Burden

*- chapter twenty-nine-*

it's Friday, and tonight's my date with Finn, I don't exactly go out on a Friday, or even go out on dates, but I can't wait, I still had to go into work today, so the second I finish ill be able to go home do my makeup and hair. 

I decided it would just be easier to wear what i'm wearing tonight into work. so I look a tad more formal then usual but nothing a nice woolly sweater can't fix.

Currently, I'm sitting at my desk, just answering calls and scheduling meetings. I don't have much to do today, and I'm actually glad for the breather. 

Lately, my thoughts haven't been consumed by worries about my mom or the money issues. I've been having a good couple of days, and I'm looking forward to tonight.

looking up when I hear footsteps approach me I see jasper.

" can you give these to Scott?" Jasper says, handing me the papers. wow, no hey Mae, how are yo today. chiuckling to myself, I reply with"hey jasper and Of course," and accepting the papers with a nod.

getting up from my desk i smooth out my skirt slash skirt, i walk down the hallway, and make my way to Scott's office. I knock on he door a couple of times till I hear a "Come in!"  from scott as he calls out from the other side, prompting me to push the door open and step inside.

He glances up from his desk, his golden labordor smile on full show as he looks at me then sets aside the papers he was reviewing. "Hey, Maeve, what's up?" he gets up to greets me, his tone warm and friendly.

Smiling up at him, yes up at him why are all the people around me so fudging tall , "jasper told me to hand these to you" I hand over the file. He grabs it from me, but before turning away, he hesitates, his expression shifting to one of curiosity. I tilt my head slightly, waiting for him to speak.

"Yes, Scott?" I prompt, wondering what's on his mind.

"You wouldn't by chance be going on a date tonight?" Scott's tone is casual, but there's a glint of mischief in his eyes.

"I am? How'd you know?" I ask, genuinely surprised.

He lets out a laugh and mutters, "Oh my god." I wait for him to calm down a bit before pressing for an explanation.

"So..." I begin, still feeling a bit puzzled.

"Finn's a mate of mine, I just didn't expect the girl he was into was, well, you," Scott explains.

"Why?" I ask, feeling like one of those kids who just learned how to ask questions.

"no, don't worry about that, but Wow, what a small world," Scott remarks, his surprise evident. "Anyway, let's go. I need to talk to Jasper about this," he adds, shaking the folder to emphasize what "this" is.

"okay"

Walking back to Jasper's office, mid way Scott breaks the silence with  "so where are you going tonight?" as he askes.

i take second to answer "oh im not quite sure, i mean he sent me the name and address but i've actually never been there" pulling out my phone i show him the message. "oooo this place is fancy" he says while looking at my phone.

my face drops a bit "wait like fancy fancy, or like casual fancy. am i wearing the right clothes. i was planning on wearing this but without the top thing and maybe a shawl, wait should I get a different dress" i ramble out while looking down at my clothes

"trust me sunshine you look beautiful, what you are wearing is fine" he said with a smile. returning the smile, my cheeks tinge a bit and I mutter out a "thank you Scott". im not that good with compliments.

we've returned to my i take a seat at my desk, and I return to work, while Scott walks into Jasper's office. A little while later, Scott emerges from Jasper's office and heads back to his own but before so he gives me a wink and a wave.