Chapter 2
The day starts as Lucas wakes up. He freshens up as he checks his phone for any messages. He clicks on a notification and sighs ready to start his day.
Lucas
(Walks out to his shared backyard to smoke a cigarette. As her takes another Puff he hears Megan from the house)
Megan
(From inside to her mother) I'm late for work again See you tonight.
Megan
(Smiles and finishes his cigarette) Well time for me work too. (Goes back in and opens his laptop to starts typing)
Lucas
(Look at the door curiously and goes to open it)
Sia (Megan's Mom)
(Standing in front of Lucas smiling) I just wanted to give you this. Im sure you do have not set up your kitchen to cook anything.
Lucas
(Looks at her astonished) I...You didn't have to do that Ma'am.
Sia (Megan's Mom)
(Chuckles) Please call me Sia.... (Gives him a box)
Lucas
(Nods and he takes it) Thank You. I was just about to order food actually.
Sia (Megan's Mom)
(Smiles) I have to go now.
Lucas
(Smiles and nods watching her leave. He closes the door and looks at the box. He sets it on the table and opens it)
Lucas
(Smiles sadly and takes a bite) It's good.....(as tear escapes his eyes as he takes another bite.) It's wonderful. (He continues eating as he cries)
Megan
Finally a break…(stretches and takes her phone out) Is the new chapter uploaded?
(As she is looking into her a phone someone taps her shoulder)
Megan
(Gets startled and turn around) Ahhh!!
Alex
(Chuckles) Calm down. You always get so scared
Megan
(Sighs and hits his arm) I told you stop scaring me.
Alex
(Smiles)How can I? Its fun
Megan
(Narrows her eye at him) I hate you
Alex
(Smiles) Love you too
Alex
If I don't irritate you how can I be a good best friend
Megan
(Sigh) I still cannot believe I keep you around as my best friend. (Goes back to her phone)
Alex
(sits next to her) I'm guessing you are looking if your favorite author uploaded a new chapter..
Megan
(Nods as she scrolls through her phone) He should upload it today or tomorrow
Alex
(Smiles) You are obsessed with this guy
Megan
He is a good author.
An alarm ring on her phone.
Megan
(Sigh) Back to work I guess
Alex
(Chuckles) Liven up a little. Don't be so dead.....
Both bicker as they go back to the office
Times passes as night falls.
Megan
(Opens the door to her house) I'm back..
Caleb (Megan's Brother)
Helloo
Megan
(Looks at him and pats his head)
James (Megan's Dad)
(Talking to Sia looks at her)
Sia (Megan's Mom)
(Looks at Megan too) Hey. Dinner is almost ready.
Megan
(Nods as she opens the fridge for a drink and goes to the backyard tired) I'll be in the back. (She opens the door to see that Lucas was already outside smoking)
Lucas
(Turns around and looks at her)
Megan
(Bows a little) Hello
Megan
(Sits near him on the chair near him) Is this going to be a daily thing?
Megan
(Opens her can) Meeting you here at night..
Lucas
(Chuckles) Its calming sitting her at night.
Megan
(Nods) I understand what you mean (Takes a sip)
Lucas
Just back from work?
Megan
Yea. I like spending some time here after work. Kind of refreshes me.
Megan
(Looks away) T..Thank you....
Megan
I heard you gave my younger brothers some books.
Lucas
(Chuckles) He looked excited after seeing them.
Megan
He likes reading alot
The wind breezes past them as Megan takes another sip and Lucas smokes.
Sia (Megan's Mom)
Meg!!! (Calls her from inside)
Megan
(Turns to the house) I guess it time for dinner. (Finishes her drink and looks at Lucas) I have to go now....
Megan
(Stand and about to leave)
Lucas
(Smiles) I'll see you tomorrow
Megan
(A small smile cracks as she nods) Tomorrow (She walks away with a smile)
Lucas
(Looks at the moon again smiling as her puts out his cigarette and goes to his house)
Both goes to bed again smiling and hoping to see each other in the backyard again
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