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It's Hard to Make It Look Easy
Ch.13
"Where do you want us to start?" I asked Aaron
"The beginning, so I don't get confused" he said smiling and sitting on the couch
Billy went and sat on the couch too
"Well, it started 3 years ago, back in California..."
3 Yrs. Ago
I heard the bell to Haley's Massage Palace ding
"Welcome to Haley's Massage Palace how may I help you?"
I then looked up
"Oh, it's you again, why are you here this time?" I asked groaning and raising an eyebrow
"I'm here to get a deep tissue massage" he said smiling at me
"Really?" I asked unconvinced
"Yeah, you can check on the computer" he said now leaning on the counter
I started typing on the computer
This cocky little... I thought irritatedly
"Breanna..."
"Yes Hayley?" I asked turning around and looking at her
"I know it's not in your job description, but we're swamped and it's almost lunch time, so take him and and give him what he asked for, I trained you for emergencies like this"
"Do you want me to put the closed sign up?"
"Yes please"
"Alright" I said smiling at her
she smiled back and walked off. I then turned around and glared at him
"What?"
"You've been here for the last two weeks everyday, you did this on purpose, you know how I know?
Because you've been observing our busy days" I said getting up and changing the open sign from open to closed
"You know, maybe if you change your career, you wouldn't be in here everyday to get the knots out, now let's go Mr. Tolley" I said ushering him to the back
"Why thank you Breanna"
"It's Ms. Collins" I said opening a massage room door
We went inside and I closed the door
"Alright Mr. Tolley, I'm going to need you to take off your clothes and put this on" I said giving him a white sheet
"And I'll be back in a minute" I said opening the door and walking out to give him some privacy
"You ok Bri?"
"Yeah, I'm fine Rachel" I said sighing
"Who's your client?"
I laughed sarcastically
"Going that good huh?"
"You have no idea, well, I better get in there so I can get him out as soon as I can"
"Alright, now be nice Bri"
"I'm always nice" I said smiling
I then walked back into the room and went to the oils
"What do you want done first? Your back or chest?"
"You're not going to change?"
I turned around and looked at him with an eyebrow raised
"Changed into what? Oh... You mean... Yea...No, I'm not doing this for your own personal pleasure,
sorry"
"Alright, you can start on my back" he said and put his head down
I then put some oil on his shoulders and started massaging
Really? I thought
"When'd you get the dragon tattoo?" I asked curiously
"A few months ago, why?"
"Just wondering, my brother has one just like it, but it doesn't start on his shoulder blade and ends around his arm like yours"
"Really?"
"Yeah, he's actually has it wrapping around his arm"
"So, have you always wanted to do this?"
"What? Be a massage therapist or a receptionist?"
"Both"
I then started on his mid-back
"Um...not really, but it's a job that pays the bills so..."
"You don't have to explain, I think I'm ready to turn over now"
"Alright"
I turned my head away and lifted the sheet up alittle so he could turn
"Ok"
I then put the sheet back down and looked at him
"So, what job do you have?" I asked oiling his chest and started massaging
"Well, I work for my dad's construction company"
"Oh"
"And no, the job doesn't make me come here everyday"
"Then why have you been coming in everyday for the past 2 weeks?" I asked tilting my head alittle
"When I saw you the first day I came here, I wanted to ask you out, but I thought it would be alittle weird"
"It would've been alittle weird, but you coming in EVERYDAY is really weird"
"What do ya say, want to go to lunch? If you say no I understand"
"I don't know..."
Should I? I thought
I looked him in the face with a serious look
"And if I don't like our little lunch date, you'll leave me alone?"
"Yeah"
"Alright, I'll do lunch with you, but if I don't like it, I don't want to see you here again, unless you
REALLY need to come here, got it?"
"Yep"
"Ok"
I then finished giving him a massage and then left the room so he could get ready and so I could get cleaned up. Once we were done we headed out to lunch.
