Celia Vargas pov

"Where were you? You lied to me" that was the first thing my dad asked me. I was standing like a fool. Great, he knows that I lied. It's all Theo's fault, if we didn't stayed last night, I might be at home and everything would have been fine. I know Theo can read my thoughts but I don't care. Ugh, it was my fault too. Now what should I tell my dad? I guess I have to lied to him, again and again. I am fade up with this. I wish I could tell him the truth but it's too complicated, he might not believe me or worst, he can even sacrificed himself for my happiness. I don't want that, if there is a way, then why not fight and win it? Right now, I trust Zakira, I hope she can help me. But how did dad know that I lied? Who told him?

"I was at Jasper and Shelly's house, they had a party. Yes, I lied and I am sorry for that but how did you know about it?" I asked. He didn't buy it, whatever I said to him. It is a stupid lie, obviously he would know about the party, If he ask anyone.

"Party only the three of you? What are you hiding? I know something is bugging you but you always hesitate to tell me. What is the matter?" He said with a worried look. I knew it, I fucked up. Now what should I tell him? I have to say something, more believable. Sorry dad but I don't want to loose you, call me selfish or weak but I'll try my best. I couldn't save my mom but I will not let that happen again. It was all my fault and I still regret every decision of my life for that. I was never a good person, maybe that's why I am cursed? The only thing I could do, is to help others to ease my pain. it's always me, I am always the core of all problems. If that day, I didn't act like a bitch maybe mom would have been still alive.

*Flashbacks*

"Honey, please don't play on the road, it's dangerous" my mom said while cooking some barbeques. My dad was busy with his works, he was staring at the laptop screen. We are having so called family time. My mom is not talking to my dad neither my dad is talking to her. Do they even love each other? Ambrose said that his parents still hold hands and make out, then why not my parents? I guess I am too young to knows this stuffs. They must be very busy with their life. We all were sitting in our garden. The sky was clear with birds chirping and butterflies flying around, beautiful flowers. I was playing with my beach ball, though there was no beach. I wish Ambrose was here but he is at his grandmother's house. I sighed. I hit the ball and it went rolling down to the street.

"Don't do that Celia, there are cars coming" I heard my mom's voice. She is always paranoid. She hates when I am happy. Moreover, the driver's can see a person standing on the road. They would not hit intentionally.
I run towards the ball to pick it up. As I get closer to the ball, I saw that it was covered in mud. Eww, that's dirty and unhygienic. I pick up the ball. Suddenly I heard my mom's trembling voice. After that I could hear my dad's voice. What happened?

"Celia! Move from there!" My mom said stuttering. I look back and saw a huge truck coming towards me in super fast speed. My mind told me to move from the way but my legs were frozen. Why cannot I move? Is it end of my journey? I heard my mom's voice once again and probably the last time. A hand pushed me from the way and I fell down, I hit my head on a rock. Blood started gushing out. After that everything was blurry, I could hear my father's scream, that was the last thing I heard untill darkness engulfed me. Next time I wake up, I heard the news about my mom's death. I was completely broken and feel guilty, because it was my fault in the first place. I should have been the one to die. I didn't know if I should be thankful for being alive? or be depressed for taking someone's life?

*Flashback Ends*

Years passed and I slowly turn my pain into my power. But that guilty is still hiding behind the mask of a sweet innocent girl. Maybe I am a monster both from outside and inside. I cannot broke down right now.

"The truth is, we went to a club and had couple of drinks and I passed out. I know it's underage drinking and also you are angry" I said. For dad, lying is the new truth. it's better as long as he is in the shadows. He face palmed and settle down on the couch in front of me. He must be angry.

"I was so worried about you, at least you should have texted me. Don't tell me that you didn't had a signal" he said. But I really didn't had a signal.

"Are you not angry about me, drinking?" I said, with a confused look.

"Fuck no, at your age people do stupid and rowdy shit" said dad. Yeah my dad is really cool that's all I can say. He get up, walked towards me and hugged me tight. I hugged him back.

"Well if you are wondering, how did I know that you lied? Then your English teacher told me that there is no expedition though I didn't tell her about your little lie" he said with a smile. What? He asked my teacher. How did he even get her number?

"Now what are you hiding dad? Are you screwing with my english teacher?" I said with wide eyes and in disbelief.

"No! We just went on one date. But she is hella hot not gonna lie" said dad. Oh my god, dad! Is he serious? He went on a date with her. She is stylish but I hate that women.

"Okay, who else? Any other teachers?"  I said. Me and dad have this type of weird conversation and we fucking don't give a crap. I cannot believe, he definately screwed my English teacher. He got himself a spy to keep an eye on me, great. I guess I have to be extra careful now.