Her comment made me smile like a fool, I agreed with my head, and we went back to eating in a lively conversation, when we were full of everything and Megan was practically falling asleep on the chair was that Flora decided to leave, Ethan took the opportunity to also go home, I didn't protest I was falling asleep myself even being as full as a camel was of water to cross a desert, I followed them to the entrance of the house. Flora was the first to say goodbye leaving us behind, Ethan followed her example, but before he did, I stopped him. - Hey, Mr. Black. - Ethan stopped before turning completely around. - Is there a problem? - He asked, just turning his head slightly to look at me, I hesitated for a few seconds before speaking again. - I apologize for... what happened this morning, and especially tonight, I know it must be upsetting for you and... - I started to speak, but was soon cut off. - There's no need to apologize, for any of these reasons, I'm not as bad-tempered as I l
Draven stopped the car in front of me, bent down to look at me with a cheerful smile, seeing him surprised me but at the same time I was thankful that he was passing by at that moment, otherwise I wouldn't even know what to do. - Do you want a ride? I see it's a little crowded in there. - He spoke in a joking tone, I smiled and shook my head positively before speaking. - I can't refuse, all help is welcome at this time. - I answered, I saw the man get out of the car and go to the trunk, opening it, I approached the man leaving the cart a few inches behind. - You came at a good time. - I said, leaning against the side of the trunk and watching him organize some space, since the man was carrying a few cans of paint. - It was good that you came at the right time, to see your eyes first thing in the morning is the best thing. - I felt my face heat up and had probably turned red, as at the same moment the man let out a laugh. "I have to admit that Draven is very handsome especially und
Thanks to Ethan and Draven helping me get all the groceries into the house I wasn't tired and best of all it had been faster than when Draven and I had done it with the cart by the car, while Draven was bringing the last remaining bag Ethan finished putting the one he carried on the floor, I walked outside when I saw the man reaching for his cell phone in his pocket, I hurried to help him with the bag he carried. - I'll take it. - He stubbornly held the bag in one hand. - Give it to me, you seem busy today, I'm embarrassed enough that you made him help me. - I finally managed to grab the last bag from his hand. - Then I'll say goodbye from here, I really need to get back to the studio, don't forget we're going to schedule that walk. - I nodded and waved my free arm to say goodbye to the man who was already starting the car and leaving the front of my house. As the car disappeared from my eyes, I turned back around and got a huge fright as I slammed into Ethan's chest. - Sorry, Mr.
The man let out a beautiful smile and as if premeditated, the faucet exploded, spurting water everywhere, I got a light spray on my face as the man used his arm to cover me, but it didn't avoid soaking his shirt, I couldn't help but scream with fright. - Get the pot while I try to turn off the water! - I nodded my head as if it were a mission, ran to the end of the counter where there was a washed pan and ran back to the sink literally throwing the pan face down, Ethan was under the sink with his torso almost all the way in. - Did you get it yet? - I asked, getting anxious at the amount of water pouring into the sink. - Almost there! - And as soon as he answered, the water slowed down until it stopped completely. - There! - he answered, getting up from under the sink. - Did it really stop? - I asked incredulously, even though I couldn't hear the sound of the water anymore. - Yes, you can take the pan off. - I said, pointing. - You're not going to get me wet again, right? - I saw
- I didn't know you were also vindictive. - He replied incredulously, I raised my arms in celebration and the number one with one finger on each hand showed him. - Do you know what this is? - I asked. - A finger? - He answered the obvious, making a knowing face. - It's not just one finger, it means that we are even. - I answered, surrendering. - I get it, so tell me, Miss "tied", when are we going to start cleaning up this mess? - She asked as she looked at me. - I'll be right there, wait, shall we? No, you don't need to help me, you've done enough already. - I answered after having understood his question more deeply, since I had listened to him a little inattentively. - Then answer me something. - He said when he finished eating. - Go ahead. - I encouraged him as he leaned his elbow on the counter and put his head against it. - How are you going to fix your sink? - he asked me, my head dropped, as I remembered the disaster that had happened, I looked at the sink and the floor
- I'm fine! I'm just a little dizzy. - I answered, trying to reassure him, even though I couldn't see anything around me. - How are you? You're bleeding! - Ethan spoke close to my face, his figure was a little blurry, but I could see that he was down. - Hello? It's probably nothing, just help me up, please. - I asked him, feeling his fingers touching my face, leading me to lift it. - All right, don't move. - His voice was low and close to my ear, and I couldn't deny that I shivered, I nodded and felt his arms encircling my body. - I agreed with my head and felt his arms around my body. What? What are you doing? - I was startled by the man so close and me seeing almost nothing. - Stay calm, I'm just going to get you out of here first. - And as Ethan spoke, I felt my body being lifted off the ground, grabbing his neck in fear of falling. - Please don't let me go! - I begged, cringing and holding him tightly. - It's all right! I won't let go, but you're smothering me! - And when he
- Please don't notice the mess. - He said, opening the door to give me a wider view of his room, which was impeccably organized. - Don't worry, I don't do that sort of thing. - I smiled, trying to look gentle, Ethan had me sit down on his L-shaped couch and disappeared into a room. Apart from the closed windows with the curtain and the gloomy air in place the house had a nice smell besides being very clean too, nothing was thrown in any corner, the furniture like the gray sofa were spotless as if they were new, beyond the room, there was the dining table that on top of it there was a pot of some plant did not seem to be flowers only had green leaves, the table was a dark wood, but I could not tell which was the right tone was not good with these things home. - Here, sorry for the delay, was in the bathroom in my room. - I said, leaving the hallway and coming towards me holding a red suitcase in my hands. - It's okay, it doesn't even hurt. - I answered while I watched him deposit th
I was standing in front of my bedroom window on the second floor, from up there I could have a wide view of my new neighbor's house, I must confess that I found Ayanne Reese interesting, and I could clearly see in her eyes that she had a lot to hide, I wasn't sure what it could be, but there was a small suspicion. It was the first time that someone called me to dinner even if it was indirectly, my appearance always kept people away as much as possible, and I myself had already got used to this loneliness, not that the presence of Flora and Megan wasn't enough, but I knew that life was much more than my house and two people who one day might leave. I was surprised at myself when I spent that morning with Ayanne in her house and how my appearance did not affect her at all, it seemed so natural, it was so inviting to be near her, was it normal to be upset when I saw her with that snobby guy? Draven Leblanc, that man was full of masks, and here as it was a small town it was easy to know