AJ and Wilma sat beside each other shoveling in sweet spoons of chocolate cake into their mouths.
The icing was perfect and the cake was absolutely delicious.
AJ
There's nothing in the world that can compare to this!
Wilma
Agreed...!
They had just finished their homework at the library and had stopped off for a treat.
Neither had expected to take a third slice.
By the time they were done, fear settled in.
Wilma
Oh oh.
AJ
It's already dark out!
AJ
We better hurry!
Snatching up their bags and phones, they both hurried off into the streets.
No one was around.
Lights were on inside all of the houses.
Even Wilma's.
AJ
I'm so sorry!
Wilma
It's okay...
Hugging each other good bye, they parted.
AJ hid behind a tree two houses away watching Wilma go inside.
Her best friend's father despised her....but it was even...since she didn't quite like him either.
Mr. Oska
Where. Were. You?!
AJ flinched.
She couldn't see him but the tone of his voice was enough.
She could imagine her best friend cowering before him, stuttering an explanation.
The only problem was.....Wilma couldn't lie.
Mr. Oska
With who?!
AJ bit her lip, her face redder than earlier when she'd slapped that poor boy.
Her eyebrows twisted.
AJ
Stalker might be a better word for him...
Wilma
I'm sorry.
Wilma's voice coming over to her spot made her refocus.
Mr. Oska
Go to your room now!
Mr. Oska
How many times do I have to forbid you from seeing that girl?!
AJ could imagine her friend whimpering as she raced up the stairs.
The door to Mr. Oska's study slammed shut.
The lights in the living room went out.
AJ walked away knowing that would be it for tonight. He was mad. No one would eat dinner. But he wouldn't hurt his daughter more than he had to. Yelling was enough.
AJ
I'm sorry, Wilma.
AJ whispered, glancing over her shoulder at the now dark house.
AJ
I'll make it up to you.
Author
Hi!
Sorry for such a short chapter...
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