“Are we there yet?” Sebastian asks from the back seat.
“Have a little patience, kiddo,” I say.
“But it’s taking forever!”
“We’ll be there in about ten minutes.” Adrian chuckles.
“Sorry about that.”
“Hey, I’m used to being around impatient children. I can handle it, no sweat.”
I was nervous about Adrian and Sebastian meeting, but they hit it off. He’s the first man I’ve ever introduced to Sebastian. My mom would not stop telling him how handsome he is and talked about my attributes nonstop, even mentioning how I’m ready to settle down and have more babies. Needless to say, I made sure we left in a hurry. That woman sure knows how to embarrass me.
“Wow!” I exclaim when Adrian pulls into the parking lot of a huge two-level building with a flawless manicured lawn.
“We’re here! We’re here!” Sebastian yells in excitement.
Kids That Swimadorns the front in colorful letters.
“There are three outdoor and three indoor pools. The outdoor pools are usually closed after a heavy rain to prevent any injuries since the ground is wet. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced swim lessons are offered every two hours. The rest of the time, it’s free swim. Since Sebastian isn’t a beginner, I think he could be put with the intermediate-level swimmers. There’s also an arcade, a small library, and a break room with vending machines.
“Mom, I want to play games in the arcade.”
“We can after the swim lesson.”
“Yay!”
“The president’s office, human resources, and payroll are located on the second floor.”
“Paid positions are available?”
“Yes. Interested in applying?”
“I could use a second income.”
“Go for it. You can complete an application before we leave.”
Sebastian darts from the car the moment Adrian pulls into a vacant spot. He jumps up and down as he waits for us.
“Man, kids are quick.”
“Except when they’re asked to clean up,” I joke.
We follow a skipping Sebastian into the building. Life-sized Marvel characters are stationed throughout the lobby and painted on the walls too. A spacious sitting area is to the right of the reception desk, and a spiral staircase is to the left.
“This place is so cool,” Sebastian says in awe.
“Good morning, Madelyn.” Adrian greets a woman sitting behind the front desk.
“Good morning.”
“This is Cinnamon and her amazing son, Sebastian, who’s here to become a stronger swimmer.”
“Excellent, it’s nice to meet you and your cutie pie.”
“Boys can’t be called cutie pie!”
“Oh my. I’m so sorry. What on earth was I thinking calling a big strapping boy like you ‘cutie pie’? Will you forgive me?”
