Chapter 2
I park in front of my house. I can't stop smiling. I had spent one hell of a morning. I get out of my car and close it. Walking toward my front door, i as searching for my keys. My wallet is a complete mess. Yeah ! I found them. I put the key in the lock and discover that the door is already unlock. Weird ! I'm certain I closed the door when I left. I open the door and take the first thing that came to hand, there are some noise coming from the kitchen. I enter inside and was ready to hit the person.
? (screaming): Ah !
Me (screaming, scared): Oh my God !
?: Are you crazy ?
Me: Brooke ! What are you doing here this early ?
Brooke: I was making you breakfast when you came in and threaten me with... an umbrella ! Laley, really, an umbrella ?
Me: What ? I took the first thing I found
Brooke: Well, you can put it down now.
Me: Oh, sorry
I put the umbrella where i first took it and came back to the kitchen. I sit on one of the stool.
Me: Brooke, you do know that I already took my breakfast
Brooke: What ? Oh heck. I'm usually the one who make it for you
Me: And you know I love it Brookie !
Brooke (exasperate): Laaaleeeyy !
Me: Sorry. You remember I had an interview this morning ?
Brooke stopped making the pancakes and turn around to look at me.
Brooke: I totally forgot it was today.
Me (laughing): You will never change
Brooke: But you love me anyway
Me: Surely I do
Brooke: So, how was it ?
Me: Good, a weird thing happened
Brooke: Tell me about it
She put a plate full of pancakes in front of me. I know I already took a breakfast earlier but I can't help wanting to eat those pancakes.
Me: Well. I got up later than I should have.
Brooke: Haley James, always late !
Me: Brooke
Brooke: Sorry, go on
Me: I ran to the association. I stopped in front of my boss door to retake my breath. You see I was leaning on the door. And the door flung open. One hell of a handsome guy had open it. I fell into his arms
Brooke: That's so romantic
Me: If you want. Anyway, we began to talk and all. At the time I though he was the perfect guy. Then I went to my interview
Brooke: Did you got the job
Me (smiling): Yeah ! I'm so happy right now
Brooke: I'm happy for you Laley. You deserve it ! You dream is finally coming true.
Me: Yes ! Anyway, my boss introduced me to my coordinator. And guess who it was ?
Brooke: The handsome guy
Me: Bingo
Brooke (exited): You finally met a good guy
Me: Not exactly. He's really arrogant and you know that...
Brooke: You don't like this kind of guy. I know
I nod and began to play with my plate. Brooke saw it and put her hand on mine. I look up and sight.
Me (in a whisper): You think there is a man for me somewhere ?
Brooke: I'm sure of it. You will find the guy of your dream. You'll see
Me: It's just that I've got the impression that I keep falling for complete idiots ! Every time I think I'm in love and that I found the right guy, he makes a stupid mistake and ruin everything and always end up breaking my heart.
Brooke: Laley, don't lose hope. The is someone perfect for you in this world
Me: How can you be so sure ?
Brooke: Because you deserve it. I never met someone as devoted as you. We grew up together, I saw you evolve. You deserve to be happy, girly.
Me (smiling): You deserve it to Brooke
I finish my breakfast. And began doing the dishes.
Brooke: So that's it, you're a childminder ?
Me: Yesss ! I'm sooo Happy
Brooke: Did they assign you a child
Me: Yes but they are two, brother and sister. They are coming in two month, so I still have time for myself.
Brooke: Talking about time for yourself, would you like to go shopping ? We could go to the mall, then go eat something and watch a movie. What do you say ?
Me: That's fine by me. But can we please not spend the afternoon at the mall
Brooke: Yeah Yeah ! You know me !
Me: That's why it scares me, don't forget that I need to be careful with the money that I have.
My phone rang. I frown, asking myself who could be calling me now. I take my phone from my bag and look at the caller: Unknown. I pick up the call.
Me: Haley James
Nathan: Hey ! It's Nathan !
Me: Oh ! Hey Nathan !
I take a look at Brooke who is smiling at me. She has got a big cheesy smile on her face. I shake my hand in front of her face to show her that there's nothing to be excited about.
Me: Where did you get my number ?
Nathan: Did you forgot that I was your coordinator ?
Me: Hum, no... sorry... I wasn't thinking about that
I serve myself a glass of juice while still on the phone
Me: So, why are you calling me ?
Nathan: I'm calling you to get a date
I just had took a sip of my drink when he said that. When I heard that I spit what I had in my mouth. Brooke is looking at me surprised and disgusted. I cough.
Nathan (worried): Haley ? Are you Okay ?
Me: Hum, yeah, sorry. You're calling me for a date.
Nathan: Yes.
Me: Nathan, I...
Nathan (becoming aware of his mistake): Oh no ! not that kind of date ! I's just that I need to verify your house.
Me: But the kids aren't supposed to come before two months.
Nathan: Lindsey didn't call you ?
Me No, why ?
Nathan: Well, hum, then I'll tell you. There's a child at the center, the woman who was supposed to take care of him is not available anymore. Lindsey decide that you were the one who was going to care care of him. Consider it as a test.
Nathan: A test ? So no one think I can do it
I sight, that comment hurts me a little. Brooke is looking at me, worried.
Nathan: What ? No no no no ! that's nothings like that
Me: Well, it surely looks like it. I Guess I need to get used to it.
Nathan: Haley...
Me: When is he coming ? How old is he ? Is it a girl or a boy ?
Nathan (sighing) She's coming in two days, she's four months old. Her name is Angie.
Me: Okay. So today I'm not available. But you can come tomorrow afternoon, okay ? Everything will be ready by then.
Nathan: Okay. I'll come around 15 pm. See you tomorrow
Me: See you
I hung up and sigh. Brooke put her hand on my shoulder.
Brooke: They do no know who they are dealing with.
Me: Do you think it was a good thing for me to choose this job ?
Brooke: Laley, you have been saying you wanted to do it since you were a little girl. And I'm proud of you for trying to make you dream come true.
Me: I just want them to accept me.
Brooke: You just need to prove that you can do it.
She gives me a hug, than take her wallet and drag me to the front door.
Brooke: You've got less than two days to prepare your house, so we need to go fast. How old is he by the way ?
Me: Four months, it's a little girl names Angie. Well... Let's go ! I need a crib, a car seat, diapers, food and..
Brooke: I get it. Let's go ! By the way Laley, if you were getting married to Nathan it would be easier for your work..
Me: Brooke ! I'm not planning to marry Nathan ! I'm not even going to date him ! Work is Work.
Brooke: But Laley..
Me: No ! There will only be a professional relation between Nathan and me. So now shut up and let's go. The mall is waiting for us
I get up before she could say anything else. Nathan and me ? What a weird idea. I'm not planning to go out with someone I'm working with. It brings more problems than anything else. We arrive at the mall, let's begin a crazy shopping day with Brooke Davis
End of chapter 2
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