I left the room holding my hospital gown close to my chest, I walk further in. I found a large dinning room, three living rooms, a kitchen, a game room, a laundry room, a study, a large library. The library was as big as three large rooms combined. I found five other guest rooms, a balcony, the attic and a basement, the basement was turned into a game room. There was one room left, I was really curious to see what was inside. His house was large, each turn I took had something interesting. The paintings on the wall was unique and beautiful, so many artifacts on tables. His house should be turned into a museum, I thought. I walked further, I opened the door. My eyes came in contact with Preston's back, he had this natural tan skin with a well structured back. I didn't know when my mouth fell open, he had the body of a Goddess but I still found Dean's own mesmerizing, no one can but his. He was putting on his shirt, "I'm so sorry", I said closing my eyes and immediately closing the door. I ran away as fast as I could, I didn't look back.
I ran down stairs, I ran till I reached one of the sitting room. I sat on the couch panting, I ran so fast I lost my breath. I stared at the floor rethinking the awkward incident, "oh no what have I done", I asked myself. I looked up, my eyes came in contact with his,my heart skipped a beat. Oh Lord, I cried in my mind. "Audrey" Preston called, but I still didn't look up at him, I couldn't answer. "I'm really sorry, I didn't mean to invade your personal space, I was just looking round the house" I explained as quick as I could. I grabbed a pillow and used it to cover my face which was abruptly turning red.
"So this girl knows how to apologize" he said. "What a great achievement".
Huh?!, he isn't angry, I asked myself. But what did he mean, is he mocking me?. I looked up to see a wide grin on his face. I buried my face deep on the pillow and he laughed. "Can I ask you a question?" I asked. "Sure what is it?" he replied.
"Why are you all of a sudden being so nice to me?",I asked removing the pillow from my face and finally looking up at him. "What do you mean?", he asked. "Why wouldn't I be nice to you?".
"You told me you would have left me under the rain just to teach a lesson, so what changed. Why the sudden change in diminor?" I asked. "I didn't actually mean it like that, i'm sorry" he said looking away from me, I could tell he was being sincere.
"Why are you always upset or mean or just rude?" he asked leaning against the wall and crossing his arms over his chest, I looked away from him and held my arm. What should I say? What can I?. "Life made me that, why do you ask?" I said holding my cool, it's not something he'd understand. Look at this house, look at him. Leaving a life of luxury, while I struggle, working my back off everyday just to see what I'll put on my plate.
"I just...really need to know, I've never seen anyone that acts the way you do and it's both fascinating and... annoying I guess" he said. "Well...for years I've been treated like nothing", I said. "I had no one to care for me, I had no one to work and pay for all my fees and expenses, i had no expectations about anyone".
"That most have been hard for you, I'm sorry" he said. "Sure. what about you?" I asked. " What about me ?", he asked. He stared at me for a while then said, "I lost my mom when i was little, and im also the only child. It's just been me and my dad". "I'm sorry" I said sincerely, he has everything but he has no one to share it with, he's lonely.
"You don't have to be, it's all in the past" he said with a smile. But I could see through the smile, it held Alot of emotions. "Is this your house?", I asked trying to change the topic, the air around us felt tense. "Yes it is" he replied. "It's so big, but how? Your just in college? You don't have to answer that, sorry if am crossing my boundaries" I said. " it's fine" he said. " This is my family house, but since my dad is always busy with work and flying round he gave me. So if he decides to come here, this is my house. He has houses in different countries". My mouth was in 'o', this boy is mad rich. He has money to feed an entire state, so I think. "My father is a business man, so I assist him cause am gonna take over soon" he said. "He built his company from scratch".
I too will start from somewhere, I'll make it in life so my children wouldn't have to suffer like I did. " I'll be going home now" I said. "Home?" he asked confused. It's natural for him to be confused, my parents are dead so thinks I stay in an orphanage. "Yeah home, I live in a rented apartment. I pay for my rent with the money I earn from the jobs I do" I said. "Jobs?", he asked. "Yep. Jobs. I don't want to take a loan, lord knows how I'd repay it. So I work many jobs", I answered.
"Not anymore" he said. "What do you mean?" I asked. "I'll buy the apartment for you" he said. "No! you don't have to, I'll manage" I said. "It's the least I can do", he said. "But why?", I asked taken back . He doesn't know me, yet so much he is doing for me. "Your so young, still in junior school. It's must not be easy juggling both education and several works. Besides I have enough money, helping others is the least I could do with it", he replied.
"I'll make a phone call, what is your landlord's number?" he asked. I called it out for him and he made the phone call. The Lord sent him to me, my rent was due. I hadn't finished paying last years own and now we're in a new year. The house isn't even that big, yet the rent is large. A two bedroom flat, with a kitchen and a parlour.
"There. The apartment is all yours" he said with a smile. "Really?!" I asked in disbelief. "Yes" he said. I rushed and hugged him tight, I couldn't hold back my tears. Tears of joy, of relief. I had to use the money I earned to pay for my school fees. "Thank you so much" I said. "You are much prettier when you're nice and happy" he laughed, hugging me back."I'd love if you keep on smiling, it's suits you better" he said smiling. A blush crept it's way to my face. "What about your school fees?", he asked. "What about it?", I asked. "Who pays for it", he asked. "I do", I replied. "Why take all the stress and struggle yourself, why not stay in the orphanage, they'd cover it for you", he said. Me go back to that hell, never again. "It's a long story, but to cut it short, I used to stay in an orphanage. But I was treated badly, starved and much more. I had to run for my life", I explained. I still have flashbacks of the torture, it shook me down to my bone. "You've really been through a lot", he said, I could tell he felt sad for me. "What made me strong", I smiled at him. "You know what, I'll take care of your school fees till you graduate", he said. "That's to much, I can't accept that, but thank you so much", I said. It's too much, it makes me feel like I'm taking advantage of him. "Like I said, it's on me. You don't have to worry", he smiled. "I'll also send some money to your account, use it to take care of yourself. And also I'll give you one of our house in stake lake city".
Did I hear correct?, did he just freely give out a house to me, I asked myself. "No. This is way too much to accept, it's more than charity, I don't want to seem ungrateful but for a stranger who you just met in School more like assigned to", I said. If it was someone else they'd have taken advantage of his generousity, he's to giving. "The house has been there for a while now, besides I have to houses in stake lake. I wanted to sell it since Dad doesnt really vist there, so it's nothing", he said to freely. "I'll send you the document papers, keep them safe".
I didn't know when tears started to stream down my eyes. "Are you alright?", he asked sounding worried. "Yeah. Tears of joy", I laughed, the lord sent me an angel in my time of need. Now that I looked at him, he is a really handsome boy. He had this natural soft beauty, like an Asian prince.
"Thank you so much, I owe you my life", I said looking down. "That's much but okay", he laughed patting my head. "I'll be going now" I said. "Would you like me to drop you off?" he asked. "No thank you, you've already done so much for me", I said, bending my head. "I will" he said while opening the front door.