My Heart Be Damned by Chanelle Gray

Author:Chanelle Gray [Gray, Chanelle]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 1937629414
Publisher: Mitchell- Morris
Published: 2012-08-28T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nineteen

Costume

After our miniature argument, neither of us spoke again, and the ride back to my house was a long and tense one. I mumbled a hasty goodbye and fled from the car before he had the chance to say anything. I didn’t want him to see me as I snuck back into my room, so I ducked around the side of the house and waited for him to drive away before climbing up the tree and swinging up to my window.

I swapped out my damp clothes and climbed into bed. My head had barely hit the new, bouncy pillows, when my eyes had closed, and I had drifted off into a dreamless sleep.

Until the next morning, when I was awakened by a loud bang on my door and Cindy’s chipper voice.

“Morning!” She called through the white wood. “I’ve made breakfast. Please come downstairs and join us.”

I grunted in reply and yanked the silk sheets further over my head. I must have drifted back to sleep because five minutes later, she banged on my door again and threatened to keep at it until I went downstairs.

With a resentful sigh, I slid out of bed, catching a glimpse of my hair on the way. It was horrendous! Strands were matted together, and others stuck out at all angles. With a groan, I unlocked my bedroom door. With any hope, Cindy would think I was possessed and run screaming. Except, she didn’t. Unlike me, Cindy was already dressed, clad in boot cut jeans, a pretty blouse and her blonde hair was perfectly styled around her shoulders.

“And sleeping beauty has awakened,” she said, pearly white teeth gleaming beyond bright red lipstick.

I ignored her and followed her down the carpeted stairs. The closer I got to the kitchen, the more prominent the incredible aroma got - a sweet scent that made my mouth water.

“Good morning,” Dad greeted the moment I stepped into the kitchen. He and Daniel were already seated at the breakfast bar, waiting on me. Daniel slumped over, his head in both hands.

“Sit, sit,” Cindy instructed gleefully, gesturing to the stool next to Daniel.

I obediently sat, spotting the source of the smell instantly. Cindy had set up an assortment of breakfast foods in glass dishes on the bar. The cinnamon rolls smelled amazing, but the eggs, bacon and muffins all looked great too. I reached out to grab a plate when Cindy’s pale, dainty hand whipped down and slapped my fingers.

“Not yet! We all waited for you so that we could eat together,” she snapped.

My eyebrows furrowed. “Dad,” I hissed. “Tell her not to put a finger on me again.”

Dad sighed and shook his head. “Cindy’s trying to do something nice for us, Amerie. Be a little more appreciative.”

Daniel swore under his breath, slammed his stool back, and stormed out of the room. Now why hadn’t I just done that instead? Not in the best mood, I grabbed a muffin and cinnamon roll, and then darted back upstairs to my room too, locking the door behind me.

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