"You're the only person that has wanted to see what's underneath, Why?"
"Because I care. You have this facade that is slowly crumbling as each day passes. I want to be the one you tell everything to. I want to be the one you trust, the one you confi...
"You are going to get rid of one of us?" she exclaimed.
"Well that all depends on you and your work ethic." Nicholas stated.
A frown appeared on my face as confusion spread across my entire body. As if Nicholas sensed my confusion he explained.
"Traveling is a large part of my job, not only do I teach up here, I travel down to Colombia University and teach two days out of the week there. I also have a lot of meetings and conferences in New York City. If you are lucky enough, I would allow one of you to travel with me and help teach, prepare lesson plans, this that and the fourth. It would be great for building your resume and potentially getting a full time teaching job. There would also be a lot of overnight stays, but you shouldn't have to worry because hotel stay is free, the only thing you will be responsible for is paying for your food as well as finding your own transportation: That's if you last more than a month." Nicholas said while giving me a sharp look.
I held the urge not to roll my eyes. But with that being said, going back to Colombia University did not sit well with me, I had way to many bad memories and loser ex boyfriends there that I don't wish to see again. As far as i'm concerned model look a-like can have this opportunity.
"What would the other TA do?" I asked. My question is a valid one because I'd like to know what i'll be doing while the two of them are down in NYC.
"Exactly what you would be doing normally but without me." Nicholas answered.
Nicholas then explained that today's class would be a lecture about the novel Emma by Jane Austen. When he said that I sighed in relief, during the small break time that I had, I re-read all the novels and made notes on each chapter that could expand the knowledge of the students.
As we ended our meeting both the model and I began to stand, thats when I was truly able to see the outfit the model look-a- like was wearing. The inner me snickered, she was without a doubt going to be ridiculed by Nicholas because her outfit was similar to mine, only difference was that she was wearing shorts and tights rather than me wearing a skirt and tights. Nicholas said nothing even as she took off her coat. This caused me to frown, whats up with that?
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The lecture hall was packed! there were at least 100 students in the hall starring back at me. Is this normally how many students he teaches? I asked myself.
Taking a deep breath I followed Nicholas which was behind the podium and the model followed suit.
"Good afternoon everyone, my name is Nicholas Donavan, just call me Nicholas. There is no need for formalities. Beside me is Miss. Acker and Miss. McLarin. They will be your TA's for the semester."
I waved my hand to the class but got no reaction, tough crowd.
"I will not do attendance today or ever for the remainder of the class. You all are adults so you can make the decision to attend class or skip. At the end of the day it's your grade that will be counted, not mine. If you ever need help that is what the TA's are here for.
Did everyone print out the syllabus as I have instructed via email? if not just look on with someone that does."
I took out the syllabus that I printed out this morning from my bag, through my peripheral view I saw Nicholas look over at me and smiled slightly. Am I seeing things?
"For the first 4 weeks we will do lectures on the novel Emma by Jane Austen, this will be followed by a 10-12 page paper, you will have a week to complete it.
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As Nicholas went on and on I stopped listening. He got the best of me, How can someone be that attractive? As he spoke his adams apple moved in the most attractive way. You can tell that he was passionate about what he did for a living. Even I know how good he is. heck his book was published and recognized by millions, that's an huge accomplishment. But something about him just seems so cold, so unapproachable. It's somewhat terrifying yet comforting which makes no sense.
Gathering my thoughts together, I tried to concentrate on what he was saying. Once I did I realized that the model look-a-like wasn't next to me anymore. I discreetly looked around for her in the classroom and there she was, up the stairs helping a student by sharing her syllabus with them. Well someone is looking for brownie points. I mentally shook my head and rolled my eyes. Don't worry model, you can take the position teaching in NYC, I don't want it. Is what I wanted to say.
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Nicholas continued to discuss how the class would run for another 15 minutes. "Since this class only meets twice a week, and because it's the first day of classes I will let you out early today". Before he could even finish speaking the students all packed up their things and stated to head out the lecture hall. "Come back to class with the first six chapters read by Wednesday" Nicholas shouted as the students continued to flee.
This cause me to laugh, I remember how I used to be the first one in the room and and first one to leave it during my college days. "Something funny Miss.McLarin?" Nicholas asked
"Yes, you!" Is what's I wanted to say but then again that would be childish and I would most likely loose my job over that irrational decision.
"No sir," I replied back. "As I've mentioned to you before, it's Nicholas." He said as he brushed past me.
