Don't Dwell in the Past
Three months later...
"Hey Jess," Kara greeted me as I came into work. She was in a rather happy mood this morning.
"Hey Kara," I replied.
"Jess, oh my god, guess what?" she asked.
"Uh, what?" was my stunning reply. She looked so happy and crap. I really can't figure out why though.
"Your not gonna believe this," she said, "Jess, there's a new transfer coming in a week."
"Yeah, so..." I said boredly.
"Jess, it's a guy,"she said.
"And..." I said. I really don't care about some stupid transfer.
"He's gonna be your new partner," she finished.
"What?" I exclaimed.
"Jess, calm down. This new dude is gonna be your new FBI partner. Krantz told us that we can't work in three's anymore. He said it doesn't work well that way. However, he also said that your gonna love this guy when he comes," she explained to me.
"How the hell does he know?" I queried. I'm really getting sick of this conversation. And I don't want a new partner. I'd rather work alone, then have some new transfer come. He's probably an arrogant jackass anyway.
"He said he knows the guy and that you would like him. I don't know, that's what he told me," she replied.
"That asshole! He makes these plans before talking to me about it!" I screamed and stormed down the hallway.
I had to take the elevator to theseventh floor because Krantz was working with some new trainee today.
"Krantz!" I screamed when I burst through the door.
He turned around and looked at me with a smirk playing on his lips. "I take it you heard the news, Jessica."
I narrowed my eyes. "Yes, I heard the news," I shrewdly said, "and I'm not very happy with it."
"Jessica, please, just go with this for once," he pleaded.
"Maybe I would have if you talked to me about it beforehand."
"No you wouldn't have, Jessica," he simply stated.
"Okay, so I wouldn't have, but that still doesn't make it right!" I shouted. The new trainee looked at me and had a confused expression on his face. I just rolled my eyes at him. Amateur.
"Jessica, please don't raise your voice," he scolded.
I ignored his last comment and proceeded with the questions, "So, Dr. K, who is this new guy? Is he someone I know? 'Cause I already heard that you knew him."
"Jessica, you will meet him in a few days. Then will be the time for introductions," he said a little nervously.
"Dr. K, I should know the name of this transfer before he comes. I mean, you're splitting us up for this dude, so at least do me the liberty of giving me his name," I said.
"Jessica, as I said before, you will be introduced to him in a few days," he said in his and-that's-that tone.
"Fine, whatever," I agreed. I was kinda drained all of a sudden. I didn't feel like arguing anymore.
"Now Jessica, I believe you have a project to work on," he said. I just shook my head and left. God, that guy gets on my nerves sometimes.
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Kara, Steph, and I decided to go out to lunch today to catch up on a few things. We went to this newcafe in town called Sacred Grounds. I heard it had many good reviews, so we decided we'd try it out.
"So, Jess, I heard about this new transfer. God, I hope he's a hottie," Steph said and sighed. Jesus Christ, she has a boyfriend.
"Yeah, well, I could care less. I still can't believe Krantz did this to me. I mean, I was perfectly fine working with you guys and he has to come along and ruin it all."
Kara just rolled her eyes. "Jess, God, give this guy a chance. Maybe he'll come through. You never know. Maybe he'll make a good partner and...maybe even more," she winked and then smirked. God, I could strangle her right now.
I was about to say something, but then Steph went, "Jess, come on, you gotta get into the dating world again. I mean, you only went out with what...one guy? Jess, please, you gotta get over that asshole. He's not worth your pain."
"I know," I said, "but I just can't help it. I was in love with the guy, and he just goes and screws it up with some slut."
Steph, for some odd reason, decided to clang the knife against one of the glasses. "You making a toast?" I asked.
"No, I was just trying to get us back on track," she replied.
"And what would that be?"
"The new transfer! Duh!" she responded.
"Oh, well what about him?" I asked.
"I think we should invite him for lunch when he comes. You know, to get to know him a little," she announced.
"I'm sure I'll get to know him pretty well, since he'll be my partner." I stated.
"Jess, I know, okay, so shut up," Steph said.
Then Kara said, "Yeah, I think thats a good idea. We should like leave a note on his desk or something to tell him to meet us somewhere. Or we can have Krantz tell him."
"Fine, sounds good," I groaned.
"Wow, you're ever so enthusiastic today, Jess," she said.
"Tell me about it," I responded.
We sat in silence for the rest of our lunch hour and ate our food. Then we went back to work and did our jobs. Kara and Steph went to go tell Krantz about the lunch plans, while I stayed and fell asleep at my desk.
Then at five o'clock, I went to the daycare center that was now part of the building and got Autumn and Aaron and went home. It wasn't really a fun-filled day, but now I know I'm gonna have to deal with some new guy as my FBI partner. OH JOY!
Disclaimer: All of the characters you recognize belong to Meg Cabot, the ultimate writer of our time. All of the other characters you don't recognize - and the plot - belong to me.