Chapter 2 Obsessed

Chapter Two.

Obsessed

"Did I say anything wrong". She asked Eleanor

"No, you didn't, I know how you feel, and I love you, but that guy has literally never acknowledged your existence".

"You are the only one obsessed".

"So? Haven't you ever felt like a complete reject before?".

"Yes, when I like someone and they seem to be so blind to see".

"Like in third grade".She said, laughing loudly.

"What is his name again?".

"I don't know, come on, we got homework". She said, dragging Lydia.

"You are changing the topic".

Eleanor and I have been best friends ever since, and nobody could come between us.

We have always been each other's ride or die.

We have always been super into romance because we didn't have any of our own.

The school day was over, and students were spilling out of the classrooms. As they walked down to the gate, Eleanor left her while she pulled out her phone and started texting her mom.

Lydia was stunned to see the person in front of her. Michael.

"Do you need a drive home?". He asked.

She stammered. "Yes.." No, I am sorry, my mom is coming over, thank you".

"Okay, see you! You should come watch me at the next practice," he called as he rode away.

"I will", she screamed.

She smiled deeply, pleased that he had asked her to come watch him. Finally, he was beginning to notice her presence.

She waited for her mom, who had already replied to her text: "I will be there in a short while."

A few minutes later, Mrs Anaya Kapoor arrived in her car. She motioned for Lydia to get in, and Lydia obeyed, carefully adjusting her seatbelt before settling in.

The atmosphere was eerily quiet. Lydia blushed hard as she recalled the earlier incident between Michael and her.

Was he interested in her as much as she was in him? Her heart raced at the thought of seeing him on the rugby field, moving with that familiar power and confidence."

"How was school". her mom asked, breaking the silence.

Lydia realized she'd been lost in thought, barely hearing her mom speak while she wandered in her own imaginary world.

"Fine". She whispered, snapping back to reality.

"Good to know". her mom said, bringing the car to a halt at their home.

Lydia stepped down.

"I will be heading back to work, be a good girl". She announced, steering the wheel back onto the street as she drove toward the hospital.

Lydia entered the house. She saw her dad and her face brightened seeing Mr. Leo Kapoor at home.

"Welcome Angel". He answered.

"Thanks dad, " she said, slumping down on the couch.

"How was school?". He asked.

"Awesome!!, I have a good feeling it is going to be the best". She responded.

"Enough about me what's up with your job interview". She asked.

"You are looking at the new financial account officer of Sterling silver bank Limited".He voiced out.

Lydia's eyes widened in shock before a burst of joy brightened up her face. She jumped into her father's arms, wrapping him in a tight embrace, her laughter echoing as relief as happiness flooded through her.

"Congratulations dad".

"Thank you Angel".

"I can't wait for you to start taking me back to school". She exclaimed.

He fixed his gaze at her.

"You shouldn't be an ungrateful child, your mom has been doing a great job".

"Sorry dad, just that I have missed the moment with you being the one to take me to school".

"That wouldn't be a problem once I repair my car, I will be happy to take my angel with me".

She stood up from the couch finding her way to her room.

"I need to shower and change my dress".

"Okay dear".

Mr Leo sighed deeply. His mind drifted back to his former place of employment. He couldn't believe the management would accuse him of engaging in fraudulent activity he knows nothing about.

After the shower, she picked up her phone and called her friend. Eleanor answered after the first ring.

"You wouldn't believe that my plans are working already". She reported.

A shiver ran down her spin.

"Really?". Eleanor responded over the phone call.

"Yes, I have been specially invited to the school field by Michael".

"Please can I come with you". She pleaded.

After thinking for a few seconds, she agreed.

"Sure". She added.

"I am still in awe". She murmured.

The sound of Mrs Anaya Kapoor car pulling into the driveway made Lydia look up, realizing her mother was finally back.

"Bye, I need to go," she said, ending the call.

Mrs. Anaya Kapoor pushed the door open quietly. The faint scent of antiseptic still clung to her clothes as she stepped inside.

Lydia came downstairs to greet her and found her parents deep in discussion.

She didn't want to interrupt, so she headed back to her room, but a few words from their conversation made her stop and listen.