Filed to story: Gavin Landry and Judy Werewolf Story
I brewed some coffee if youd like some, she offered You brewed the coffee yourself? I asked.
She raised her brows at me.
Im capable of brewing coffee, Judy, she told me, her tone flat.
1 blinked a few times.
I didnt mean it like that, Mom.
I just meant you havent really been up to doing anything lately is all, I told her.
Im glad youre out of bed.
I figured its time that I start making some changes in my life and I cant do that if Im stuck in my room all day, can I ? She asked, taking another sip of her coffee.
I smiled and walked around the couch to hug her.
As I wrapped my arms around her, her body seemed to have stiffened.
But it only lasted a moment because soon she was relaxing and resting her head on my shoulder.
Then she lifted her head to look at me with a frown.
Are you wearing my clothes? She asked.
I swallowed and gave her an awkward laugh.
I have an interview, I lied.
I needed something professional to wear.
Would this job be good paying? She asked.
I nodded.
Maybe even enough to pay off Dads debt, I told her.
Her face lit up.
I have a meeting with his lawyers today to discuss some other options they may have found, she told me.
Ill keep you posted on what I find out.
I nodded.and w Ill be home a little later can talk then, I assured her.
The honking outside grew more constant and I knew if I didnt go outside right now, the Uber driver would drive away without me.
I have ot go, I told her, kissing her cheek.
I love you.
I love you, Judy, she said thoughtfully.
I quickly ran out of the house and into the backseat of the Uber.
The ride was quiet as we reached the school and as the Uber driver parked, my anxiety only grew more intense.
I thanked him and slipped out of the car.
When I walked into the school, the halls were quiet.
I assumed most students were in class.
It didnt take me long to reach the main office because it was near the schools front entrance.
The receptionist, a young blonde woman, was typing away on her computer, barely paying attention to anything going on around her.
She barely spared me a look as I stepped in front of her desk.
I had to clear my throat a couple of times for her to acknowledge me finally.
She sighed and lifted her gaze to meet mine.
Can I help you? She asked, raising her perfectly trimmed brows.
Yes, Im here to speak with the principal, I said, taking in the blonde in front of me.
And who might you be? Judy Landry, I lied.
Im Matts mom.
She narrowed her eyes at me, taking me in from my toes to my head before she let out a bark of laughter.
She had to sit back in her seat and hold her stomach while she continued to laugh ; my checks burned hot.
She could see right through me because if I was Mrs.
Landry, that meant I was married to Gavin Landry, and everybody knew that Gavin was an eligible bachelor and a playboy.
I should have thought that through before speaking, but now that the lie was out there, I couldnt exactly take it back.
Youre Gavin Landrys wife? She asked.
The Gavin Landry? Yes, I said, folding my arms across my chest.
Is there a problem? Only that Gavin Landry isnt married and if he were to get married, it wouldnt be to a nobody like you, she said, narrowing her eyes at me.
Do you think Im an idiot? I think I was called to this parent / teacher conference because my son got in trouble, I said, raising my brows.
Look, I dont know who you think you are, but you are certainly not a Landry.
You dont even look like youd be Matthew Landrys mother.
You look like an overgrown toddler in your business suit.
You are pathetic and weak and not suitable to be a Landry, she said through her teeth.
Lucy, is there a problem out here? A man asked from a nearby doorway.
The plaque on the door read : Principal Thome.
He was Matts principal and the one I needed to meet with.
No, sir, the woman, Lucy, said, her eyes still digging a hole into my face.
This woman was claiming to be Mrs.
Landry.
How pathetic does she sound? Principal Thorne looked me over carefully, his thin lips thinning even more as he took me in.
I felt uncomfortable under his scrutiny and suddenly I just wanted the ground to open and swallow me whole.
You are Mrs.
Landry? He asked, narrowing his eyes at me.