The New Man

Chapter 2

Chapter 2

Beep. Beep. Beep. Beep.

Emily rolled over in her bed to turn off her annoying alarm clock which was hard at first because she didn't open her eyes to turn it off properly. After it finally stopped beeping she stretched as she sat on the side of her bed before getting up to check on her son. As she peeked into his room to see him still sound asleep she took the time to get ready for work before she got him up to go to the babysitter. And by babysitter it is her mother which she is grateful for. Emily worked at her old high school as a guidance counselor. She was happy that the interview went well and that since she was a former student she would be a great candidate for the job. Emily walked over to her closet as her tv was turned on with the news on.

Good morning all today is going to be a great and sunny day no need to bring out those umbrellas until later in the week. Today's high is 78 degrees with a low of 57 degrees so a great day to be outside. The extended forecast of the week.....

Emily listened to the forecast as she ironed her outfit for work which consisted of a grey suit with matching skirt and a yellow and black pattern blouse to go with the suit. Walking into her bathroom she brushed her teeth and washed her face before flat ironing her short bob haircut she got a week ago. She never had short hair before but she was loving her new cut and so did her friends and family. Before leaving her bedroom she spritzed her favorite perfume which was Pure Seduction by Victoria's Secret and gathered her paperwork and purse before heading into her son's room to wake him up.

Of course any three year old would fuss not wanting to get up but she managed to ignore the fuss and get her son ready to go to his nana's house. She packed a bag for him which consisted of his snacks, extra change of clothes, pampers, underwear, and his favorite toy (Jake the pirate figurine).

After going over to make sure she had everything she grabbed her son with his little backpack on and her things before heading out the door with her keys. Turning on the ignition to her Honda Civic, Emily looked at her rear-view mirror to see her son knocked out again. She smiled and pulled out of the space of her apartment complex before dropping her son off at her mom's.

After dropping her son off Emily headed for the high school in which class had just started for the day. Walking past the office to get to her office she waved hello at her fellow co-workers. School has been in session for about two weeks and there was a lot to get done for the students especially those that were seniors and juniors which were preparing for college.

"Ms. Watson, Josh Daniels is here to see you" a secretary said on speakerphone to her office.

"Okay thank you Mrs. Morrison send him in" Emily said as she sat in her chair waiting for the student.

There was a knock at the door so Emily got up and opened the door for the student. In walked a high school boy that was 5'9" in height and a medium brown skin color. He had to be no more than 16 years old. With his backpack slung over his shoulder he walked into her office and sat in the chair in front of her desk.

"So Josh why don't you tell me about what happened yesterday?" Emily asked as she sat down behind her desk.

"I was in a fight" Josh said nonchalantly.

"Okay care to explain what happened, or how it started?"

"Just some guy was saying stuff about me and I made him shut up" he shrugged.

"Well anything else happen that you care to share?" she probed even though she was thoroughly informed on what happened.

"I am benched for a week on the football team" he said curtly.