G III: Chapter 29

Johanna called the only three teenagers she knew. She invited them over for a party. She was going to take advantage of the lack of adults in the house. She was looking for an outlet to really start enjoying her life here in Riverview.

Each of her friends accepted the invitation, they would be there at 7PM.

Johanna poured some drinks for herself and her friend, not much alcohol, but some. She also brought out the family's buffet table and set out some food. She was getting a little excited about hanging out with her peers.

 

Then she thought about pizza. That sounded a lot better than turkey, a salad, or cookies. It fit a teenage party better anyway. She called and put in the order for one large.

Pretty soon her guests were arriving and the party commenced.

Some kids went upstairs to play games and dance, but Johanna and her best friend (of the ones that were there) stayed out to play on the water slide. Johanna slipped when she started to dive, and she did a skid more than a slide. Her nose hurt for ten minutes after that.

Johanna spotted the pizza delivery car pull up and went to accept the order. She paid the lady and took the food to the kitchen to serve it. Just as she was pulling the box open, her phone rang.

"Hey, I'm calling to tell you that I see what your doing, and I called the cops. You guys are too noisy and I know that party isn't authorized. You better break it up." It was a nosey neighbor calling.

Johanna thought about it for a minute. Yes she wanted this party, she wanted to get to know the teens here. Fit in some. On the other hand she didn't want to get into trouble. She decided to try and break up the party before the police got there.

She ran upstairs to the other half of the party and started to attempt to usher everyone out, including Dallas. Johanna had a secret crush on him and wanted him to stay longer, but he couldn't.

"My neighbor called the cops, lets go we have to go! Get out of here or you'll be reported too."

At first her friends looked at her like they didn't believe her. After they really looked at her, they got it and all bolted for the door. "Nice party but I'm outta here, can't get in trouble. Maybe we can do this again sometime!"

When she heard the police cruiser out front, Johanna thought it best to act like nothing was happening - like she wasn't expecting the police. She sat at the table with a slice of pizza. After the first bite she realized how hungry she actually was.

Before she knew it the cop was in front of her asking questions.

"I got a call from someone nearby this house. They said there was an unauthorized and loud party. Now, currently I don't see anyone. I don't know what you're doing around here but keep it down okay?"

"Yes sir, I guess I had my music a little loud, that's all. I'll try and keep that under control, sir."

"Sure, sure. Okay well I am sorry to have disturbed your night. Please stay safe. Goodbye Ma'am."

Sunday for Johanna was boring. She seemed to have gotten over her teenage rebellion. Most of it anyway. She had her shower and breakfast. Checked on her Prom dress again. The rest of the day was spent catching up on homework, reading her high school books. She spent some time studying and practicing Chemistry for class, and playing video games. Alone.

Monday morning came and went with no signs of the rest of her family returning. No call or anything to her. It was Prom day, they wouldn't leave her alone on such an important night would they?

Johanna half-heartedly got on the school bus and spent the day thinking about when her family would be home.