Safe In Sorrow (Careful reboot)

Chapter Five: Still spinning

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I woke up around nine this morning, I'm still thinking about last night with Ricky. Maybe I should just ignore it? He didn't seem mad about it or anything. Why am I this concerned?

I sit up and grab my phone, I check my messages and to my surprise there's one from Ricky. I open the conversation and he said "What time do you wanna see me?"

I raise my eyebrows and think "huh. Well would ya look at that."

I think for a minute and type "How about twelve?" Then press send

I get out of bed and look around, luckily my place is pretty clean. I walk over to my closet and look through my clothes. I pick a deep red colored cropped tank top, a pair of black high waisted pants, and a black cotton cardigan.

I lay my clothes on my bed, I walk over to my dresser and open a drawer. I grab a pair of panties and a bra. I undress and put my panties on, then my bra. I quickly stretch, hearing my bones crack. I sigh and grab my clothes and quickly get dressed.

I sit on my bed and my phone starts ringing, I look and it's my mom. I pick my phone up and answer it.

"Morning mama."

"Morning baby. How are you?"

"I'm okay, I just got up. I'm gonna hang out with someone in a little while. How are you?"

"Good, are you going out with Lacey?"

I bite my lip and think for a minute. Do I mention Ricky? And if I do, is he a friend or more? I'm going with friend. Till further notice.

"Uh no, his name is Ricky. I met him recently."

"Ooh! A boy? That's new. Why didn't you mention him last time I saw you?"

"Because I just met him mom."

"What's he like? Is he smart? I bet he's smart. You're attracted to smart guys."

"Mom, he and I are just friends. Period." I run my fingers through my hair

"Oh well alright. I'll take your word for it." She sounds kinda disappointed

I sigh and rub my head "If he becomes more, you'll be the first to know."

"I just want you happy, baby."

"I know I know."

"We can talk more about this tomorrow, at dinner. You're still coming right?"

"Yeah, I'm planning on it."

"Good, your brother is having a friend join us. I guess he's  a old friend from college."

"Oh nice. That'll be good."

"Any requests for dinner?"

"No, whatever you want. Oh before I forget, in November I'm going out to see Dad."

"Good! Despite my feelings about your father, I do want you guys to have a good relationship. When are you going?"

"November 23rd to the 26th. I'll be back for Thanksgiving."

"Good."

"I wouldn't wanna miss your thanksgiving."

She laughs "I'd hope not. I work hard that day."

"I know."

"Maybe when you know this "friend" longer. He could come to Sunday dinner too."

"Yeah, maybe."