Present
"That's when we first met" I told Aaron
"Wow, Billy, so how'd the first date go?" Aaron asked
"It went according to plan, I wasn't leaving until she said yes to the lunch"
"Sure you would, if I called the police" I said crossing my arms and leaning back in my bubble chair
"But you didn't" he said smiling at me
I rolled my eyes
"So I'm guessing you guys started dating?"
"Yeah, it was in the spring..."
3 Yrs. Ago
It was a warm spring day in California and Billy was mowing my yard before he went to work and I was watering my red and purple tulips. When he was done he came up to me
"Alright Bri, I'm off to work
"Ok? Billy, I've got a question
"What is it?"
"Why are you being so nice? What are you up to?"
"Nothing, you told me that you hate mowing your yard, so I did it"
"Well thank you" I said and looked at him with a 'You've been caught' look
"Ok, ok, you caught me, I need to talk to you later about something, be ready about 4"
"Why?"
"Just because"
"Fine, now go before you're late"
"Please, it's my dad, I can show up whenever I want"
"Yeah, until he gets tired of you showing up late and then you're out of a job" I said matter of factly
"Alright, see you at 4"
he then left and I went inside and made myself breakfast, I had cinnamon raisen toast. When I was done eating I started cleaning my house first starting with the kitchen, then the living room, then the bathroom, and ending in my bedroom. When I was done I looked at the clock at it read 3:06pm, so I got in the shower to clean up. And when I was done I changed and I started putting some make-up on when I heard my doorbell ring
It's only 3:45 I thought looking at the clock
I went down to the door and opened it
"Billy, what are you doing here so early?"
"You ready?"
"You said 4, it's 3:45 and don't answer a question with a question" I said and motioned him in
Once he was inside i said
"I'm almost done, make yourself at home"
I then entered my room again and put on the rest of my make-up
He's up to something or he's just excited for something I thought
When I went to the living room I saw Billy sitting on the couch waiting for me
"Ok, I'm ready"
"Good, let's go" he said smiling
We walked out of the house and got in the car and headed for somewhere
"Where are we going?"
"It's a secret"
About 30 minutes later we arrived at our destination and I looked at him confused
"Why the park?"
he just shook his head with a smile and we got out and started walking around the park. We walked around the park for 15 minutes in silence
"Billy, what are you up to?" I said stopping and looking at him seriously
"Bri, we've been seeing eachother for 5 months nonstop..."
"Ok? And what are you trying to get at?" I said sitting down
"Well Bri.." Billy started and sat down next to me
I then realized I was sitting by the water fountain when I felt some water hit my hand and I heard thunder in the distance
"Bri, I want to know...would you be my girlfriend?"
Did he really just ask that? I thought shocked
"Billy, are you being serious?"
"Yes" he took my hands into his and looked me straight in the eyes
My breath caught in my throat
He really means it I thought
Tears started forming in my eyes and I tried to speak but nothing would come out
"I'm guessing it's a yes you will?"
I just nodded. He smiled and leaned towards me and we kissed eachother for the first time. When we broke apart I heard the thunder again
"Um Billy, can we go, it's about to rain"
"Why? Are you scared you might melt?" he said smirking
"I might, now come on" I said smiling and getting up
"Alright, I'm coming" he said getting up and taking my hand
We started walking and I felt some raindrops so I walked faster while dragging Billy. He just chuckled. Then he stopped and pulled me back and turned me around
"What are you doing?" I asked shocked
"I just want to hug you" he said hugging me
"Billy, now's not the time" I said trying to push him away from me
And then it started pouring and Billy started laughing
"Come on dance with me" he said spinning me around
I just smiled and danced with him and we both laughed together. About 5 minutes later we got in the car and drove back to my house. Once we arrived at my house we went inside and got dried off. I ordered pizza and when the pizza arrived we ate it and watched movies and then I fell asleep with Billy on the couch.
