Chapter 30

Alexia's POV.

"I don't know mum. I don't think I will be able to make it tonight. I have a friend over and can't just leave her alone here." I told my mum. My phone was on speakerphone while I was busy typing away on my laptop.

I have been on a roll ever since the advice I got from Nat. I wasn't sure I was going to publish this one but it felt good to write it and the excitement was back. I get excited whenever I think of writing.

"You can always come with her. I haven't seen you since you moved out, Alexia and you don't even call." She complained.

I was guilty of charges. What kind of a child will it make me if I said it just always skips my mind?

"You don't call me either, mum," I said.

"That is because you don't call and I was scared to call you." She said.

I stopped typing at that and I think I saw Nat raise her eyebrows too.

"Scared to call me?"

"Maybe scared is not the word. Skeptical? I just wasn't sure if you would pick up if I call." She said.

"Mum!" I exclaimed. "H