Begin Again

CHAPTER 15

I am outside the Main Office building waiting for Joe. He texted me a couple minutes ago saying that he is on his way. I look around and I see him running towards me.

"Hey there!"

He says and he gives me a hug, making me feel a weird feeling inside me.

"Hello!"

"Sorry I was late. I had to take care of something."

"It's okay. You didn't have to come anyway."

I say as we get inside.

"I told you I would come. I am a man of my honor, Anne."

"Wow. You read a lot of romance, Mr. Campbell."

"I do indeed Ms. Thompson.

He says before opening a big glass door for me. I get in. The place hasn't change at all since last summer. The only change is that now is crowed with people. We walk towards the front desk. There is a young woman –probably in her late 20s or early 30s- behind the desk.

"Hello Tiffany."

"Hey Joe! How are you?"

"I am good. The usual. This is Anne Thompson."

He says pointing at me and I give her my hand while telling my hellos.

"Nice meeting you Anne. I am Tiffany. Whatever you need you can tell me."

"Thank you."

"So, how can I help you, today?"

"An application..."

I start to say but she cuts me off.

"Oh... Your dad told me."

She says pointing Alex. She takes a binder, opens it and takes out two pieces of paper and she hands them over to me.

"Take these and go to the headmaster's office to get a signature."

"What about my parents?"

"I made the call. Everything is fine."

She says and I nod, taking the paper and following Joe.

"You did that?"

"I did. I thought you had already talked to them."

"I was planning on doing it tonight."

I say as we reach the door and Joe knocks. Once we hear a positive reaction, he opens the door and we get in. There is a middle-aged man behind a big dark brown desk. His glasses are on the edge of his nose and he puts them down as we enter. He is signing some paper sheets while sipping his coffee.

"Dad?"

"Joe! Come in."

He says and Joe takes my hand on his dragging me inside.

"I see you brought company."

He says and I let go of Joe going closer to introduce myself.

"Hello. I am Anne Thompson."

"I know Miss Thompson. Joe told me about you. Nice meeting you."

"Nice meeting you too."

"I understand you want to visit London this Sunday."

"Yes, that's true. I was planning on visiting some Universities for their open days."

"Isn't it a bit soon for that."