YOUNG AND FALLEN

Episode 6

He wasn't as bad as i thought he'd be.

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       Chase POV                                  

I waited at the gym as I stood looking around.My boss informed me that I am the new boyfriend.It isn't new to me,this has been my job for years now.

My Boss gave me a photo so i'd be able to recognize her,I haven't met her before so a photo is neccessary.

I saw her on the other side of the road so I waved my hands and yelled "Over Here,Over Here."

She looked at me then she waved back.She walked to where I stood .

"Hi,I am Chase."I greeted,as I offered my hands for a handshake.

"Hi,I am Nina."

She said,as she shook my hands. I offered her a seat at the gym.

"So how old are you?" I asked her.

"I am 20."

"Really,you are really young then."

She let out a shy laugh and then became all serious again.

I sat down and just watched her as she did fiddled with her bag.

Nina's POV

I took a bottle of drink that I bought at a store while I was coming to meet him here.

"Would you want one?"I asked him,while looking at his facial expressions.

"No,thank you."he responded,letting out a half-hearted smile.

"Okay." I said,as I opened the drink carton and sipped.

It was becoming awkward as I was just sipping the drink while he was just looking down on his phone.

I cleared my throat to try to get his attention. He shot up his face and looked at me finally.

I thought about what to say and then I remembered that my mom gave me some snacks to give him.

I burrowed through my bag and pulled out the hand-made snacks.

I sprang up suddenly from my seat and cleared my throat while I waited for his eyes to meet mine.

" I brought some home-made snacks. My mom made them just for you." I informed him.

"Really?" He asked,as his eyes sparkled up in excitement.

"Yes."

"Okay,I'll have it." He said, quickly.

I wasn't expecting him to collect it from me. He didn't seem like he was interested.

I find this opportunity to know more about him and attempt to start a conversation.
   
"So,your name is Chase."

"Yes,I am Chase."he responded then looked back at his phone.

This man is a man of small small words.He really doesn't speak so much.I need to bridge the gap between us.

"Maybe he really doesn't like talking much." I breathed out as I stared at him.

"So,um about our dates,I would like it if you could take the initiative and act like a proper boyfriend at all times."I said.

"Really,that means I can be in control then."he responded.

"Well, that's not what I meant exactly but I guess it is that way."

"Okay,you just give me the date,time and place and I'll be there."

"Okay,"

"That reminds me I might use your name a lot so don't be flustered if you hear your name associated with me. My Mom really wants me to have a boyfriend and I feel I am too young to have one."

"Hm,really,but what made you hire one then."

"My mom won't let me be if I don't get a boyfriend."

"Oh,I get it."

"So you,why are you working as a Boyfriend for hire?" I chipped in as I wanted to get to know him better.

"Well..um,nothing special. I just enjoy it."

"You just enjoy being a fake boyfriend? What's the fun in that?" I asked, curious.

"It's fun to me." He retorted.

"Oh,sorry. I didn't mean to upset you. I was just curious."

"It's fine." He muttered.

I bit my lip in frustration there is really no way of getting to know him.

"I will be going now." I said,as I checked my wristwatch.

"Okay. Bye."

"Aren't you going to go home  too?"I asked,as I was surprised as he didn't even flinch when I said I was going.

He shook his head. "I have to meet someone."

"Meet someone? Who are you meeting? Is it your girlfriend?" I asked, curiously.

He looked up at me and responded. "I thought you said,you wanted to go so go."

"Oh,that's true." I said,as I turned away in embarrasment.

Why did he have to turn me away like that?

Out of the corner of my eye,I could see him laughing.

How dare he laugh. I bet he is having fun teasing me.

But after all,he is quite different from most boys I have met.

I walked a few meters away,from him then I turned back and walked back to him.

"You should have this for transport." I said,shoving it into his palms.

He looked surprised.

"I'll be going now." I declared as I turned to leave.

"Thank you." A voice behind me said.

I let out a mischievous smile before turning over to him while I frowned looking all serious. "You are welcome."

Author Notes

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