Chapter 3: Morning after the night before
This chapter isn't long, but I didn't have a lot of time to write it, Homework and all that. Hope you like it and sorry if it seems a bit rushed, I was preoccupied. So read and review- thanks xxx
The next morning Jo woke up with a throbbing headache in a foreign bed. She opened her eyes but winced as the sun beamed through the unfamiliar window. She took in the sights of the apartment, it definitely wasn't hers. She looked down at the floor and saw her clothes sprawled all around, mixed with some Jeans and a very familiar shirt. She turned her head and her suspicions were confirmed.
She remembered the night before, but most of it was blurred.
She remembered going to an Irish bar with Mac and having quite a lot to drink, and then ordering a pizza. She smiled at the last memories she had of the pair eating Pizza on a bench somewhere in central Park. It was a really good night she thought, and then blushed when the events that occurred later that night flashed in her mind.
"Morning," Mac smiled, trying to read her emotions. He didn't regret one bit of last night but he was worried that she was getting second thoughts.
"I'm just thinking about our amazing first date", she smiled, reassuring him that she didn't regret the night either.
"I know, I think we had quite a lot to drink though, I mean we were drunk at the bar and then you bought us that Vodka from the Market shop", he said, reminding her of what she did.
"Oh god, I remember- I was really wasted at that point, I surprised they sold it to me", she replied, shaking her head at the thought of ever drinking again.
"I have the worst hangover ever", She groaned, causing him to nod at her words.
"You and me both", he added, rubbing his eyes as he sat up.
"So, shall I make Queen Josephine breakfast?" he asked, making her giggle at the use of her first name.
"Only if King Mackenzie makes Chocolate Pancakes?" she asks.
"Ok, if you mean pancakes covered in melted chocolate, I suppose I could make that", he smirked, thinking of how amazing Jo really was.
Before he climbed out of bed, she leaned over and gave him a kiss.
"I'll stay here and then you can bring me Chocolate Pancakes in bed", she stated.
He kissed her again, and then left the room.
Once he had left, she turned and admired the beautiful skyline view out of Macs apartment window.
A vibrating noise bought her out of her trance and she looked on the floor and spotted her phone.
She picked it up and answered.
"Danville", she greeted.
"Mom, it's Ellie- I was really worried, you said you were going out with some friends and then you didn't come home- I rang Tyler and he came round, so did Russ too", she informed.
"I'm fine sweetie, I stayed over at my friends, I meant to get hold of you- I'm so sorry, are you ok?" She asked, feeling guilty about leaving her daughter and forgetting all about her.
"Yes, I'm fine; Russ wants to speak to you", Ellie says, handing the phone to a concerned Russ.
"Jo, what happened, where are you?" came to the familiar deep voice of her Ex.
"I slept at my friends, it was late and it was the easiest option", she lied.
"Your friend wouldn't happen to be a guy would it?" he said sarcastically.
"what no, it's really none of your business, tell Ellie that I'll see her after school and that I'm really sorry for leaving her", Jo said, becoming impatient with Russ' patronising tone.
"Bye Russ", she said, as she placed her phone on the bed side table.
"Two Chocolate Pancakes", Mac called out as he entered the room carrying a tray of large chocolate covered pancakes.
"Yes, my absolute favourite", she thanked him, and took the tray from him and sat back in the bed. He said next to her and watched intently as she tucked in to the freshly made pancakes.
"So what did Russ want?" Mac asked, intrigued by what her Ex was doing calling her so early in the morning.
"Ellie rang him and Tyler last night, I didn't really tell her I was staying out all night as I didn't even know I was and me being me forgot to ring her and tell her", she explained, taking another mouthful of the delicious pancake.
"So he gave you a lecture?" he asked.
"His tone of voice said it all, and you know what he's right, I'm an irresponsible mother", she sighed.
"No, your human, I really amazing human and mother and you just made a mistake", He assured her.
"Look, you finish them off, spend the morning with me and then we can go and call off and fetch Ellie and take her to the soccer game tonight", he suggested.
"That would be great," She smiled, so thankful that she had Mac. "I'm sure Ellie can't stay mad at you if you take her to watch her all time favourite team." Mac added.
"You truly are a gift from God", Jo laughed…