Jason dragged himself home. He looked like someone that had run a marathon.He got home and dragged himself into the shower.After a quick shower he changed into a t-shirt and shorts. Since he skipped his lunch he went to the kitchen to fix himself a sandwich. He opened the fridge and grabbed what he needed for his sandwich and made two.Just as he was done, his grandparents walked in.“Hey, you guys.” Jason said in a way of greeting.“Jason!” His grandmother shouted and walked over and peppered his face with kisses.He groaned in the way you'd expect a grown man being peppered with kisses like a baby would, but fully embraced her back.“”When did you get back?” His grandfather asked him, hanging his coat on the hanger.“Not too long ago.” He replied.“How was your first day?” His grandmother asked when she finally let him go. Jason looked at her and was glad that her bruises were almost fully healed.“It was alright.” Jason replied, looking away as he told the lie.It was most def
Jason walked out of Jerry's office, his face burning, literally.He hurried to the restroom and splashed some water on his face.He looked down at his shirt and saw the coffee stains on it.There was no saving the shirt and it was half his nice clothes.He cleaned the shirt as best as he could before he left to get Jerry his second cup of coffee. He walked out of the restroom with the wet shirt clinging onto him. He avoided looking at the others as he walked to the elevator. As the elevator went down, he debated if he should report what happened to Robert but he knew he should not.This was part of the reason why his identity was kept a secret.He made Jerry his coffee with less cream this time around.“You took your sweet ass time.” Jerry commented when he came back.Jason bit his lip to stop words from coming out of his mouth.Jerry took the coffee from him and took a sip.“Slightly better. Could do with a lot more cream, though.” He said waving Jason away.Jason's eyelids twitched
Jason wasn't sure if he heard right. “What do you mean I can't come back?” He asked Jerry when he saw that the other man wouldn't clarify.“It's simple, honestly. If you leave without permission then you're automatically fired.” Jerry replied, going through some files on his desk.He hadn't even bothered sugarcoating it. “Be sure to take all your properties on your way out. Maybe they'll send us someone with actual brain cells after you've gone.” He murmured harshly under his breath but Jason had heard him loud and clear. Jason stood stock still. He didn't know what to do.“Are you still here?” Jerry asked him when he didn't move.“But, isn't there a way around it?” Jason asked.He couldn't miss this. He had to get to the school and fix his classes.“Get this Jackson, there's no way around it and even if there was I still wouldn't tell you. Now get your wretched self out of my office.” Jason walked robotically out of the office.He slumped down in his chair and supported his face
Jason stepped down from the bus he took to school.It was easier for him to save some cash from using the bus instead of taking a cab all the time.The bus had stopped some distance away from the school but it was still walkable.He hooked his thumb in the strap of his backpack and began his walk the rest of the way to his new school. Jason was very much eager to start at a new school, maybe even make some while he was at it. The only friend he had made in his previous school was Raymond and unfortunately he didn't transfer with him.He walked the short path to the school and a short while later he was approaching the school premises. He didn't see anyone else walking, He was the only one walking along the path. Cars sped past him towards the school's main entrance.Jason got to the school entrance and was amazed at what he was seeing. The school parking lot was bursting with cars of different types. Expensive types. It was plain obvious that this was a school for the rich kids.
The girl giggled which made Jason realize that he'd said that out loud. He raised himself up with little difficulty and stood in front of the girl, heat creeping up to his face.“Are you ok?” The girl asked a bit tentatively.It was as if Jason wasn't paying attention to anything she was saying. He was busy taking in her beautiful, long, curly blonde hair. She had the prettiest hazel eyes and was considerably average.“Hey!” She screamed in face trying to get his attention.“Yeah, thanks for helping me out.” Jason replied, shaking his head. “No problem. I don't even know what's wrong with them, I mean why would they just beat you?” She said, adding that last part with annoyance. Jason smiled a little.The girl smiled at him “I need to get going now or else I'll be late for my first class. I guess I'll see you around.” She waved and walked away. Jason stood a bit in shock. That happened so fast, he was still thinking about how he'd ask for her name.Jason brushed away the dust on
Jason trailed after Barbie like a lost puppy as she led him back to the burger shop.They got to the shop and thankfully, most students had already left for their next class or done with lectures for the day. Barbie walked to the counter while Jason scored them an empty table that was close to the window.It hadn't escaped Jason that people were looking at them weirdly when they were walking to the burger shop but he wouldn't let that put him down. He was determined to get Barbie's number and no side eye was going to stop him from getting it.Barbie returned carrying two plates with burger and fries and two cans of soda. “I don't think I had fries in my ruined lunch.” Jason said as he stood up and pulled out the seat for her. “You don't like fries? I'm so sorry, I can't have burgers without fries. I guess I should have asked you first.” She replied with a tense smile.It was obvious that they were both trying to impress each other.“It's okay, I like fries.” Jason replied, pushing
Jason coughed at the sudden question. Obviously, money actually mattered to the princess that was standing beside him.“Are you ok?” Barbie asked with concern when he finally stopped coughing.“Um.. yeah. I am.” Jason replied bwuth a tight smile.“Ok. I have to go now.” Barbie said.“Already?” Jason asked with a playful pout. “Yeah. I have a family thing that I have to be at.” Barbie replied.Jason nodded at her reply. He was grateful that the conversation had steered away from his carless situation to somthing else.Barbie dug a hand into her purse and it came out carrying a key fob.She pressed a key on it and the car unlocked.“I guess I'll see you later, Jason.” She said walking to the car door.“Yeah. Definitely.” He replied with a smile.Barbie got into the car and reversed out of her parking space, she waved at Jason from her window before she drove off.Jason waited and watched as her car disappeared from view before he turned and made his way to the school's main entrance wh
Jason blinked twice to make sure he was seeing correctly. He hadn't received a single message from them all through the weekend and now a summon to dinner?He sighed in resignation knowing that he had no say in the matter and quickly set an alarm to remind him or else he would forget all about it.“Jackson!” Jerry called from his office.Jason swallowed his annoyance at the name. He had already corrected Jerry quietly, that his name was Jason and not Jackson but Jerry didn't want to know.He stood from his desk and made his way to Jerry's office.He knocked once before walking in.He saw Steven seated opposite Jerry doing nothing.“You called for me, sir?” Jason asked as he stood in front of them.“Yeah. Steven here is hungry I want you to take this and get him takeout from that Mexican place down the block.” Jerry said placing some money on his desk.Jason almost laughed. Get Steven his food? “Sir, can't Steven get his own lunch?” Jason asked. “Steven is the son of the owner of the