Beauty and the Beast [A modern day tale] - Chapter 170：Starting a new year (166)

Life got back to as normal as it could be. George and Sally moved into their home and Junior and Sam started school.

Junior was a little sad that his new cousins were not at his school but happy they would meet everyday at the youth center. He just wish he was as smart as they were.

Sam finally made some friends his own age and stopped mulling around because he was left out.

Babs went back to David and when she met her father-in-law she was not at ease one bit but would give David the chance to prove that he could and would protect her.

Neil stepped up as a father and moved back in with David to spend more time with his son. His father was also very proud that he aloud him a promotion at work and to take over more responsibilities in the company

Their mother was not getting any better.

Betty was back to regular partys till Easter. The Mayor wanted to have an event for all the children in the city. She was also busy with Mrs. Heart planning Bella’s wedding and Planning one of her own as well.

Sally had taken sometime off to stay at the hospital with Peyton. She was glad that Betty had hired four more people in the office.

Bert was enjoying working with Zane. He was learning a lot from his new employer but he did miss working with his stepmother. Lily was working hard on some new cases that were given to her. Seems someone keeps breaking into business downtown but only causing damage but stealing anything.

Josh was getting everthing set up for Angela to become their Surrogate and even though Maggie kept him busy he could not wait for the little ones to arrive.

Bella was always bored at home and very tired of reading. She wanted to go back to school.

“Please Zane, Just a few classes. David will be there and you can keep sending the bodyguards to help me.”

“Bella, No just stay home. Your body is still weak and I don’t want anything to happen to you or Matilda.”

“Then how about some online classes. I don’t even have to leave the house.” she pleaded.

“Bella, you are to much.” Zane said rubbing his temples.

She gave him her sweetest smile and batted her eyes. “Pleassssse”

“Ok, online only and if you do have to go for test or something you take the gaurds with you.”

She jumped into his arms and Kissed him. It really was hard to say no to this beauty of his.

Robert and Mary Ann reflected on everything their family’s had been through the past year and were thankful for having each other now.

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“Good morning Babs, how did you sleep?” Neil asked.

Babs was feeding Skylar when Neil came into the nursery.

“Very well, thank you. Off to work?”

“Yah, I wanted to let you know I need to fly out of the country for a few days. Dad is taking me to get to know our over seas operation.”

“Skyler will miss you. Hurry back.” She said.

“Can I hold him of a moment before I leave?” he asked.

Babs handed Skyler to him and got up. Neil sat in the rocker. “Little man Daddy will be gone a few days. You be good for your Mommy and Uncle David and Daddy will bring you a gift.” He then put the baby in his bed and left. He hated being away from his son. He needed to also get Babs a gift to thank her for this wonderful gift of life.

David was busy at school, so many new students needed guidance. His next appointment was with Julie Smith.

“Miss Smith come in.” He said.

Julie took a seat in front of his desk and crossed her legs.

“Professor Cameron, I need help with my advanced business class. I was wondering if you could tutor me?” She asked.

“Miss Smith, I have a few opening for group tutoring. We meet on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays at 2pm in my class room. Should I sign you up?” He said.

“I was hoping a one on one would work. Maybe durning lunch?” She asked.

“I guess that would work, just until you understand the material.” He said.

“Ok can we start tomorrow?”

“Sure see you tomorrow at noon. Bring a box lunch and we can eat while you study.”

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Julie left with a big grin on her face and she then made a call.

“He agreed, I’ll do my best to fulfill you request.” She then hung up.

The next day David pulled the file of Juile Smith. She was a transfer student but was top of her class at the capital college. Why was she needing help know. He decided to call a friend who was teaching there.

“Hey, Long time buddy, what can I do for you?” Jimmy Brost said.

“I have a new student that transferred from your school. Miss Juile Smith, she said she is having trouble understanding the material and wants private tutoring. But the records show she was top of her class. So what are you teaching over there?”

“Miss Smith, She is top of her class, She also help cover classes when needed. We hated to see her go. Her best friend here said Julie was leaving to be with her fiancé. A marriage arrangement made by her parents and his father. The only thing is the man is already married.”

“What is the name of her fiancé?” David asked.

“Ok thanks, I think I now know what is going on.” David hung up then called his student teacher in.

“Tony, I needed you to take on a one on one tutoring assignment. It will be during lunch. In return, I’ll take over the group tutoring for the next month.” He said.

“Sure, Professor C. Who is the student?” Tony asked.

“Miss Julie Smith.”

“She’s hot, Okay when does it start?”

“Today at noon. I am going home for lunch since I don’t have class till 2 so you can handle this.” David said.

David packed up and locked his office. At noon he was getting ready to walk out when Julie walked in.

“Am I late?” Juile asked.

“No, Tony will be here in just a moment. Open you book to what you are having the most trouble with.”

“Why is Tony joining us?” She asked.

“He is being assigned as your one on one Tutor. He is my number one student.” David said.

“But I thought you would teach me?”

“Miss Smith, I teach the regular class and if you are having trouble then I am not teaching correctly. Tony can sometimes explain things better so I rely on him for the tutoring. Now if you excuse me I am heading home for lunch with my wife and child.”

This backed fired. Now she was stuck pretending to need help from a moron. This marriage better be worth all of these headaches.

Babs was surprised to find David home for Lunch. It had been a while. She smiled. They had been getting along better and better and she was starting to trust him a little more.

“What brings you home?” She asked.

“I need your help with a pesky problem.”