Time Of My Life (discontinued)

Meeting Him

The day came.

Charlotte was excited and nervous all mixed into one. She was going to meet her father today!

"Charlotte, I want you to know, that whatever happens today, we are always here for you."

"Oh Jack! I love you so much you know that."

Charlotte embraced Jack and they sat there for a minute or two, just enjoying each other's company.

"What do you think your dad will be like then Char?"

"I don't really know. Imagine if it was Billie Joe, Mike or Tré!"

They both laughed because they knew it wouldn't be possible.

"I've always imagined him as a short guy."

Charlotte herself was only 5'2.

"With green eyes and black hair."

"Just like you then." Jack said.

Jack couldn't believe how beautiful she was. He loved her will all of his heart and it was tearing him to pieces, knowing that she could be leaving soon, for good.

Suddenly, Francesca and her little army strutted over.

"Hey there Rock. Is daddy coming to see you."

"It's about time, 14 years is a bit much."

"Hey stop it!" Jack defended Charlotte.

"Ooh Rock. You've got yourself a boyfriend then? Too bad you will have to leave him when you go." Francesca's voice dripped with sarcasm.

"I didn't ask you to come in. Leave."

"Oh, well Rock's got a bit of a temper on her today hasn't she."

Francesca tapped Charlotte on the nose.

Right, this was it. Charlotte had had enough.

"I NEVER ASKED TO BE PUT IN AN ORPHANAGE AND TO BE STUCK HERE WITH YOU SNOBS. MY FATHER HAS BEEN WRITING TO ME FOR YEARS FOR YOUR INFORMATION AND I AM GOING TO SEE HIM TODAY. SO GROW UP AND STOP PICKING ON PEOPLE YOU THINK CAN'T FIGHT BACK."

Francesca was taken aback. She scoffed and dragged her team away.

"That was well said Char. Good job for sticking up for yourself."

"I thought it was about time she knew what people really thought of her. She won't be bothering me for a while now and if she does, she will get kicked."

Jack stared at Charlotte and she stared back at him. They leaned in.

Jack kissed Charlotte and she carried on, kissing him back.

After a moment, they leaned back and sat in silence for a second.

"Wow." Charlotte said.

"I could say the same thing." Jack replied.

The moment was broken by a shout from down the hall.

"Miss Armstrong! There is someone here for you to meet!"

"Oh my gosh. This is it Jack. I'm finally gonna meet my dad."

"Good luck. And remember that I'm always here for you."

Charlotte grabbed her bag and looked over her shoulder at Jack. He was gazing into her emerald, green eyes.

"Miss Armstrong! Are you coming down or not?"

"I have to go. Bye Jack."

"Bye Charlotte."

Charlotte walked out of the room and headed down the hall, almost sprinting down the stairs.

When she got to the lobby, she heard a voice.

"Hey Kiddo."

Charlotte was awestruck at who was standing there greeting her.

"You?!"