CHAPTER 23
Peter waited for Daisy and Juliette to finish their kitchen duty before explaining what they were going to do today. It was a nice sunny day. As Daisy and Juliette were walking towards the cliffhangers and Peter, Sophie was following them with a glass of water and something in her hand. It was prenatal vitamins for Shelby.
So (giving the pills to Shelby) : Here are your prenatal vitamins for today Shelby.
S : Thanks. So it really means that everything's true, right ?
P : Yeah, how do you feel about that ?
S : I don't know, I feel weird but happy.
Sc (smiling at Shelby) : Me too.
P : Great. Now that everybody's here lets talk about the program of the day.
They all groaned as the program was usually rarely funny. Peter knew that and was used to that reaction even before he explained what they were going to do.
E : So Peter what is it today ? Class, hike, kayak, climb a mountain, another walk into the woods or something even more boring ?
P : I didn't know, you had tons of good ideas Ezra !
E : I know.
P : Anyone else have a suggestion ?
D : Hanging out here doing nothing ?
P : Good try but no ! Shelby what would you like to do today ?
Everybody was starring at her as if Peter was going to pay attention to what she was going to say and follow her choice so it'd better be something interesting. Shelby tried to read what her friends had in their minds but then decided not to pay attention cause she knew that Peter was the only one to choose the activities so whatever she was going to say it wasn't important.
S : Why do you ask, you're always the one who choose and we don't have a choice so what's the matter in telling you ?
P : No I sincerely ask you and you can choose one of the activities. So much has been happening to you and I'd like to allow you to choose one activity for today.
A : So you're serious Peter !
P : Absolutely.
J : Make a good decision, we'll all have to do this activity Shelby !
S : Thanks for the pressure Juliette !
Sc : Hey Juliette watch what you're doing. Shelby can't be under too much pressure and stress, ok.
J : Sorry.
Shelby smiled at Juliette to say it doesn't matter and at Scott for defending her.
S : Hum… I don't know… maybe relaxation.
Everyone made a big "yippee" cry and Peter looked at Sophie who nodded.
P : Ok guys.
A : What ? Are you serious ?
Sc : Is it really ok for relaxation ?
P : Yes. Sophie will do that with you in the afternoon. First you have 2 classes, then lunch, then I want you all in the lodge and we'll take about… well you'll see then and next you'll have half an hour relaxation before doing your homework. Finally you'll have dinner and group before going to sleep. So go to class now and don't forget to finish your homework when you have time.
With that Peter and Sophie walked away. The cliffhanger couldn't believe it.
D : It sounds like a nice day.
E : Yeah for a change.
A : Can't believe this day is really going to be good. Peter must have woke up in a really good mood this morning. Maybe Sophie helped him…
J : Stop it Auggie, I don't want to hear that kind of details now.
Sc : Yeah, I guess Peter's got something in mind.
S : Well we'll see but you could thank me for choosing relaxation, I could have…
She didn't have the time to finish what she wanted to say since all the cliffhangers were hugging her. Then they went to class and everything went fine. They even found class less boring then usual and they participated. Even the teacher was surprised. They had 30 minutes free before next class and they all went to the lodge to continue their homework. Juliette didn't find it to hard to write about being curious but it wasn't that easy for Shelby. The guys weren't really thinking about their homework as they had the girls near them. It was hard for them to concentrate.
J : Auggie would you please stop looking at me ! I'd like to concentrate and work more and you should do the same.
A : Easy Juliette you've already written twice more than the others and I don't know what to write.
D : Think about why you wanted to read your file and you'll find the answer about why you're so curious.
A : Thanks Daisy I'm gonna try that.
E : Yeah me too.
S : Guys would you please shut up !
Sc : What's up Shelby ? You seem to be mad ?
S : No. It's just that I'm thinking about calling my mom after our next class.
Sc : Ouch I understand how you feel.
S : Yeah I bet you do cause you also have to tell you father !
Sc : No way ! Peter didn't ask me to… well I guess he did when I wasn't paying that much attention.
S : Yeah I heard him so you'd better hurry to do your homework and call your dad after I call my mom.
The lodge was calmer now and they could write more. Ezra who wasn't really inspired was trying to cheat on Daisy to copy what she was writing.
D (hiding her work) : Ezra it has to be something personal you know !
E : Ok I got it.
It was now time for English class. They all decided to continue their homework in class so they'll have more free time after class and they could just enjoy being together instead of having to finish the homework Peter gave them to do as punishment. Luckily the teacher didn't notice they were doing something else in class then listening to him. Class was now over for today and Shelby had to call her mom. She asked Scott to go with her and she said she'll stay with him when he makes his phone call. She didn't tell Peter she wanted to call now cause if she couldn't once arrived in front of the phone she wouldn't have to tell Peter and she'll call another day. Scott agreed not to tell Peter either. Once they arrived at the phone they made sure there was nobody there to listen to them. He kissed Shelby to say good luck and she took the phone in her hand. She dialed the number to her house and her mom, who works at night, picked up.
S : Hi mom it's me.
Her mom : Hi Shelby, how are you doing ?
S : Good. How are you and Jesse doing ?
Her mom : We're good. Were you calling for something in particular ?
Shelby looked at Scott and he smiled and whispered her to continue and be strong.
S : Hum… yeah, I have something to tell you.
Her mom : Hurry and tell me cause I have to go shopping and…
S (getting angry) : I have something important to tell you and you're talking about shopping… Well I'm pregnant mom, that's what I wanted to tell you.
Her mom : What ? What the hell are you talking about ? How could it happen.
S : Well you know, two people, together…
Her mom : Don't play with me. I thought Horizon was a sure place and you're getting pregnant with one of those guys ? What kind of a school is that ?
S : Mom I…
Her mom : I have to call the director…
S : Stop it. You won't call him. He's aware of the situation and he's the one who told me to call you. Nobody had planned for this to happen but I fell in love with a guy named Scott and I really love him and…
Her mom : Uh so you had to do it again, is that it ? First Walt and then this guy, you're really a …
S : I'm really a what mom ? A bitch is that what you're trying to say ? Well that's ok, I don't want to talk to you anymore either. Just tell Jesse I called and I love her. I just had to call to tell you the situation cause it was an obligation but if Peter hadn't forced me to tell you I swear I wouldn't ! And you know it wasn't me but Walt who abused me !
Her mom : I'm really disappointed in you Shelby ! I thought you were smarter than this. You always screwed up everything and now your whole life is screwed up ! Bye.
Her mom hung up the telephone and she was about to cry when Scott took her in his arms.
Sc : It's ok Shelby I'm here. What did she say ? I guess it wasn't that she's happy for us, right ?
S (… she cries) : She… doesn't…want… to…talk to me…anymore. She said… I screwed up…my whole life.
Sc : I'm here for you Shelby and I'll always be with you. Your mom will accept the situation one day, she just needs time. I guess I'll be just as lucky with my dad. See you did the right thing by choosing relaxation in the afternoon !
S : Very funny !
Sc : At least it brings a smile to your face.
S : You know why I love you Scott ?
Sc (smiling) : Because I'm the best ?
S : Because you're like me ! And a great kisser also.
Sc : Ok, thanks but what's I'm like you suppose to mean ?
S : You have to call your dad before we go to class after lunch is over.
Scott kissed Shelby once again and she calmed down while he dialed his house number. He was hoping his father would be home and not this Elaine bitch. He heard a tonality and someone picked up.
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