Miss Tyson

Chapter 1

6 MONTHS EARLIER

I woke up at exactly 8:13 am at the sound of loud knocking. Who would be knocking at my door at this time of morning? What kind of annoying lowlife lower piece of tra-"Good morning my handsome young man! God I have missed you so much!" Mom says greeting me. As I hit myself mentally multiple times with a bat I say:"Good morning mom! I have missed you too! Come in."

We settle down in my living room after I made her some tea and poured myself some coffee because Lord knows I'll need it. "So mom, what brings you here this early in the morning?" I said. "Well I just couldn't wait to tell you about your sister's upcoming engagement, honey! It's going to be huge! Everyone is going to be there! Your uncles, aunts, husbands and wives and in-laws and the guy we always mistake him for your science teacher and the gardener and your childhood friends and-"Wow! Who knew we had so many relatives!" I interrupted her because had I not, she would be naming all the guests until midnight and I had work to go to. Now, how can I avoid this conversation before it starts?

"Mom, how did you find the weather before you got here?" I ask. "Perfect for a wedding my dear! Oh that reminds me, when are you going to get married? Haven't met a lovely lady to our standards yet? I'm really getting impatient to have grandchildren my dear, I don't have a lifetime!" She says while I mumble every curse under my breath. Way to avoid the subject. "I will let you know when I meet the perfect one, mom." I say hurriedly as I run towards my bedroom so I could wear my uniform. I have got to get out of this apartment as soon as possible.

"My dear why is your house so disorganized? I can barely stand to see how messy it is! Haven't I taught you anything about being tidy?" My mother said talking so loud the neighbors will definitely send me a mop and bucket to keep her mouth shut. "I'm sorry mom I will fix my home to your liking once I actually acknowledge when you visit! But I must go now. I love you, have a lovely morning!" I said running so fast for freedom.

I arrived to the police station rather late. Shit, Mr. Lawrence is not going to be pleased about this. Let me be real here. I expected a furious red Mr. Lawrence sitting in my chair, but I turn to find.. champagne? What the fuck?

"Surprise!" Joey and his annoying girlfriend's voice startled me. "What the hell man?" Joey freaked out because I panicked like a little bitch and took out my gun. "In my defence, you don't psyche an armed man and think that he'd be okay with it! Especially after his encounter with his mother at 8:13 in the morning!" I yelled but immediately regretted saying that. The guy meant well. "Thanks anyway buddy, what are we celebrating?" I asked, trying to lighten up the mood. "Your promotion you dumb fuck." Joey replied hysterically. I must admit, he seemed happier about it than I was.

After many debates, I agreed to go to the bar down the street to celebrate my promotion with him and his girlfriend right after work, knowing very well I will third wheel hardcore.

My prediction became a reality. Here I am drinking beer contemplating life while Joey is busy getting laid. What does he see in her? I mumbled to myself thinking how bad Joey's taste in women sucks until I felt starstruck. My trail of thoughts were interrupted as this woman dressed in black entered the bar. She was hot. Literally hot, she was sweating like she finished a 50 mile marathon two seconds ago. She saw me staring and bit her lip, I didn't realize how obvious my gaze was until Joey slapped me in the face. Good, the makeout session was over. I took my keychain, gesturing that I'm leaving in a couple of minutes and tipped the bartender as I headed my way out.

Leaving so soon popo?" A sassy voice came from behind. I turned around and there she was. She was tanned, black curled hair dangled perfectly over her shoulder and breathtaking eyes caught my eye. They were sparkling, like God himself fetched two diamonds from outerspace and placed them on her soft toffee skin. I could have sworn she was sweating two minutes ago. Popo? She must have called me that because I was still in my uniform.

I was tongue-tied. The best thing that came out of my mouth was:"H-h-hell-Ryker-me-name-mine-yeah-popo-funny-me-leaving-h-hell-bye" and I sprinted. Or at least I tried to. I looked constipated and paralyzed. I was about to pass out when I heard her angelic laugh. The type of laugh you wouldn't mind hearing on repeat for the rest of your life. I laughed as well because now I'm the one who's sweating. "Come again?" She asked.

Man the fuck up Ryker, you wanna know what my name is? I'll tell you what my fucking name is. "I s-s-said my name is R-R-Ryker I think." Real smooth Ryker, you forgot your god damn name. "Nice to meet you Ryker, I think my name is Shay." She smiled, even her smile was breathtaking. We shook hands and electricity came rushing through my body, and I knew cupid hit my ass with his arrow. I was still speechless.