Mia
The first shocker I got after coming back home was I didn't have to do much work here.
I'm not talking about my job.
Sergeant James Miller is actually my neighbor.
He lives right opposite my apartment.
Goddammit.
I came to know he lives here when I saw a letterbox of his name while checking my letterbox. I was so shocked.
Now you must be thinking why is Mia acting like this?
I still have nightmares sometimes and they are not those quiet ones where you wake up in cold sweat.
Mine include screaming.
I don't know what to do now?
I've signed an agreement with the landlord and apart from that, I can't afford to shift now. Wasted too much money.
Now I have to plan properly and hope that I don't screw up like I always do.
I was so busy that I didn't even notice anyone coming home late at night. He came so late and left so early and I was a deep sleeper how the hell did I miss this???
If I hadn't I could still move to some other apartment but I have no choice now.
He's not at home right now I'll wait till he gets back and I'll be completing mission-friendly neighbor.
Till that time I'll eat take out.
When Melissa was with me she used to make us dinner. She knew how to cook and I know how to burn the place down. I've gotten burnt 3 times and nearly burnt the house once so now I don't try.
What's the use when you can just microwave it? I can be more productive instead of getting hot and sweaty in the kitchen.
I miss home-cooked meals though.
Sometimes I think of trying to at least learn some basic recipes but then I remember my phobia of fire, Pyrophobia. Another gift Brian William gave me. So I don't try I don't want to trigger anything in me that'll harm my plan.
I finished my dinner and threw the garbage away. I was enjoying some fresh air on my balcony when I saw Sergeant's motorcycle coming near the apartment building. I came to know he had his own departmentally issued car sometimes he drove it here. He had his personal motorcycle.
He looked up as if he knew someone was watching him while parking his motorcycle. I didn't bulge of my place it can create doubts. Our eyes met. He kept looking for a few seconds and I felt weird. So, I looked away.
He still had his helmet on but I recognized him by his uniform. I came inside it was getting cold. I just sat on my couch waiting for him to come up.
I heard a lock click then the door closed softly.
I waited a few minutes then got up to complete my mission.
Just as I was going to open my door there was a knock on my door.
I jumped a little.
I composed myself and opened the door only to lose my composure all over again.
The Sergeant was so handsome, he had steel blue-grey eyes, broad shoulders, he was well built but not overly muscled. He was tall, like 6 feet tall. He didn't look intimidating but I had a hunch that he could be intimidating if he wanted. He was so handsome that I was sure I was drooling in FRONT of HIM! Oh god!
Someone cleared his throat and I blinked twice before clearing my own throat.
When I looked up I found that he caught me and he was smirking.
"Are you the new neighbor?"
He had a gruff voice, good God. I'm going to mess up right now.
To avoid that I hummed.
"Hmm."
"I'm James Miller, and you?"
There was a deep silence. I'm not like this I never stop talking, what is happening right now????
"Are you okay? You look so red."
I released the breath I didn't realize I was holding and grabbed through the handle for support.
"You should sit down."
He led me towards my couch and sat me there. He gave me a glass of water and I drank it like a wild beast.
Why am I embarrassing myself?
I wanted to seduce him not to act like an idiot. Dammit, Mia!
"You fine?"
I nodded. I got a grip on myself.
"Yeah, I'm fine."
"What happened?"
"I am just tired." I lied.
"I didn't know being tired caused someone to hyperventilate." He appeared amused.
I looked at him again. I can't seduce him, I can't get him to be in a relationship with me.
ABORT MISSION! MAYDAY!
MAYDAY!
"Anyway, I'm Sergeant James Miller, your neighbor. And you are?"
"I came to know that very well. " I muttered.
"What?"
"I said I'm Mia Edge."
"Well Mia, I think you need sleep, I'll leave you to be. See you soon. We are neighbors after all."
He took my hand in his and kissed my knuckles.
He smiled and then left.
I took a deep breath, more than 18 deep breaths later I was somewhat in my senses.
WHAT THE BLOODY HELL WAS I SUPPOSED TO DO NOW WHEN I WAS GOING ALL JELLY IN FRONT OF HIM???????
I need to sleep and avoid him at all costs until I've got Mia Mia back. This Mia is not working properly.
I hope that I get my act together.
Why do I hope when I know it's not going to work?