A/N...I guess the last chapter was a little short. Sorry about that. I wrote that chapter in less than an hour and decided to upload it. I mean, you guys have been waiting for a long time, you need something right? Well, I hope that this chapter makes up for it.... Don't forget to read and review....
Chapter 16 - Bad Choices
I went to school the next day in a suprisingly good mood. I knew it was because I finally had that weight lifted off my shoulders. Not only did my dad believe me about the whole thing, but he promised to always be there for me. I haven't had many people tell me that before.
I went into the back of the room, trying to ignore the looks and stares from Marissa and her little "followers." She was the snotty type, who thought she was better than everyone else. I wanted to walk right up to her and slap her across the face, but I knew it wasn't worth it. She wasn't worth it.
I sat down at my desk, and turned to Lindsay, who looked like she was about to fall asleep.
I gently shook her.
"Lindsay, wake up."
Her eyes shot open, then she looked at me and smiled.
"Sorry, the baby kept me up all night."
"Yeah," I laughed, "Babies tend to do that."
She laughed, and we took out our books to get ready for class.
"How did your check up go?"
"Oh my god, I can't believe I didn't tell you. I'm having twins."
Lindsay's face lit up.
"Congratulations."
"Thank you."
"I'm just glad that I'm not the one having two babies. It's hard enough taking care of one."
I laughed, but quickly quited down when I heard the teacher's voice.
"Ok, class," said Ms. Coleman, "Today were going to learn how to--"
She was interrupted by a knock at the door. She looked at us confused, but went over and answered the door.
"I'm sorry for interrupting your class Ms. Coleman," I heard a female voice say, "but may I please pull Liberty Van Zandt out of class?"
I looked at her with confustion, but Ms. Coleman nodded and told me to pack my things.
Lindsay leaned over, "How come you're leaving so early?"
I shrugged, "I have no idea. I hope it doesn't have anything to do with my dad."
I told Lindsay goodbye and left the room. I looked around. When I didn't see anyone right outside the room, I went outside; only to stand infront of the person I dreaded ever seeing again: my mother.
"What are you doing here mom?"
She just smiled at me and looked me up and down.
"You've gotten pretty big," she said rubbing my stomach.
"Um, yeah. I'm having twins."
She pulled her hand away, almost as if she was disgusted.
"Twins? Wow. That's a lot to take care of."
"Yeah well, me and dad can do it. We don't need you."
I saw of look of hurt in her eyes, but I didn't care. After all she put me through, she was the least of my worries.
She smiled at me, quickly changing from sad to happy.
"Want to go get a bite to eat?"
Did I just hear her correctly?
"Mom, what are you doing here?"
"What? I can't take my daughter out once in a while?"
"At other times, yes. But under these circumstances? No."
I could sense her getting angry, but she tried to shake it off.
"Look, just get in the car ok? Were going out to lunch."
I shrugged off a bad feeling I had and got into the car. What's the worst that could happen? Getting into another fight?
We drove in silence for 5 minutes until we reached a Mcdonalds.
Once inside, we walked over to the register and my mother and I ordered a Big Mac.
"Wait," I said changing my mind, "I'd like to change my order, please. How bout' a Double Cheeseburger? Wait, no. Just Chicken Nuggets and a large chocolate shake."
"Ok," said the McDonald's worker, "That will be--"
"Wait, I change my mind. I don't want Chicken Nuggets anymore. Just large fries and a large chocolate shake."
"Ok, that will be $10.30"
"Wait, I want--"
"Liberty!" my mother turned to the woman at the register, "I'm so sorry. That'll be all."(Sorry guys, that was probably pointless, but I just HAD to put that in there...:P)
My mom handed her the money and got our food. We sat down at a table near the exit, and started eating. I took the fries, and dipped it into my chocolate shake. (A/N It's actually really good, you should try it)
"Liberty, that's disgusting," Mom said staring at me with a look of disgust.
I rolled my eyes. "You don't have to eat it. Stop whining."
"Don't you dare talk to me like that. You may not be living with me, but I am still your mother."
"You actually think you're a mother? That's a laugh."
"What's that suppose to mean? I've raised you, fed you, and given you a roof over your head. I'm a good mother."
"A good mother? If you were such a good mother, why'd you desert me when I needed you the most? Why?"
She sighed, "I don't have time for this right now Liberty."
"Answer me!"
I tried keeping my voice down, but it was hard with how angry I was becoming.
"We'll talk about this in the car," she said noticing the looks and stared from everyone in the restaraunt, "Not here."
"Fine then," I said standing up, "Let's go for a drive."
We threw our food away, got into the car, and drove off.
In the car.....
"I'm not a bad mother Liberty, I've just... made some bad choices. That's all."
"Like disowning your only child?"
"I'm sorry Liberty ok? I'm sorry for not being there when I should have. I'm sorry for not treating you well. And I'm sorry for sending you to that school for pregnant teens."
I quickly turned to face her.
"What did you just say?"
"I'm sorry."
"No, that last part about sending me to the school for pregnant teens. That was you?"
"Who else did you think it was? I wanted you to be prepared or when your children arrive. Lord knows it isn't a walk in the park."
"How could you?!"
"Excuse me? I was just doing what's best for you."
"Because of you, I ruined a very good friendship. She'll probably never speak to me again!"
My mother took her eyes off the road, and looked at me.
"I'm sorry! How many times do I have to say it?" (A/N...Sound familiar? LOL)
I looked at the road and noticed she was about to run a red light.
"MOM WATCH THE ROAD!"
She took notice of my words, and swirved to get out of the way, only to run into a pole.
The last thing I heard was the honking of a horn before my world went black.
