CHAPTER 3

My parents and I don't exactly get the family time we need, that's cus my father and mother are always on work and stuff. It's not like it bothers me or anything, I got used to it because I know they are doing it for me, but at time it gets really lonely in the house, it's like a void. But I got so used to it, that it gets odd when it's too noisy.

*doorbell ringing*

"Who can this be?" I said as I looked through the peephole.

It was the family who lived below us, I tidied my clothes and opened the door.

"Hello! We came here to visit, where is your parents' sweetie?" said the women, she had a sweet and caring voice as she spoke.

"Oh, they aren't there aunty, they are still at work," I replied.

"Oh, then we will come another time, well I just came to give you all this homemade cookies," she said as she bringing her daughter forward.

I squatted down and said in an excited tone, "Hello! I'm Iris, what is your name?"

She looked at her mom, as if she is asking for her permission, and her mom smiled in affirmation.

"H--Hello! My name is Lisa, and these are the cookies me and my mom made together, I hope you like it!" she said as she handed over the basket, and went behind her mom again.

Lisa was so cute and tiny! She was round and chubby, and extremely cute. It was like I wanted to keep her in my pocket and take her everywhere I go!!! I wanted to squeeze her so tightly and play with her!

"Thank you very much Lisa! How old are you?" I asked.

"She is 7 years old, what about you dear?" said her mom.

"I'm 17 aunty, I'll turn 18 this September," I answered.

"Oh, so you are in 12th, well good luck with that dear, and my name is Catherine," she said as she gave me a warm smile 😊

"Nice to meet you aunty Catherine, I'll tell my parents to send something over!" I said.

"Oh, no it's fine dear, what a well-mannered kid you are! Well, we need to go now dear, bye! Take care," she said and left.

So, they are the family that lives in the down floor, we never could speak to everyone here because of my parents hectic work hours.

I went back in, opening the basket and reaching out to the cookies. I went to the ving room, sat down and switched on the TV as I nibbled down the chocolate cookies.

"Ugh! It's so boring to watch TV these days, there is literally nothing to watch!🥱"

*Phone rings*

"Hello? Mom? What happened?"

"Iris dear, we will be coming late today, have you eaten?"

"Um, no. Is it another shift mom?"

"Yes honey, I kept money in the drawer, take it and buy something for you to eat, well come after sometime okay,"

"Yes mom, bye"

"okay love, bye take care. I love you,"

"Love you too mom,"

*hangs up*

"*sigh* Guess I need to get ready now, well it's at least better than watching these shows," I said to myself and went to my room to change my dress.

As, I got out of the apartment, I saw Ethan in a distance, in front of his home, he shut the door, and I knew he was not having a good day.

What is up with his mood? Is he always this moody??? Why is he angry now?

Wait, not like I care though😒, anyway, I need to go to the shop t buy something, I'm super famished.

I turn around one more time, and he looked like he was about to throw his phone, and then he looked at my direction, and walked towards me, I instantly speed walked away from him.

"Guess I agitated him more," I said to myself as he approached me closely.

But when I turned around, he was nothing there, he must have taken the other turn, I thought I was a goner for a second there. He looked like he was up to no good. I just hope I don't run into him again today, meeting him at school is more than enough, but now he is kinda like my neighbor!!🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

-at the shop-

"Yay!!!! I got mah favorite chips and I got some chocolate bread too!!! Now let me check if I bought everything I need," I wandered around the sun setting streets, holding my choco bread and the sat next to the riverside bench.

It was so peaceful and clam, and the bread just made everything in another level. This was the life I need, where everything is nice and calm and beautiful.

Then suddenly I saw Ethan on the banks of the river under the bridge.

I sat there eating my bread and watching him from afar, in that dark tunnel.

"What are they even doing at this time in the day?"

Right then I heard a scream, it startled me, so I looked at that direction keenly, as I nibbled on my bread, and on the other said came out Ethan with someone in his hand, as he dragged him to the light.

He looked exhausted as if he had been fighting for a long time, well you could know he went in a fight, he had a bruise on his face, but not as much as the person he was dragging.

"Did he hit them, alone?" I wondered.

"Well, that's my queue to go home, I don't want him to see me, that's terrifying," I packed my things and got up from my seat and was walking home.

"Oh, Iris!" called out Ethan.

I turned around robotically and waved, "Oh! Hahaha😅 I didn't see you there Ethan, how are you?"

Damn, I'm screwed😩!!! What am I even telling🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️.

"Dummy, buy me a drink,"

"Y--yes sir!" I said and ran to the store to buy him a drink.

"Here you go," I said handing over the drink.

"So, you saw everything right," he asked.

"WHAT?!!!NOOOO!!! I WAS JUST---JUST LOOKING AT THE VIEW!!" I said awkwardly looking around.

He laughed as at me and sat on the bench, exhausted. Well, I guess he is tried, and I don't want to disturb him, so I will just go.

"Well, you see, I need to go back now, bye bye Ethan see you tomorrow!" I said and walked away.

"What about the money?" he asked as he stopped me.

"It's on me, so don't worry," I said, smiled and walked away, as fast as possible.

"Hey! Where are you going now?" He asked.

Can this guy be serious, I literally told him I'm going back home. He hates me and I hate him too, why does he even bother asking?!!!

But I answered him like a good child, "I'm going home now, bye bye,"

"I'm coming too," he said as he took out his phone and AirPods.

NOoOOoOoo!!!!😭😭😭THIS IS THE WORST IDEA POSSIBLE!!!! WHY AM I STUCK WITH THIS GUY?!!!!

We walked home awkwardly, not speaking to each other and the atmosphere was suffocating. Just then I heard a growl. That is a weird bird sound?!! Just then I turned around, to see Ethan blushing and trying to play it cool.

Yup this monster is actually hungry! Like what is his diet, humans???

I wanted to tease him but to afraid of causing a fight, so I grinned to myself and stopped.

"Ohh! I'm so hungry after all this walking let me eat some chips!!!"

I glanced over at him, and could see that he was ashamed and embarrassed, I wanted to laugh out so badly, but also held it back.

"Ummm.... You want some??"

He looked at me and smiled, "No, thanks," and turned away.

His face!!! His face!!!! 😂😂😂 It was hilarious, it was as if, you were fighting with a toddler🤣🤣.

Finally, we reached home safe and sound.

"Finally I'm alive!!!" I said and put away my groceries.

Well this is why, they say home sweet home right. It was getting late, and I had school the next day, I made myself a small dinner and went to bed, and before I knew it I was deep in sleep.

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