She Who Moved Next To Me

Chapter 2: “IKEA”

I heard a knock on my door while I was playing. So, I paused my game and checked it out.

“Hi, sorry to bother you but are you alright? I heard you screaming so I thought you’re hurt or something” Avery explained and I can see that she’s really concerned

The thought that she heard me screamed makes me embarrassed. I don’t even know how to explain why I’m screaming and the reason why I’m screaming. “Y-yeah, I’m good. I’m alright, Did it bother you, you must be sleeping, sorry” I might interrupted her rest with my screams.

“No, no. I was just arranging and fixing my room. Uhm… that reminds me… Is it alright if you can give me directions on where can I ride the bus to IKEA?” She asked

“I can drive you there if you want though, but can I know the reason why you want to go to IKEA?” I also asked her

“W-well…I don’t want to bother you so it’s okay if could just take the bus but the reason why I want to go to IKEA is that, I don’t have a bed or mattress to sleep on so…yeah just going to buy some furnitures is that alright?” She explains

Oh f**k! My dumbass forgot that I gave the room to her empty. What was I thinking, I told her to rest when she doesn’t even have a bed to sleep on tonight.

“I’m so sorry, my dumbass even forgot to get you one before you moved in. I’ll drive you there can you wait for 10 minutes? I’m just going to change my shirt” I explained

“Y-yeah… It’s alright no problem, thank you” she replied and again with her warm smile

I closed the door and saved the game I was playing and wrapped the video recording and immediately change my shirt, put on my socks, shoes, and grabbed my car keys and wallet.

When I got out of my bedroom, I saw Avery sitting in the couch. I feel bad for making her wait but that’s really stupid of me to even forget to buy a bed and a mattress.

It’s just 3’0 clock in the afternoon, we have plenty of time to buy her furnitures. “Hey, sorry for waiting.” I told her as I try to get her attention.

“Oh no worries, I’m sorry for bothering you though. Thank you for your kind gesture.” She replied and smile again. Isn’t she getting tired of smiling? I hope she isn’t and won’t be.

“Shall we?” As I gesture to go outside the apartment.

“Yes. Sure, after you” she replied

I walked in front of her and opened the door to go outside. I waiter for her to get out before locking the door and while I’m locking the door she waited for me.

We walked into the hallway and hopped in the elevator. We lived in an 8th story-building apartment complex, located in the 5th floor Unit 5C

“So, you’re from Canada?” I asked, hoping it would be are start-up conversation.

“I studied there but I was born and raised in the Philippines.” She explained

“So, how did you meet Tristan?” I asked out of curiosity.

“We met at University of **********, he was a visiting professor and I was doing my application for Internship. We bumped into each other then I dropped my application paper, he saw my application then looked for my transcript of record, asked me some questions, then next thing I know he said he’ll expect me here” She explained

“Ohhhh okay. So, how old are you?” I asked again. f**k…I’m so bad at having conversations.

“O-Oh, I just turned 27 last month” she replied

“Really? You don’t look like you’re 27 not even close to 27.” I replied. Wow! She looks like she just turned 20 or 21 she looks so young.

“Well, I’m very much flattered. Thank you” as she replies with a smile. “Can I asked how old are you?” She asked

“W-well I just turned 28 this year.” I replied

“No way. You look pretty young to be 28” she said

“Well, how old do you think I am?”

“Probably 25-26 base on your looks and body type.”

“Ohhh… you’re checking me out already? Well I’m very much flattered too, so thank you” I chuckled

“Ohh that’s not what I meant but if you say so…” she replied and laughs softly.

We stepped out of the elevator and walked where my car is parked at.

“ LX 600 F SPORT?” A soft mumble came out of her

“Huh?” I looked at her confusingly as she continue to look at my car.

“I never rode a luxury SUV before. You know I’m just going to take the bus. I insist I can’t afford to pay for the damages I will cause if ever” she said while avoiding eye contact and rub her hands in her nape

“No, no, no. It’s okay. This is my spare ride, and I won’t be asking you to pay for the damages if you really damage it. Which I highly doubt that you would.” I assuredly told her.

She made a shocked face reaction, blinking her eyes while her jaw is dropped but in a cute way. “Spare ride?!” She added

“Yeah. So, nothing to worry about.” I replied

“Wow…In that case, spoil me daddy.” She said and laughed while walking in the passenger seat

If I’m drinking water I would be choking by now. The tables have turned easily and I was not prepared by her reply.

“I’m just kidding, I hope I did not offend you with that joke.” As she asked so concerned

“It’s okay, I’m not offended” I assuringly said to her and smiled. Although I won’t mind taking it seriously.

I unlocked the car doors and walk to the drive seat. I opened the door and hopped in. She also did the same and put her seat belt on. I also put mine and started the engine on.