Chapter 6 Her attitude

Chapter Six; Her attitude.

S K Y L E R

"Mom, are you mad?! This man could be a serial killer for all we know, and you're agreeing to this." I whisper yelled at my mom, but i was so low, i doubt the man could here me.

"Skyler, shut up! You are not my only child, in case you haven't noticed, your siblings are tired!" She pointed her hand to my sleeping siblings.

"I can't think about what's best for me or you. I have to think about what's best for all of us, it was either this or we sleep under a bridge." Mom continued with an exasperated sigh.

She thinks she's the only one going through shit? I have a life as well, and i hope that life doesn't get ruined because of all these mess.

I sat comfortably, waiting for the car to come to a stop. My body felt the car come to a halt and i looked at where it stopped. The neighborhood looked like like thieves inhabited. The man came down from the car and opened the door, but i couldn't get out because Crystal and Steven were sleeping.

They always manage to make me more irritated.

I decided to use my mom's side and i got down. The cold breeze hit my face and i instantly feel really cold.

"Skyler, wake your siblings up." My mom ordered while she and the man were looking for something in the bag.

With a sigh, I went to the other side of the door and i flicked Crystal's forehead twice before she woke up.

"Wake your brother." I say before walking away.

"This is my house," he told us gesturing to the wooden house that we stood in front of.

"Come in." He announced as he opened the door.

Steven didn't waste time before running into the house, Crystal also went in.

I'm only doing this because i have nowhere else to go.

I walked into the house and i immediately feel warm. I took a deep breath and examine my surroundings. The living room had two stripped sofas and a brown coffee table and a TV. The other part was the kitchen, the stove, dining table were all placed there.

"Where's mom?" Crystal asked and asked if on cue she came in with just one suitcase.

"Do you live alone?" Steven asked the man.

"Steven, don't talk to strangers!" I scolded and Steven moved away from him.

"Skyler, He's helping us, don't be rude." Mom scolded me.

Rude? I'm rude? Whatever.

"Of course. I'm rude, rude Skyler is always causing you problems." I mocked her and she glared at me.

She thinks she's the only one that can glare? I glared back at her.

"It's okay. And to answer your question, I do live alone." The man that caused all this answered Steven.

"Then why do you have extra rooms?" Steven asked to satisfy his stupid curiosity.

"The extra rooms were for my kids." he answered in a lower tone.

"Were? Did they move out?" Crystal asked.

"No, they died alongside my wife two years ago." He said and the room fell silent.

I wonder why, I mean his wife and kids just died, it's not like they were slaughtered.

"They didn't mean to intrude, I'm sorry." My mom apologized.

That's a first.

"It's okay..." He trailed on, probably just realizing that he doesn't know mom's name and i chuckled.

"Pearl." Mom said in a bid to stop my chuckling.

"Pearl. I'm Jasper. So, what are your names kids?" Jasper asked.

"Crystal."

"Steven. The mean one is Skyler." Steven said, erupting giggles from Crystal and himself.

"Now that introductions are done, what would you all like to eat?" Jasper asked everyone.

"I wa-"

"We will like whatever is available." Mom interrupted me.

"I'll make something, let me show you all to the rooms."

We all went upstairs with Jasper and he showed us the first room and the second as well, then he excused himself.

"Skyler and Crystal, you both stay here. I'll stay in the other room with Steven." Mom instructed and dropped the suitcase by the door.

"I refuse to stay in a room with her." I say with authority.

"Too bad. Let's go Steven." Mom said and walked away, holding Steven's hand.

Look at her stupid attitude.

I rolled my eyes and entered the room. It was painted pale pink with it had one bed. The covers on the bed were also pink. The bed wasn't dusty so I'm guessing that he regularly cleans it or something.

Too much pink, I feel like barfing.

I walked to the door at the left of the room and it revealed a small cubic bathroom and a toilet seat.

Are we animals, that we will bathe in a tiny cubic bathroom?

As i turn my gaze back to the room, I noticed Crystal tied in a towel, heading for the bathroom.

"Where do you think you're going?" I stopped her with my voice.

