2. In a while

"I'm a yes person. I'm too concerned with trying to make too many people happy"

-Jorja Fox

The sun had risen, and the sun shone brightly. Gabe groaned a little as the sun hit his eyes. He was a morning person but the sun wasn't the most friendliest sight to his sensitive eyes. Gabe got up from bed and started with his morning routines. He then made black coffee which gave him a little more energy to start the day. After this he got into his car and made his way to work. 

Gabe arrived at a building that was many story buildings tall, and had glass that was clear from it just being cleaned. The entrance way of the company had a logo that stated "Gabe Enterprise." Gabe was the owner of a very important software company, he started it at the age of 19 which although most would say is a pretty young age to start a software company, he always had interests in owning a software company one day ever since he was little. For Gabe, it was the sooner the better. Gabe admit that it was definitely a very hard job and it's still hard till this day, but he took great pride and passion in it which is why the difficulty of the job didn't stop him. And although he was younger than most people who are in the industry, it never made Gabe feel discourage or insecure but a little proud that he was able to accomplish such at a young age.

"Good Morning sir" a security officer greeted as he opened the car door for Gabe to exit. Gabe nodded to him and continued his way to the entrance as the other security opened the glass door for him. The other employees who worked at the company immediately set their gazes at Gabe , greeting him with "Good morning sir" and "Good day sir". Gabe continued his way until he reached his office. He sat down on his chair and started on what was on his schedule of work to complete. 

8:30, Gabe looked at the time. He had completed a handful of work today, he was a little tired and thought about going to the bar. Maybe he'd run into Elizabeth again, the thought had crossed his mind. And he wasn't sure why he was already thinking of the woman although they only met once. But the interaction had meant something to Gabe, something he couldn't quite grasp. And as well as the little ache he had in his heart for the thought of not meeting the woman again. But either way Gabe was exhausted so he decided against going to the bar, and made his way home. 

He opened the door to his house and went to his room where he changed out of his work attire. He was about to make his way to the living when his phone rang. "Broskey!" the voice yelled, hurting Gabe's ear a little. "Drake," he stated back to his friend. "So how is everything going?" Drake said with a joyful tone. "Good" Gabe sighed. "Good good, so Gabe I have a little favor to ask?" Gabe was always wary of when Drake had asked for favors. And although at times Gabe didn't mind since he saw Drake as a brother more than a friend, he was always willing to do it even if sometimes unfortunately the favors were a little bizarre. "What is it now, Drake?" Gabe started with a little annoyance in his tone.

"Okay okay so well, there is this girl. And you know she is a pretty close friend of mine, and she just moved in from Boston and doesn't have a place to stay." There was a little silence as Gabe thought of what this had to do with him. Drake continued 

"So basically I am asking if you could maybe possibly let her stay at your place. Just for a while." Gabe was a little surprised at what Drake was asking him for. Gabe wasn't much to interact with people and always liked being kept to himself, and his home was where he could finally be at rest from the outside world. But having someone to live with him wasn't exactly something he favored. "Now I know what you're thinking. But Gabe, she just moved here from Boston and she doesn't know anyone besides me. I would let her stay at mine but I will be out on a business trip for a while. And am not exactly comfortable leaving her by herself in a place that she hardly knows anything about."

A silence overcame them from both ends, although Drake was aware of Gabe not favoring company in his house. Drake really didn't want his friend to be left alone in a place that is foreign to her. And although Gabe was a little too kept to himself he was sure that he would help his close friend a little to know more about the place. "Gabe please, I mean when have I ever asked for favors?" "Every time" Gabe simply replied back. "Okay okay but please Gabe," Gabe listened to his pleading friend. He wasn't exactly comfortable with having someone over at his place even if it's just for a while. He sighed "Okay." "Wow really thank you broskey i love you so much" Drake said in a joyful tone. Gabe slightly smiled at Drake's enthusiasm "Yeah" he replied.

"Okay now don't freak out but I was a little too sure of what your answer will be and well- " Drake was cut off by a knock. 

"Gab-" Gabe hung up and made his way to the door. As he opened it his eyes widened at who was at the door. 

"Gabe?" said Elizabeth who also had a surprised expression. "Elizabeth," Gabe whispered. "Wow it's been a little long" Elizabeth stated with an awkward laugh. Gabe looked at Elizabeth 'Yeah...in a while.'

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