The evening is so mesmerizing in the neighborhood. The chill wind along with the smell of petrichor has made the ambiance pleasant. After coming home, Noah went to his room and picked up his basketball. When he made his way towards the door, Charlotte stopped him.
“Where you’re going?”
“To play b-basketball,” he answered.
“Now? It’s going to rain, Noah. Stay at home and don’t go outside,” Charlotte told.
“Mom please, I-I will come inside once it starts to rain,” Noah asked having his puppy eyes.
“Okay, don’t go out of the fence,” she said and Noah ran outside in joy.
Charlotte went upstairs to change her clothes with the feelings she had while driving the car. She didn’t know why today she thinks more about Jaxson. His face is kept coming in her mind.
Noah walked to the sycamore tree carrying his basketball. He got this idea after seeing the bask
**Flashback**“How can you do this, John?” Charlotte's mother Frances asked her husband who’s drinking in this evening time skipping his work. He didn’t care about what she’s saying and took another sip from the bottle.“Please stop drinking this shit,” her mother cried taking away that bottle.“Give me that fucking bottle,” John warned his wife. But when she didn’t give it he pulled the bottle from her hand and pushed her aside.“You’re ruining yourself and this family, John,” her mom started crying.“Shut the fuck up, Frances. You don’t have to tell me what I have to do,” his father gritted in anger because he’s drunk, or else he wouldn’t talk like that.“This is wrong; you’re not understanding me. Let’s get a divorce I don’t want to waste our daughter’s life.”John banged the table
**PRESENT**“Ms. Anderson?”Charlotte came out of her thoughts and looked at her colleague Katherine.“Someone is here to meet you,”“Who?” she asked quietly. Her face is kind of sad and confused.“Jaxson Marcellus,”Hearing the name made her gasp. Her heart started pounding and for a moment she couldn’t understand what she heard.“What?” she again asked.“Jaxson Marcellus. By the way, how do you know him?” Katherine asked.“He’s my… friend,” she replied with slight hesitation.“Oh, you know I am a big fan of him. I took a picture with him just now. Thanks to you,” Katherine smiled.“Where is he?” Charlotte questioned getting up from her seat.“He’s in the waiting area,”As soon as she heard it, Charlotte made her way to Jaxson.
**PAST**Charlotte poured some milk on her glass and sat on the couch. Today her mom was not well so she’s staying in-home, and her dad went to work. Charlotte suggested that she will skip school today to look after her mom but Frances doesn’t like that idea.Munching the apple, Charlotte reminded of Jaxson, his eyes gave a feeling that she couldn’t put in words. Yesterday after seeing his attitude she felt it’s better to never cross his path thinking he might be a bully.Taking her bag, Charlotte came out of the house. Her mom was sleeping after taking her medicines so she didn’t disturb her. Listening to her favorite songs, she made her way towards school carrying an umbrella over her head as it’s mildly raining.When she entered her class, Charlotte felt surprised to see her unoccupied place where she usually sits and her eyes landed on the seat where she sat yesterday and found Jaxson is sitting the
9.**PRESENT**Charlotte woke up from her slumber, lazily and checked the time on the clock, it showed 7.30 am. Her eyes widened in shock and she got up instantly. Then she remembered what day it is!“Ah! Saturday,” telling that she fell back on her bed. It’s a weekend and it’s the first holiday since she came to this house. She got relaxed with a smile but still, there’s tiredness on her face. Yesterday there was a lot of work in the hotel as it&rsq
10.Jaxson slightly increased the volume in his music player when Pink’s we will rock you started playing. Charlotte knows it’s his favorite song and slowly turned her eyes to the front mirror. She saw Jaxson humming the lyrics and driving the car enthusiastically. Her lips curled in a smile, she can’t help but remind me about their old times, their first car ride and their kiss, and those passionate moments. Those are always her favorite memories to recall over and over.
11.*Past*It was a normal day in October. The weather is getting colder these days so Charlotte used to wear thick clothes to protect herself from the cold. There's also something that she needs to protect is her heart which becomes too vulnerable whenever she's with Jaxson. She doesn't know why she's feeling like this only with him, she had never felt this way before and it scares her whether she will end up turning her life into a mess. With this thought she went to her class, Jaxson wasn't there on his seat and Charlotte sighed under her breath in relief.
12.*Present* Charlotte smiled thinking about how she said yes to be his girlfriend when Jaxson asked her. She's terrified to make that decision then after seeing his confident eyes she can't help but give up
13.*Past*“I really need a day off today, sir,” Charlotte asked her employer Mr. Hanson and he looked at her wondering why this girl is asking for a day off all of a sudden.“Okay, can I know why?” Mr. Hanson asked.“You know, today my friend is participating in a competition and I have to be there to cheer him,” she said. Charlotte doesn’t like to say lies it will make her uncomfortable so said the truth.