Mind Reading 101- Part 10
"Girls, I know you hate to see me go, but I have a friend to take care of…and if there's one thing I am, it's loyal…" Jason winked at the girls, who were swooning at his feet. "I'll see you tomorrow, if you're lucky…" He waved at them, and trotted off, knowing that they were watching him leave. Putty in my hands…He thought.
CLICK! He connected the line to Mark. Mark…you there? What happened? Melanie was awfully disappointed that you left…
I don't care…
What? Are you Crazy? She's so HOT! Jason continued walking toward the bungalow. He found Mark sitting on the couch in the living room in the dark.
Princess is out there kissing on one of those football players right now.
Jason flicked on the light. Is that what this is about? Princess? You're jealous?
Mark stiffened. No, not jealous…just worried…that's all…
No…face it Commander, you're jealous, you and I both know that girl can take care of herself…Jason sat down on the couch next to the Eagle.
Mark's head hung low. Yeah, I know, but…
…but you're in love with her. You always have been. We all knew it. I just hate to see you fall for one girl and never see what's out there. Prin, too. She's only had eyes for you since as long as I can remember. But how can you know if you're with the right person without testing the waters first? Jason leaned back. The front door opened, and Princess glided through smiling.
"Hi guys, did you have fun tonight?" She smiled warmly at them.
"Uh, yeah…we had a great time…right, Mark?" Jason elbowed the Eagle.
"Yeah, great…" Mark didn't look up. He couldn't bear to see her this happy about another man.
"Well, I'm going to bed. I'm meeting Brian for breakfast in the morning. Then he's going to take me on a tour of the island." She practically danced into her bedroom and shut the door.
See what I mean? That guy was all over her tonight…Mark's eyes narrowed.
Did you forget that you had your hands all over someone as well, Commander? Two can play at this game, you know…Jason's mouth curled up on the ends. A dastardly plan was in the making…
In the morning, Jason got up unusually early and fixed waffles in the bungalow's kitchen. The smell brought Tiny and Keyop to the table.
"I thought you needed something to eat before your fishing trip…" Jason said, placing waffles on a platter.
The two started greedily eating. "These are great, Jase, Thanks!" Keyop mumbled, with his mouth full. CLICK! Jason opened Keyop's communication line. Keyop, can you do me a little favor?
Sure, Jase, what do you want? Keyop put his fork down.
Princess is in her bedroom, getting ready to go out…can you find out where she is going to breakfast? And don't tell her I want to know…OK? Jason patted him on the back.
Got it! Keyop went to knock on Princess' door.
"Come in." She yelled from the bathroom.
"It's just me." Keyop saw her brushing her hair in the mirror. "Missed you."
"Aw, Keyop. How about we spend some time together tomorrow?" She bent down and kissed his forehead.
"Sure! Where are you going?" Keyop looked up at her.
"To breakfast at a place called Loxley's. It's supposed to be good." She smiled down at him. Then, she pulled her perfume out of the suitcase and sprayed it.
Keyop coughed.
"Sorry, Keyop! I forgot you were in the line of fire!" She chuckled.
"It's ok. So I'll see you tomorrow?"
"Yes. Tomorrow. Have fun on your fishing trip!" She waved to him as he scurried out her door.
He flew around the corner and back into the kitchen. Mission accomplished. It's a place called Loxley's. Can I have another waffle, now? Keyop held out his plate.
You can have as many as you want, little man. Jason began absent-mindedly shoveling waffles onto the boy's plate, all the while hatching his new plan…
