Ignorance Isn't Bliss [DISCONTINUED]

Two.

I wasn't able to sleep or get any type of rest last night and the night before. It is currently eight am and I am still pacing back and forth in the small space of my dorm. I've tidied up my room, fixed all my school-related stuff, went out for a walk and hell, I even did my laundry at five am. My brain is exhausted but my body wouldn't agree on just lying down and resting. I've been feeling kind of nervous and fidgety. I stalled, yes, but they couldn't blame me for taking my time in thinking! This is a freaking huge thing to ask for a strange. Damn, I even felt like I'm some sort of a prostitute or something – although I am sure that that is never going to be the case. I could really sense how nice and clean Vivian and Victor's conscience are but what if I agree to them and things take a harsh turn? What if their son finds out and he gets the police involved? I can't afford that much scene and drama.

Although I am being a coward for two days now, I still couldn't wipe off the advantages that I could get if I agree to the couple's proposition. One, I could visit my family in Michigan. Two, I could treat my mom out for a day in the spa or something like that. I've always wanted to do something grand to her since I've never really been able to give her something as a present. She's a great mom to my sister and I and I think that she deserves to be spoiled. Three, I could maybe treat myself a little, maybe I could finally be able to buy myself that neat art set that I've been eyeing for months now. Honestly, I've been trying to save up for that thing but I always end up needing the money either for a project or to send back to Michigan.

My leg is jittering as I sat at the end of my bed with my phone between my clammy hands. I've already saved Victor's number in my crappy phone as soon as I went back to my dorm the day that I met them. I know that I kind of promised them that I would call them the next day but I just couldn't bring myself to do it. I'm just so scared. I am not one to be such a risk-taker and trust me, this has to be one of the biggest risks that I am about to partake in to.

Three rings is all it took before the same deep voice came in through my phone. "Victor Fuentes speaking." He mumbled robotically, as if he says the same line a couple of hundred times every day.

"Uh, hi. This is- this is Kellin." Silence. "The one from-"

"Ah, yes! Kellin! We've been waiting for your call since yesterday." He said as his tone immediately changed. In the background, I could faintly hear Vivian squeal and it actually made my heart swell. I could only imagine her face finally lighting up just because I finally called.

"Yeah, sorry about that, sir."

"Nonsense, son. It's better late than never." He chuckled which caused for my lips to pull up in to a smile. Son. That word coming from a man – a father figure – seems too foreign for me and I kind of like it. "And please, call me Victor."

I heard shuffling from the background and before I could register what is happening, a beaming voice spoke up, "Kellin, dear, have you thought about it? Oh, I'm so sorry if I sound too eager I just- I can't help but to feel excited!" Excited? Why would she feel excited? Are they really that keen on the thought of kicking their son out? The thought is unsettling but I pushed it further at the back of my mind, shaking my head in the attempts of clearing out all unnecessary doubts.

"Uh, yeah. Um, Vivian?" I didn't know how I would say it but as soon as I realized what I just called her – my future employer, I wanted to slap my self for doing so. What was I thinking? Or better yet, was I really thinking? How dare I call her with her first name? "I'm so so sorry, ma'am. I didn't- I didn't mean to. I'm just so nervous and I – I promise I wouldn't do it again. It just slipped and-" I am rambling and my head is hurting but I stopped dead in my tracks as soon as I hear her laughing lightly at the other end of the line.

"Oh, Kellin. You can call me Vivian. Right when I saw you, I couldn't help but to feel like you're already a relative to me. It's okay, no need for apologies." She explain, her tone still so sweet and caring, making my cheeks heat up in a mixture of embarrassment and relief.

"But still, it was very unprofessional." I mumbled, taking a deep breath. "So, um, about the.. thing. I'm – I think I'm going to, uh, help you." I awkwardly stated, not really knowing how to word the entire situation properly.

"Really?! Oh, Kellin! You don't know how happy I am right now!" She exclaimed and I couldn't help but to melt away with her words. She just sounds so happy and, I don't know but, knowing that I somehow made her happy instantaneously made me happy. "We are arranging your first meeting and I will call you later, is that okay with you?"

"Yes, of course." I replied, a smile still etched on my previously stressed and worrisome face.

"Okay, good! You are going to like my Vic!" She announced happily. Oh, I hope so because I want to be able to do this task neatly. I don't want to cause any drama or even ruin the current relationship that they have with their son. For all we know, I could only make things worse for them. Anyways, there's no more backing out now. I've already agreed to them and I know that good things would sprout in this bizarre agreement.

The only problem left that I have to deal with right now is how I would pretend to be attracted to a guy.