Taste of Ms. Alexander

Chapter 22

Monday | 6:00 AM

AMANDA "ASIA" ALEXANDER

I decided on getting an early start before heading off to work. After a few indecisive choices, I settled on making a chicken salad with avocado, romaine lettuce, red onions, tomatoes with a drizzle of vidalia onion vinaigrette . Some for breakfast and the rest packed away into my container for lunch. I wasn't in the mood for tea nor coffee so instead, I had infused water with cucumbers and lemon juice.

Once I was finished eating, I showered and got dressed for the day. A blue patterned button down shirt, dark blue washed jeans, brown belt and matching brown heels completed my outfit. I threw on my wig and styled it into a low ponytail with a side part. Subtle spritz of body mist and I was ready for the day.

I unplugged my phone from the charger and was scrolling through my notifications when a message caught my eyes. To my amazement it was two messages from Jamie. Their I was smiling like a fool as I read the messages. So far he has shown himself to be a man of his words. I just hope he doesn't leave me disappointed.

Jamie | 11:57 PM:
I just got home but you're probably in a deep sleep by now. I'll talk to you in the morning. Enjoy your beauty rest. ❤️

Jamie | 6:26 AM:
Good Morning, Beautiful ❤️

Me | 6:42 AM:
I was definitely fast asleep when you texted 😂 Good morning to you too btw. How has your morning been?

Jamie| 6:43 AM:
Started off pretty chill ngl. Actually getting ready to head out in a min. Gotta pick up my mom and drop her off to work...hbu?

Me | 6:43 AM:
Going well so far...not tryna jinks it tho. I'm just getting ready to go to work.

Jamie | 6:44 AM:
What type of work you do?

We texted back and forth for a minute until I realized what time it was. I picked up my hand bag and slung it over my shoulder. Definitely didn't forget my lunch this time.

In less than twenty minutes, I was pulling onto the school compound. My first class with my second year students was at 7:30 am. Second class at 10:00 am with my first year students and a faculty meeting at 1:00 pm that would last until 4:30 pm. With it being the second week of the semester I expected all my students to be present. I was yet to see three students from my second year class. Coincidentally every time I'm supposed to ask the Dean about them it kept on slipping my mind.

As I was walking into the office I ran into Anisha coming from the opposite direction.

"Hey girl!" she said as she greeted me.

"How is your mom doing?" I asked.

"She's much better now actually. I had to get a caregiver to take care of her during the day when I'm at work. But for the most part she's in high spirits. Speaking of which, how was your little gym session?" she asked with a silly smile.

"I definitely wasn't prepared! That man pushed me to my limit. My thighs are still killing me up to today from the squats. He even has the audacity to show up at my house after I didn't make it to gym the next day. But I'm guessing you know that already since you gave him my address. He's a really nice guy though. That's only when he's not drilling in my ear to hold my form properly, " I said.

"Typically Jamie. He's very much a charmer, but when it comes to his work he doesn't make jokes. That's why I admire him, for a young guy that was caught up in so much bullshit he's done an excellent 360 on his life. Not my story to tell though. But I've recently gotten to know him and you could see the difference. It's a lot of stories out there that one may chatter, but you should try getting to know him genuinely. A little birdie told me he might like you. Just saying," she responded. A glimmer in her eyes as she spoke.