Novel & Cerita The Novel Neighbor

Jartre asks. “My new neighbour.” Which reminds me… “Speaking of,” I start, earning an inquisitive look from my white-haired fox as I take a few steps forward and lean against my kitchen counter. “I found it extremely surprising that the same day Julie tried to goad me into a fight in the hallway, she mysteriously moved out and, come the following day, I have new neighbours. I don’t suppose you’d know anything about that, would you?” I ask pointedly. “Not sure I’d call that ‘mysterious’. Perfect timing sounds more appropriate,” he says unperturbed, sliding his hands into his skin-tight jeans.

I didn't think much of it and casually answered, "Yeah, they're mine." To my surprise, Nicole instantly became furious. She pointed a finger at me and said, in a harsh tone, "Who gave you permission to keep cats here? You need to get rid of them by tomorrow, or else…" Nicole suddenly changed her expression, and it startled me. But thinking it wasn't worth fighting with a neighbor right after moving in, I quickly grabbed Stinko and ran back home. I barely caught the rest of her words. I figured she was just one of those crazy old ladies. Maybe she wandered out of her house without anyone noticing.

My favorite show seems boring. I can't concentrate anymore. My mind keeps shifting to my new neighbor and what the days are likely to be like. Will he pretend not to know me or assume that I'm willing to jump back into bed with him? The half-eaten pancake lies forgotten in a plate by my side. I can't even remember what it tastes like. I hear a knock on the door and jump, wondering who it belongs to. “Hey,” my neighbor smiles at me as I open the door.

Chapter 6 The evening air was quiet, only broken by the clinking of cutlery from nearby houses and the hum of distant generators. Annie was in her room, scrolling half-heartedly through her phone, when she heard her mom’s voice calling from downstairs. “Annie, come down! Our new neighbors are here!” At first, she didn’t move—maybe she had misheard. But then her dad’s voice followed, firmer this time. “Annie, now.”

I bit back a groan, trying to keep my thoughts in check. Our eyes met, and she looked up, a smirk playing on her lips. "Oh great, it's you. No party today? Are pigs flying?" I leaned against the railing, unable to resist teasing her. "Well, well, if it isn't the most lovely neighbor. What are you reading, 'How to Annoy Your Neighbor in 10 Easy Steps'?" She rolled her eyes, clearly annoyed. "It's a mystery novel, Zion. But I wouldn't expect you to understand anything that doesn't involve loud music and cheap beer."

Again, Sophie's eyes communicated with Joyce so intensely that if the other two were watching them, they would have noticed. “It's not that cute,” Sophie closed her eyes to imagine the lies she was about to tell. She needed the scenes to play out in her head as she told them. “Well, we went out for that event and when I came back, I realized that I had a new neighbor. You know how top-tier that particular floor is? Guys, it's very expensive and shit and I know how much struggle I went through before I could get one of the top apartments in the place.” She heaved a sigh.

If they weren’t my neighbors, I would have thrown them off the roof of the building. “I’m human! Stop wishing I was a ghost. My feet are still touching the floor.” Spontaneously she is looking at me and found my feet on the floor. Is she an idiot or something? “Since you are our new neighbor, please introduce yourself. Oh, yes, I am Bambang, resident 304.” Bambang stretched out his hand.

It's the same sick feeling I'd had last night when I'd tried so hard not to look at him. Nausea. Nadia is still talking. I catch only fragments. “...and you know how it goes. You're still on house arrest.” I nod as though I've been listening. “Oh, and you have a neighbor.” My attention sharpens. A neighbor? That pulls me out of the dark place. Excitement stirs. A neighbor means someone to talk to. They might even become a friend. Maybe I won't be completely alone here. Nadia soon leaves, and I wander toward the balcony to wait. Then I stop at the sight.

She was barely stepping out of the elevator when— “Lena!” Suzy. Her neighbor. Before Lena could even react, Suzy bumped into her slightly. “Woah… I’m sorry!” Suzy said quickly, then immediately broke into a giggle like nothing had happened. Lena narrowed her eyes slightly. “What’s making you feel this way?” Suzy leaned closer like she was about to share state secrets. “We have a new neighbor.” Lena blinked. “So?” Suzy’s eyes widened. “And Lena…” She paused dramatically.

Suddenly I heard her clearing her throat which reminded me I was still staring. Then we continued our running.After a minute a young boy came running,and commented on my biceps.I chuckled slowly.He was really adorable,and while talking,I got to know that she's my new neighbour Natalia.And the little boy was her younger brother.While we were talking I felt Natalia's eyes on me.She looked so innocent while she had an adorable smile for her younger brother.At that moment I wanted to see more of that smile towards me.Woah where did that came from? Mr.Jones entered breaking our conversation and reminded me of the Japanese assignment.I was really pissed off.I wanted to talk to her.Damn it!I left a