Jefferson. A man that lives in his house and doesn't venture out much. But when he does my eyes don't leave him. Oh how I wish I could go up to him and talk to him. Though I am too shy to talk to him. I see, that, whenever he comes down, it is to see his daughter, Grace. Just like today. He loves her and the pain that he goes through makes my heart ache for him.
Sitting in a booth drinking coffee, my gaze wonders over to him. He seems different today, sadder than he normally is. As if he can feel my gaze his head turns in my direction. For a few seconds our gazes lock. My breath catches in my throat. I quickly shift my gazes back to my coffee. Peeking up from under my eyelashes I see that he is still looking at me. It looks as if he is getting up and I quickly down my coffee and place the money on the table before grabbing my stuff and rushing out. Not noticing that I left my art journal sitting on the table.
Why did I do that? I mean I could have talked to him but I just ran. Oh I am an idiot. Sighing I continue walking home. I run into someone. Looking down I notice that it is Grace.
"Sorry sweetie, wasn't looking were I was going." I apologize looking down at her smiling.
She smiles back at me, "No it's okay."
"Hey aren't you supposed to be in school?"
"Umm… Yeah, but I kind of got up late and missed the bus." As she says this her stomach growls.
I laugh, "And I am guessing you didn't eat?"
"No, forgot to."
"Well that's no good. Come on I'll get you something to eat." I gesture to her to follow.
"But I am already late."
Winking at her, "I'll cover for you, don't worry."
With that I walk back to Granny's with Grace and sit in a booth and she orders breakfast. After she eats a little bit, she looks panicked.
"Sweetie, what's the matter?" I ask concerned.
"I don't have any money to pay." Grace says in horror.
"Don't worry. My treat. You just eat up and then we will get you to school." I tell her with a smile. I ask her about school and everything else while she is finishing. As we leave I feel eyes on us but as I look around no one is looking at us. So I brush it off.
