The Bet
The guys got to the park within no time, talking and joking with each other as they made their way over to the basketball courts. They never noticed the beautiful young girl sitting under the big oak tree reading her favorite book. "Mansfield Park" happened to be Kimberly's favorite book. She could never put it down. She always pictured herself as the shy, sweet and spirited Fanny Price, taking her long journey to true love with Edmond. She was in her own world paying no attention to the guys as they played basketball. Just 30 minutes into the game Rocky and Jason where exhausted.
"Hey bro easy… you're killing us" Jason said almost out of breath
"Yeah dude..." he says catching his breath
"Don't tell me you guys going soft on me now" He laughed as all three guys walked over to the bench.
"NO...I ate before we got here remember so it's still digesting" he says picking up his water bottle.
"Right...Jase… what's your excuse"
"Well...it's like this Tom...uh damn...I don't have one" he says taking a drink from his water bottle… Tommy and Rocky laughed
"Well, well, well lookie here" Rocky says changing the subject, now looking at the beautiful brunette sitting by the big oak tree a nice distance from the basketball court. She was very angelic. She had long thick beautiful hair with a perfect tan but that was all he could see since she was sitting down.
"What now Rock" Tommy sighed trying to see what Rocky was looking at
"Uh oh...Rocky spotted a girl" Jason laughed while shaking his head
"Hell yeah I did...a reader ha-ha by the big oak tree" Jason then noticed who Rocky was looking at...
"Ah you mean Kimberly Hart..." Jason said softly
"Who" Tommy said now staring at the beautiful young girl…wondering why he had never met her.
"You know her..." Rocky asked stunned
"Uh sort of...I don't know her but I have seen her around, she's nice...her dad is suppose to be this big time attorney and her mom is the chief of staff at Reefside Memorial Hospital" he said while trying not to look at the girl while he talked.
"Really..."Tommy said unable to take his eyes off the beautiful brunette, he had never seen a woman like her, she had managed to keep her head down in the book the whole time. All he could do is look at how stunning she is. He knew he had to have her.
"Earth to Tommy" Rocky said interrupting Tommy's train of thought, Jason had also realized how fixated he was on the girl but said nothing.
"What..." he said now utterly annoyed
"Oh nothing just bringing you back to the real world"
"Yeah right..." he said clearing his throat "so Jason tell me more about this Kimberly"
"Uh well there's not much to tell...she is mostly to herself and most likely a virgin"
"What makes you say that" Tommy said now looking at Jason, Rocky saw Tommy's sudden interest in Kimberly and wondered on it.
"Well I use to talk to one of her friends and she told me that Kimmy is waiting for her prince charming..." he laughed "Whatever that means"
"Hey Tommy...you seem a little too eager to learn about Kimberly...what gives" Rocky asked curiously
"Yeah, Tom why the interest, she's not even your type" Jason added, Tommy now had a smirk on his face.
"What makes you think that she's not my type?"
"Well first of all she is a virgin" Rocky jumped in
"So what" Tommy added
"Well you remember what your dad said about Virgins" Jason said remembering what Grant Oliver told them as teenager.
"The ones that will get you most is the virgins…they tend to be clingy but the sex is great..."
"Yeah...Tom she might even get you to fall for her" Rocky joked
"That will never happen guys you know me...I have gone 8years without falling in love with a girl...I can break her in and leave without any feelings involved" he smirked both of the guys looked at him in pure disbelief.
"I don't know Tommy she seems like a tough one" Rocky said with uncertainty
"Oh please…Rock…I can bed her within a month" Jason himself knows from experience that the right kind of virgin will change him so he decided to open a door to a bet.
"Are you willing to make a wager on that Tomboy" Jason asked curiously
"Yeah, Tom put your money where your mouth is...let's say 5 Grand" Rocky added
"Why 5" Tommy laughed
"Well right now that's all I can afford to wager...Damn Carla" he said bitterly, while Tommy and Jason both laughed
"Fine I will wager 5 grand also" Jason agreed
"Okay so that means if you win I give you both 5 grand..."he looks back at the young girl still reading her book so innocently. "You got yourself a BET".
"Okay Tom, here is the rules...you have a month from this day to charm her, date her, bed her and leave her with no feelings at all on your side. Deal" Jason declared
"Deal" he laughed as he shook both of their hands.
"Good luck Bro" Jason said picking up his water bottle
"Yeah you're going to need it" Rocky laughed as he did the same.
"Whatever you say bro...Now get out of here so I can win my bet." He joked
"Let the games began" Rocky said as he patted Tommy on the back and walked away.
