The doorbell was still ringing, but I took a deep breath and said to myself, calm down. Then I walked towards the door, moved the handle, and opened it.
"Why are you taking so much time, Xiao Shiza, to open this door? Have you put on your headphones again in high volume? How many times do I have to tell you not to use headphones when you are alone at home? There might be emergencies, but you are still so childish. I don't know what I should do with this girl. She is in high school and still behaves like a little kid!"
I was listening to all this while my Mama was bursting out on me just because I didn't open the door at the right time. She was really pissed off at me. I thought I should go to my room; otherwise, she'd cook me for dinner. I silently went to my room with slow steps and locked the door.
"Zhao Shiza, why did you go back to your room? Tell me again, escaping and running away! Change this habit, otherwise it will cost you something big in your future! Okay, I'm done with this girl. I'm calling your bàba. I'll ask him to take you with him on his business meeting in Shenhai. He is the one who spoilt you anyway. Wait, now you'll see!"
She was still cursing me in the living room. But did not opening the door on time really deserve this much scolding? Leave it, little Shiza. It's Mama's daily job to yell at you. Somehow, you always make her angry.
I looked at the clock — it was 8 o'clock. My eyes got stuck there like doomsday was coming, but it was not doomsday; it was the airing time of my Cǎoméi xiānsheng Drama. Today, episode 8 of his drama was releasing. I immediately switched on the TV in my room. And there it was — "The Princess and His Prince" on the screen.
The episode started. Please, please, I prayed silently, no romantic scenes today. Because I don't feel jealous. I just feel that he is not mine. And that hurts the most.
In the drama, the princess said, "If this is my prince's favorite fruit, then I will feed it to him." Then Xu Yuan ate the apples she gave him. I swear, I had never seen apples looking so amazing.
The whole episode passed like that. I switched off the TV and came out of my room. Dinner was already on the table — but only porridge and fruits.
"Mama, no one is sick here. Why did you make this?"
"Enough of this childish behavior, Zhao Shiza. This is your punishment. I am eating this too. You always complain about food. Now sit and eat quietly."
"Mama," I said dramatically, "you always call me Xiao Shiza, and now this much degradation!"
She sighed, "Stop your drama and eat."
I picked up my spoon and started eating while she stared at me like she wanted to stab me with her eyes. But me being me, I laughed shamelessly at her cute expression — she can't stay angry for long.
Then I saw apples in the fruit bowl. I started eating them.
Mama was shocked. "Aren't you the one who hates apples the most? You've never eaten them before. And now this miracle? I can't believe it!"
"Stop being dramatic, Mama. From now on, it's my favorite fruit."
"Any specific reason?" she asked.
"No… Some things change for good. And not everything needs a reason. Some things just happen."
"Oh? When did my daughter become so mature?"
"Stop exaggerating, Mama."
And we both continued eating. The day ended with laughter. I think she has forgiven me now for not opening the door on time.
I laughed softly.
And the day ended just like this…