.... Isabella ....
We were finally moving out of the house, forcing the family to go on an unconventional road trip. Mom and dad still haven't told us where we'd be moving to, which I found very annoying.
Mom wasn't kidding when she said bright and early, it was freaking 3am in the morning and we were still trying to stuff our bags into the trunk.
" A moving truck would pick up the rest of our stuff" dad said loud and clear.
" Jason honey did you get all your stuff ?" mom asked him.
" Yeah, I did " He replied absent minded.
I wonder what he must be thinking about, probably the fact that he ruined our lives. Don't get me wrong, if we were moving cause he did something cool like leading a mafia or dating the daughter of a drug lord then I wouldn't be so pissed, I'd be proud. But he destroyed people's property, disrupted neighborhood peace and trespassed several times all in the name of alarming us of the great evil that will befall us soon.
If that isn't crazy, then I don't know what is.
The sound of the honking of a car pulled me out of my thoughts, turned out everyone was seated in the car except me.
I quickly got into the car and took my seat at the back with Jason while mom and dad were up front with Mom at the passenger's seat and dad at the driver's seat.
Dad started the Engine soon enough and our road trip began. Mom and dad were engrossed in a serious conversation, probably about our new home. I could see Jason from my rear view staring outside the window, he looked like he was deep in thought.
Why do I feel bad for him, he's the one that got us in this mess anyways so he should suffer the consequences that comes with his actions.
I decided to listen to some Maverick city music with my ipod.
... Jason ...
I just couldn't stop thinking about Regina and last night. I hope she was okay. I was a fool for kissing her in the first place, it would make her think there was hope. But I couldn't help myself, she looked so beautiful in my arms....
I made the right decision, Regina deserved better than doing long distance with the town's nutcase. She deserved to be happy and I don't think she'd be happy with me....
" Dad where are we going" bell finally spoke, loud enough to make mum jerk in surprise.
" Bell dear take off your ipods, you're being too loud" mum demanded. But she was right, Bell wasn't aware of how much she was shouting cause she couldn't hear herself.
" Oh sorry about that. So dad, can you finally tell us where we're going, the suspense is killing me" She said in the most dramatic way possible while taking off her ipods.
" Yeah dad, could you at least tell us where we'd be living now, there's no point keeping it a secret anymore" I added. My statement made mom and bell to turn to look at me with shocked expressions on their faces, even dad looked at me weirdly through the rear view mirror. What was that about. Guess they didn't think I'll say anything like I always did.
I'm not really the talking type even at home. I barely said anything unless I needed something or I was asked something, people called it strange I called it peace of mind. I was only chatty and alive when I was with Regina.
Regina, I sighed to myself when I remembered her.
"Oh, we are going to Pennsylvania". Dad finally dropped the bombshell on us.
" What!!! Out of all the places you could think of, Pennsylvania, really guys??" Bell sounded really disappointed...
" It's like a 4 hour drive from New York, how am I supposed to meet up with my friends now...."
I could feel Bell's pain, even I thought we'd be moving to a city close to new York so I could check up on Regina every once in a while. Good thing I set up camera's in her room, just to make sure.
"Soo...Jason honey, you should apply for a transfer to any of the Pennsylvanian universities, I'm sure you'll get in. " Mom advised me.
I was lucky to get into Columbia back at NY and I messed it up. I just hope University of Pennsylvania would accept me as a transfer student. I really wanted to graduate from an Ivy league , it's always been my dream ever since I was a kid. After reading Think Big by the famous Neurosurgeon Ben Carson, I had made up my mind to study really hard so I could make a name for myself in future.
I really would've stayed back at NY and Completed my Majors there, but mom and dad insisted that we all move to Pennsylvania. They didn't even consider me mentally fit to go to College, they just saw me as some psycho, at least that's what I thought.
But can you blame me ?, mom mentioned something about scheduling an appointment with a psychologist for me yesterday and I couldn't help but laugh. The only one who knows I'm completely fine is me.
" But mom what about you and dad, aren't you guys gonna need new jobs?!" Bell asked a question that has been lingering in my mind for some time now.
We were moving, it only makes sense if my mom and dad got new jobs as well.
" It's okay honey, we got everything figured out already. Your dad and I applied for new jobs at Pennsylvania and we'd be receiving the feedback soon. Let's just get focused on settling down in our new home" Mom tried to convince us.
" No mom, nothing is okay, am I the only one who thinks that this whole Pennsylvania thing is absurd and we should just turn the car around and drive back home ?" Bell asked my parents looking so frustrated.