Present
"You guys soundd like the perfect couple" Aaron said
"Well Aaron, if that were the case, we'd still be together" I said
"Well, why'd you guys break up?" Aaron asked me
"I don't know ask him" I said nodding towards Billy
Aaron then looked at Billy
"Well, I got a residency at one of the clubs here and I became apart of the Ghost Adventures Crew a few months after I got here"
"You could've still called to tell me that you we're ok, do you have any idea what I went through because you kept it a secret?" I said with my voice begining to shake
"Bri, I'm sorry"
I just shook my head and then looked at Aaron
"Aaron, do you think you can keep this a way from the others?"
"Bri, I hate to say it but Zak and Nick knows that there was something going on between you two, I
was the first one that approached you guys about it, but I won't tell them"
"Thank you Aaron" I said with tears in my eyes
Then I heard the door open. I looked over and saw Zak and Nick coming in
"Hey guys" Nick said
"Hey" Aaron said getting up
"Bri?" Billy asked getting up and coming to me
"Stay the hell away from me" I said in a low growl that only he could here
Zak then walked up to me and Billy
"Is she ok?" he asked Billy
"Yeah, I'm fine Zak, when are we leaving for the airport?"
"In about 30 minutes"
"Ok, can you guys pick me up from home? I didn't pack lastnight or this morning"
"Sure"
"Thanks, I'll see you guys soon" I said getting up and headed out the door
About 15 minutes later I arrived at my house I put Bella outside. I filled her water bowl and food dispencer so she would have enough while I was gone. I then headed upto my room and packed. When I closed the suitcase I heard a car horn, so I zipped it up and went down to the car. I put my stuff in the back and then got inside
"So, where am I sitting on the plane?"
Zak and Nick looked at me weird
"What? I'm just curious"
"Next to Aaron"
"Ok"
We then arrived at the airport, got on our plane and took off to Villisca, Iowa. Me and Aaron took some goofy pictures and listened to each others music and even watched one of his TRON movies with him. About 4 and a half hours later we arrived at our destination. We rented a car and went to our hotel and went to sleep so we had enough energy for tomorrow.
"The beginning, so I don't get confused" he said smiling and sitting on the couch
Billy went and sat on the couch too
"Well, it started 3 years ago, back in California..."
3 Yrs. Ago
I heard the bell to Haley's Massage Palace ding
"Welcome to Haley's Massage Palace how may I help you?"
I then looked up
"Oh, it's you again, why are you here this time?" I asked groaning and raising an eyebrow
"I'm here to get a deep tissue massage" he said smiling at me
"Really?" I asked unconvinced
"Yeah, you can check on the computer" he said now leaning on the counter
I started typing on the computer
This cocky little... I thought irritatedly
"Breanna..."
"Yes Hayley?" I asked turning around and looking at her
"I know it's not in your job description, but we're swamped and it's almost lunch time, so take him and and give him what he asked for, I trained you for emergencies like this"
"Do you want me to put the closed sign up?"
"Yes please"
"Alright" I said smiling at her
she smiled back and walked off. I then turned around and glared at him
"What?"
"You've been here for the last two weeks everyday, you did this on purpose, you know how I know?
Because you've been observing our busy days" I said getting up and changing the open sign from open to closed
"You know, maybe if you change your career, you wouldn't be in here everyday to get the knots out, now let's go Mr. Tolley" I said ushering him to the back
"Why thank you Breanna"
"It's Ms. Collins" I said opening a massage room door
We went inside and I closed the door
"Alright Mr. Tolley, I'm going to need you to take off your clothes and put this on" I said giving him a white sheet
"And I'll be back in a minute" I said opening the door and walking out to give him some privacy
"You ok Bri?"
"Yeah, I'm fine Rachel" I said sighing
"Who's your client?"
I laughed sarcastically
"Going that good huh?"
"You have no idea, well, I better get in there so I can get him out as soon as I can"
"Alright, now be nice Bri"
"I'm always nice" I said smiling
I then walked back into the room and went to the oils
"What do you want done first? Your back or chest?"
