Feeling paranoid, I speed walked to my apartment building, after I got out the taxi.
Heading up to my apartment, the paranoia was now seeping out of my pores, stinking up my surroundings. I felt heavy, like I was carrying the weight of every person on the planet.
Getting out of the elevator, I looked left and right, then hurriedly made my way in the direction where my apartment was located.
Trying to cross the hallway? I don't see any cars, you may proceed.
Damn you subconscious.
As I got closer to the door, ny heart palpitations got faster. I could now hear my heart beating in my ears. Slowly creeping to my door, keys and phone in one hand, the other gripping my handbag for dear life.
I have been reduced to nothing, watching everyone every where I go as if they are going to pounce on it the minute our eyes connect. I now feel like filth at the bottom of a shoe.
Stopping at my door, I quickly inserted the key and pushed the door open. As fast as my feet could go, I rushed in and slammed my door shut, leaning against the door, breathing so hard and fast.
I must have been running a sprint race, I couldn't catch my breath. Trying to will my body to now cooperate with my mind , I took deep breaths over and over, until I felt calm enough to move.
Once I was calm, I opened my eyes to look, really look at my apartment. My home, the place I was once comfortable. Now, I only wanted to leave, didn't want to be in here anymore.
My first home away from home, I saved up for years, until I could afford to move out on my own, no more roommates.
I didn't want to stay here long, I didn't know if Matthew was lurking near by, I quickly got to work. Packing only the essentials. Putting my phone on the bed, it lights up when it hits the duvet. Missed called from Dwight.
I reached for it, swiping down to see my notifications;
24 missed calls from Dwight
7 Voicemails messages
18 Messages from Dwight
10 WhatsApp messages from Dwight
"Oh shit, I forgot to call him. He's going to have my head. I'll call you on the way."
I hurriedly walked to the kitchen to check if I needed anything, looking around. No, I don't need anything. Time to go.
I wanted to spend as little time as possible in my apartment, but it no longer felt like mine. It was now a taunting ground for Matthew.
Walking back to my front door, I grabbed my keys from the small trinket dish by the front door. My skin now felt clammy, I felt as if, I was now being watched.
I threw my overnight bag over my shoulder, turned off the lights and locked my door. Heading back towards the elevator, I saw my neighbour Todd coming out of his apartment.
"Hey Todd."
"Hi Amelia." He said which was followed by small wave.
"How are you?"
"I'm good, gonna walk my sister's dog for a bit. She gets antsy when she has to go."
I bent down to pet the dog, ruffling the hairs on her tiny head. Wagging her tail, loving the attention she's receiving.
"Hello sweet pea." She dropped on all fours and rolled onto her back, wanting her belly rubbed.
"I'm sorry pumpkin, another time."
She had a sad look in her eyes, disappointed that her belly wasn't rubbed.
"I have to go, have a good night Todd."
"Thanks Amelia, have a good one."
Trying to keep the conversation light. I gave him a rushed, thanks and told him to say hello to his sister, Nilia for me.
I continued on to the elevator, stopping at the doors waiting for it to come up. I quickly checked the time on my phone. 34 missed calls and 12 voicemail messages, all from Dwight.
"I'll call you soon, oh he's gonna be so mad at me."
I didn't want to be distracted, so I decided to call once I was in the car. Stepping into the elevator, I saw Rome, who lived in the apartment above me.
Rome, he's a podiatrist, 5'10", green eyes, nice lean body, biracial; a mixture of black and asain and he's a really nice guy in and out. I wonder if Erica will consider going out with him, I need to ask her.
"Hey Rome."
"Hey Banks, what's up? Moving?" He said while glancing at my overnight bag.
"Its girls night, sleeping at my best friend's house."
"Alright, well have fun."
"Thank you."
When we got off the the elevator, we went out separate ways. He called out to me.
"Hey Banks, say hi to Erica for me."
"I will."
Man he's got it bad. He's been crushing on my best friend ever since he first saw her, 2 years ago. I need to find out if Erica would date him, he's such a good guy.
Stepping out my building, I walked right into a hard chest.
"I'm so sor-." My voice dying in my throat when I looked up at Dwight's face.
"God dammit Lia, do you have any idea how worried I was? I told you to call me."
"I know, but I didnt think anything bad would happen. I was in there for 5 minutes, max." Showing him my pearly whites.
"You think this is funny. My mind went left when you didn't call. Please if I say call me, call me. I care about your safety."
Seeing how worked up he was, I felt so guilty.
"I'm sorry. I'll call you next time."
"Let's go. Your place gives me the creeps."
"Hey, be nice!" I shouted at him as I swatted his arm.
I got in my car and started it. Driving out of my apartment complex with Dwight following closely behind, on our way back to his apartment.
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