I actually felt really bad for her, I mean, I'm the reason all this is happening yet still it's not completely my fault, I was just following specific orders. How was I supposed to know the whole thing would go south and people would be so adamant.
" Yes honey, you're the only one who thinks that. You don't see your brother complaining" Dad said with a chuckle.
" Very funny dad. We all know Jason never says anything" Bell stated in a matter of fact way. She was right, I never spoke. I wasn't even looking at them, just staring outside the window.
" Alright, that's enough. How about we stop for food. I know of a good place Happy Bites, it's just around the corner" Mom proposed. Good thing cause I was starting to get really hungry.
" That's a great idea honey" Dad agreed.
Soon after dad drove into the mini parking lot of Happy Bites.
"You guys go on without me, I'm going to the gas station to fill our tank" Dad said to mom.
"Sure thing, we're gonna head inside now" mom told him and with that, we all headed inside. Mom went to the ladies room and told us to find a seat while she's gone.
.... Isabella ....
I and Jason were left to find a seat while mom went to the ladies room. We picked one close to the door so it would be easier for mom and dad to find us. I brought out my phone and decided to reply some text from my friends.
I played a voice note from Tessa, she was telling me to make a lot of new friends and if possible get a boyfriend. I laughed at the possibility of that, I didn't even want one, who needs boyfriends anyways ?. they'll just drag you down.
' Bella we're almost seniors, you need to live a little' I remembered what she said in the voice note, and she was right. But that doesn't mean I'm getting a boyfriend, no way in hell.
" Welcome to Happy Bites, the only spot guaranteed to make customers smile with every bite they take. What would you guys like to eat" the blonde petite waitress said passing the menu to Jason and I, but her eyes never left Jason.
He was used to random girls staring at him, they probably thought he was really hot not knowing how much of a nut job he really is. I kinda felt bad for them.
Honestly, I don't know how Jason ended up with someone like Regina Thompson, She is what they call, a beauty queen. She won prom queen in her senior year at my highschool and was so popular, reason being that her parents were rich and influential in addition to her beauty.
Regina was never proud and arrogant like most snobby rich kids, she was kind and friendly, that's why most people liked her. She never dated anyone in highschool, even the hottest jocks.
It was a big shock to everyone when they found out that Regina was dating Jason, my brother. Most of my classmates bombarded me to fill them in on the details but I was just as surprised as they were. Jason was really smart and not bad on the eyes, but he was still an outcast.
When word got out that he was dating Regina, people insulted him and dragged his name on social media. He didn't seem affected by it as he kept going out with Regina. I spotted them on a date at McDonald's this one time, and at that moment he actually seemed happy, and normal....
" I'll have a grilled cheese sandwich and Coke please" Jason placing his order broke me from my thoughts.
" I'll take a cheeseburger and some fries" Dad ordered. Wait dad??.
" Mac and cheese and orange juice for me please" mom ordered as well. When did mom come back??.
" Chicken and chips with Pepsi for her" mom ordered for me.
" Okay, I'll come back with your orders in a few" the blonde said and left.
" Bell honey are you okay, you look a little spaced out " mom asked concerned while checking if I was running a temperature.
" Fine mom, just tired" I said with a slight chuckle.
Honestly I was tired, I got up by 2:45 this morning, by 3am we were already loading the car and I haven't gotten some shut-eye ever since.
Our orders came faster than I expected. Everyone was to busy stuffing their faces to hold a proper conversation. Soon enough we were done with our meal and dad went to pay for it.
The waitress came back to get our trays and cunningly slipped a piece of paper containing her phone number, I presume, in Jason's hand.
I guess she wasn't cunning enough cause I saw the whole thing. It was pitiful. Dad came back and we were headed towards the car. I could see Jason throw the paper into a trash can nearby. Guess he was still with Regina.
... Jason ....
I was deep in thought when I noticed something was placed in my hands. I looked up to see the waitress from earlier who kept ogling at me.
I resisted the urge to shred the paper to pieces so I can pass the message, but mom was here. I quietly held on to the paper until dad came back.
Once we were outside, I quickly disposed of the trash in my hands in the nearest waste bin.
We all got into the car to continue our journey. I mean who does that waitress think I am, to give me her phone number and home address.
Does she think this is some soap opera and I'll come visit her and maybe take her out for lunch later ?. She's so desperate, I felt ashamed for her.
Anyone who thinks they could take Regina's place in my life must be insane. I know I broke up with her but I don't think I can move on. Maybe I just need some sleep. I closed my eyes and slowly drifted off to sleep.
Sleep, my only escape from this harsh reality.