"You're not going to change?"
I turned around and looked at him with an eyebrow raised
"Changed into what? Oh... You mean... Yea...No, I'm not doing this for your own personal pleasure,
sorry"
"Alright, you can start on my back" he said and put his head down
I then put some oil on his shoulders and started massaging
Really? I thought
"When'd you get the dragon tattoo?" I asked curiously
"A few months ago, why?"
"Just wondering, my brother has one just like it, but it doesn't start on his shoulder blade and ends around his arm like yours"
"Really?"
"Yeah, he's actually has it wrapping around his arm"
"So, have you always wanted to do this?"
"What? Be a massage therapist or a receptionist?"
"Both"
I then started on his mid-back
"Um...not really, but it's a job that pays the bills so..."
"You don't have to explain, I think I'm ready to turn over now"
"Alright"
I turned my head away and lifted the sheet up alittle so he could turn
"Ok"
I then put the sheet back down and looked at him
"So, what job do you have?" I asked oiling his chest and started massaging
"Well, I work for my dad's construction company"
"Oh"
"And no, the job doesn't make me come here everyday"
"Then why have you been coming in everyday for the past 2 weeks?" I asked tilting my head alittle
"When I saw you the first day I came here, I wanted to ask you out, but I thought it would be alittle weird"
"It would've been alittle weird, but you coming in EVERYDAY is really weird"
"What do ya say, want to go to lunch? If you say no I understand"
"I don't know..."
Should I? I thought
I looked him in the face with a serious look
"And if I don't like our little lunch date, you'll leave me alone?"
"Yeah"
"Alright, I'll do lunch with you, but if I don't like it, I don't want to see you here again, unless you
REALLY need to come here, got it?"
"Yep"
"Ok"
I then finished giving him a massage and then left the room so he could get ready and so I could get cleaned up. Once we were done we headed out to lunch.
Present
"That's when we first met" I told Aaron
"Wow, Billy, so how'd the first date go?" Aaron asked
"It went according to plan, I wasn't leaving until she said yes to the lunch"
"Sure you would, if I called the police" I said crossing my arms and leaning back in my bubble chair
"But you didn't" he said smiling at me
I rolled my eyes
"So I'm guessing you guys started dating?"
"Yeah, it was in the spring..."
3 Yrs. Ago
It was a warm spring day in California and Billy was mowing my yard before he went to work and I was watering my red and purple tulips. When he was done he came up to me
"Alright Bri, I'm off to work
"Ok? Billy, I've got a question
"What is it?"
"Why are you being so nice? What are you up to?"
"Nothing, you told me that you hate mowing your yard, so I did it"
"Well thank you" I said and looked at him with a 'You've been caught' look
"Ok, ok, you caught me, I need to talk to you later about something, be ready about 4"
"Why?"
"Just because"
"Fine, now go before you're late"
"Please, it's my dad, I can show up whenever I want"
"Yeah, until he gets tired of you showing up late and then you're out of a job" I said matter of factly
"Alright, see you at 4"
he then left and I went inside and made myself breakfast, I had cinnamon raisen toast. When I was done eating I started cleaning my house first starting with the kitchen, then the living room, then the bathroom, and ending in my bedroom. When I was done I looked at the clock at it read 3:06pm, so I got in the shower to clean up. And when I was done I changed and I started putting some make-up on when I heard my doorbell ring
It's only 3:45 I thought looking at the clock
I went down to the door and opened it
"Billy, what are you doing here so early?"
"You ready?"
"You said 4, it's 3:45 and don't answer a question with a question" I said and motioned him in
Once he was inside i said
"I'm almost done, make yourself at home"
I then entered my room again and put on the rest of my make-up
He's up to something or he's just excited for something I thought
When I went to the living room I saw Billy sitting on the couch waiting for me
"Ok, I'm ready"
"Good, let's go" he said smiling
We walked out of the house and got in the car and headed for somewhere
"Where are we going?"
