Holding on

Chapter Four

My alarm went off at exactly five, I spring from bed and literally run into the shower.

For some days my dad has not been home so I guess its better for me; no empty bottles thrown and and no shouting too.

It was my off day today so I decided to workout a bit. I did some squats and stretches. I decided to run in the park before thinking of what to do next.

I slipped into a sweatpants and a sports bra and put on my trainers.

My breasts were average and perky and the sports bra held them exactly in place revealing only a small part of my cleavage.

Thirty minutes into running I felt someone next to me.

"I hope you're not stalking me, because I have pepper spray", I said as I recognized the man I balled into a few days ago.

He chuckled at that, flashing those perfect white teeth again. He looked different this time, maybe because he was wearing a grey sweatpant with a white t-shirt and black trainers.

"Why would I, I just thought I would join you. This is the first the I've seen you run here".

I nod, because it very difficult running and talking the same time.

"Can I get you something", I ask as we came to a halt along the archway.

"Don't worry I have some water in my back pack, I could get you one it's on that bench", he points to the bench near the streetlight.

"Thanks" I say as he hands me a bottle of water.

"I'm Michael Arthur", he says with his hand extended to me.

"Danielle Taylor, but please call me Danny" I say as I shake his hand.

We sit on the bench and talk for some time, mostly about random things, getting to know each other.

"I have to get going so I can get ready for work", I tell him as I stand to my feet.

"I thought you said you were off today", he raises his brow to look at me.

"Yes I did say that but I work two jobs", I tell him feeling somewhat embarrassed.

"You're just seventeen, how could you possibly work two jobs?" There was this look over his face that I couldn't decipher.

I felt like I could talk to him but I barely knew him. But deep down I could feel there was something about him that made me feel very comfortable.

"Its nothing, just family stuff".

He didn't seem to buy it.

"What if your salary at Mirage was increased slightly would you still work two jobs?"

My eyes shot up to meet his, what is he talking about, I mean he barely knows me.

"W--what????", I stutter. "That is not going to happen anyway, I've only been working there for two months".

"You need to have a little faith", he says smiling. "You still haven't answered my question, would you?".

"Yes I would, if that could happen".

"Okay", he smiled. "It was nice meeting you Danny, I hope we could do this some time when you're off again".

A/N: Okay, so another chapter's done. I hope you are enjoying it. I want to make it as real as possible. You don't just meet someone and tell him everything about your life. Thank you guys. Don't forget to vote and all comments are welcome.