The Surprising Encounter

"Oh shit I'm late," I jumped out of bed, got dressed, and ran downstairs. I caught my mom on the phone talking to Miss Anderson, aka my boss.

"I understand and I apologize on behalf of her I can assure you she will not be late for work again," she said while glancing back and forth in my direction as I stood there thinking I just got hired last week. Now I'm going to get fired on the first day.

"Thank you so much I can assure you this will not happen again," she said as she slowly placed her phone on the table and slowly turned to look me in the eye as she gradually folded her hands to meet her chest as she lifts her right eyebrow I immediately knew what she was about to say.

"Here comes the lecture," I shouted in my head while sighing out loud.

"Mom I know what you're about to say and I can explain I got sidetracked before I knew it. It was 12 a.m." I said.

"So what exactly was so distracting that made you forget you had work the next day," she said with her hands still folded.

"I-l umm might have wanted to watch the series on the attack on titans I know it's stupid but it" before I could finish what I was about to say, my mom shushed me.

"Oh Julia, you're the one who asked for a part-time job. If you want to be a babysitter you need to do better. Honey staying up late is not a good start. she could have fired you over the phone but no she understood and gave you second chance, not everything will go your way and I want you to promise me this will not repeat itself," she said while gradually bringing her hands to her side, looking very disappointed.

"I'm sorry I promise this will not happen again I give you my word," I said while moving slowly to her to give her a hug.

"Ok, I hope you keep your promise you better hurry before you really get fired." I grabbed an apple off the table, hopped on my bicycle, and headed for work.

"I hope the children weren't misbehaving today and don't forget same time next week but a little earlier this time," said Miss Anderson. I giggled nervously, pretending to make it seem what she said was funny she paid me for my service and told me goodnight. It was dark at the time, so I wanted to hurry home.

Halfway up the street, I stopped at my favourite store to buy some midnight snacks. When I was about to check out, I saw Jamie in the store's candy section. When he saw me at the checkout, he took up a bottle of alcohol that he clearly didn't want to purchase.

"Hey beautiful what's up?"

Trying to act cool like I didn't just see him toss two bags of candy in the basket, I said goodnight to the cashier and walked out of the store. Just When I was about to hop on my bike. Jamie was sprinting in my direction.

"Hey I know we started off on the wrong page and I know you must think I'm a bad person but if you get to know me for even just a few minutes I can explain please."

I thought maybe it wouldn't hurt to hear what this jackass had to say, and I wanted an apology for what he did, but if he starts talking trash, I swear to god I'll dislocate his balls. Ha-ha, just kidding. We sat on a bench near the store, and we spoke.

"Oh well, I'm listening," I yelled while lifting my right eyebrow.

"Well, I guess I should start off by saying I'm sorry about yesterday," he said while looking down at the floor, scratching the back of his head.

"You guess what the hell you should be sorry bro I'm this close to ripping your balls sack off," I shouted in my head as I sat there like a dummy, acting like I give a crap thinking this dude isn't sorry.

"It was a stupid bet and I want to apologize for my behaviour," he said, but this time he looked at me.

"I'm really sorry," he said while piercing through my soul for a second there I believed him.

"Were you forced to say sorry are this is a bet too?" I asked, clenching down on my jaw in disbelief.

"No I'm apologizing because I want to," he said, still staring at me intensely "ok why now? Why not yesterday?" I asked, getting ready to leave.

"Ok I understand you don't believe me, but I'll do anything to make it up to you please," he said with his hands together, pleading. I looked at him and giggled.

"Ok I want you to go back into the store and shout that you're a jackass, and you love eating ass," I said while still giggling. He looked at me and sighed before I knew it, he was running into the store, and I ran behind him to make sure he did it.

"EVERYONE MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION," he shouted. I could tell he was embarrassed.

"DO YOU KNOW I AM A JACKASS THAT LOVES TO EAT ASS" he shouted. Running out of the store, leaving everyone shocked, laughing, and confused, he came out to see me laughing my ass off. I could tell he was really sorry, so I accepted his apology, and we sat back down, still laughing.

"Now do you believe me," he shouted.

"Yes, and I accept your apology," I replied, laughing.

"Well, can I at least get your name," he said.

"My name is Julia Watson," I replied.

"Well, Jul... Umm, what's wrong?" I stopped him mid-sentence, remembering that my mom must be worried sick about me.

"I have to go home," I said, standing up getting ready to leave.

That's when he offered to drop me home before I could decline, all I heard was his voice shouting, "I'll be right back don't move" at first, I was going to wait but then again thinking when did all of a sudden he tells me what to do.

Just when I was about to jump on my bike, I heard the sound of a motorcycle heading full speed coming in my direction.

The motorcycle stopped in front of my bike just as I was about to tell this person to fuck off for blocking my exit.

The biker took off his or her helmet, and that's when I noticed it was Jamie signalling me to hop on. At first, I refused and said I would ride my bicycle home instead.

"Come on Julia It would take forever for you to ride home alone and tiring just hop on this will take you home faster."

He made a good point, and where I live, I'm going to need a little more foot power than expected, so I accepted his offer. I was so eager to go home. I almost forgot.

"Wait what about my bike," I shouted.

"Don't worry about it I'll make sure I drop it off for you tomorrow morning," he said with a smile. I didn't believe a word he said, so if anything happens, I could just come back and grab it myself.

I got off the bike and told him thanks and goodnight. Just as I was about to turn and go inside, he asked if he could get my phone number. He nervously stretched his phone to me while scratching the back of his head. I thought, why not? He was kind enough to give me a ride anyways, so I gave him my number and went inside. Just when I opened the front door, I saw my mom standing at the door folding her arms.

I explained to my mom why I was so late. The only thing she was happy about was that I was home and safe. So I went upstairs to take a shower. After a few minutes in the shower, I heard my phone ringing. When I checked to see the caller, I noticed it was an unknown number. I don't typically answer unknown callers, but I kind of figure who that unknown caller was, so I answered, and that's when I heard Jamie's voice.

I wasn't surprised but then again shocked that he actually called.

"I thought maybe we could talk some more that's if you're not too busy," I considered it was a part of his little game to sleep with the new girl, but that was going to happen.

"You know I feel exhausted I think I'm just going to go to bed," which I knew was a lie. I'm going to stay up and watch anima, as usual. Not only that, but I wasn't going to show that I enjoy his company.

He accepted that I was tired and suggested if I wanted to talk, just call. So I ended the call, took out my computer, grabbed my snacks, and started watching my anima series.

After going through two season's one episode, calling Jamie was all I could think about. I really enjoyed his company. After a few minutes of considering, I ended up calling him anyway.

"I thought you were asleep," he whispered.

"I did but for some odd reason, I can't sleep," I replied as I giggled nervously, almost forgetting the lie I told.

We spoke for a few minutes until the sound of children laughing caught my attention. I tried my best to ignore it before I knew two or three children called out for Jamie.

"Jamie, Jamie can we get our candy now we finished our homework please," said the children. It was so cute now I understood why he bought candy.

"Fine here you go. I hope you're not lying to me or else I'll be right there to check your books."

The moment they left, I started to consider if Jamie was only pretending to be a bad boy or if this is just an act.

After a few more minutes of trying to get to know him, for instance, like his hobby, he loves football and art, would you have thought the bad boy could draw. His favourite food is macaroni and cheese. Jamie's dad is a billionaire, and he loves macaroni and cheese. I thought he would be a spoiled rich boy who picks on people, but I guess I judged him before getting to know him. Even though I wanted to know more, I felt tired, so I told him I was getting sleepy, and we called it a night.