to feel some remorse while he had been lecturing me. I couldn't believe how bad I was feeling. Seeing the airport come into view, those feelings disappeared quickly at the thought of my parents joining us soon. I closed my eyes I could hear Hunter begin talking again.
"Just behave yourself, okay? Please?"
I nodded my head, deciding to just keep my mouth shut and my eyes closed.