Chapter 3

I can't believe how crazy my mom continues to act. It is getting harder to deal with her on a daily basis. I can't even say that she means well because I know she doesn't even care. I need a break or maybe just a little fun. I know that this is going to turn into a mess. If I keep letting her walk all over me. I am not going to let her get to me. I am going to enjoy the time with my friend while I can. Even if it's just for one night.

I find it funny that she thinks I'm so ungrateful. She is the one that is never satisfied with anything. She irritates me so bad. I do whatever I possibly can for her but it's just never enough. She always wants more, I just don't have more to give. There is no pleasing this woman.

As I begin getting changed for work, all I can think about is getting away for a bit. Britney is keeping me posted that they have almost landed. I would be lying if I said that I wasn't jealous of her because sometimes I am. That's only because I wish I had the carefree life that she has.

I would love just to be able to do what I want for once. Instead my life is always decided for me. I wouldn't do any of this if it wasn't for my father. Tears begin to fill my eyes while I think about my father. God I miss him so much it hurts.

I need to get out of here I finish up by putting my hair in a ponytail and then I run as fast as I can down the stairs hoping to avoid my mother, but that's impossible. She can't even go a minute without nagging me. "You better be here in the morning to do your chores woman."

I look back at her smiling behind my clenched teeth. "I will be back mother! I love you! Have a nice day and I left.

Even though it's freezing outside, I'm loving the walk to work. Its so nice and peaceful when there isn't someone constantly hollering and demanding you to do things. I wonder if this is what freedom feels like. I jump when I hear my phone ring, I see that it is Britney so I answer it.

"Hey, Amelia, what are you doing? I'm heading over to your house now."

"Britney don't head over to my house. I am on my way to work, but I am getting off in time for your party."

"What do you mean you're going to work?"

Britney starts questioning me.

"I have to work. I couldn't get out of my shift. I promise you I will be there and on time."God Amelia, you always do this! You never have time for me. I've been gone for 2 years, and you are ditching me to go to work?"

"I am not ditching you Britney, but I have to do my job. I live here in the real world with responsibilities. I'm sorry."

"Whatever Amelia, I'll see you when I see you."

I didn't even get the chance to respond when I hear the dial tone. Did she seriously hang up on me. I automatically feel bad. I really did try to get off work, but there was no one to cover my shift. What other choice did I have? I only got this job to get me out of my house. I mean we only have 3 employees after all. No one would cover for me. I guess that's my life everyone expecting me to do all the work, never needing a break. I am a push over and do as I'm told like always.

I've almost made it to the little country store. I slow down my walking when I'm stunned by what I see or should I say who I see. You can tell that he is not from around here because he is so gorgeous.

As I walk pass him he looks back at me. It's like he's staring into my soul. It's exciting and terrifying all at the same time. As I watch him I try to steady my breathing. I'm trying my hardest not to make a fool out of myself. He walks behind me which makes me nervous. His smell gives me butterflies. I build up the courage to turn around to look at him, he's so sexy.

I turn around and ask him, "Is there anything I can help you with?"

He says, "No I am waiting for my fiancé."

I look at him and smile and say, "okay" and head inside to start my shift . I trip stumbling over my feet. It all happened so fast but this handsome stranger catches me. He sends tingles through my entire body. I stare up into his eyes biting my bottom lip trying to control myself.

Feeling so embarrassed I tell him, "Thank you for saving me."

Out of nowhere I hear some girl laughing at me for almost falling on my face. As glance over, I see Britney is the girl laughing. "You're the same old Amelia, always tripping over your own 2 feet."

I roll my eyes she's hilarious and I'm ecstatic she is finally here. He helped me up, and I ran to her and gave her the biggest hug. "I'm so happy to see you Britney!"

"Of course you are!"

I look at Britney and say, "I thought you were upset with me because you hung up on me."

"Yes, I was pretty upset, but I also know why you have to work so hard. It's to help support your family, and I wouldn't want to come in between that."

She turns to the drop dead gorgeous guy of my dreams and says "Amelia, I would like you to meet my fiancé Derek."

I looked at him with a shy face and smiled, "It's lovely to meet you Derek."

He then holds my hand up to his lips and kisses my hand sending tingles all through my body.

"The pleasure is all mine Amelia."

I look at the both of them. "It's really nice to see you Brit and nice to meet you too Derek. I'm sorry I have to get to work. I will be at your house as soon as I'm done."

Britney then tells me, "I will have someone here to pick you up once your shift is over so you don't have to walk."

I smile, "That would be great! Thanks Brit. I'll see you soon!" We hug each other and they leave me.