Third person's pov
Evening came really fast to Anna's dismay. She really wasn't one to go out to party and stuff.. but she had to because she promised Karen that she would when she called back to inform her of their time of meeting at Freddy's.
And she had something else to tell them.
She had called Paige a little after 4'o clock to talk about her plans of staying with her till she gets settled.
And Paige was really excited, rambling on how she'd finally have someone to spend her worn out Friday nights with and even tried convincing her to come really soon.
Anna had to admit, she was surprised at Paige's reaction. Not that Paige was bad or something. But back then, Paige liked her space and didn't want anyone in it. It was like an unspoken rule amongst their friend group. No one really bothered though, she kept to herself most of the time soo ....
Looking at the clock as it beeped a little indicating that it was 5 already, she got up from her bed reluctantly and matched to her closet.
They weren't going to party today so she settled for a black faded jeans, a cotton white crop and her regular boots.
She put her hair in a ponytail and let out a little of her bangs so it frames her face. Applying her clear gloss and mascara and admiring herself a little, she picked her phone and card, put it in her purse and left her room.
She bid her mom and the kids bye, pecking their foreheads and stepped out.
....
She stepped into the Tavern and saw that Jason and Karen had already arrived and had ordered drinks so she went to the counter.
"Hey Baron" She greeted the bartender, leaning on the counter and smiling. Baron wouldn't give her drinks if she wasn't so she had to put one up.
"Well, isn't it our tequila queen" He teased coming over to where she stood. Taking her hands in his.
Baron had been a really good friend of her dad and was like a father to her, Karen and Jason. He had a good business going but never forsook her or her Mom. He was always there to assist. And Anna loved him.
" Oh no Baron , I'm a good girl and always be your little baby, you know that right?" She asked pouting her lips and giving him doe eyes. Poor Baron always fell for it.
" Yes Annabeth, You are my baby but not my little baby girl anymore, Your all grown up now baby and my baby girl is Eva" He said winking at her and left to attend to a customer.
"Anna!!, over here!!" Karen called, waving seriously from her table.
"Karen, I know, let me order something"
"Oh, we ordered for you already, so come sit your ass down" Jason chipped in grinning widely
Anna walked to their booth after bidding Baron goodbye
"Hey Jason, how's your lazy ass doing, haven't heard from you all day" Anna asked sitting beside Jason after she had hugged Karen then gave Jason a hug as well.
"You see Karen, someone actually missed me. Not everyone is as cold as you" He bitched at Karen
"Oh please Jason,what's there to miss.. I ain't have nothing to do with your sorry ass, duhh"
"Okay okay, we aren't doing this tonight -" Anna cut them off
"-and I'm not going to listen to you guys fight like a married couple either so why don't we have drinks and catch up ok? How's that?"
"Ok" they muttered
"Yeah, so Jason, how was your day, what's new?-" Anna asked nudging him with her elbow "-did you finally speak to Antonio?"
Anna asked looking at him giving him a look and Karen's ears were obviously perked as she sat up coming closer to the table sipping her drink, eyes glistening with interest. She wouldn't pass on this.
"Wow!, Classic you Anna, had to spring that up now huh-" he asked giving Anna an ' I see what your doing ' look but Anna ignored him like she saw nothing.
"-Well, I did speak to him and baby, he's voice sounded so sweet, felt so fucking smooth in my ears I honestly couldn't get enough. We kinda hit off though, he's a smooth talker and his replies were pretty smooth too. "
"-But I don't know yet if he's.. you know... Into men? I haven't asked him yet. I was scared that I was gonna scare him off and I've only met him.. Its really crazy"
"Okay, but does he seem like it? Like does he seem to be gay? Did you try touching him or getting closer to him?" Karen asked
"Mm yeah actually, he didn't mind me in his space unlike other straight men, and I did touch him, our handshake lingered a little more than normal but he didn't seem to flinch. But his smile though, it was really cute."
Jason was grinning ear to ear. He was a really handsome man, with a very lovely personality and he has had his eye on Antonio for a really long time, but has been too scared to approach him, scared of being judged again by another guy he liked.
"Awwwwnn-" Karen cooed at him, rubbing his chin grinning from ear to ear .
"-This is so sweet, I'm so happy for you Jason. Just take it slow and watch him closely. Don't push it too much".
"Yeah, I won't. I don't feel like being judged or rejected too hard. I would let it happen slowly. It's better that way" Jason replied shrugging his shoulders
"No Jason, don't say that.-" Anna said holding his shoulder and making him look at her.
"-Frederick was a dick and a coward. Not everyone is like him. Hell, alot of people are not like him, so relax and take it slow."
"-Besides, its no news that you like men so if he let you that close then his probably gay too and probably likes you as well, you fine as hell you know. " She cooed at him making him smile causing his dimples to suffice.
" Thanks a lot guys, I really love you guys" Jason replace holding both their hands.
"Yeah we know-" Karen said kissing his hand. Then she turned to Anna.
"-I already told Jason of your plans, Anna. Did you remember to call Paige? How did that go?"
"Oh, that went well. Better than expected actually. She seemed really excited that she finally had a buddy to spend her Friday nights with..So yeah that's that".
"Okayyy.. thought she liked her space. Ah well at least it worked well for you, that's all that matters right now-".
"- What does she even do?" Karen asked
"Don't tell me she's a hoe-!" Jason asked almost shouting
"Noo, Jason, geezzz, really? Why would you even think that?-" Anna asked staring at Jason bewildered
"I don't know, I just thoug-"
"No Jason, whores do not have the Friday nights break, remember?.-" Anna deadpanned giving him a bored look sipping her drink
"Oh yeah, I remember " Jason replied moving farther into the booth
"Yeah Sherlock-" Anna said rolling her eyes.
"- Well she works as a manager in one of the companies over there. Her place is a 3 bedroom flat with private toilets.. its cool, I guess" Anna concluded shrugging her shoulders.
"Why does she live in a 3 bedroom flat though, what does she need it for? Isn't that too much rent?" Karen asked looking confused and concerned
"Ah well Karen, we'd find out soon right?" Anna replied relaxing into the booth closing her eyes.
" Yeah sure, so when are you leaving? Please don't say this week" Karen said sitting up really well this time .
"Hmmm-" Anna sighed "- I honestly think I'd go next week, I haven't told Mom yet, neither do I know how she'd take it too. I'm quite worried."
"Anna, baby. We've got you, you know. We'd be here for your Mom. And you don't have to worry about the kids, Karen adores them, she'd take care of them-"
" Exactly what I told her, Jason. She wouldn't listen. Besides they are not so small any longer.-"
"-Anna, we are here for you. That's what besties do. Right Jason?"
"Yeah Karen, we got you ok? Relax. Oh and don't forget to tell your Mom tomorrow " Jason concluded hugging Anna tightly to the side.
" Yeah, I won't." Anna replied cleaning off her tears
"That's my girl" Jason cooed Patting down her hair and Karen holding her hand.
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"Good evening sir"
"Yes, Jason. How is she?"
" She's okay, she's planning to move to New York soon"
"How soon?"
" We don't know yet. Most likely next week"
"Hmm okay. I better speed it up then. Thank you Jason" I hung up the phone. I have waited so long to be close to her.
We'd finally meet.
She wouldn't be leaving my side anytime soon.