Elona’s POV
I waited for Mr Monroe outside the school building. Hoping that Tristan would not follow me out. I didn’t want to deal with him. I was still boiling with anger. Maybe this anger will push me further away from him and help me achieve my goals. I needed that push and if my anger was going to do it, then so be it.
“Sorry to keep you waiting. I had to deal with a parent.” Mr Monroe said as he came towards me. I wouldn’t be surprised if he had Tristan to deal with.
“It’s okay,” I said.
“Ready?” he asked.
“Of course,” I replied and then followed after him.
“I would like you to eat and rest for the day. If you are not feeling well tomorrow, then I suggest that you take a day off and see a doctor. The final year of high school is very crucial and stressful. So, I understand how you might feel with these things taking their toll on students,” he said as we now walked in step towards his car in the parking lot.
“Let’s not forget to add boyfriends to that list,” I said.
“That too. One thing that I can say is that you have a whole life ahead of you. Don’t waste it on a boy,” he advised. More like my father’s advice.
We reached his car. It was a blue SUV. He pressed a button and then the lights flashed, he opened the passenger side door for me. I climbed in and sat comfortably with my backpack on my lap. He closed the door and walked around the front as I put my seatbelt on. My eyes caught Tristan as he made his way towards us. Mr Monroe got inside the car. As Tristan approached, I saw his car lights flash beside us.
As he got closer to us, he glared as Mr Monroe pulled out of the parking space. I broke our eye contact as we drove away. I gave Mr Monroe my home address. “I hope I don’t have to deal with Mr Crane again. He is...very demanding.”
I let out a sigh, so tempted to roll my eyes. “Heisvery demanding,” I replied.
“I guess it comes with the job of dealing with certain parents. He made it clear to me not to touch you as he is your guardian and a family friend. Also, Crislynn’s father. I want to make sure he is your guardian and family friend because he could have taken you home. I don’t disclose anything to strangers because the world is cruel out there,” he said.
“Well, he was a family friend, but we all had a huge fight about something. I guess he still tries to look out for me. Thank you for not telling him that I needed to go home. He is the last person that I want to deal with too. I used to be friends with Crislynn. But shit happens.” I said. I wasn’t going to tell him what really happened. It was none of his business.
“I see. Well, here we are.” he stopped in front of my house.
“Thank you, Mr Monroe,” I said without looking at him, eager to get inside the house. I opened the car door and climbed out.
“If you need anything just let me know... Um, here,” he took a card from the console and handed it to me. I took it from him.
“Thanks,” I gave him a faint smile as I glanced at him. He had a polite smile which was attractive. But that still didn’t do anything for me because of Tristan. He was my everything, so no one can compare to him. I shut the door and walked down the driveway.
I went into the house, shutting the door behind me. I threw my backpack on the sofa and went to the kitchen. The apple that my father wanted me to take to school was on the dining table. So, I took it and ate it. This will be my meal for the day. I hope that this will get me through the day at least.
Once I was done, I went up to my bedroom and took off my sneakers and jacket, placing them neatly in my closet. I plop down on my bed, ditching my phone. The events of earlier played out in my mind. Tristan thinks that he can have it both ways, but he can’t. He has already made his decision, but does that mean he still wants me as badly as he used to?
With that being said, his actions were different when he blocked me. All I have are hurtful words from the break-up and demanding words of today that I have etched in my heart. Actions mean everything, but I cannot believe what he would say to me next if he professed his love for me again...if that will ever happen. I rolled onto my stomach and the darkness consumed me.