I actually find it romantic that mum and dad still send letters to each other just like the old days. I visited mum this morning and found her sitting crossed legged on her lounge floor reading old letters that dad sent her.
I’m now driving us both to town to get some shopping done since my mother loves to shop. Its actually something she has loved ever since she was little and its her ultimate happiness.
I parked the car and linking my arm with hers and led her into the shopping centre.
I excused myself when Jack was calling me. He was a meeting this morning he originally wanted me to join him, but I had already made plans with my mum and he understood that I wanted to spend time with her.
“They want you at our next meeting, clear your schedule for Thursday,” he says before abruptly hanging up and leaving me there staring at my phone.
Today was only Friday so my schedule wasn’t all that busy yet.
I made a note on my phone and went to go find my mother. She wasn’t too far from where I left her right next to the discounted items.
“aren’t these just beautiful,” she says picking up this dainty little earring which were turtles.
Mums a sucker for animal jewellery.
I grabbed them and put them into my basket, mum doesn’t work anymore so she doesn’t have a lot of money. When I started working, I managed all of our finances with the help of dad sending money every so often.
“I didn’t say I wanted them” she grumbled, reaching for the earrings.
I pulled the basket out of her reach. “yes, you did mom. Look they’re on sale it will hardly damage my bank account” I told her. I knew she didn’t like taking my money but its my job to treat her now and again.
Throughout the shops, she was mainly hesitant on getting things. I pretty much just bought anything she looked at.
“try them on,” I said to her, I was texting on my phone when I looked to see mum touching these beautiful pair of sneakers. Mum didn’t wear sneakers much in her day it was only when I started wearing them did, she start.
The guy working picked them up and went in the back looking for her size.
She slumped down onto the seat in front of the mirrors. She can sulk all she wants but she deserves it, if she doesn’t want to depend on me anymore, she can go back working but I doubt she will, she’s getting old now.
The guy came back with a box of shoes. Taking them out for mum to try.
“Hey, you’re that designer aren’t you. I think I follow you guys on Instagram” the guy said staring at me.
Not many people recognise me because I’m kind of always in the back, its Jack that takes all the credit which I am thankful for.
“yeah that’s me, want to see some sneak peeks,” I said to him pulling out my phone. He seemed to be surprised but he nodded his head.
I handed him my phone I let him see our newest products. He kept scrolling through them.
“they look super fresh” he commented as he zoomed in on one specific product. I liked that one too, probably one of my favourites out of the collection.
I thanked him just in time for mum t finish tying her shoes. She stood up and walked around a little bit testing them out.
“They suit you” the guy commented taking the box from her. Mum walked up to the mirror staring at her shoes. I admit they didn’t quite go with the outfit she had on, but I can imagine that she would wear these on casual days with jeans or shorts.
“we’ll take them,” I said to the guy. He immediately started opening the box again whilst mum removed them.
As I was paying for them, she saddled up beside me. “that’s the last one, you’ve spent way too much on my today” she scolded me. The person at the till smiled as my mum’s obvious annoyance. I can’t help it I love spoiling her.
Dad would want me to.
We were leaving the department store when I spotted an apple shop not too far away from where we were.
“let’s go in her, I need a new phone,” I said showing her my cracked iPhone. I had the iPhone 7 and needed an upgrade especially with all the new phones just being released.
She pointed over at a café and said to meet her there.
I handed her our bags and walked inside the store.
There were many people in the store, a lot of teenagers playing with the phones. I made my way around and headed straight for the phones.
“need any help” one guy said coming straight over. He saw me looking at the Phones. I didn’t know exactly which phone I wanted. Normally I like to do some research on the phone I want. But I did know that I wanted an Apple phone.
I just trust them more. They are super reliable and great for me in the work I do. Androids have always seemed complicated.
“yes actually. So, I have the 7 but it’s a little laggy and personally I want one of the new ones” I said looking over the three different new phones that they had displayed.
He grabbed my phone, his thumb sliding down the crack.
“kitchen floor” I simply said. Going back to the night I had dropped my phone face first onto my kitchen floor.
Normally I have a case on it but for that specific day, I have removed it.
“yeah you definitely need an upgrade.” He continued to ask me many questions on what I use my phone for, and I explained.
He guided me around the table and pointed at one phone. “The XR is my personal favourite and is newest and best out of them all” I looked at the phone, already liking the all black colour.
“I’ll get it,” I said not even thinking about it anymore. The Apple employees were always reliable and would get you the best deal out there.
He went over to the main desk and started typing on his computer.
“do you want a case with it,” he asked me to place the brand-new iPhone on the table in its box. I said no because I knew of an online brand that does some pretty good cases.
He knew that already.
He left to go into the back for a minute. I took this time to lean against the front desk and look around the room. There were so may different types of customers in here.
Some young and old. I heard a big laugh coming from the far right of the room.
My eyes scanned two guys talking with an employee looking over the mac books.
“you’ve got to be kidding me” I mumbled quietly when I realised who it was.
None other than Nick and James standing laughing with a member of staff.
I turned around before he could spot me. Hell, if my mum was here id have to speak to him, let’s hope he doesn’t see her.
God knows how my mum would embarrass me.
“alright just need you to answer these questions and then you’re free to go” I had already finished paying. He handed me an iPad.
I quietly filled in all the information and answered the questions.
I thought that I was going to get out of her without speaking to him but just as I was out of the store, he called out to me.
“if it isn’t the sweet angel. Must be fate that we meet again” yes it was actually James who called out to me.
I turned on my heel facing the Instagram model head on. He surely was one handsome guy, but he didn’t compare to the deliciousness of his friend behind him.
“must be your lucky day James,” I said smiling up at him.
He seems like such a charmer. Guy needs to get laid as soon as, just not with me.
“first name basis too” he smirks. I watched Nick roll his eyes from behind me.
Clearly, he was used to James acting this way in front of women. According to James he was seeing this beautiful actress but seems as though he enjoys the occasional flirt.
“Stop bothering her and let her leave” Nick said signing something on the table. Seems like Nick was here also needing an upgrade on his technology.
James waved him off. “you’re not bothered are you angel” he said grabbing my arm which held the brand-new iPhone in. his eyes zeroed on the phone.
“is this you requesting for my number” he smirked. Now I was the one rolling my eyes. This guy, I swear.
“I have to go James, you already follow me in Instagram,” I said referring back to the morning I woke up with spam from James. He had decided to like every single photo on my timeline.
He gave me a few more followers when he commented on one.
“you saw that did you?” how could I even miss it.
Nick finished and walked over. “James, she has to find her mother leave the girl alone” I raised m eyes up at him. I wasn’t expecting the naughty smirk he was wearing. No doubt he’s had a lovely conversation with her already.
James let me go finally. He had feasted his eyes on another woman who just walked through the doors.
I’m telling you, a charmer.
“At least your mother doesn’t ignore me.” Nick said simply leaning on the table and looking at me.
Well, my mother has a twisted affection with you that’s why.
“I’m busy what can I say” I replied. He smiled at me, clearly amused with my answer.
“I’ll see you soon beautiful,” he said leaning closer to me. I felt his hand on my arm as he whispered in my ear.
That was oddly sexy. What I’d do to have him whispering more words in my ear, the dirty words of course.
Got I’m needy.
I walked out of the store heading for the café. I spotted my mum instantly, she was scrolling through her phone a she waited for me.
“lunch?” I asked her, knowing full well that she hadn’t eaten since early this morning because of her medicine.
She seemed relieved with my suggestion grabbing her bags and walking with me over to the food court.