A/N Hi everybody, finally, what you've all been waiting for (hopefully), the next chapter of my fanfic. Sorry it took so long, actually, it wouldn't have, but I was having trouble logging in, but since it seems to be working now, here it is!
Chapter Two
I walked around the corner to my building, swinging my bag and rubbing at my red eyes. I didn't want my mother to know I'd been crying. Taking one last look at myself in my compact mirror, I took out my keys to the apartment and turned the handle.
"Mum?" I cried out expectantly.
The apartment was silent. Confused, I stepped in further.
"Mum?" I yelled out again.
Still there was no answer. Perturbed by the utter silence, I surveyed all the rooms. It didn't take long, since the apartment only held two small bedrooms, a living nook, kitchenette and a bathroom. If we wanted to do our laundry, we had to use the common laundry room downstairs. The tour proved that there really was no one else in the apartment. I went to my bedroom shrugging. Although mum had promised to get home early, she might have been held up, and knowing mum's boss, I wasn't doubtful. Besides, this would give me time to recollect everything that had just happened. I'd been dumped, dumped for the first time in my life by my 'only sort of' boyfriend. And on my birthday! I stood up and kicked the wall. I couldn't believe it! After all those promises he'd made me to convince me to go out with him. And after all that, he'd proved to be no more special than all those other boys who'd asked me out before. Hopeless, all of them. And Chad Pierce was no better. And even as determined as I was to feel no remorse over my recent short-lived relationship, I still couldn't help but feel as if my heart had been smashed and broken into a million tiny pieces. I lay back on my bed exhausted. Heartbreak sure took a lot out of you. I closed my eyes, just for the moment to rest them, but you know what they say: famous last words…
I when I first opened my eyes, I had no idea where I was. But on closer inspection, I realised I was actually only in my room. I sat and rubbed at my sleepy face before looking around. The room was dark and silent. I realised the blinds weren't even closed yet, and I was still in my school uniform. I got up and walked around the room in a daze to close all the blinds. When I switched on the light however, everything came flashing back. It was my fifteenth birthday, I went to school, then got dumped by a guy who I now know wasn't worth it. Something else was missing though, and I couldn't quite put my finger on what it was. And then I realised. Mum. When I got back home to the apartment, mum wasn't there. Alarmed now, I realised she still wasn't home. What time is it? I guess I must have fallen asleep, and now I had no idea. I walked into the kitchen to check the clock above the sink. It read 7:30pm. I'd been asleep since four o'clock! Before I could even let this really sink in, there was a banging at the front door. A few steps took me there and I swiftly opened it, fully believing that behind the door would be my mother. But it wasn't. Instead, before me stood two police officers. I stepped back, surprised. The one on my left was tall and solid looking. The one on my right was shorter and more grandfatherly. Not that I'd ever know a grandfather before, but that's how I imagined they would look. Like the ones on TV. The tall police officer spoke first.
"Good evening miss. Was this the residence of Caroline Miller?"
"Was? Y-yes, this is." I stammered. I had no idea what was going on, but suddenly I was feeling very nauseous, and wanted to sit down.
"And are you her daughter, Elliot Miller?" he continued.
"Yes," I replied.
"Well, I'm Officer White, and this is Officer Burley. We're here from your local police station. We have some news to tell you about your mother. Do you mind if we come in? I think it would be a good idea if we sit down."
"Um, okay."
Quickly, I ushered them in. I did not like where this was going. Sitting down now, the first Officer resumed talking. He looked very grave and serious. It was making my heart beat irregularly fast.
"I'm sincerely sorry Miss. Miller, but we're here to inform you that your mother has been in a fatal auto accident. She was taken to the hospital, but didn't make it in time. I'm sorry."
Suddenly, I found it very difficult to breathe, and my body was completely numb. I couldn't feel a thing. The officer continued, "There was a large and messy accident involving a truck on the freeway. Many were involved…" but I wasn't listening anymore. I sat rigid still and there was a continuous ringing in my ear. How do you react to this kind of news? What are you supposed to do in a situation like this? Me? I just shut down.
Ah, there it is. I've actually already wriiten the next chapter, but I have to type it up still, so hopefully, it won't be too long. Oh yeah, and please, please review. Thanks, much appreciated:)