Teacher's Girl (Aflyingwhale)

Chapter 81: Tables Turn 

EMMA’s POV : 

One Month Later 

"This is so great, Emmie! We pretty much can drive to New Jersey together!"

Sophie exclaimed happily as I told her the news.

Yes, lan and I were planning to spend Thanksgiving in New Jersey this year.

Last year we wanted to do that but lan’s mom had a small heart attack and she ended up being hospitalized.

This year, we wanted to make up for last year’s dingy hospital food and tasteless Jell-O.

Kristen was so excited to have us over, she had started planning and prepping since Monday.

"So, is that a yes? I can carpool with you guys?"I asked her again to make sure.

"Absolutely, you can totally come with us,"Tristan interjected as he took a seat in between us on the couch.

"Sophie's gonna hog the AUX cable the whole way, but other than that, it’s gonna be a fun ride,"

"Hey!"Sophie yelled defensively.

"I have great taste in music.I’m a good DJ for the car,"

"Brace yourself.It's gonna be BTS and Tik Tok music all the way,"

Tristan rolled his eyes dramatically and I laughed.

Since Sophie and Tristan were also from Jersey and they were driving there for Thanksgiving, I thought it would be efficient if I could carpool with them.

Ian would drive from New York and meet me there.

Everything was set and I was excited as Thanksgiving Day arrived.

Tristan, Sophie, and I got up super early on Thursday morning because we wanted to beat the traffic.

By 7.30 AM, I was all dressed and ready to go.My bags were packed and I even had time to make breakfast for everyone.

Nothing fancy, just some pancakes, bacon, and coffee.

"Ooh, someone's eager to start the day,"Sophie teased as she grabbed a pancake from the plate.

"Very much,"I agreed.

"Is Tristan ready?"

"Yeah, he’s moving my bags to the car,"

The last time I saw lan was two weeks ago when I came to visit him in the city.

So, it was only natural that I was giddy to get on with this trip.

Even though we talked on the phone a lot, and we did more than just talking on the phone, it still wasn’t the same as meeting him in person and letting him touch me for real.

Maybe it was my time of the month or whatever, but I was missing his touch.

I had been having dreams about him for the past few days.

Shameless, I know, but I couldn't wait to touch him and feel him inside me again.

My happy thoughts were interrupted by the sudden buzzing of my phone.

I checked the screen and saw that it was Ian calling me.It was like he could read my mind.

I was smiling to myself as I answered the call.

"Hey, I was just thinking about you,"I said.

"Really? What about?"

Oh, I don’t know about you and your gorgeous smile, your soft lips, and rock-hard body.I was thinking about how you would hold me in your arms and how we'd make love all night...

"I'm just so excited to see you tonight.I can’t wait,"I said instead.

I heard him taking in a deep breath and letting out a sigh.The smile on my face flattened instinctively.

"Baby girl, you’re gonna hate me for this..."he started.

it? What’s

can make it

to feet at

me you have to work?

not work

What could be more important

Ally..she and Richard broke off the engagement.She’s in a really

bring her

and face her parents and all her friends.She hasn't

you to stay in

last night and I...I feel bad.She’s drinking herself to sleep every night.She

That sounded familiar.

a month ago when I decided to stay with Tristan

got his heart broken

and staying with him to cheer him up.I would say that it worked because since then,

mean you're gonna spend all of

have some potential clients that would love to invest in the work we do...Anyway, I uh, I know it’s awful that I'm bailing on

friend needs you,"

the situation

"I understand,"

to you,

yeah, I know you will,"I rolled my eyes even though he couldn't

my house and spend Thanksgiving with my mom and

"Yeah, maybe,"I shrugged.

hate me,

bit.But I'll get

promise I’m gonna be all yours for Christmas.We can go wherever you want, and

said, "What if all I want to

can do that too,"he stifled a

"Promise?"

Christmas long, baby.I

let out a sigh

go comfort

girl.I love

too," I ended the call

good front, I was obviously disappointed that I wouldn't get to see him tonight.I was looking

as she noticed the frown

speak, but

guys ready?"Tristan was beaming with excitement as he stepped inside the living

finished moving his and Sophie's bags

"Uh..."

turned to look at me, waiting for me

"What’s wrong?"

awkwardness in the air and

can’t come to Jersey

He's bailing on you?"

his timing,"

and he needs to

he’s really not coming to see you

family...or I could stay here," my eyes darted around the room

but I wondered if it

would be

dad

they knew that he bailed on me again for the second time in two years, they might not

us?" Tristan said suddenly, proposing

eat turkey on Thanksgiving, but my dad can make a

That did sound enticing.

and

sent us food and snacks from time

to

spending Thanksgiving with the Parks would be really

sure I can

You're practically family," Sophie nodded

on, let's get this show

said as he picked up my bags, not waiting for me to

of his car, en route to New Jersey, listening to Sophie's Spotify playlist on

year’s Thanksgiving would turn out this way, but

IAN’s POV :

seriously missing out on Thanksgiving

slurred as she downed her

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