Dinner Table Arguments

"No, I'm not going to China!" I almost shout to my mom. I can't believe Ms Williams told my parents.

"Don't be ridiculous Fal, this is a great opportunity" she shouts slamming the salad bowl at the table.

"Yes Faline, you're mother is right" my dad adds calmly.

"No, no, no, I'm not going" I say as I shove a spoonful of rice in my mouth

"God, you're impossible" mom says " you always throw opportunities out window. You never think anything with rationality, and this is result of it, you're dull, inactive and obese kid."

" Mom how can you say that! I always try my best" I almost hold tears saying this " the only reason I'm not going is because I want to go to France . It's my dream "

"You know Europe is too competitive"

"yes, I know, I know, I know!"

"Then just make use of the opportunity you've given, who knows maybe you find something unexpected!"

"I'm not going and that's final" I angrily throw my spoon at the table and leave the table.

"Thanks for the dinner" I add rudely

"You know Fal, you've just locked yourself in a specific dream, and you can never live freely like this. You're going to re-"

I just slam the door of my room harshly before she could finish, I don't want to hear what she has to say. I mean it's my life and my education shouldn't I be the one to decide where I want to go and what I want to do. I jump on my bed and pull the sheets over my head, but I'm just too angry and too sad to fall asleep. I worked hard all year for this day, but I didn't get into a French school, and now my mother's forcing me to go to China. Why can't I have one thing in my life I actually want. I'm not good at anything, my class mates bully me, my crush hates me because apparently I'm ugly and a loser, and now I can't even live in a country I want to live in. Why do you hate me universe?

I switch positions for about three hour, but I'm just too overwhelmed to sleep. All the lights are off. Mom and dad are probably asleep now, so I sneak into the kitchen and come back with a bag of potato chips and a pastry dad bought the other day. I eat heartily and complain a bit more about me life until I feel a bit better. I wrap myself in a blanket and sit by the window. There isn't much to see really as everything is submerged in darkness expect for little area glowing under the only street light. A hollow silence has persuaded the surroundings. I keep looking out, and before I know it I'm lost in sleep.

"Faline! Faline wake up"

I open my eyes and it's all blurry until my vision clears out I see my dad pushing me.

"Faline what are you doing on the floor?" he ask with concern

I look around me and see the bag of chips and a plate with leftover chocolate icing on that jogs my memory back.

"I couldn't sleep on the bed" I say with attempt an to clear my throat.

"OK, get ready now or you'll be late for school"

I nod sleepily.

"And Fal, don't stress about last night. I'll talk to your mom. If you don't want to go you don't have to"

"Really! oh thanks dad. you're the best!" I jump in surprise. I feel so much better now. With this big weight off my shoulders I quickly get dressed and leave for school.

At school I narrate the last night episode to Mikan, but her response isn't what I was expecting.

"You're missing out on a really good opportunity, I agree with your mom" She says after patiently listening to my entire rant.

"why does everyone keep saying that to me?" I squeal.

"If everyone is saying the same thing to you there might be some truth in it"

"Enough already, I've made up my mind, and nothing can change it. We shall never speak on this subject again"

"Whatever makes you happy, but Fal everyone has you're best interest at heart"

"Well, I'm very grateful for it, but I believe I shall have my own way at few things."

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