I was dusting the windows of the little house when I noticed someone walk inside the field. I stared at him, at first I thought it must be Frank, but I realize it was Hunter. What was he doing in there at this time of the night?
It was ten o' clock at night and we had just finished our dinner. With his absence at the table. I wonder if he ate anything. But I was in no position to question that man. All I could figure out from what I saw was that he hated new people. He was an introvert as told by Frank. And he positively did not want me here concluded by my own observations.
It had only been half a day. Of course it was uncomfortable for me to talk to everyone besides Sofia. But they all seemed happy to listen to me. They all said it was no big deal that I stayed here. Other than the glare I got from Hunter, I was fine.
"Knock" I turned around to see Frank. He was holding a flat basket in his hands which contained towels.
"Hey there, Sofia said you will need these. She forgot to bring them over "I thanked him taking the basket and keeping it on the bed. "Here's the key to the door. I'll get a better lock tomorrow since the old one isn't much tough "He said.
"No its fine "I answered. "No, you are our responsibility now. "I smiled shaking my head. "Good night then Eve".
"Good night" I replied. He closed the door leaving me alone. It wasn't like the house was somewhere far away. It was literally right behind the house they lived in.
"I should be fine." I whispered.
The sun was blazing in the sky next morning, but it was a cool weather. I looked up at the drifting clouds. White like cotton moving over light blue sky. The trees around us were huge. I could hear the rustling of the leaves every time a wind gushed past us, It was almost noon till I was done helping Sofia by pruning her roses.
I chuckled; I loved the feeling of working in a small farm, gathering flowers for decor. Too bad, every time I did that back at my house I was taken back inside and asked to study.
"Sweetie you're spacing out!" I jumped looked back and nodding making her sigh, "Common, we have to take the potatoes out the baskets. I will need help in that "I nodded.
She grew potatoes? In a basket? Aren't they underground things?
While I walked with her to the end of the filed with a huge basket filled with roses and sunflowers in them she smiled standing next to a huge basket." You grew potatoes in these?" I asked fascinated. "Well I have more in the ground but they aren't ready yet. I was going to throw these huge baskets away and thought why not"
"Sofia" I called as we turned the basket upside down and let the soil fall over. "Him?" she hummed digging in getting her potatoes into another basket. "Do you depend on this work?" I asked. She looked up thinking and shrugged. "I don't, I am actually a decor designer. But when I saw how much more I could earn by just doing something loved, I took it as a second job for myself"
What's a decor Designer? Like Interior designer?
"What's a decor designer?" I asked. "Well when you need an upgrade in your room without completely ripping it to pieces, that's when we come in "I nodded with my mouth slightly open to agree with her." Well, let's get these and prepare some snacks for the boys "I nodded," Then we can store this for tomorrow's sale "She spoke grabbing a basket and leading me to the back entrance of their house right into the store.
"Now remember, potatoes get dirt in small spaces. So scrub them with this scrub, Cut the leaves off the carrots and wash them too then wash the herbs and let them dry. I'll wash the rest and cleanup "I nodded.
Ha-ha. What a joke when I thought I would enjoy this. I was sweaty by the end, sticky; I had dirt in my nails and hands. I was tired!
I washed up outside the kitchen as Sofia brought us towels. "It gets tiring doesn't it?" She asked , " No , You are letting me stay so , I should do as much as I can " She smiled . " You know how to make doughnuts?" I blinked thrice shaking my head.
"Well what better time to teach you "She said handing me a bowl of flour. I started doing it as she directed.
"Before me, did you do it all by yourself?" I asked, "No, I had help from the boys, especially from Tyler and Frank. They won't admit but they love Planting"
I laugh softly.
We sat at the dine Table together having tea and waiting for the guys to come back for lunch. "So, what are you doing in this part of town? Or in an isolated village like this "She asked stuffing some biscuits in her mouth pushing the plate full of them to me. I smile taking two on a small plate and breaking one in half.
"Well, I just wanted to explore. Before I regret never being able to see my life outside a house"
"Your family is strict?" I nodded sipping on a tea. "Let me know in hand if there is police looking for you. I don't want to be blamed for keeping you hostage. "She said laughing. It wasn't a joke to me. But when she paused telling she was joking I bite my lip painfully.
"Sofia. Actually, I did -" my voice was cut by the slamming of the door. "Hello!" said Frank. Sofia smiled taking my empty cup of tea and putting it in the sink.
"I'll get you some Ice tea. I made doughnuts!" She exclaimed. I saw everyone walk in and take seat on either the couch behind us or beside me. "Hey the Eve "I smiled at Tyler. "Did Sofia give you darling a hard time?" I chuckled.
"No she didn't, let me help you Sofia" I said as she brought the plate of doughnuts on the table". She shook her head. "Nah, you don't need to." She said serving just her boyfriend a glass of ice tea.
"Got a good deal with that Jeep today. No one ever asked about it "Frank said.
"I told you she was worth an eye for someone. You and Blake will help me get the groceries to the market? "He nodded. "Eve You is going with her?" I nod once. "That's good, hey Sofia ...have you seen Hunter?" She gave a pout shaking her head as in a 'no'.
"He went straight to his room." Frank gave a sigh. "Um, he isn't comfortable because of me?" I asked. "It's not like that, I told you he doesn't like new people, He'll come around, Why don't you take some snacks for him?"
Sofia basically pushed a tray of donuts and ice Tea in my hand.
"He sleeps on the third floor bedroom." I frown. This house has a third floor? I realize it was designed in such a way that the attic on the Third floor was hidden behind the balcony of the second. Complicated designs.
As I carried Hunter's food I got to see the inside of the house better. I must say, this house was somehow so much more beautiful than that mansion I lived in. It gave a sense of warmness when I looked at the ethereal design.
I bite my lip giving two knocks at the door waiting for him to answer. I did know he didn't like me; He probably made it clear by not bothering to even sit on the dinner table.
When the door opens my mental mind screamed seeing his huge body naked. His manhood covered by a towel. While I ran a train of thoughts of my neck's sudden warmness and my cheeks burning he spoke, "What do you want?" He asked, almost harsh. Somewhat in sense of me bothering him. I gulp slightly pushing the tray towards him.
"Sofia wanted me to give you this"
"Don't want it" He was about to close the door but I stopped him by putting my hands on the door itself.
"Wait! I-I am sorry If I am making you angry by intruding. She made it for you guys, she will get sad. I won't bother sitting on the dining table for dinner. So you can stop avoiding me "He just stared, again.
The silence between was now killing me.