My dad struggled a lot during his early life. He was appointed as a junior scientist in NASA’s research department but when he wasn’t promoted he left. He started a company after his name and made a research team. They worked well and their company grew day by day and now it is the best company in the Mechanical communication department.
But all this made him cold and harsh. My father now only cared about his company. This is why he wanted me to take science in my high school. I was good at maths and chemistry was okay but Physics was never my cup of tea. I was pressurized by my parents for the sake of our company.
So I had a plan. Which right now I can see totally destroying if Soaf saw me there last night.
“We’ll figure something out Ray. But for now, let’s go we have to practice for our zonal.” Chase said while standing up.
“Yeah,” I said following his movements. I grab my car keys and the main door keys.
We walked out after locking my house as I turned around I saw chase bumped into someone. I’ve never seen him around.
“Easy man-” chase said while taking a step back. I approached them as they were standing in front of my garage.
“Woah. Hey man!” the boy said while it looked like he is having a hangover right now.
“Hey mate, I thought the party was over a long time back.” chase said teasing the guy. It looked like he slept with someone last night his clothes all shattered and his face looked like he’s tired.
“Hah. No man. I went at to meet an old friend. Unfortunately, I had to stay at night. What are you doing here? Do you live nearby?”
By now I was standing there beside Chase.
“Started already?-” Chase said cockily while continuing “meet him he is my best buddy Ray,” he said while gesturing at me.
“Hey man, I’m Daniel Anderson. Is this your house because I just shifted next door.”
“Yeah, that’s my house,” I said.
“Well that’s great, Daniel will be joining our school too,” Chase said.
“That’s great, man! I think we should leave-” I said glancing at my watch “It’s already 10 in the morning we have to go for our practice”
“What practice?” Daniel asked
“Football” Chase replied.
“Well. Good to see you then. Bye” and with that, he went inside his house.
Chase and I sat in my car and I drove away.
****
I came back from the shower and saw the time. It’s already 3 p. m Soaf will be here anytime, I have to get ready and also clean my house a bit. Well, no one will like to bring a girl into a messy house like that. I dressed in black ripped jeans and a polo t-shirt.
I cleaned my house and prepared some lunch. After all the practice I’m really hungry but I decided to wait for Soaf. We can eat together and I can wait for some time, Right?
Bell rang and I opened the door as I knew it is none other than her. There she was, looking simple yet elegant. She wore black shorts with a Captain America t-shirt. She had sternly set jaw, deep soulful eyes and long hair that cascaded over her shoulders in ringlets.
“Umm… Hey,” she said.
I was drooling over her.
Get a grip idiot
“Hey! come in,” I said gesturing her to come inside.
While she comforted herself on the couch I went to the kitchen getting something to eat. Don’t judge me.
1) I was hungry.
2) That’s what you’re supposed to do when someone comes to your house right?
When I went back there with some cold coffee and pasta, I saw her reading my project. She had come here to help me. I didn’t actually do enough work but I know she’ll help me.
She was still busy reading the project when I placed the tray on the table and sat beside her.
She stopped reading and look up to me in the eye. Her eyes though gentle brown seemed unusually penetrating.
Suddenly her eyes became cold from soft. I saw something was disturbing her.
“You didn’t work on your topic. Did you?” , her voice taut.
“Umm.. Well, I did some research work.” I said.
“Yeah, I can see that,” she said sarcastically.
Well, when I said I did some research I meant I read a paragraph on my topic and made some notes on it. Don’t blame me. I don’t like physics at all.
“Uhh… Look I’m sorry, princess, but I was too busy. Believe me.”
“Busy as in? You were busy partying or what?” she said throwing me death glares.
Shit. She was there.
My plan is screwed.