School is becoming difficult, Im barely getting by and it's just the first semester. I doubled up on sciences because I'm trying to get my prerequisites for the med program done as soon as possible. Science was a breeze actually, what I shouldn't have doubled up on was math. I was terrible at math. I was sure now that I was going to need a tutor. But who could help me, Kristen's just as confused as me, David's busy with his job, Kristen and Gregg are always missing, and Jarvis and Tiffany haven't taken math yet. It was useless...I was going to fail.
I got home and quickly hoped in the shower. We were all going to get dinner tonight. This was including: David,Kristen, Gregg, Hanna, Tiffany, Jarvis, and you guessed it Ryan. Earlier today Tiffany texted us that she had some important news to tell us, so I'm guessing that she's telling us tonight. I wonder what it could have been and I hope it's nothing bad.
Gregg and I pulled up to the restaurant at the same time as Kristen and Ryan. We got our the car and looked at each other, you can definitely tell that they were just as confused as Gregg and I. Ryan opened the door for us to get in. First went Kristen, then Gregg, then there was me. Ryan stopped me and asked where David was and I explained to him that David was going to be late due to work. He smirked and then looked me up and down telling me how beautiful I looked. I said thanks and continued walking.
Inside we were escorted to a private dining area where there was a huge round brown table. I sat next to Hanna and next to Hanna was Gregg, Kristen, Jarvis, then Tiffany. As Ryan was getting seated he happened to realize that he was seated right under a vent. "I can't sit here" he said super quick and started making his way towards the chair I was saving for David. " um I'm saving this seat for David I said politely. "I don't have any sleeves on Sabrina I'm not trying to get sick" he said wining. I moved my purse and let him sit down in David's spot.
We ordered are drinks and talked about our days while waiting for David to get here. Besides Jarvis, Tiffany, and Hannah, we all had pretty shitty days. I explained to everyone how I was in the hole with math and I needed to find a tutor. They all smirked and looked at Ryan who happened to be smirking at me. I was in total confusion, then it had occurred to me that they were all referring Ryan as my math tutor. I wasn't so sure about it though and told them nooo. "Oh come on Sabrina, the lowest I got on a exam/class work, was a 97. I'm the best at math, I don't want to be a business major for nothing" Ryan said smirking at me. Fine fine fine I told him and then he grabbed and shook me and told me that I wasn't going to regret it.
"Hey everyone what did I miss" David said while casually walking in. I got up and hugged and kissed him. All eyes were on us and it felt a bit awkward. I tapped on Ryan's shoulder signaling for him to scoot over and David and I sat under the air conditioner. We ordered are food which was delicious and sat and talked a bit more. Everyone ask d questions about David getting to know him some more which made me feel good. I'm happy they were getting to know him.
In the middle of asking questions about David and I Ryan rudely interrupts and brings attention to the reason why we were all here for to begin with. Tiffany looks at Jarvis and smiles. She pulls out a small black velvet box and we all gasp. When she opens it it's a beautiful shiny 3 carrot diamond ring and out cane the words.... "we are engaged" we all gasped and cheered and became boisterous over the fact that they are engaged. We got up to hug them and get a closer look at the ring itself and well Jarvis did good. I'm so happy for them.
Ryan, Kristen, David and I all sat back to talk to Tiffany and Jarvis a bit more after dinner and the exciting news. Before leaving out I tell David I have to use the bathroom and he goes on to warm up the car. After using the bathroom I walk out to see Ryan waiting for me outside the door. "So who do you feel about there marriage?" He said curiously. I explained that I'm happy for them and I can't wait for it to be me one day. If asked if I was referring to David and it was at that point I realized I needed to walk away so I started walking and he followed and grabbed my hand. I turned and told him that it's to soon for me to know, then stoned out the door leaving him there.
Finding out about Tiffany and Jarvis really sparked up Davids romantic mood and he was all on me when we got to the condo. He grabbed me closer, then picked me up in his arms and placed me in the bed. I grabbed the collar of his shirt and pulled him on top of me. I was desperate for his touch. He's been working a lot lately and I only see him two full nights of the week. I was a bit jealous of his work life and business, but David's a very humble guy.
"That was great" I rolled over and said to David. He agreed and kissed me on the forehead then wrapped his arms around me. I grabbed his hand and started fidgeting with it and his fingers. He took ahold of my right hand and held it up. He then painted to my ring finger. "One day I'm going to make you Mrs. Atkins and love you and make you happy for the rest of our lives. I looked at him and smiled then he placed a kiss on my lips and we dozed off. Reality though I wasn't sure how I felt long term wise about David. Is he my forever soulmate that I'm looking for?
Back to my miserable school life. It was was the next morning and I had so many things in my mind, I don't even remember the lecture for today's class. I had to text a class mate for the instructions on the assignment in biology 112. My last class was math and I decided to skip it and go straight to work. I know I shouldn't do that but I'm already a bit stressed, so why not?
When I walked into the diner I was greeted but nana. I was always happy to see her, she always makes me feel calm and relaxed. "Honey what are you doing here so early for" she said with a confused look. I took a big sigh and told her how stressed out I was over math. She turned and pointed straight to Ryan, who was filling up the condiments for the tables at the counter. "That's your guy" she said as she pushed me towards the counter. Every encounter with him is so awkward now.
"Sabrina...so you decided to skip math today" he said with a devilish smirk on his face. "Listen up Ryan I really need your help" I said desperately. He told me to throw on my apron and we will go over some stuff during break and tonight he would come by and help more. This is going to be the death of me but I really need my math grade to rise back up. I'm a A+ student, it's not like me to get below a 95.
