Leah POV
Coming out from the airport, I took a deep inhalation of the natural air and exhaled feeling refreshed . The contaminated air and noise on the plane made me really sick when the thing you called " humans" woke up. Why doesn't teleportation exist! It will be much easier than boarding a plane for 3 hours!
I took out my black Grande Steel sunglass and wore it. Gosh! How I love this sunglass, it's fashionable and gives a trendy vibe at the same time, no wonder it cost $500, but good thing they gave me a discount of 5% , so I think it's worth it .
I walked towards the line of cars that were waiting for their own passengers and saw a young guy holding a board while talking on his phone. His expression tells me he is frustrated about something, but he has a nice taste in clothing.
A simple white T-shirt with a black shirt like jacket and ripped ankle black jeans, he seemed to like black so much, he also wore a black ring on his left middle finger while his right has a watch. He sure knows fashion. I glanced at the board that he was holding in one hand and saw it had my name on it.
I went to him and tapped on his shoulder to get his attention. As he turned with a frown on his face, his once black eye turned soft and his frown was fading.
" Leah? Leah Codewell" I introduced but he stayed silent and was just looking at me . Is something wrong with me? Is there something on my face?
I touched my face and looked at the window of the car that's behind him but there was nothing on my face . I turned to him again and snapped my fingers on him
" Hello?? Can you listen? Are you deaf?" I insured and also did sign language indicating if he is deaf, in case he really is and shook him a bit which finally snapped him to reality.
" James??? James?? Are you listening to me??" the voice asked from the other side of the phone and he answered said he will call back later
So his name is James.
" oh..um.. Meah Goodwill?" he said showing the board which is upside down. He noticed me staring at the board and quickly adjusted it.
Meah Goodwill?? Did he forget the name? I chuckled at his mistake as he realize it was the wrong name and closed his eyes mumbling something in embarrassment .
" It's Leah, Leah Codewell" I spoke and extended my hand for a handshake .
" James," he introduced while shaking my hand.
" Ella sent me to pick you up because she has some unfinished work" he added, scratching the back of his head showing a nervois smile.
Ella is a good friend of mine. We studied in the same department and have known each other ever since. She is really fun to be with and always complains about her older brother who only has a 4 years gap between us.
" Ah– her Pomeranian brother!" I remembered, pointing at him while he gave me a " What???" look.
" Excuse me?" he said, and I realized what I said.
" u-umm.. Nothing, sorry that came out wrong" I said, flustered , and covered my mouth in embarrassment.
" Shall we go?" I asked before making the situation awkward and he agreed, taking my luggage from me and putting it at the back of the car while I sat on the passenger seat of the Nissan Patrol. Damn, Ella never mentioned her Pomeranian brother has such a fucking cool car.
While on the drive I got a call from Ella and I answered it.
"Ella!" I exclaimed excitedly
" HEY! How was the flight?? Did you reach safety?? Did my driver come and pick you up?"
" Wooh wooh calm down and yes" I replied while glancing at the corner of my eye at James who probably heard the last question she just said.
" GREAT! I will return once I finish my work here! See you at the house!" she declared and hung up the phone before I could say anything else to her.
" Driver? Did she tell you I am her driver?" he asked, more like he was just trying to open up a conversation so the ride won't be too silent.
" umm…. Nope?" I replied making the "o" long while avoiding looking at his face.
" Was that a question or answer?" he inquired with a soft chuckle.
" I don't know, what do you think?" I asked him back and the mood became light. The whole drive we asked each other questions and I didn't expect him to be a police officer. Damn, aren't I lucky to have a police officer as a friend?.
" Well we are here" he announced as he stopped the car in its parking lot which I didn't even notice.
" Already?" I asked , looking at the place, it was not too extravagant nor was it too simple, it was just the perfect place I was hoping to look for!. Even though I already told her that I would live in a hotel or studio, she insisted I live with her and she was looking for a roommate anyways, so I think that sorts everything.
Sheesh, she wasn't kidding when she said that there's a bouquet of roses being planted in front of the house window, but it did make it decorative. Along with the huge maple tree in between the houses and its branches outgrown almost near to the main door with the leaves falling making a mess in the front door step, well, it's Autumn after all .
I stepped out of the car while James went to take my luggage out, there wasn't much because I don't have that many things to take with me and one medium suitcase was enough for me.
I scanned the neighborhood and
there were many children and elderly having fun out under the warm weather. James told me there's a nearby park around her 10 minutes away.
While I was just simply staring at the road absorbing the warm autumn air, James tapped behind my shoulder and I turned at him.
"Let's get inside", he said and we walked towards the doorstep standing on the rug mat that had a " Bonjour" written on it, as I waited for James to take out the keys and open the door.
The rug mat was cute because it was in the color of brown with a border surrounding the "Bonjour" written in creatively .
" Come in" James spoke as he opened the door and we entered ourselves in. The house was giving off an aesthetic vibe, maybe because of the skin toned painted color walls? Or the decorations/ plants she put on the wall/hallway.
There's so many plants in the house, I can't tell if they are fake or real, but I doubt most of them are real.
" Well Leah, lemme give you a tour of the house, even though I don't stay here but I know the ways" James chanted , putting my suitcase aside and I just smiled at his butler like behavior.
" On the right you can see a medium sized square living room," he began, standing with a professional pose like a butler showing me the living room.
" I don't know if I should call this a living room or flower shop because of the plants everywhere, " he added, which made me laugh at his statement. But I have to agree what he said is also true, you can literally see potted plants everywhere.
One besides the gray sofa, a small one on the table that's in the middle of the sofa, and some leaves vine lining with some other potted plants on the shelf of the rangement TV vitrines, but the finch bamboo lamp on the ceiling and the boho basket decoration on the walls made the living room really beautiful and attractive screaming " Hawaii" if you know what I mean.
" But anyways, and along with the living room, on your left you can see the kitchen" he continued and walked into the kitchen standing behind the counter which is also a dining table with a cup shaped-like lights hanging on the ceiling, though the kitchen is small but I think it fits for two people.
" Let me tell you one thing, never eat Ella's cooking if you want to live a long life, you don't want to experience what I have experienced after eating her dish" he whispered and I just went along with him nodding in agreement.
" I am serious!" he whined while I took off my peach colored coat and scarf as I felt myself getting sweaty .
" Ok Mr. Butler, now can you show me where the restroom is? I need to refresh myself" I giggled and he pointed straight with a small pout on his face . He really is like a Pomeranian dog even though he is a grown up 24 years old adult.
I walked straight at the end of the hall leading to the door which seemed to be the washroom, James pointed and it was.
After coming out of the washroom, I noticed the house was silent, well it's not like there were people in the first place, but.. It was kinda too silent. I went to the kitchen to check if James was still there, but he wasn't and nor was he in the living room. Did he leave?
I took my phone that was in the coat I placed on the counter chair in the kitchen to call him, but shit! I remembered I don't even have his number!
Suddenly I felt a presence behind me which made my body hair cringe and I slowly but smoothly as I turn, I caught his hand and twisted it to it's back while bending it's feet backward so it fall on the ground on it's stomach and I sit on top of him still gripping his hand twisted.
" aghh-!! Leah!! It's me!!" James groaned and I sighed in relief and released his hand while still sitting on top of him.
" Leah, ca-can you please, g-get off me?" he requested while groaning
" Oh-! Yeah! Sorry" I got off him and helped him get up from the ground while he held his hip in pain and I apologized again.
" HEY FAMILY! WHAT'S UP!!" Ella screamed barging inside with two plastic bags on her hand in the air that had " Chicken Hut" written on it.