Chapter Two


“Finally, we’ve been living here for a week! Can I please go get a job now?” Sadria asked Marc. Marc sighed, “Fine, but you now how I feel about you working. I didn’t say that I’d take care of you for no reason.” Sadria smiled, “I know, but you didn’t have to take care of me in the first place.” Marc stared at her, “So where are you planning on getting a job at? You know it’s going to be hard to find one. Although, you could ask that neighbor of ours about a job, she might know where to get one. What was her name, Elizabeth?”

Sadria sighed, “Yes, it’s Elizabeth. I’ll ask her as soon as I see her. Someone does need to pay the bills here, you know.” “What? You think I don’t? I’m the one that picked this place out for you. I only did it to show you that I’m financially stable enough to care for you.” Marc replied hastily. “Yes, I know. You love me. I’ve gotten that a long time ago.” Sadria exclaimed. Marc watched her closely. Sadria walked into the kitchen and grabbed a plate from the cupboard. She opened the refrigerator and grabbed a bottle of spray cheese. She also grabbed a box of crackers and poured some on the plate. She took the plate back into the living room, along with the cheese.

She set the plate and cheese on the table and sat next to Marc on the couch. She looked at him and smiled. She leaned against him and then picked up a cracker, spraying cheese on it. Marc suddenly put his arm around her and turned on the television. He kissed her head and changed the channel to the Sci-Fi channel.

A knock is suddenly heard from the front door. Sadria and Marc quickly exchanged glances and stand up. Sadria walked to the front door and opened it. Matt is standing there out of breath, “Can… can I come in?” Sadria looked at him worried, “Sure you can. What is wrong?” He walked into the house, closing the door behind him, “I... I have these guys following me. I told them about my earring and showed it to them. Then they started chasing me, trying to take it from me.”

“Oh… I didn’t think that the earring would bring that much trouble to you. I’m sorry.” She stated. “That’s fine. I didn’t think either, but I am glad that you did give it to me,” Matt replied quickly, “besides, I wouldn’t have gotten this exercise if you didn’t.” Matt suddenly smiled, still trying to catch his breath. Marc looked at him and at the earring.
Marc then looked back to Sadria, “Isn’t that one of the earrings your father gave you?” She looked to Marc, “Yes, but you know that I never wore it anyways. Why not give it to someone who will?” Marc stated, “That is a very good point.” Matt looked to Marc and back to Sadria, “Can I have something to drink?” Sadria looked back to him, “I’m sorry, of course you can. What would you like?”

She walked into the kitchen, Matt and Marc following. “I’d like some pop if you have any.” Matt replied to her. Sadria looked into the refrigerator and pulled out a 2-liter of Faygo Orange Soda. She got three glasses down and poured pop into them. She picked up two of them and handed them to Marc and Matt. They took them and Matt practically downed his soda.

She picked up the third and took a drink, “Anyways… who are these kids following you?”
“Just kids from school.”
“What are their names?”
“Billy Baker and Bobby Marshall.”
“Well, I’ll have to call the school tomorrow and tell them that they won’t leave you alone.”
“That’s not all that necessary.” Matt said while blushing nervously.
“Yes it is. If they keep this up, I’m going to have a talk with their parents.” Sadria said profoundly.

Matt finally stopped blushing, “Well thanks for the pop.” Sadria smiled at him, “No problem.” Matt set the empty glass on the counter and headed toward the door “See you later, Mrs. Huwig!” She blushed a bit, being called ‘Mrs. Huwig’ and looked at Marc, “Good bye, Matt!” Sadria turns and watched as Matt left and closed the door behind him. She took the empty cups and placed them into the sink.

Sadria washed them and left them to dry. Marc walked up behind her, “What do you say we go back to cuddling on the couch and watch some movies?” Sadria turned, smiling, “Sounds like a plan to me. But, first, let’s get something to take in there and snack on.” Marc nodded his head and moved to the refrigerator, opening it and looking to find something. Sadria then looked in the cupboard and found a box of Cheese Its. She pulled it out, just when Marc pulled out some chocolate-covered strawberries and cheese cubes.

Sadria looked at him and laughed a bit. “Well at least it isn’t popcorn. I know how much you hate it.” Marc said, looking back at her. Sadria nodded, “Let’s go watch some movies, shall we?” Marc took her arm while balancing the food in his other hand. They sat on the couch, placing the food on the coffee table in front of them, and watched more movies.