There I was, staring at the blank Word document, trying to write my resume. I had just graduated from college, and was trying to find a job. The economy situation was improving, but it didn't mean that getting a job was easier. Sighing, I closed the document, mentally promising myself to get started on resume-writing first thing tomorrow. But now, my brain was on overload, and I needed some cheering up, which meant cheesy Harry Potter fan-fictions.
Opening Mozilla Firefox (Internet Explorer just didn't cut it for me anymore), I went directly to and started scouring the archives for suitable stories to lose myself in. After settling for one titled 'Shake Me', by author RoxieSnape, I got myself comfortable.
After reading the first few sentences, my cell began it's shrill beeping. I was going to ignore it but it's Caller I.D. made me think twice. It was Jake, my best guy mate from high school days. He went away to the UK for university, but we remained close friends.
' Hello? Jake?'
' Xelia! Thank God!'
' Jake, why the call out of the blue? Girlfriend troubles?' I always loved teasing him.
' Haha, no. I'm coming back for a while, with a few friends, and I was wondering, does your dad still have that house he rents out to people?
' You mean the one in BU? Yea, I'm living in it now, why? Why don't you crash at your mum's or something?'
'Well, I just found out that my cousins are staying over for the exact same time period I am, which means me and my friends won't be able to crash at my place. Do you mind spending the next few weeks with my friends?'
'Are they guys or girls?'
' They're all guys, four in total. They are extremely well behaved, so don't worry. They clean up after themselves, which means you just provide food and lodging.'
' Well, I guess so…'
' Thanks Xi! I owe you one.'
' Aw, you're so sweet.'
' Oh, and could you pick me up tomorrow at the airport?'
' TOMORROW? Jake, what made you decide that surprising people was a good trait?'
' Xixiiii, if I'd known that earlier I would've called you. Besides, surprising people is one of my charms, don'cha know?'
' Yeah yeah, Jakeh. Don't blame me if all four of the guys have to squeeze into a room though. I'm bushed, and the house's a mess'
' Don't worry; you'll get over it. And I'm pretty sure the guys won't object to helping a pretty lady like ya.'
' How flattering of you. You owe me a tutorial in resume writing, a round of truth and dare, and a one-of-a-kind unique pressie from London for this.'
' Chill, I got you a present anyway. Just make sure to pick us up at the KLIA Gate F4 at 10am tomorrow, alright. Bring your Dad's truck'
' Yeah dude. Over and out.'
' Peace, cherie,'
Oh God. At least I could bookmark the fan-fic. Now I have to get the guys room ready. Jake owed me big-time, the house was a mess.
The next day, I woke at 8.30am. After showering and dressing, and satisfied that the house was actually clean for once, I downed a cup of black coffee, got my meager CD collection, and set off for the airport. Before starting the car, I popped McFly's CD into the CD Player installed in the car. I had majorly crushed over them a few years back, and had even written them a fan letter. Thank God those days were over.
On the way to the airport, I switched to the Mix FM radio station, where the current Radio DJ was droning out news. I was going to switch back to McFly, when, out of the blue, 'and UK pop band, McFly, has been reported to have taken a months leave to an undisclosed location.' Just probably recording something or other. What was with these people of reporting stupid stuff like that? Doesn't make sense at all. Turning back to McFly, I started humming All About You, along with the song…
Thirty minutes later, I arrived at the airport. Trudging to Gate F4 was a nightmare. Who knew that people could be so grumpy in the morning?
'Xelia! Over here!' Jake! It's been so long since I saw him! Hmm, looked like he filled out pretty well…wait, what? Never mind…
'Jakeh! How've you been? Where're the others?'
'Chill, Ceece, they're in the lads room. Just wait a min, could you?'
'No need, we're here. You're Xelia, right?'
I turned around with a smile on my face, and froze.
I looked at Jake, who didn't seem fazed at all. And I looked back at his friends, Danny, Tom, Harry and Dougie, namely…McFly.