"It's a secret"
About 30 minutes later we arrived at our destination and I looked at him confused
"Why the park?"
he just shook his head with a smile and we got out and started walking around the park. We walked around the park for 15 minutes in silence
"Billy, what are you up to?" I said stopping and looking at him seriously
"Bri, we've been seeing eachother for 5 months nonstop..."
"Ok? And what are you trying to get at?" I said sitting down
"Well Bri.." Billy started and sat down next to me
I then realized I was sitting by the water fountain when I felt some water hit my hand and I heard thunder in the distance
"Bri, I want to know...would you be my girlfriend?"
Did he really just ask that? I thought shocked
"Billy, are you being serious?"
"Yes" he took my hands into his and looked me straight in the eyes
My breath caught in my throat
He really means it I thought
Tears started forming in my eyes and I tried to speak but nothing would come out
"I'm guessing it's a yes you will?"
I just nodded. He smiled and leaned towards me and we kissed eachother for the first time. When we broke apart I heard the thunder again
"Um Billy, can we go, it's about to rain"
"Why? Are you scared you might melt?" he said smirking
"I might, now come on" I said smiling and getting up
"Alright, I'm coming" he said getting up and taking my hand
We started walking and I felt some raindrops so I walked faster while dragging Billy. He just chuckled. Then he stopped and pulled me back and turned me around
"What are you doing?" I asked shocked
"I just want to hug you" he said hugging me
"Billy, now's not the time" I said trying to push him away from me
And then it started pouring and Billy started laughing
"Come on dance with me" he said spinning me around
I just smiled and danced with him and we both laughed together. About 5 minutes later we got in the car and drove back to my house. Once we arrived at my house we went inside and got dried off. I ordered pizza and when the pizza arrived we ate it and watched movies and then I fell asleep with Billy on the couch.
Present
"You guys soundd like the perfect couple" Aaron said
"Well Aaron, if that were the case, we'd still be together" I said
"Well, why'd you guys break up?" Aaron asked me
"I don't know ask him" I said nodding towards Billy
Aaron then looked at Billy
"Well, I got a residency at one of the clubs here and I became apart of the Ghost Adventures Crew a few months after I got here"
"You could've still called to tell me that you we're ok, do you have any idea what I went through because you kept it a secret?" I said with my voice begining to shake
"Bri, I'm sorry"
I just shook my head and then looked at Aaron
"Aaron, do you think you can keep this a way from the others?"
"Bri, I hate to say it but Zak and Nick knows that there was something going on between you two, I
was the first one that approached you guys about it, but I won't tell them"
"Thank you Aaron" I said with tears in my eyes
Then I heard the door open. I looked over and saw Zak and Nick coming in
"Hey guys" Nick said
"Hey" Aaron said getting up
"Bri?" Billy asked getting up and coming to me
"Stay the hell away from me" I said in a low growl that only he could here
Zak then walked up to me and Billy
"Is she ok?" he asked Billy
"Yeah, I'm fine Zak, when are we leaving for the airport?"
"In about 30 minutes"
"Ok, can you guys pick me up from home? I didn't pack lastnight or this morning"
"Sure"
"Thanks, I'll see you guys soon" I said getting up and headed out the door
About 15 minutes later I arrived at my house I put Bella outside. I filled her water bowl and food dispencer so she would have enough while I was gone. I then headed upto my room and packed. When I closed the suitcase I heard a car horn, so I zipped it up and went down to the car. I put my stuff in the back and then got inside
"So, where am I sitting on the plane?"
Zak and Nick looked at me weird
"What? I'm just curious"
"Next to Aaron"
"Ok"
We then arrived at the airport, got on our plane and took off to Villisca, Iowa. Me and Aaron took some goofy pictures and listened to each others music and even watched one of his TRON movies with him. About 4 and a half hours later we arrived at our destination. We rented a car and went to our hotel and went to sleep so we had enough energy for tomorrow.