Chapter Nine - Laura

The car ride back home is eventful. The driver kept giving me worried glances through the rear mirror. It was obvious he was uncomfortable with my constant whimpering and flushed face. He offered me a bottled water which I accepted with thanks. I would take anything to calm my raging nerves.

I hurriedly stepped out of the car when it pulled in front of my house. The driver sped away without a second and I hurriedly walked towards my house. My stomach churns as I wonder what is waiting for me behind those doors. Of course, I know. My mother would be waiting for me and would bombard me with questions about where I was because I didn't call to inform her I wouldn't be coming home. I didn't plan on sleeping at Zion's house and I do not remember falling asleep on his sofa.

I was still racking my brain with how I ended up falling asleep when my house door suddenly opened. My mother stood at the door eyeing me from head to toe. I cringe at the look

"Good morning young lady," she said as she