Chapter Four

"Grace com'on... it's finally... the day has come." Maddy wakes me up.

I groan. "I'm up."

The day has arrived!! Finally. I have never been this highly stung.

I bought myself a few good clothing for college. I did'nt want to go in my usual clothes I have here. My stuff is packed, mum makes pancakes in breakfast today and she packed some for me.

"Are you sure you don't want any of us to come with you?" My mom asks as I come out of the shower with my towel wrapped around my body.

"Yes mother I am sure." I assure her. I did'nt want anyone to come with me.

"I asked Mr. Darcy if he could drop you.." My mum say. Why on earth would she tell Mr. Darcy. "He is having breakfast with us too and then he will drop you and make sure you have everything fine and the fine dorm." Mom says. I noticed Christina's cheeks flush on the mention of Mr. Darcy. I give her a smile and she smiles back.

The door knocks and it's Mr. Darcy. Rosie rushes to open the door. He comes in with the usual smile on his face and the smile grows wider seeing Christina.

"Hello ladies." He says.

"Darcy thank you so much." My mom says.

"It's okay Mrs. Gibson.. really, consider me your son." He assures her. He glances at Christina and I am sure he does'nt want to move his eyes away from her. I have started to ship them together. And I am the only one who notices there eye contacts.

"You're mom told me so Grace I have spoken to a friend of mine in Tucson, he owns a big store there.. I've spoken to him to keep you for work there.. it would be a part time job but you'll earn alot." Mr. Darcy says. "Oh and it is near you're housing." He adds.

"Thank you....Mr. Darcy.." I say. He is indeed a gentleman.

"Okay so ready?" He asks me after wiping his face.

"Yes..." I say and take my short hair in a ponytail.

"My baby I love you.. I am so worried....please text me when you reach..." My mom hugs and kisses me.

"Mom...it's college..it'll be fine.." I tell her.

"Yeah be okay and call us usually." Christina kisses my cheek.

"I will.." I told her. I feel emotional and happy at the same time.

"You're hardwork did pay off Gracelyn..All the best." Maddy shakes my hand and I smile at her. I turn and see my Rosie behind me.

"I will miss you." She sobs. Seeing my baby cry I feel very emotional.

"It's okay... and when I come back... I'll get a beautiful barbie doll and story books for my Rosie.. okay honey?" I adress Rosie and she smiles.

"Promise me you'll take care of everyone?" I say.. the same way dad made me promise.

"Okay.." she says and I kiss her goodbye.

"Okay okay enough... We'll be fine.. you'll get late... it's you're arrival day." My mom says wipping off her tears.

I say good bye to them and follow Mr. Darcy out.

Mr Darcy is more like an older brother to me... I find him very protective and caring.

"All set?" He asks as I put the seat belt on. I nod.

"Keep that on." He smiles, talking about the seat belt.

"Could you tell me about you're friend's shop... I mean..." I try to come up with a conversation.

"Yes... it's near to you're housing.. about a twenty minutes walk. I'll show you and introduce you to Logan. He is my age, his shop is big, a big store and you would work there after you're classes. You'll earn more than you did in Pheonix." He says.

"Good luck for you're dorm." He says and I giggle.

"I am actually worried about a roommate. I hope she's a good one." I reply.

"Yes... I will settle you down." Mr Darcy says.

"Thank you so much." I say.

"No problem." He smiles.

"Can I ask you something?" Mr Darcy asks and I nod.

"Is Christina..engaged or something..?" He circles his temple.

"No." I half laugh.

"She seems intrested in you too." I chortle and he smiles, wide.

"She is very pretty, and sensible.." He says.

"Yes.." I agree. Christina is my favourite sister, well obviously after Rosie.

"How old are you sibling by the way?" He asks. We are in Arizona now. I feel nervous.

"I'm 18, Rosie is seven, Maddy is.... she is 22 and Christina is 23... and our eldest sister, whos married is 26.. excatly you're age." I smile.

"I am 25.. actually." We titter..

"Well.. here we are. This is Logan's store. Should I introduce you?" Darcy asks and I nod.

We walk inside the store. It is actually big.

"Heyy Darcy!! Long time man." An arm tattooed man says. He has blonde hair and pierced lip.

"Yeah.. oh this is the girl I told you about, Grace.. Gracelyn.... she would start working whenever she likes." Darcy says.

"Nice to meet you Grace, I am Logan. We would be good friends." We shake hands.

"How long are you here?" Logan asks Darcy.

"Just a while. I'll be dropping of Grace to her dorms and then leave." Mr Darcy says. Logan seems different from Mr. Darcy. Obviously Mr Darcy is better.

"UA?" Logan asks me and I nod.

"You like the store Grace?" Darcy asks as I take a look.

"Yeah." I say.

"Okay great.. we should be going.. Logan.. thank you oh and take care of Grace." He tells Logan and we walk out of the big store.

"Don't worry. He is a bit creepy... but he has a girlfriend.. he is a really sweet guy.." Mr. Darcy says and I playfully roll my eyes.

Logan is good looking, I liked his tattooed left arm and green eyes.