Charity Date Pt. 1
2272 Words
Chapter 11
"Hello?" I answered quietly as i could.
"ROSIE SAYURI SAMUELS CADE! DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW WORRIED I WAS OF YOU! " Well that was a mouthful for sure.
I pulled the phone away from my ears which by the way are now ringing. At this point i have been sitting on my bed with my phone away from my ear because my mother was giving me a really long lecture about turning off my phone.
I finally put my phone back onto my ear as I knew that my mother was starting to ease up on the yelling portion of the call.
"Please tell me you are at least okay" She asked.
"Yes mom, i am fine. I accidentally turned off my phone and took a little nap. "
"Your dad wants to speak with you." I heard muffled voices in the background. Sounds like they are either at the company or at the hospital.
"Hey Sweetheart, how are you? are you okay? Scared us a bit there."
"Hey dad, i am good, sorry for worrying you and mom, is everything okay over on your end?"
Fun fact about my dad. Once he starts asking 21 questions, He has some news that will either make or break my mood. And i kinda already have a feeling i know what it is.
"Sweetheart, We have a bit of a problem."
"What happened dad?" Please dont be what i think it is.
"Mr. Jin wants to rush the meeting and well his son is also getting impatient. He wants to meet you on Tuesday no later than that."
"I understand."
"Rosie. You have to come back to New York tonight." Damn it, I was not looking forward to New York. Besides I have school tomorrow. I cant just skip.
"But what about school?"
"Your dad already took care of it, You wont miss much since you will be back Wednesday night."
"Okay then, What time is my flight.?"
"3am."
After confirming everything I hung up. I looked at towards my doorway where my dad was standing.
"I am assuming you know what is happening."
"Yes. Lucky for you i still will be here by the time you get back. Your mom and Tyler were initially going to come back tomorrow but they told me that they will be there until Friday and fly back Saturday Morning."
"I know" i looked at the clock which just read 10pm meaning that i had 3 hours before heading to the airport.
"I am going to head out to the diner and eat something, wanna come?"
"Cant baby girl i have a schedule here in hour, I will be home to see you off, But hey! bring be back a BLT sandwich."
I nodded and made my way out.
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I was currently sitting in the Diner alone at the booth closest to the door. I was leaving when I bumped into somebody.
"I am so sorry, are you okay?" The voice asked. He was starting to panic but I responded.
"I am fine, no worries." I said dismissing. I wasn't trying to sound rude but It probably came out that way.
"Oh Uh- okay then." I looked at him, I recognized him, He goes to my school but I never saw him sitting with anyone, He was similar to me, a loner. But he does seem popular with the ladies.
"Look I am sorry, I didn't mean to sound rude." I felt bad, I know my mama taught me better than that.
"It's alright, I'll see you around." He said with a smile. I walked out of the Diner in a rush to get home and pack. I had my dads BLT in hand and I drove towards my house.
I arrived at my house and started to pack. I had about 4 hours before I was to make my way to the airport.
I packed up some clothes and stuffed them into my suitcase. I looked at the time and dad hasn't gotten back yet.
'ding' "Hey babygirl, I don't think i will be able to see you off at the airport. After the script reading, I have a meeting with my manager. I am sorry. I love you and I will be there to pick you up at the airport on Wednesday."
I let out a defeated sigh. I expected this sadly. I was about to text but dad had sent me another one.
" Someone else will be going in my place. "
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'HONK HONK'
Clouded with confusion, I looked outside the window to find a black SUV outside, Wait a minute I recognize that car. Oh great.
I finished packing up my things and making sure I had everything once more and nearly tripped going down the stairs.
I cautiously walked towards the car. The window rolled down revealing Damon who was smiling widely at me.
"Damon?"
"Hey! kiddo! your dad called in for a favor. I hope you dont mind."
"Of course not, I appreciate it. Thank you."
"Hop in."
I did as I was told and got inside. Damon sure does travel in packs because as soon as I got inside I saw some familiar faces. Dean, Jared, and another gentlemen I didn't know but recognized.
"Hey Rosie!" they all greeted as I got settled.
"Hello," I offered a shy smile.
"Oh Rosie, I dont believe you have met Mark. Mark, this is Rosie, Kalebs kid."
"I know she does look a lot like her mother."
"You knew my mom?"
"We sure did, You mom probably doesn't remember but she used to Tutor me back when I was a sophomore in High School." Mark stated.
"I didn't know that. How neat." I was amused. Most of the time I thought mom's only friend was Dad. She didn't really talk much about other acquaintances.
"Dean, You're a little quiet, normally you would be jumping in excitement when you see Rosie." Jared stated. Dean could contain the blush that had already started to appear on his cheeks.
"Shut up dude!"
"Too bad Aaron couldn't come, " Jared said.
"That's what he gets for not answering his phone."
"Yeah he is probably with his hookup for the night." Dean stated. Causing Damon to shake his head.
"I will not be surprised when he catches something." Okay normally Dean was always a sweetheart, Right now I was mostly shocked from how insanely rude he sounded.
"Dean! I know you and Aaron got into an argument today but that is no way to be talking about him, Mama taught us better. So watch your tone Mano!" The atmosphere in the car was very awkward. I wanted to hurry and arrive to the airport already.
