Timber – Part #2

I started to unpack my clothes into a small dresser that was against the wall next to the bathroom door. I had my own bathroom, I was relieved! Once I was done unpacking and organizing, my cell phone started ringing. I flipped it open, It was Laura. I answered it.

“Hello?” I answered

“Ali! How are you? Did you get home fine? Was Riley late at the airport? Did you lose any of your bags?” She was spewing out so many questions that I didn’t have time to think.

“Mom! Mom. Seriously, chill out. I’m fine. I’m at Dad’s and I just finished unpacking.”

“Oh, that’s good.” I could hear her sigh, “Do you want to talk?”

“Sorry, but Riley wanted to take me out to dinner, I’ve got to get ready.”

“Okay, bye honey!”

“Bye Mom.”

I slapped my phone shut and tossed on my bed. I opened up my dresser and rummaged through my tee shirts. I picked out a purple blouse. I slipped it on and slipped on my boots. While thudding down the stairs, I could hear Riley watching the news in the living room.

            “Hey dad, I’m ready.” I said, he turned his head toward me.

            “Wow Ali, you look great!” He got up from the couch, “Let’s go.”

            “Oh! Let me get my jacket.” I hurried up stairs to fetch it, it was on my bed, I grabbed it and came back down. In that time Riley got his jacket on and his boots tightly fastened. We walked out of the house and to the car.

            The ride was long, or at least felt like it was. We drove past little family owned shops. Strangely, I had just noticed that Timber was a very small town. When we took our place in a booth at the diner, A woman with bright eyes and a huge smile approached us. I could see by the pad and pencil she was the waitress. I couldn’t really imagine a girl being so beautiful could work at a diner. She had perfect completion, high cheek bones, big blue eyes, flowing blonde hair, and full pink lips. She almost looked like an angel.

            “Hello Mr. Border.” She then turned to me and her smile grew, “And you must be Alison! Welcome to Timber! My name is Lucy.”

            I started to choke out words, “Yeah, I’m living with Dad now.”

            She leaned in closer, “Oh! I know! Your Dad has been talking so much about you coming to Timber!” She looked at Riley and returned to her previous stance.

            “So,” She said in a long, 4^th grader like way. “What can I get you?”

            “I’ll have a steak with sauce, and a beer.”

            “Um,” I took a look at the menu, I saw a cheese burger. Not too big, not too small. “The cheese burger, please.”

            “Okay! I’ll be right back with your orders!” She said with a cheery tone.

I looked out the window to my right. Some one was staring at me. It was a boy, looked almost my age. He was tall, with blonde hair, and he was with others. A girl, and two other boys. When our gaze met, we both turned away.

            “That’s Will Daren.” Riley said, “Nice kid. Good family.”

            “Huh?” I faked.

            “Lucy is his sister.” Riley continued, “The both live a couple blocks from us.”

            I stopped him as quick as I could, “Okay Dad, if I need to know this stuff I can ask him.”

            “What, ever.”

My 7 year old self was screaming ‘crush!’ I needed to ignore that. But to be honest, he was quite attractive.

I was able to eat my cheeseburger. We left the diner and I spent the rest of the day reading.

 

 

NOTE: I changed the girl’s name to Alison. I’m still looking for a suitable name. Suggestions are welcome!

Name? Border

Long Brown hair and brown eyes.

About 5 ft 4″

Slender body shape.

Likes reading and the out doors.

Dislikes bad smells and bugs.

Good at cooking.

Bad at taking care of plants.

Seemingly Clumsy.

 

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