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"Hey, sweetheart. I'm gonna be going on a business trip this week. I'll leave some money for food and anything else you need." Jamie's mother says
Jamie looks up from her position at the kitchen table and frowns, "Business trip? We were supposed to be doing the dinner this Friday remember?" Her mom's eyes widened as she's suddenly reminded, "Mom, you've put this off for weeks now. You're the one who came up with the whole idea."
"I know sweetheart. I'm sorry, but this could be really good for us." She says walking up to Jamie
"You've said that about every trip so far that's cut into the time you say you want to spend together." Jamie sighs
"Honey-"
"I should get going. I'm gonna be late." Jamie says standing up
"I'll make it up to you, sweetie. I promise." Her mom says watching Jamie open the apartment door.
"I'm sure you will. Have a good trip." Jamie says closing the door
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As Jamie comes down the stairs she sees Miguel standing in the parking lot. "Hey, Miguel."
Miguel turns as the corners of his lips rise slightly, "Hey, Jamie."
Jamie gasps upon seeing his face. He had a huge bruise around his eye and a bandaid covering a cut above his eyebrow.
"What the hell happened?" Jamie says coming closer
"Oh, uh, it's nothing. Don't worry about." Miguel says waving her off
"It sure doesn't look like nothing. Are you okay?"
"Yeah, I'm okay." Miguel says. Jamie continues to look him over causing Miguel to shift slightly, "Jamie." Miguel says softly. She looks up at him with concern written on her face. "I'm okay."
She sighs as she goes to change the subject, "Okay, well. What about the whole karate thing? I actually thought about it and thought that maybe I'll join."
"Actually, about that." He starts, "There are some- difficulties, but I'm sure it's just temporary."
"Oh." She frowns
"Yeah, but I'll definitely let you know when everything is back on track." He smiles
"Yeah, okay. Just text me then?"
"Yeah, no problem."
"Okay." She says as she goes to make her way to school.
"Wait, Jamie."
She turns quickly, "Yeah?"
"I don't have your number."
"Oh, right." She says walking back as Miguel chuckles. He pulls out his phone and hands it to her.
