BABYSITTING the JERK

Rissa's pov

The dining table got so quiet and lonely that I could hear myself chewing down the pancakes.

I thought I had gotten used to the loneliness. Why does it seem to affect me so much this morning???

Oh! Now I get it. Mom and dad promised to join me for breakfast since it's the first day for the semester.

I should have known it was a promise that they weren't willing to keep.

I don't blame them either. They're the busiest human beings I've ever come in contact with since 16 good years of my life.

They get so busy that they couldn't even give me a sibling. Not one, not two, none at all!!!

At least, I have my two best friends - Zoe and Alex to comfort me in that sad reality.

Oh! And my dog as well.

Her name is Pineapple and she keeps me company whenever I get bored of my phone and laptop.

And during this summer vacation, we've gotten very close that she follows me everywhere.

Suddenly, storming footsteps emerged from the fleet of stairs and mom's voice arguing followed.

*He's your best friend's son for God's sake. Caleb has always been by your side till the day he died!*

I was a bit surprised to hear mom yelling. She's really sweet and rather smiles in silence than to argue.

But for the fact that she's sounding so defensive, it must be something important and she's definitely gonna persuade dad.

I got up from the seat and reached for my bag on the other seat.

Next, dad came down holding his briefcase while mom scuttled after him.

They were already dressed up for work in a blue matching suit.

I'd say adorable but I'm sure they're just wearing it to impress people.

"Good morning mom" I greeted as we half hugged.

"Morning dad" I muttered waving three fingers at him.

He smiled and settled down at the dinning table.

He picked up a short bell and shakes it. Immediately, one of the maids came rushing in.

"I'm sorry we didn't come down earlier to have breakfast" Mom said with her hand still on my shoulder.

I released a wry smile.

"It's alright. Maybe another time" I shrugged hopefully.

"Okay sweetheart and we can also go to the salon and have a mother and daughter time this weekend" She beamed.

"Yes, mom. That would be awesome" I chimed in.

"Alright ma'am. I'm going to school now" I said and she bids me off.

I got outside our huge house where the SUV that takes me to school every morning was waiting.

I was about to approach the car when something held me back, or should I say someone.

I turned to see my dog - pineapple clutching tightly onto my legs.

Aww, I knelt on the floor and rubbed it's fur.

"I'm gonna be back later, okay?" I cooed touching him all over.