Break came sooner then I thought. Ryan poured us s glass of sweet tea each and we began to go through everything since high school. I'm not dumb I told him Ik how to do a quadratic formula. He looked at me and rolled his eyes. "Alright then solve this equation" he said but it wasn't just a quadratic equation at this point. He add other stuff that didn't ring a bell. I took ahold on the pencil and started to solve it the best way I could. Done I chanted...he looked at me then looked back down and laughed "you need more help then I thought Sabrina" I sat back in the booth and put my head on the table.
Hey I'm kidding Ryan said as he lifted my head up. He pointed to where I mis counted a bit and forgot a step in the solving process. "See kid your not that bad" he said nicely. I smiled when he said that it gave me a bit more confidence. He said that he was going to bring some books over tonight and we would discuss more about it, but we both needed to get back to work.
I don't think I say it to often, but I love my job! I meet so many different people and I hear so many different stories. I'm also able to get closer and closer to the Hunts family. I can open up to them about anything. I sorta miss talking to my family. After my shift I stepped outside to call my father so I could hear his voice. It went straight to voicemail, so I tried to reach my mother, also went to voicemail. Maybe my brother just might answer the phone, and straight to voicemail.
I put my phone in my pocket and looked up to the ski trying to hold back tears. "I know you would answer my phone calls granny" I said pretty low so no one would hear me. "Hey who you talking to" Ryan said sneaking up behind me. Geez he scared me and I told him it was nun of his business. We got in our cars and he followed me to the condo. I hope he didn't hear anything I said or that would be awkward.
I flung my front door wide open and headed in with Ryan right behind me on his phone. As I got down the hallway I see Kristen on the couch with some tall, Asian, cute nerd, I gasped and I led Ryan down the hallway to my room before he could see. I wave to Kristen to goooo, if Ryan was to see him she would be dead and so would lover boy. I quickly shut the door and look at Ryan. "Sabrina your in a relationship, what are you doing" he said flirtatiously and I rolled my eyes. Ryan as if I would ever cheat with you and then I looked out the door and saw that they were gone. "I just wanted you to see a bed you will never be in" I said pushing him out.
that was such a close call. I took a big sign and then got a thank you text from Kristen. Ryan started setting up books on the table. I questioned why he had so many text books in his car and he told me that he just never had the time to clean his trunk out. "So is David fine with me helping you" he said worriedly. I actually never told I said under my breath. I'm going to though I'm just scared he might feel something is going on. Ryan pauses for a second and told me that dying would be worth if you pass with an A in math, then we both laughed
That whole night wasn't what I thought it would be at all. Ryan's a really good tutor and we laughed and joked so much at the table. "I missed this, I missed when things were normal between us" I said as he grabbed a few snacks from the cabinet. He sat back down beside me and looked into my eyes. "Sabrina I never got to apologize for the way I treated you. I should have said something about Maria way before and I'm sorry for leading you on. Not once did I ever fake anything when with you, but I realized I shouldn't have been that way knowing I had a girlfriend." I looked at him and I forgave him, I was naive and I should have just kept everything friendly based. "To friends" I said eating my glass" And he raised a glass with me.
The next math test I took I completely aced it with a 100. I was definitely going to have to do something special to thank Ryan and then get him to help me more often. The girls were all meeting up at the bridal shop today to find Tiffany's wedding dress. It may seem early, but she's getting married this summer and you have altercation that have to be find and it's hard finding s dress.
Everyone was here besides Hannah, we called her multiple times and we got no answer. Finally she texted Tiffany telling that she wouldn't be able to make it because she had an important meeting and to meet her for lunch after. Tiffany was not mad at all and just told us to take good pictures. I couldn't help but think what the meet could have been about. Hannah didn't miss much anyways out of 3 different bridal stores Tiffany wasn't satisfied by any of the bridal gowns or bridesmaids dresses. Her style was very different and most stores don't sell black dresses.
Tiffany started to get bummed out and then a quick idea popped into my head. "There's a family friend who makes wedding dresses and she's all about the new style when it comes to colored gowns." I said excitedly. Tiffany's eyes looked up with excitement, "who's the designer she asked". "Do you guys know a designer by the name Sophia Rose Decasa?" I asked. Everyone's eyes glowed with so many excitement questions. You know the owner of the luxury brand Nueva Moda they all shouted. I explained to them that she is like my ant, my moms best friend. Tiffany was thrilled but told me she couldn't afford the dress. I told her that I could get a big discount and this was gonna mean a road trip and who doesn't love those. She agreed and then we headed to meet Hanna for lunch.
At lunch we explained our plans to Hannah and she was all for it. She also happened to know Sophia and thought her style would best fit Tiffany. The plan was to leave out this weekend, in 2 days. We had to make a trip all the way to San Antonio TX, which was 3-4 hours away. "Can we just fly" Kristen said mopey. Tiffany snapped at her and said I have a better idea, let's take a RV. That sounds like an amazing idea everyone said. But this can just be us girls no guys, not even Gregg.
David was working overnight shifts so I just decided I would surprise him on one of his breaks and bring him some dinner. He appreciated it so much. I told him about my day and how well Ryan's been helping because I passed my math test. David rolled his eyes and told me that I hang out with him to much. I couldn't believe he was serious. "David he tutors me because your to busy to help me. I had no choice but to get help." That's really rude for you to say that" I said annoyed. He looked at me and apologized "I know this is just as hard for you as it is for me but I promise it will get better." He gave me a hug and kiss then went back into work.
So any thoughts swarmed my head that night. But mostimpoart