Norray: The Model and Trusty Frust Employee

Chapter 9: Trust your gut!

3rd person POV

Ray took a nap and felt a little better. He was still mad because of Isabella rejecting his idea of a tongue piercing.

He pulled out his laptop and went on his friend's video group chat.

Martha and Nate were already logged in

"Hey! So you ask her?" Nate asks

"Yeah, I did..."

"What'd she say?"

"She started screaming at me. She doesn't want me to have one."

"I knew it. I know how Miss Isabella is like." Martha says folding her arms

Ray rolls his eyes "Like shes saying that its witchcraft and stuff and it'll become possessive in my mind. She also said that I'll become like those players."

Nate and Martha laugh

"...What's so funny?"

"S...She thinks you're going to become like one of those gangsters or player? Ray, I know you wont become like that" Nate says

"Mothers are just very protective when it comes to things. I suggest you to just sneak it and then tell her that you want to do this. Plus besides! Youre 18, so she should be cool with it." Martha said

"Martha, do you understand when I get my tongue pierced my mom is going to murder me?"

"If she murders you, she'll go to prison " Martha said

"I'm agreeing with both you and Martha, but seriously Ray, give it a shot! It's just a piercing." Nate said

"Well, for her its like some wizard giving me some kind of earring and will possess me!"

"I plan on getting the tattoo tomorrow. So, if ya wanna go with me to the parlor  tomorrow after work I dont mind at all. But beware that your mom might be mad."

"I honestly don't care anymore. I'm gonna trust my gut and go with it!" Ray says getting up and closing his window to put his curtains down.

"Yeahhh!!" Martha says smiling big.

"Mhm! We'll discuss more later tomorrow! See y'all then! Night!" Nate says smiling big and waving

Ray and Martha both smile and wave back.

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Now it was time for Ray to text Normàn. He was so excited that they'll be talking about the picnic!

Before Ray could reach his phone, Isabella called for him.

"Rayy!! You need to do the dishes!"

Ray deeply sighs and goes downstairs.

12 minutes later he ran quickly back upstairs.

He saw a notification on his phone that Normàn had texted him

Normàn: Good evening, Ray!

Ray: Hey! I'm so sorry for responding late. 😖

Normàn: Aw that's okay! You were probably busy. I understand that. How are you? 🙂

Ray: Doing good! You?

Normàn: I'm doing well, thank you. So, about the picnic, shall we have it near my mansion?

Ray: Oh that'll be awesome! Is your backyard big?

Normàn: Yess! I also have a pool- actually, scratch that. I meant 2 because on indoor and one outdoor 😅

Ray: 2 pools?! Damn you're rich! 😓

Normàn: Haha. 😅 What food should we have?

Ray: I would bring food from Trusty Frust, but its okay. I'm thinking. maybe...Salad?

Normàn: Splendid! And we should have a cake! 🥰

Ray: Cake...? 😐

Normàn: Yeahhh!! Like, it's this big trend that's going on. You get a cake and then you can use wine glasses or cups. And you're supposed to scoop up the cake and eat it. It'll be so much fun! 😆💓

Ray: Hmmm that does look good! :) Alright, it's on! I'll bring that. Instead, u should bring the food and I'll bring the cake. Sound good?

Normàn: Perfect! Cant wait! 😌

Ray: Hey, Normàn...Can I ask you a question, please?

Normàn: Sure you can! Also, please, call me Norman. We're friends after all ✨

Ray: Yes sir! Ummm...

Norman: ....?

Ray: Do you think a tongue piercing will look good on me? Please be honest 🙁

Norman: .....

Ray: 😧

Norman: I believe it will look cute on you. Besides, tongue piercings are really attractive in my mind. 😚

Ray: 😳

Norman: 😏🤗

Norman: But you should get one! :)

Ray: ...Thank you Norman. You are truly the best. 🙂

Norman: Of course! Goodnight! I'll text you tomorrow. ☺

Ray: T..Tomorrow?! Wait! UR gonna be texting me every single day?! 😰

Norman: Yeah...? Do you not want that? That's okay 😊

Ray: Wait no! That's not what I meant! 😣

Ray: u can text me as long as u want. I do not care. 😖

Norman: ;) Hehe, I know. Goodnight. 😴💙

Ray: Night! :)

*Norman liked your message just now*

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Later that night, Ray went to take a warm shower, changed into some pajamas, brushed his teeth and laid on his bed and slept.

Ray couldnt stop thinking about the picnic and piercing he was about to get.

He prayed that Isabella wont murder him or do something crazy tomorrow. Isabella was those type of mothers that were strict about body piercings or tattoos. Same with relationships.

To be continued