Disclaimer- I still don't own Zoey 101 and I guess we'll never will
Under The Same Sky
Chase was in his office working in some papers that needed to be signed. He was the General Manager at the company called Quest Design Corporation. This couple of day's he's been so busy, since the main manager, Jack had left for his vacation and left him with alot of signing to do and supervising. Chase wanted everything to turn out perfectly, so he maintained himself busy in his office.
There was a knock on His door and he looked up.
"Come in?". He said and lady, with dirty blonde hair entered. She smiled at him and sat in one of the two chairs.
" Hey Zo?". Chase smiled and he placed his pen down
Zoey and Chase worked together, in the same building and in the same field. They went to college together but in the middle of the sophomore semester, Chase had to return to Boston because his father had passed away. They took a break on their relationship, but the break became Permanent, because Chase had to stay with his mom who became really ill after his father passing. They decided to remain as friends, but lost contact. He continued his education in Boston and she in L.A. Then after a couple of years later Chase was transferred as a General Manager to this Corporation, where he meet again with Zoey.
"I know you have a lot of work to do, but can I talk to you for a couple of minutes". Zoey asked.
"Sure, what you want to talk about?". He asked as he leaned back on his chair.
"Well, since your encharged, I was wondering if I could use my 3 months of vacation early... Like starting Today". Zoey asked.
"Why so soon?". Chase asked straightening himself up.
"Remember, when I told you that my family was asking me about my love life a couple of years ago?". Zoey asked and Chase nodded.
"Well, I told them that I had a boyfriend, just so they could leave me alone and they did for a little while, but then a couple of years later they began to ask me about my make believe boyfriend and I told them that he had proposed to me, again... Trying to just make them stop asking me about... You know my love life, and it worked, until now. I have to get someone to pretend to be my fiance, so they can leave me alone for once and for all". Zoey finished and Chase was surprised.
She grabbed her phone and and took out a piece of paper that had a number in it. She placed the piece of paper in the desk and Chase leaned in to take a look at it. It read "McCarty Excort Service".
"Hi, My Name is-". Zoey was cut off by Chase taking her phone away.
"Were you about to hire a service escort? ". Chase asked as he hung up.
"I don't have a choice! I don't have time to go out and meet someone. This is my only option". Zoey told him desperately.
"Zoey, I'm not letting you go alone with a random guy for 3 months. That's just not safe". Chase seriously said.
"Then what am I supposed to do?". Zoey asked desperately.
Chase though for a moment.
"I'll do it".
"You'll do what?". Zoey asked as she took Chase's coffee and began to take a sip of it.
"I'll play your fiance". Chase determined said.
Zoey almost choked on the coffee when he heard Chase. She swallowed hard and placed the coffee back on the desk.
"But Chase, that would be...awkward". Zoey choked out.
"Oh, but it wouldn't be awkward for you to be with a random guy. Come on Zoey? We dated before, so how hard could this be, to pretend to be in love with each other. At least you'll be comfortable with me than with a guy you don't even know". Chase said and She though for a moment, knowing that he was right.
"Okay. I accept your offer, but can you even come with me. I mean you have a lot of work". Zoey asked.
"You know what the best part of being a General manager is?". Chase said as he got up from his chair and grabbing his coffee.
"What?".
"That I can leave everything in charge to my assistant manager, Louis". Chase said as he took a sip from his coffee.
"Do you think he'll want to cover you for 3 months?".
"He wouldn't mind. He's been dying to be in charge and what a better time than this one. Jack is going to be back from vacation in about two weeks, so we have nothing to worry about".
"Okay". Zoey said standing up.
"Well have to catch the first plane to Louisiana this afternoon at 5:30pm, so I'll tell Lola to pick me and you up at around 4, since we take about an hour to get to the airport". Zoey said and Chase nodded.
"I'll be ready". Chase said.
"Alright, I'll see you then. Dont forget to sign my vacation papers okay?". Zoey asked as she headed to the door.
"I will, don't worry". Chase assured her.
Just as Zoey was exiting, she bumped into someone.
"Oh! I'm sorry... ". Zoey began to say but stopped as she saw the person in front of her.
"Michael!". Zoey said surprised.
"Zoey!?". Michael yelled hugging her.
Chase smiled and went to sit back in his chair.
"What are you doing here?". Zoey asked as they ended the hug.
"Well I just moved from Mississippi to L.A, and Lola told me that you two worked here, so I want to talk with the person in charged. They told me that it was room 734, Mr. Matthews General Manager". Michael said as he showed Zoey a piece of paper, not noticing Chase.
"Then come in, he's right in here". Zoey smirked and stepped aside.
"Wait!". Michael yelled and got closer to Zoey.
"Is he nice or mean. Because you know that I'm a sensitive person and if he's intolerable to me and my aspects, then there's no way I'll get anything thru today".
"See for yourself". Zoey motioned him to enter and he did. He looked down at his piece of paper he had in hand, still not looking up at Chase.
