After (Camren)

Chapter 47

I explain to Ally that Shawn and I broke up and that I am not sure what to call my relationship with Lauren. I think we are dating, but we haven't exactly discussed the technical terms. She stays quiet during most. 

"I know I have already warned you, so I wont do it again. But please just be careful with her. I will admit she seems to be infatuated with you, as infatuated as she can be for being her." Ally tells me as we take our seats. 

"Thank you." It means a lot to me that despite her dislike of Lauren she is doing her best to be understanding and supportive.

As I walk into my third class my Sociology professor waves me over to her podium. 

"I just got a call to have you report to the chancellor's office" He tells me. What? Why? For a second I forget that Lauren's father is the chancellor. I relax a little but then my nerves take over again. What could he possibly need? I know college doesn't work the same way as high school, but I feel as if I am getting called down to the principles office, only the principle happens to be my.. girlfriends? dad.

"Oh okay." I finally respond. 

"We are just going over natural selection, I am sure you already have the assignment completed." he smiles and I nod. I love when professors acknowledge my hard work.

I pull my bag onto my shoulder and make my way across campus to the administration building. It is a far walk and takes me over a half hour to get there. I really need to get a car, this week. I will have to go further away from campus to prevent getting ripped off but I can't go another week without a car.

I give the secretary at the front desk  my name and she quickly picked up the phone. I can't hear anything except "Dr. Jauregui." Of course Mike holds a doctorate. 

"He is ready for you." She smiles and points to the wooden door across the hall.

Before I can knock, the door creaks open and Mike greets me with a smile. "Camila, thank you for coming." He says and gestures for me to sit down. He takes a seat in the large swivel chair behind an over sized cherry wood desk. I feel much more intimated by him in this office than I ever did at his home.

"Sorry for calling you out of class, I didn't know how else to reach you and you know Lauren can be.. difficult." He says and I laugh. 

"It's okay, really. Is something wrong?" I ask nervously. 

"No, not at all. I have a few things to discuss with you. I will start with the internship, I talked to my friend at Vance and he would love to meet with you, the sooner the better. If you're free tomorrow that would be best." He says.

"Really!" I shriek, my excitement brings me to my feet. I realize it is awkward that I am standing, so I hastily sit back down. "That is so great, thank you so much! You have no idea how much I appreciate it!" I tell him. This is such great news, I can't believe he would do this for me. 

"It really is my pleasure Camila. Shall I tell him you will come tomorrow?" He asks. I really don't want to miss any classes but this is worth it and I am ahead anyway.

"Yes, that will be great. Thank you again. Wow." I say and he laughs.

"Now for the second thing, if you say no that is perfectly fine.It is more of a personal request, or favor I suppose. Your internship at Vance will not be effected in any way if you decline." he says and I grow nervous. I nod and he continues. "I am not sure if Lauren has told you that Karen and I are to be married next weekend." 

"I knew the wedding was coming up." I tell him. I didn't know it was that close. My thoughts travel to when Lauren crashed their home and drank almost an entire bottle of scotch.