Memories

The start of a new level

There were two friends. They had grown up together ever since they were toddlers.  Emily has always liked Potato, but was never sure if he liked her. When he really did. As a kid, Potato got picked on because his name. “ Your name is so stupid!” some kids would say. “ Who would name there child potato?”  Others would yell. Emily and Potato went to school together, so they would hang out during lunch. Whenever someone would pick on Potato, or at least try to, she would back him up and stand up for him. Emily was the only friend Potato really had. Others would try to be his friend but get made fun of cause they would hang out with him. But now Emily was 23, Potato was 22, emily was only 2 months older. emily had gotten a job in fashion when she was 17. Potato couldn’t get a job. he wanted to but no one would hire him. Usually Potato would buy lunch for emily and him and meet her in the lounge. But he was applying to “ the potato hut” he thought since his name fit the place, maybe they would hire him. 

  Potato sent a text to emily saying “ hey, going to apply for job down at potato hut. sorry i cant bring you lunch. ill make it up to you! - potato ”. The potato hut was just down town. He didn’t live far. Emily had an apartment only one block from her work. Potato usually stayed at his parents house while they were away. potato’s parents went all around the world to see different things but sadly never took Potato with. So just the few days his parents were back he would stay at Emily’s place. Potato walked down to the Potato Hut. Emily felt her phone vibrate. She took it out to look at it. She opened the text and read it. she let out a sigh.  She walked out of her office to her secretary. “ Hey i’m going out for lunch. Be back in 15. ’’  Emily grabbed her purse. “ Potato cant make it? ” Rose her secretary make a frown. Emily wrapped her jacket around her arm. “ No. he’s applying for a job down at the Potato Hut. Wish him luck! ” Emily said walking out. 

    The chilly weather, splashed against Emily’s legs and arms. Emily walked across the street to Subway. Hoping Potato could meet her. she texted Potato. “ hey sorry to bother you but when your done can you meet me at subway if its not too late. text me when done! - Em ” 

    Potato walked in The Potato Hut. He stepped up to the counter. “ hi, Im Potato James. I applied here a few days ago. I got a call, they wanted me to come in? ”  Potato stuck his hands in his pockets. the worker typed in his name. “ um, yes Potato James. Just follow me and you can talk to boss. ”  Potato followed the guy down a hallway. He opened a door to a guy at a desk, he was also on the phone. “ Sir. ” the worker waited. the boss got off the phone. “ yes, is this Potato James? ” the boss, Rick sat straight up. “ yes, Im Potato James. PJ for short. ”  Potato answered. “ Good, Good. sit. its ok i don’t bite ” rick chuckled.  Potato sat in the closest seat. “ so what are your best subject. or should i say the best things your good at? ” Rick pulled out a piece of paper with PJ’s name on it. “ um i guess everything, I don’t mind being a waitress. Im also good at cooking.” potato sat up. “ Ok, here’s what I’ll do. I’ll think about it and I’ll call you if i want you. lets say i did call you, what would the earliest day you could start? ’’ Rick folded his hands. He looked serious. Potato smiled big. “ Um, that day! ” Rick smiled too. “ ok, ill call you. Im trusting you boy!” Potato jumped up excited. Things were filling in Potato’s  head. His phone vibrated. He read the text from emily and looked at the time. Potato sighed. He started don the road toward Emily’s job. 

    Emily walked back in from lunch. “ Hey, Im back. any calls? ” emily asked Rose as she walked in to her office. “ No. How was your lunch? ” Rose said trying to give a smile. “ ok i guess. it would be better with Potato here though. ” Emily said resting in her chair. Rose stood up and walked in and sat down. “ Emily, i think there’s something here that you don’t see. your friend Potato, is a real gentlemen. He brings you lunch every day. And yeah know, When he waits out there with me, i see the way he looks at you. And i know from experience, He likes you. ” Rose said with a smile. Emily knew what she was saying but didn’t think it was true. “ But what if your wrong. I mean i’ve known him since i was just a kid. we grew up together. I used to have a crush on him but it’s like i’m so busy these days i don’t really have time to spend time with him. Anyway he probable don’t like me like you think. I know we have something special but just in case i don’t want to ruin it cause i think he likes me. ” Emily sat back in her chair. “ Well then, ok. I’ll let you get back to work. ” Rose said walking back to her own office. Emily smiled. But you could easily tell it was a fake smile. Just as she was about to start back on work, Potato walked in. Emily turned around to copy something. Potato stood there in her doorway. Emily turned around and there eyes locked. “ um hey, what are yea doing here. ” Emily stuttered. Potato looked down  Emily and looked at her dress. “ First, I like your dress, it looks good on you. Second i want to say I’m sorry. How about i take you to a movie to make up for it. ” Potato smiled. His beautiful blue eyes gleaming at Emily’s Bright green eyes. Emily didn’t know what to think. “ yeah, sure. I’d like that. ” Emily looked a bit past Potato at Rose. Rose gave her a thumbs up. Emily smiled at Potato. “ Is 6 ok? ” Potato stood straight up. He raised an eyebrow, smiling. Emily smiled back. “ yeah. Perfect. ”