"How can i help you today sir?". Chase asked in a deep voice.
"I was wondering if...". Michael stopped as he looked up and a wide smile spread on his face.
"Chase!? Your the General Manager!". Michael said as Chase stood up.
"I am, but don't worry I'm tolerable to you, so you know, your safe with me". Chase joked as he went up and gave his old friend a hug.
"I have some things to wrap up, so I'll see you guys later, and Chase, don't forget at 4 okay?". Zoey reminded.
"Yes ma'am, at 4, I won't forget". Chase replied as Zoey closed the door behind her.
"What's happening at 4?". Michael asked.
"Me and Zoey have to fix a little problem she has". Chase returned to his desk and sat down on his comfy chair.
"Oh...".
"So you want to see if there's a job available for you?". Chase asked, trying to change the subject. He knew if they continued to talk about Zoey, he would not leave that subject alone.
"Yes. I'll do anything". Michael said.
Chase started typing on his computer.
"Lets see here... Ah..We need someone in the packaging department. It's going to be from 7:00am to 6.00pm and it's going to pay $10 dollars and hour". Chase told Michael.
"I'll take it!". Michael excitedly said.
"Okay I'll put you down for an interview, with the main manager, John in two weeks. Can keep yourself alive for two weeks right Michael?". Chase asked as he typed in his computer.
"Your really funny Chase. Yes I'll wait whatever time is necessary, but why can't we do the interview now?". Michael asked.
"Because, remember I have to fix something with...". Chase was cut off by his office phone speaker.
"Mr. Matthews?". A lady voice came through.
Chase stood up and pushed a red button.
"Yes Alice". Chase responded.
"I have Louis waiting to speak with you, should I let him in or wait til your done with Mr. Barrett?". Alice asked
"Umm...". Chase looked at Michael who played with the little flags he had on his desk. He took a quick look at his watch and sighted.
"Let him in Alice, thank you". Chase sat down on his chair and Louis entered.
"Zoey told me you wanted to speak with me... Oh? Hi". Louis greeted as he noticed Michael.
"Hey". Michael responded and quietly listen to the conversation.
"Yes Louis, I was wondering if I can leave you in charge, for two weeks of the Corporation, until Jack comes back". Chase said.
"Really!? Me in charged!? Sure I'll do it! But where are you going?". Louis asked grinning.
"I have some personal issues to take care off, so I decided to take my vacations early. Anyways it's exactly 3:00pm and my plane leaves at 4, so I'm leaving all the stuff you will need here in my office, you know how to use the computer, and if you have any questions call me or ask Alice". Chase explained and Louis nodded.
"No problem, I'll take care of it". Louis replied shaking hands with him.
"Thanks Chase, Hope you fix your problem's". Louis said as he headed to the door.
"Thanks Louis". Chase said and Louis closed the door behind him, leaving Chase and Michael.
"Okay? So your taking your vacation Early and Your leaving Early to fix something with Zoey?". Michael listed.
"What's really going on?". Michael asked.
"I'll tell you, but please try to put a limit to your Questions". Chase pleaded and Michael nodded sealing his lips.
"Well you see, Zoey told me she wanted to take her vacation early because she has some issues with her family. They been bugging her about her love situation and she told her family that she had a fiance, and to make you this story shorter, she was about to hire a escort service to fly to Louisiana with her and pretend to be her fiance, and you know that I wouldn't let Zoey do that, so I offer to play his fiance with her family just to get them off her back". Chase finished explaining and Michael was mouth open.
"You and Zoey? In her hometown? You playing her fiance? That's perfect Chase! You'll finally get Zoey back and be happy...". Michael bagan but Chase stopped him.
"Whoa, whoa, whoa... I'm not doing this to get Zoey back, I'm doing this to help her, that's all. An so you know, I'm not into Zoey anymore, were just good friends... And who says I'm not happy? I'm very happy with the life I have right now, so please don't start to think that something is going to happen between me and Zoey". Chase told Michael.
"You'll never know what might happen during that trip, anything could happen, more if your playing her fiance. Your going to be holding hands, hugging, stare into each other's eyes and look stupidly at each other, there may even be some kissing happening, and with that you can change a game of playing the fiance, into something very intimate". Michael warned.
"Look Michael, were both very mature adults, what go wrong during this trip if we have everything under control?".
Okay?... Whatever you say...". Michael said as he stood up and Chase looked back at his watch.
"So, you be here in two weeks for your interview with John at, 9:00 in the morning sharp". Chase said as he wrote it in a piece of paper and handed it to Michael.
"Thanks man. I guess I'll be heading out then". Michael said as he grabbed the paper.
"I'll come with you". Chase turned his computer off and fixed some papers on his desk.
"Okay, let's go". Chase told Michael and he nodded.
"Wait! Before we leave... How awkward would it be if you two share the same bed!". Michael laughed.
"Shut up and let's go!". Chase said a little annoyed and pushed Michael out of his office.
Well thats a wrap on Chapter 1.
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