"I want details bro...Hey Rocky wait up...you forget you are my ride dumb ass" he said as he sprinted towards Rocky's red 2010 Ford Fusion. Tommy didn't worry about a ride since he brought his black ford expedition.
As he watches his friends drive off… he turns to his new victim..."Well hello there beautiful" he said to himself. He could not help but be attracted to her even from afar. Here was his chance and he could not blow it. At that moment Kimberly whom was reading her book the whole time looked up and made direct eye contact with Tommy. Her heart immediately skipped a beat...he was beautiful...tall, muscular and very handsome and he was looking at her who made her vary nervous. As he begins walking toward her, she began to dust herself off as she stood up. Wearing her short blue jean shorts and Pink tank top and sandals. She was obviously very well dressed for the weather which made Tommy lick his lips when he noticed her legs. Tommy was wearing his basketball shorts and a t shirt with his favorite pair of Jordan's on.
"Here goes nothing" he said to himself as he walked up to Kimberly
"Beautiful day isn't it" he smiled as he approached her
"Yes it is" she said bashful but still trying to keep eye contact with him hoping that he doesn't see her blushing.
"I'm Tommy" he offered his hand with a soft smile
"Kimberly" she said shaking his hand
"Nice to meet you Kimberly" he smiled thinking to himself "This is going to be easier than I thought"
"Same here…" getting an uneasy feeling as if something was off…Tommy see's the hesitance and changed his game plan.
"I'm sorry to bother you…I just saw you and I had to come over to introduce myself" he said more relaxed
"Uh its fine really…I mean I'm glad you did" she looked down then back up to his deep brown eyes…she had never met anyone like him…he was nice and seemed very intelligent and alert. He was perfect…he was the kind of guy she only read about in her books…her dream guy but she needed to be sure.
"Do you mind if I join you"
"Oh...uh I was just reading…" she said nervously
"Oh really…mind if I ask what you are reading" he then sits down hoping to keep her with him just for a little while at least so he could learn some things about her. She then follows his lead and sits down the same spot she sat before.
"I'm reading Mansfield Park by Jane Austen"
"Good book?"He smiled
"Yes it's my favorite" Just then her phone rang "Ugh…sorry I have to take this" she said as she looked at the caller I.D to see that it was her brother Wesley. Tommy nodded an okay.
"Hello"
"Kim… where the hell are you…I went by your apartment and you weren't there"
"Relax… Wes I'm at the park… I just needed to get away"
"Away from what?"
"The fact that you have to ask that question really makes me question why mom and dad didn't make you ride the little bus" Tommy laughed softly
"Very funny Kim…."
"Look, I will call you back when I get to my apartment then you can yell at me all you want deal" he laughed
"I just wanted to make sure you are okay…you are my little sister"
"I understand…can I go back to reading now or is there more" she said eagerly trying to end the conversation and get back to Tommy.
"No, no more go ahead…see you later"
"Okay" she hung up and turned back to Tommy "Sorry…"
"It's okay…let me guess it was your brother?"
"Good guess" she laughed as he smiled
"Overprotective?" he asked curiously
"Very" they both laughed. Tommy looked her directly in her eyes and his heart began to flutter…it felt good being around a woman that could make him laugh…when he was with the other girls he would always have to fake a laugh or a smile just to make them happy but with Kim things just come natural and that scared the hell out of him. He knew he needed to get away from this girl and try again tomorrow hopefully.
"Well I have to get going but I hope that we can maybe have lunch tomorrow" he paused "If that's okay with you"
"Of course…I would like that a lot…"
"May I have your number to maybe call you…?"
"Of course" as she gave Tommy her number she realized that unsettling feeling she had went away…all there was left was butterflies. She smiled as he gave her his number also. Before he turned to leave he softly took her hand and kissed it.
"I hope we can be friends Kimberly" he smiled showing his beautiful dimples.
"Me too" she added clearly blushing…the butterflies where back but not in Kimberly the butterflies were in Tommy's stomach which is why he had to leave. This girl was perfect. She's sweet, smart, funny and absolutely gorgeous. As soon as he was in his truck he was kicking himself. He should have been able to stay around her without the nervousness and butterflies that were in his stomach every time he looked at her. He had never felt that way about anyone. Why was this one girl different?
"Come on Tommy get a grip" he said to himself "It's just another girl like all the rest" but he knew deep down inside that it was a lie this girl is different…she is very special. He knew he had to work even harder to keep his feelings from coming out long enough to win this bet then he won't have to lay eyes on Kimberly ever again.
TBC
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Okay here you go the meeting…sorry I took so long to get this out…I had to take a break…been extremely busy…I am continuing writing more chapters to choices and First sight… stay tuned this chap will be two parts.