G.N Genova

Chapter 6

The sunlight from the blinds wake me up at around 6:30. I sit up in my pastel colored, comfortable bed. I stretch and rub my eyes. I forgot that I was in Dr. Moskowitz's house. I get out of my bed and check my watch for any new messages. One from Dr. Gordon! I press play and put the watch up to my ear.

Dr. Gordon: I'm glad you are doing so well. Aristotle has been whimpering all day waiting for you to come home to throw the tennis ball around. Louis called again, asking about you and the mission. He flipped out when he found out you were staying at Dr. Moskowitz's house. Nothing new here, just basic training for Aristotle. Got to go, it's really late and I need to put Aristotle in his cage. Bye G.N.

I place the watch down under some books and head downstairs. I go into the kitchen and pour myself a bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios™. Dr. Moskowitz walks through the door and startles me. I accidentally spill cheerios all over the table and drop the milk that I was about to pour. Dr. Moskowitz laughs and gets a paper towel to clean up the mess. I blush in embarrassment and help him pick up the little bits and pieces.

"Why are you up so early? You never get up at six o'clock!" Dr. Moskowitz says.

"I just... I was.... So excited! I mean, I've been away at boarding school for so long..."

"I understand. I missed you too!"

That was probably one of my worst excuses yet. I could have done better, replying with "I had a bad dream" instead of what I said earlier. I slowly place the wet rag in the garbage can with the leftover cheerios inside it. I sit down at the breakfast table and start to eat my cheerios. Meanwhile, Dr. Moskowitz raises a slick eyebrow and walks over to the refrigerator.

"Are you sure you wouldn't like any chocolate chip pankakes with sliced bananas on the side? It's your favorite!" He asks while taking out pans and setting them ontop of the stove.

Ew. I absolutely dislike bananas. This girl has no taste! But, I must do what all spies must do, I have to live with it. I can't blow my cover on my first full day! I nod my head fast and place the bowl into the dishwasher. I set up my place at the table grabbing knives, forks, and napkins for the both of us.

"Joanne, is there anything you would like to tell me? You seem pretty quiet..." Dr. Moskowitz says suspiciously.

I shudder. What if he knows? I clear my throught and sit up straight in my silky pastel pajamas.

"I am absolutely fine! I am just pretty tired from waking myself up so early." I lie.

"Well, we have a whole afternoon planned so don't be too fatigued."

I throw out a big yawn and then reassure him with a nod. Dr. Moskowitz pours the batter into the pan and a crisp sound comes out. I see him dice up the banana as the pancake is sitting. I sit and think about ways to become more like Joanne and practicing some skits in my mind. Such as if I were stuck in a sticky situation and how I would solve it. He sets the plate down in front of me, the scent of maple syrup flowing through my nostrils. I look at the bananas and gulp. I cut up a sliver of the pancake with a sliver of maple syrup and one cut up banana on top. I shove it into my mouth. Although it tastes weird, I forge a smile and cringe after I take a bite. One down, more to go. Dr. Moskowitz tells me the day's plan as I eat.

"I was thinking about taking you somewhere special. Such as the movies or possibly shopping. Whatever you would like. In addition, I wanted to take you to the new frozen yogurt place Red Mango." Dr. Moskowitz smiles as he tells me all of this.

I did always want to see the new James Bond movie that just came out. But, I have to stay in character.

"How about we go to the movies? It would be a lot of fun! We can say what we liked yet didn't like about their acting or their presentation. I would also love to go to Red Mango."

"What movie would you like to see? Anything in particular?"

I ponder over the question. I try to think of all of the movies that are coming out in theatres. There is James Bond, ParaNorman, Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, Frankenweinie- Wait... Princess Diaries? That was Joanne's favorite movie! That is the movie we must see.

"I would like to see Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement! The sequel to my favorite movie!" I say without even hesitating.

"Okay! Go get ready and I will take you in about an hour."

I run up to my room and grab my watch. Nothing, but I decide to leave a video message.

Me: I kind of screwed up a little bit today. But we are going to the movies and eating frozen yogurt. Don't worry. He doesn't suspect a thing.

I place the watch back down under a book and change into a pastel green shirt with pastel blue pants. I run downstairs and then go into the car.

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We grab the red and white striped bag of popcorn and take our seats into the comfortable leather chairs in the theatre. I glance quickly at Dr. Moskowitz who is glancing at his phone impatiently. I look over to see if it had anything to do with me. Instead, he was looking up different restaurants. I never trusted going anywhere with Dr. Moskowitz in a dark place, it just gives me the weebie jeebies. I glance around the theater hoping that there are no ninjas coming to attack from behind. I take a handful of popcorn and stuff it into my mouth, feeling the soft yet salty taste go down my throat.  Dr. Moskowitz isn't paying attention, no ninjas, and definitly no weapons in sight. 

Relax G.N, you're making a fool of yourself. Just enjoy the movie.

I sit back in the chair and theneat more popcorn. Trailers come on and I see other cheesy movies come into sight. Then, the movie begins to play.

It's about a girl named Mia Thermopolis who is Princess of Genovia (Is that even a real country?). She has to go to Genovia, but yet finds out that if she doesn't fall in love in thirty days that she cannot be a princess. She starts falling in love with her enemy when really she is supposed to fall in love with the person she picked. 

To be honest, I thought it was really good! I mean, the only movies that I have seen are spy movies and mysteries (which get annoying after awhile because I already know what's happening next). I was also surprised that there were no surprise attacks. I slowly stand up and stretch out my limbs as Dr. Moskowitz cleans up the popcorn I spilled. 

"Did you like the movie?" Dr. Moskowitz asked.

"It was wonderful!" I say happily. 

Dr. Moskowitz smiles as we both walk out of the theater. Is this what my life with Dr. Moskowitz going to be like? Just movies and frozen yogurt? And he won't even find out? It seems... Normal. I need a little normal in my life for a change.