"I am so sorry Rosie. This is pretty embarrassing to see us arguing like this." Damon said, I of course didn't know how to respond so I just held up my hand dismissive.
"No need to apologize, I wish I had older brothers to talk to, It can get pretty lonely by myself. Aiden is too young to understand much so I am practically alone in the matter."
I had realized that I was starting to blab about little things and i quickly slapped a hand over my mouth to stop me from revealing anything else.
"I am sorry, Didn't mean to blab on."
Damon chuckled and ruffled my hair. "No need to apologize kiddo, You can always talk to any of us. We dont mind, Do we boys."
"Nope, We are here if you wanna talk, anytime."
I left it at that. I felt awkward trying to be sentimental. We all sat in a comfortable silence for about another 15 minutes til we arrived to the airport.
"Alright kiddo, This is your stop." I thanked him and walked towards the back where my luggage was. I grabbed mine, To my surprise Jared also got out of the car and walked towards the back to retrieve a duffel bag.
" This is both of our stop. I am headed to New York as well, going to visit my family."
"Oh cool, at least I wont be alone in a plane full of strangers." I stated. I got checked in and everything They printed off my ticket to see I was flying first class.
"Geez mom and dad way to be discreet." I walked towards my gate and waited to board.
"So Rosie, I know I apologized for being a douche the first time we met, but I want you to know that I really do regret treating you like crap that day."
"That's alright Jared. Don't worry about it. What do you say, we let bygones be bygones." I held my hand out for him to shake once more.
"You are quiet the character Rosie. I'm glad to have met you.
We Proceeded to walk to our gates. Jared was flying economy and I was first class.
"All first class passengers please get in line to board" I grabbed my carry on and looked at Jared who just smiled at me.
"I guess I'll see you when we land?"
"Definitely" I Never Wanted To fly first class and for some reason it felt weird.
I had gotten to my seat and Jared's expression was still lingering in my mind. It didn't feel right. I saw a woman through the curtain who was looking for her seat.
She had a toddler and a baby in her arms. Jared Walking Behind Her. I got up and walked towards the economy section. I stopped beside the woman with the two children. The toddler was sleepy and the baby was starting to get fussy. One annoying passenger stood up abruptly.
"Let's hope you can shut them up the whole plane ride" he shouted causing everyone on board to stare.
"I am sorry." The woman apologized. Earning some glares but mostly pitiful looks. That annoyed me.
"That was very rude of you sir. You act like you've never seen a child before. They behave better than you are right now."
"Mind your manners you adolescent teenager. This is grown up conversations. "
"No. You are a rude bitter man. You can't just speak to people that way. I suggest you apologize."
"Or what?" He replied.
I looked up at the flight attendant who was already with security.
As security escorted the gentlemen out. I looked back at the woman who was trying to soothe her children.
"Would you like my seat? It's through those curtains. It gives you more space to lounge and put your kids down for a proper nap"
"That's first class Miss. I can't afford that." She Said.
"Please I insist. I'll take this seat. I prefer it." I Wasnt Taking NO for an answer. I had called over the flight attendant to see if we can successfully move her to first class.
"No Miss this is too much. I can't possibly sit here."
"Please ma'am I can see you Are Tired. I wanna help. Besides this is too much space for just me. Please it would be my pleasure. Take my seat."
I didn't give her room to argue. She reluctantly sat down. Visibly relaxing. Her beautiful toddler was starting to fall asleep As for her Baby was still a little fussy.
"May I?" I held out my arms for permission.
"You Need Rest. I'll gladly hold him and put him to sleep."
She hesitated but eventually trusted me enough to hand me her baby. I started to walk up and down the aisle as he is slowly falling asleep.
"Do You Have a pack N play in the back I asked the one of the flight attendant" she nodded and went back to retrieve it. After putting the baby down who was peacefully sleeping.
I slowly started to make my way over to my seat. Only for the mother to grab my hand preventing me.
"You Are An Angel. What is your name?"
"Rosie. And yours?"
"Samantha." She replied tiredly.
I let her drift back to sleep. We had a long flight from D.C to New York.
I safely put the baby in the pack N play near Samantha's seat and made my way towards her original seat.
I sat down. Physically exhausted. I looked in my carry on for my headphones. Before I knew it I felt someone tugging on my hair gently.
"Psst." Ignoring it the first time I was getting ready to put my headphones in once more.
"Psst" I turned around to see Sleeping passengers until I spotted a familiar face two seats down from me.
Jared shot me a cheeky smile and motioned me to sit next to him. I made my way over and sat down.
"Well aren't you cool?, you got the whole seat to yourself."
"please If anyone is cool around here, it is you, I thought it was cool when you stood up to that douche."
"Oh and I can't possibly forget about the fact that you even offered your first class seat to the mother. Thats pretty cool."
"It's not like I lost anything. Sometimes my title and my parents money just." I looked over to see Jared looking at me with expectant eyes.
"I -It just,"
"Look Rosie, last thing i want you to do is talk about something you dont wanna talk about."
I gave him a thankful look and we sat in silence for a while. The remainder of the plane ride consisted of laughter, games, and personal talks.
I thought to myself that I finally got a friend that i can count on.
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