Save Me!!

*Maddi's POV*
Braden just left and I already feel lonely again... my parents still didn't show up until almost an hour later. When they did I heard my mom say," Good Braden is already gone." to my Dad in a low whisper.
"Why?" I asked her. She responded," Oh I didn't realize that you were awake sweetie" I asked her again," Why is it good that Braden is already gone." a little bit louder.
" I think we should tell her soon." My dad said,"Very soon"

We packed up my stuff and went down to the car. When we were all inside i asked, hopefully, for the last time," WHY is it good that Braden is already gone?! I want to know!"
" First off don't scream like that again at us or your grounded. Second it's because something happened the day of your date with Braden. I realized who his parents were. Specifically his mom."
" What's wrong with his mom?"
"We were best friends in high school, but one day she left me for a group of goth misfits that were total jerks and bullies to everyone...including me."
" Sooo don't you want me to be happy?"
" Yes. I do. But we. I, want to try and stay away from his mom and let you hang out with him when you can."
"Ok but you always told me to not hold grudges. What about you?"
"I told you that because I made the mistake of doing so. I didn't want you to do it too."
"But can't you guys make up? I want y'all to hang out too."
" I don't know Maddi. Its been 30 years but sometimes friendships end forever. It could possibly happen to you and Braden. I mean look what happened to you and Jenn. She SHOT you Maddi I can't take a risk like that with Nadia. You know."
" And you call me mellow dramatic. Mom she's more mature than she was in high school. She has a family. She wouldn't give that up just to get back at you."
"You don't know her Maddi. She would if she got the chance. I don't want to talk about this any more."
" Why not?"
"I just don't."
"You have to have a reason."
" DROP IT MADDI!"
"Stop treating me like a dog!"
"I SAID DROP IT!"
" Ughhhh!"
" Say one more word on the way home your grounded from your phone and the TV."
I rolled my eyes and pulled out my phone. I opened up messages and went to Braden and I's chat.
M: So flippin mad right now.😒
B: Why?😢
M: Let's just say my mom told me why y'all had to leave early
B: What is it.
M: Ok so she told me that our moms used to be best friends but one day your mom turned against my mom and started bullying everyone... I dont totally belive it was all your moms fault though.
B: Ok well then. Are your parents gonna let us date still?
M: Sounds like it. Hey gtg. Love ya😘
B: love ya too😘😍
I locked my phone and put it in my purse as we pulled into the neighborhood.
When we got to our house and pulled into the garage i got out as quickly as I could and went to my room and shut the door. I flopped onto my bed. I had a pounding headache and just wanted to sleep. The last thing I remembered was my dog barking at the back door. After that i fell asleep.
I drifted into a dream. A beautiful one. It was the sunniest day it could have been. Cloudless. The bluest of blues. And the thing that put the cherry on top was the fact that Braden and I were sitting in lawn chair watching 3 children running around. We were in the front yard. The children were playing soccer. They had been doing it since they were three all of them. There were 2 girls and a boy. The oldest was 12 a girl. The middle child was 10, a boy. The smallest of them was 9, another girl. She kicked the ball and it ran into the road. She went after it right as a car turned off another street. The car was heading towards her and wouldn't stop. It was about to hit her when I woke up. There was a pounding on my door. It was my brother. I flung the door open when he was in mid bang. He looked surprised. I looked mad.
" WHAT?!"
"Just wanted to tell you dinner is ready. Hey Mads I want to talk to you after dinner."
"Ummmmm ok. But next time just text me or something. Don't BANG on my door."
" Ok"
He walked off and went to get his plate fixed. I put my cardigan back on and went to the kitchen. We were having steak and onions. My favorite. It was a celebratory dinner in honor of me coming home. I was happy but still mad at my mom.i went to sit down at the table but then I realized I hadn't gotten a drink or a napkin. I went to go get them when Maggie came running in. She jumped up and licked my face.
I personally loved my dog. She was two so still a puppy.
I went and sat down. My mother came in too. I planned on not saying a word to her, but of course my mom had to say something.
" I sorry for screaming at you like an owner screams at a dog."
" It's fine. I'm sorry too for pushing."
"No no you deserve to understand."
" It's fine mom."
"No it's not I can see it in your eyes.you want to know."
"It's fine!"
"You may excuse yourself now. I won't tolerate any screaming at this table."
I stood up and walked out. As i shut my door i heard my mom say," What is up with her lately? Matt have you heard anything about it?"
" No ma'am" I heard him respond.
About fifteen minutes later, I heard my brother walking across the living room towards my room. He knocked and said," Can I come in?"
"Yea." He opened the door and said," Good because I really need to talk to you."
"About what?"
"Braden."