Ugh.
I sat on my bed, arm crossed over my chest, with a laptop on my laps. I just needed to sketch something to distract me from things that happened today. The scenes just kept playing like a movie through my head.
I took out my sketch book to flip to a blank new page. I accidentally flipped to the page with Jason's face on it. It's not finished yet...It could have been a masterpiece if I finished drawing. His skin tone and features are so gorgeous and perfect... ahem...let's not get sidetracked here. I was going to finish this sketch from memory when my phone buzzed. Speaking of the devil- I picked it up and saw a message from Jason, " Hey."
I groaned and threw my phone onto my pillow. I don't want to be reminded about what happened today.
The stupid phone buzzed again. Just out of curiosity, I picked it up again.
" So...I am officially your model now? :)"
I replied back "I don't know." I seriously don't want to hold another audition again, especially with Emily.
"...I'm sorry that the audition didn't went well :("
Huh, at least somebody has some sympathy.
" Don't worry. It's not your fault. It's mine." I shouldn't have stood that close to him... thinking about that, my cheeks started burning again.
"So...do you like anybody?"
Without hesitation, I typed back,"No."
"Okay... well...I was hoping you would like somebody"
Wait. Does he like me? Cause Emily was screaming at me today that Jason like me. She's probably just joking. I dismissed that thought.
I kept waiting for him to text something else, but he didn't.
I decided to go out and get some fresh air. Looking at Jason's face in the sketchbook was no help distracting me.
Jason's P.O.V.
Jason!! Stop thinking about Paisley if she doesn't like anybody!!
My inner voice yelled at me for still thinking about how beautiful, how kind, how cute, how wonderful..
Okay you've gotta stop. This kind of obsession is unhealthy. Distract yourself.
"JASON IT'S DINNER TIME!" I heard my mom yelling from downstairs. I bet the whole neighborhood could hear her.
I reluctantly walked downstairs to meet my mom.
I was surprised when I saw my mom, dad, and my 11 years old little brother sitting at the dinner table, eating. Unlike me, they usually sat by the TV and ate while watching.
Shit. Something serious must have happened or will happen.
"Hello." I pulled out a chair and sat down beside them,"Why are you guys so formal today?"
"Jason have you ever tried this gun? It can shoot 20 meters until.."
"Shush Liam" My father silenced my brother, who was holding a toy gun.
"Jason, Liam is going to France with his classmates. Me and your mom volunteered to go with them. So...you will be living without us for the next two weeks." My dad announced, shocking me.
"However, you are going to live with your neighbor. Her name is Anika. She's a very nice lady and she will take care of you while we are gone. For the next two weeks, you are going to live with Anika and whoever's in her family. After we have dinner you have to go pack up because you are going there today tonight." My mom added.
"Tonight?!"
"Yes."
I just finished packing when there was a knocking sound on the door. It must be Anika here to pick me up. It's not really necessary since her house is right beside mine. I walked down the stairs with my luggages. Anika was standing by the open front door, smiling and chatting with my parents.
"Hey. I'm done packing." Hearing my voice, the adults directed their attention towards me.
"Great! Why don't you say goodbye to your parents. I will wait for you outside." Anika suggested.
Anika left the house and there are only my parents and me left by the door.
"Goodbye Jason. Behave well at Anika's house. Don't do anything stupid. Don't drink. Be nice to her family. Listen to the teacher at school..."
"Okay okay I get it mom." I moaned,"Enjoy your time in France."
And I slammed the door behind me and walked out.
Way to say goodbye Jason.
Anika greeted my by her door," Hello Jason. My name is Anika." She then held out a hand for me to shake.
I awkwardly shook her hand and followed her into the house. It was really awkward because I was literally a head taller than her.
My first impression was that her house was cozy and crowded with furniture. The wall was a mahogany color. Her sofa also had a warm color. Then I realised that there are nobody except for me and Anika inside.
"Does anybody else live with you?"
"Oh yes dear. I have a daughter and a husband. My daughter went out for a walk just 10 minutes ago. My husband is on a business trip. And this is your room."
Anika gestured towards a beautiful, clean room when we arrived upstairs. It was very simple. It also had mahogany walls. Beautiful silhoutte arts were hung up on the wall above the yellowish-white bed. Everything else was very elegant and clean.
Wow this is clean, unlike your messed-up room.
I put down my luggages in the middle of the room and looked around. Ah, I just want to sleep right here and right now.
"You can do whatever you want in this room. By the way, this door is the closet door, and this door goes to the bathroom. You can take a shower and settle down. You still have school tomorrow, so sleep early. Today is only Thursday."
Anika then left the room.
Why can't I just live by myself in the house? This just causes inconvenience for my neighbor. I complained mentally.
"Mom, I'm back!"
What did I just hear?! I rushed out the room to confirm my suspicion. Looking down from the indoor balcony, I froze.
Anika's daughter was Paisley freaking Starr.
A/N: Hello everyone! I'm so glad that you've read until here so far. Do you like my story? This is unedited yet, so ignore(or not) any mistakes. I hope you will keep reading this story :). Like this, recommend this, and follow me if you think I deserve it!
Truffles and zucchini brownies,
Jessica~
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