"Bathroom, Skyler, bathroom."

"I see that but i want to use it."

"Then go ahead!" She pointed to the bathroom with an exasperated sigh.

I sighed and entered the bathroom, closing the door behind me. I looked around the place, I only wanted to come in here because i wanted to bother Crystal.

But i might as well take a bath, I can't stand here all day.

I turned on the shower and screamed when, the cold water came in contact with my bare skin. It took a while before my body got used to it. I didn't have my lavender scented soap, so the shower just had to do.

I stepped out of the shower with water dripping out of my body, then it hit me. My towel isn't with me.

"Crystal?" I call to the room but no response.

"Crystal?!" I call even louder but no response

"Yeah?" She yelled back at me.

"My towel isn't with me! Get me my towel."

There was no response for a while, but then the door opened and a hand handed me the towel. I immediately grab it and put it around myself.

Stepping outside, I noticed Crystal smiling to herself. "What happened? What's with the face?" I asked.

Not that i cared, I just wanted to know if she pranked me or something.

"You spoke to me properly for the first time in forever." She said coming towards me.

"Don't get used to it." I say and walk away from her.

I changed into my PJs and walked downstairs. The aroma coming from the kitchen made me want to eat the air. Going closer, I see Jasper in an apron and mom setting the table.

Mom's in the kitchen? I'm surprised she can even hold a plate.

I snapped out of my thoughts when i hear voices and footsteps. I look up and find Crystal Steven talking and laughing.

Mom noticed us and sent us a smile. We all walked to the counter.

"What's that amazing smell?" Crystal said inhaling the air.

"That would be his cooking." Mom answered.

"Come and eat guys." Jasper called us and Crystal rushed to the table along with Steven but i stood still in my former spot.

"Aren't you eating?" Jasper asked, looking over at me.

"I'm not hungry." I lied and as if on cue my stomach began rumbling.

Stupid body.

"I think your body doesn't agree with you." Steven teased and everyone laughed.

With a sigh i walked to the dining table and had a seat and a hot spoon of pasta was served on my plate. The steam that hit my face made me salivate and i was ready to dig in, but of course, i won't show it.

After having dinner, Crystal offered to do the dishes.

Crystal's always trying to be that perfect daughter, always trying to put me in a bad light. But whatever, i don't care about this stupid family drama.

I shoved my plate aside and went to the room. Immediately i got to my phone i realized i haven't laid my hands on my phone since this evening. I checked my purse and took out my phone, there were four missed calls and five messages. I laid on the bed and fell asleep immediately after.

**

"Wake up children! Wake up!" My mom's voice echoced through the room.

"Skyler go take a bath and get dressed." Mom ordered.

I rushed out of bed and took a bath, I came out of the bathroom with a bathroom and noticed that my uniform wasn't arranged on my bed like it usually is.

"Mom! Why's my uniform not on my bed?" I screamed.

"If you want your uniform, take it from the suitcase in the room!" She screamed back at me.

Oh my god! Is this how my life's going to be now?

I walked to where she was and took my uniform. I changed into it and combed my hair, straight. I went downstairs and it seems everyone was ready to leave.

"I'm sorry i have nothing to serve as breakfast. I'm not really a breakfast person, but we can stop by somewhere to get-"

"We?" I ask, interrupting Jasper.

"Yes, Jasper offered to drop you all at school." Mom announced.

"I will not go to school in a taxi." I protested.

"Oh, I'm sorry, would you rather go by bus?" My mom sarcastically asked.

My eyes widen, "bus? I'm sure i can work with the taxi." I faked a smile.

"Then let's go." Jasper announced and we all made our way to the car.

When we all sat down, he started the car and began driving. He is a taxi driver so of course he knows the way. The ride was noisy, Steven and Crystal spent the whole time interacting with Jasper.

What's the need when we will leave him today?

"We've reached!" Steven announced.

I got down from the taxi and i could see people stare. I looked up at the sign that read, Kinston Academy.

**

Lengthy chapter,

Seems it's going to be difficult to lose the attitude

What do you think is going to happen at school?