Chase P.O.V When we got home Jen and I spoke to our parents about what that prick did during the last moment of the game and what the physicians said. I am only winded and will be fairly bruised no signs of concussions or whiplash so I will live to tell the tale. Our parents decided to call it a night, so Jen and I are sitting on the couch in the family room. “So, care to spill the tea with what’s going on between you and Savannah? I swear you guys run hot and cold more than the faucets.” “I couldn’t agree with you more sis but there’s nothing really to tell.” “I call bullshit.” “Jen I’m serious there’s nothing to tell you. We are just wanting to get to know each other. I am trying my fucking best to not fuck up with her again. I am slowly gaining her trust back and right now that’s what’s important to me.” “Well since I know she starts her first day at her new job tomorrow, I may be able to help you get that little bit closer with gaining her trust back.” “What are you t
Walking into the kitchen I see Dad sitting in his usual seat on a Saturday morning reading his newspaper. He hears me open the fridge to grab a drink of orange juice, he puts his newspaper down. “Good morning son how are you feeling after that tackle last night?” “I’m feeling a little sore, but I can manage the pain it’s not stopping me from my morning run today.” “That’s what I like to hear you played outstanding last night Chase your mom and I are so proud of you.” “Thanks, Dad that means a lot to me.” I take a sip of my drink and I grab a banana and take a seat at the table opposite Dad. Now is the best time to ask him with Jen and Mom not around. “Hey, Dad I want to surprise Savannah at work today by sending a good luck gift and I was thinking Calla Lilies delivered to her workplace and after her shift take over an Orchid to congratulate her on her first day.” “That sounds very nice of you son, yeah so how can I help?” “What is the number for the florist you use to b
Savannah P.O.VMy first shift at work is going smoothly. I’m impressing Jen throughout my training today with my waitressing skills. We had a brief discussion about my previous experience at the diner in North Carolina, and Jen showed me how the till worked and told me the table number layout, I was serving tables like I have worked here my entire life. It was coming close to my lunch break and just before I clocked out for lunch Lucas came in with Chase not far behind him. Whilst I am standing at the service bar Lucas speaks to the host, and she points out Selena to him. Jen comes and stands next to me and links her arm through mine as we watch on in admiration of what is going on. Lucas approaches Selena slowly and he looks behind him to look at Chase. Chase nods at him and Lucas nods back. I don’t know what that was about, but it must have been something encouraging. “Selena?” Lucas looks like he’s about to throw up, as Selena turns around and looks at him. “Lucas! Hi.” Lucas pr
Wow. Chase has sent me the most beautiful arrangement of Calla Lilies I have ever seen. All just to wish me luck on my first day at work. Wow. That is my romantic moment without him even being here to see my reaction or even trying to impress me. Walking into the back with the flowers Jen whistles at them and then looks at me. “Wow, they are beautiful do you know who sent them?” I look at Jen with a huge smile on my face. “Chase sent them.” Jen gasps. “What! No way would Chase have sent them. They are too gorgeous to be sent by my brother.” I give Jen the card so she can read it herself and her jaw drops. “Damn, I have to give him more credit these are beautiful.” I couldn’t agree more with her if only I had his number, I could text him to say thank you. The rest of my shift flew by. I never thought my first day would be this much fun and so eventful. Lucas coming in and asking Selena out on a date. From what she told me is going to be tonight and she wants me and Jen to go round
I put my drink down on the floor next to me as I turn around to look at Chase. “So, before you tell me about the meanings behind the flowers you have bought me could you answer a couple of things for me first?” Chase copies what I just did by putting his drink down after taking a sip and turning towards me. “Hit me I’m an open book.” “Why did you send the bouquet of Calla Lilies? I know you said on the card it was to wish me luck on my first day at my new job and that is really sweet but what is the motive behind you sending them?” “I did it for a couple of reasons Savannah. I sent them because I thought you deserved something to put a smile on your face and I assume they did.” I nod at him in agreement that yes, they did make me smile. “And because I care about you so much, I wanted to show you that I care and that I listen to what you have said.” “I can tell that you do, and I appreciate it very much I can’t stop thanking you. You are the only guy who has ever surprised me with
Wait what? Love! Did Chase just say, love? Surely, he’s not admitting he’s in love with me. I’ve only lived in Santa Monica for a week. It can’t be love this soon, could it? We’ve not even been on a date; we’ve not even kissed each other. Or am I reading too much into this. Chase checks his watch. “I better get going I’ve gotta go help Lucas out with something.” Chase stands up and offers his hand for me to help me up and I happily accept it. “Is it to do with his date with Selena tonight?” “Yeah, he’s a wreck and he’s wanting my help to plan everything as we know both Selena and Lucas like to stick to schedules.” “That’s true yeah.” We start walking towards the front door. “I’m gonna try and help him plan a rememberable date for them as he’s got no clue what to do.” “Similar to what me and Jen have been asked to do. Selena has asked us to go to her house to help her get ready for the date.” When we reach the door, we both reach for the handle to open it together. Our heads sna
“Do you blame him though Jen? Chase knows you would have said something to her when you arrived at work this morning.” “Ahh that’s true Sel.” They turn back around so Jen can finish styling Selena’s hair. I tell them everything Chase said to me at the house, and they were asking questions about why now and how does he feel and how do I feel. But in all honesty, I don’t know how I feel. I like him yes. Do I have feelings for him? Oh, there’s no doubt there. But is it worth taking a risk at right now after how he hurt me previously? That’s what I don’t know. That’s what I need advice on from my Cali girls and my NC girls. I am still just as confused as ever talking with them about it all. So, I’m hoping when I get home later the girls back home might be able to help me out a bit more. Jen has done fantastic work on Selena’s hair. A messy updo with loose tendrils falling around her face but not so in her face. It’s classic and modern I love it and it suits her face shape too. Selena
“Can I tell my plan now Jen, so you know what you are doing? As we three are part of it.” “We are!” Jen and I are the ones this time to talk in unison. “Yeah, Jen I don’t know if you want to or not you have a couple of suggestions. First one is you can sing with Savannah if you feel up for it. Or you can record the performance as well as Lucas and Selena.” “Just to be on the safe side I think it’s best that I record, I can’t match Sav’s talent.” “Right okay that’s dealt with Savannah as you have guessed it, I want you to perform for them. I have the guys here setting up the stage and lighting for us. I will be playing along with you if that’s okay with you?” “Yeah, that’s fine with me do you have an idea on what we should perform so we could have a quick practice now or I could teach you the song if you don’t know it.” “Do you know ‘I Won’t Let Go’ by Rascal Flatts?” I ask him since I know that’s quite a romantic song. “Luckily, I do know some of the chords but not sure on the