:2 weeks later:
I showed up to work with a positive mindset. I really want to feel better about myself so I am doing all I can at this point to not think about my ex and his abusive ways. I put a smile on my face and waited for the next customer. "Uh give me a second please, I have never been here before" the familiar voice said. I looked up to see my professor. "Oh wow, Good afternoon Joseph" I said giggling. He looked down and his eyes met mine. I tensed up, for some reason this man makes me feel things I have never felt. "Well Miss Simone. I did not know you worked here" he said smiling his pearly whites. "I just started like a week ago, uhm I can actually recommend the Medium iced vanilla cap, its really good, I'll even add whipped cream, free of charge of course" I said smiling. "I would like that" he said. It was something about the way he said it. I bit my lip and looked down at the keypad. "Okay that will be 4.25... actually I can just pay for it." I said smiling and adding it to my personal tab. "Oh No way I can let you do that" he said reaching for my hand. "Please allow me to do this sir, I owe you" I said smiling. He bit his lip and stared at me as if something I said triggered his thoughts. "Sir... Joseph..?" I said waving my hand.
"Ah yes, I just got lost in my thoughts for a second" he said smiling. I looked down and grabbed his cup and began making his drink. "I.. I didn't see your car out there.. you drove here?" he asked. " I actually walked. My townhouse is down the street so I really didn't need to drive. I just felt it would waste gas, but being that I did not check the weather, was not really smart of me." I said as I watched the dark clouds roll in. I sighed and rolled my eyes. "I can give you a ride, that is no problem" he said adjusting his jacket. "I am about to get off right now, I am sure you are busy, you do not have to" I said taking my work vest off and leaving it behind the counter. "Please, I cannot allow you to walk in the rain, it is not a question Simone" he said in a very deep and strong demanding voice. "Okay, thank you" I said smiling.
When he pulled up to my home he smiled. "you live here alone?" he asked. "Yes, my parents passed and left this for me. Pretty amazing huh." I said looking at it. "Yes..." he said staring at me. "You seem so happy, and more focused. I am proud of you" he said. I silently sat there and soaked in those words. I felt myself become vulnerable and I reached for the handle.
"Thank you sir" I said before opening the door. "Please, call me Joseph, I only like sir being used in the classroom or under other circumstances" He said. I did not catch on and smiled before shutting the door.
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Crossing Lines
RomanceA young student ( Simone Marie) finds herself in a tough spot when she meets young Professor Mcdowell. She has to push internal feelings aside in order to focus and stay strong for herself while she struggles in her personal life.
