When I applied to work at Jessop Conservatory for a summer job, I didn't actually think I would get since I live in a different state and there were probably many teens applying from Hope's County for me to even get the job. Small town where everyone knows everyone sought of thing but no apparently, they thought I would be best for the job. For some reason. But hey it's a good paying job in Montana which has lots of forests for me to go camping in on my days off which is a bonus. I remember when my dad would start drinking, I would take my younger brother some food water blankets and some board games up to my tree house which dad mom and I had built before she ran off with another man. My brother Aiden always loved it when I dragged him outside to live in the tree's like monkeys. I was thankful that our dad never followed us there. My best friend's dad took both of us camping a few times which I always enjoyed. The forest became a safe haven for me and my brother where we were free to do whatever the hell, we wanted without the fear of angering the drunk abusive asshole who had took over our dad. Of course, I never let him anywhere near Aiden I made sure to always take the beating that Aiden was hidden away in the tree house so he didn't have to view the violence that followed. When my dad had either gotten bored or passed out, I would painfully make up the tree house ladder using our secret knock to let Aiden no it was me before he unlocked the door and let me in.
I hate to admit it but the older we got the worse it became for the two of us older. I'm seventeen now turning eighteen in October. With the money I earn from this summer job and the rest of the money I've been saving up from doing odd jobs and some help from my best friend's family I'll be able to take Aiden and move into a small apartment far far far away from my dad. The worse thing about this job is that Aiden can't come with me but I made a deal with his mates' parents to let him stay a week with each of them. They probably suspect what is happening with us and know I am going to get us an apartment since he's been bragging about it to his friends. One asked if we should get child services involved but I begged them not to as they would take Aiden away from me. Reluctantly they had agreed which I am eternally grateful for and Aiden seems excited with staying with his friends.
Which brings us to now walking up the path with my suitcase to the Jessop's manner where I will be working on the land for until summer ends. The place seems really nice and the landscape is even more beautiful than I thought it would be. Hope's County so far doesn't seem that bad of a place to live. Unsure of exactly what I'm supposed to do or where to go I knock on the front door and hope I don't get fired. When the door opened I expected to see Mr Jessop but instead a really pretty girl about my age opened the door. "Hello" she says timidly looking down at the floor but with a sweet smile on her face. Her hair is a light brown colour which seems to flow around her shoulders. "Can I help you." she says a few seconds later bringing me out of staring at her like a weird stalker. Get a grip girl it's just one really really pretty girl. Don't be strange or you'' lose your job.
"Uhh yeah. Sorry. My name's Elizabeth Rook. I was just hired to work here and I have no idea where I'm actually supposed to go." At this she looks up surprised and I can see that her eye when they met for the first time and are really blue which makes her even more attractive. Seriously Liz get a hold of yourself. I quickly avoid eye contact with her by looking back out at the farm. "Could you point out where I should go please." I ask politely as possible trying to keep my blush away from reaching my face.
"I'll walk you over." she say's smiling brightly before leading me over to another building. I notice straight away that she isn't wearing any shoes but don't mention because that's a weird thing to point out. "So you're the girl who beat out nearly every guy in town for a job here." We walk slowly which I hope means she wants to talk for a bit.
"Yeah I'm a little surprised that I got this job since I live out of state." I answer back which makes her smile even more.
"And where do you live."
"Seattle. I live there with my younger brother. He's staying with his friends while I'm out here." It's probably more information then she wanted but who cares. Not me.
"What about your parents." she asks innocently enough but it doesn't stop the sudden intake of breath or be stopping mid step. The girl who name I still doesn't stops and look worried like she's asked something she shouldn't have had. "Sorry if it's."
"it's fine." I cut her off not wanting her to apologize for asking something anyone would ask. "Just have a bad relationship with him. Don't worry about it." I give her a small smile in hopes or showing her it's ok. She nods and starts walking again but doesn't seem to want to ask any more questions. "May I ask what your name is." I asks in hopes of continuing to talk to her and I really want to know her name.
"Rachel." she says with a smile returning to her face. "Rachel Jessop." Jessop. As in my boss's daughter. Oh god.
"Well it's nice to meet to you Rachel." I say offering her a hand to shake. "You can call me Liz." she takes my hand and flashes me a smile that could put the sun to shame. Oh god. Just met this girl and I'm pretty sure I won't be able to stay away from her. She's seems warm and gentle and is completely my type so please god tell me she's in to girls.