Granting One Last Wish novel Chapter 10

ABBY

I'm completely embarrassed about my behavior. Why can't I just control my mouth? I should have talked to him and not accused him, but the damage has been done. I ruined everything, and even the almost friendship I started to like. Because of my impulsiveness, everything went wrong. 

He just kicked me out of his office. What is more embarrassing and humiliating is that he knew that I'm still a virgin. If only that night didn't happen, I might have enjoyed sex in many ways. 

He doesn't like me. I guess what I saw and noticed in him has deceived me. God, I feel so ashamed, and I want to hit myself. I left his office without even looking back after he told me three times to leave. If someone noticed me leaving the building upsets, what are they going to think? That Seb refused my indecent proposal?

Oh, my God!

They probably think I'm a whore. As soon as I get into my car, I drive without any destination until I spot a park with a few families having a picnic and children playing. I will never have a family again without Mom. 

I rest my head back in my seat, and I'm messing everything up. I just called him names. I should apologize and behave like a decent woman. That's the right thing to do. When I search for my phone, it's not in my purse and not in my car too. 

Oh, my God! I'm so stupid. I must have left it in his office. 

I need to go home. I drive away from the park all the way home. He's probably talking to my dad about my behavior. Another messed I made.

Dad is going to throw me to the other side of the world for accusing Mom and Seb. He's going to disown me. He must have hated me right now.

I meet Drew halfway to my room, and he looks like he has no idea what is going on. 

"You can't just leave like that, Abbygail. It's not safe for you out there and driving like a maniac," Drew says with a deep scowl on his face. 

"Well, thanks for reminding mem big brother, but I have enough for today. Actually, it's more than enough. So, please, I need to shower. Where's Dad?" 

"Where is your phone? I called you like million times, and you're not picking it. When I checked your room, you're already gone." 

"I lost my phone somewhere. I will just call for disconnection and buy a new one." 

"What's got your panties in a twist anyway, aside from the will?" he asks.

"You don't wanna know, and I'm not ready to tell you because it's a long story. Let me take a shower first." 

"You're not gonna tell me where have you been, are you?" 

"Ugh! Just drop it, can you? Later, when I'm in a mood to talk. You know I can't keep secret from you." 

"Okay. Fair enough. I have to call Lucy anyway." 

"Lucy?" I crease my eyebrows. 

"Yeah, Lucy. I plan on asking her out again as soon as we get back. Are you still coming home with me?" 

"Of course, you know I can't stay here long. We need to go out somewhere to clear up the head. What do you think? Answer me that later." 

I head to the shower and plan my next move. As soon as the water massage my body, I relax a little bit after a long stressful day.  I change into ripped jeans, a simple red shirt, and flats. My best friend is still waiting for me in my bedroom. 

Before we can escape, my dad stops me, and I know what comes next.

"Dad, I can explain, and I'm planning to apologize." 

"What you did is not acceptable, Abbygail. Your mom and I raised you well. We taught you good manners. He didn't mention too much, but I can see clearly that you crossed the line." 

"Yeah, I know. I'm so sorry, dad. I'm so upset and stressed out. It happened was so fast, plus the fact that I am still trying to wrap my head around that Mom is gone, and there are things that I can't escape. I'm gonna stuck here, and it upsets me." 

"Don't apologize to me. You left your phone in his office, and he will give it to me. I'm meeting him at dinner tonight." Before I can reply, he stops and looks at me. 

"Both of you will have dinner at home. No one will leave." 

"But, Dad. I need to--" 

"You're grounded." 

"I'm an adult for--" 

"For what?" 

"I'm an adult. You can't ground me." 

"We'll see if I can't." 

"Dad.--" 

"No, Abbygail." He left just like that. 

"I guess we're staying at home. Movie marathon?"