NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORS

CHAPTER TWO

TAYLOR'S POV

I just got home only to notice we've got ourselves a new neighbours. I have not been at home, so how would I have know? I frowned, as my eyes hits my wrist watch.

Oh no! It's 8:30pm already?

I know for sure that mum would freak out and would not let me sleep without a headache. 'Oh God, do something to help this sinner!' I prayed in my mind.

I walked into the house and no one was seen, just then, I perceived an aroma..... Mm mm... That was really coming from our kitchen. No doubt, mum was at it again; with those delicious dishes.

Yummy!

On entering the kitchen, the aroma got stronger. I moved my eyes around and it got wider when I saw a lot of dishes.... Mum was so busy mixing butter and sugar in a bowl, that she did not notice my presence.

Are we celebrating something or what?

“Good evening mum!” I paused. She was fraughted at first but when she saw me, she sighed. I studied her fake smile before I continued, “I know I messed up! I am not suppose to come home this late! The truth is, I was with some of my friends and got so carried away.... What should I do to make it up to you?” I finished, not meaning the question I asked but I she would take advantage of it anyway, so I winked at her. I hope she fell for the lie.

The truth is, I was banging a girl after school closed. She have been requesting for me to have it with her and since I was free today, I let drove her to a place we could have fun in peace. I know my tricks would work on mum but i am praying, she do not ask for something impossible. Yeah, I know my mum! She always get a way of punishing someone, especially I.

“You crazy, spoilt, brat! You always got your ways, right? I really do not have your time tonight because I am very busy but, well, there is something you can do for me!" She looked at me with a smirk look.

I hate it when she gives that look, so evil!

Then she took a little mixture from the bowl to taste before she continued. “You will be following me to meet our new neighbours and we are going to have our dinner there as well. That's final! No arguments!” She added and did not bother to look at my face.

Shit!

I do not wish to go anywhere and definitely not in to some stranger's house!.... I knew she do punish me in one way or another, she knew how I hated strangers and still wants me to follow her. I guess I have to no choice then to accept it as my punishment. I ran up the small stairs, then walked to my room. I have got to look for something good, to put on. Who knows if I could get someone staring. You know what I meant, right? Lol

***

Damn!

Here we are, in front of our neighbour's house. She left almost everything for me to carry. I still can not believe, i was doing it! But well, it was better off than getting to wash the toilets, do the laundries and cook for two whole weeks without any help from her.

Hell no!

"Hello, good evening!" We both greeted at the same time to a tall beautiful woman who opened the door.

She looked younger than her age but I could bet she was old. She looked so beautiful in her red gown and I really wished she had a daughter coz I knew the girl would look as pretty or prettier.

“Good evening too!” She replied, standing at the entrance, staring at us in a surprised state.

“Ahem, we live next door! We thought you do be hungry and so we prepared dinner. Hope you do not mind?” My mum said, giving me a scary look to smile more.

I hate this woman! Jezzz...

The woman saw my mum's stare and started smiling, “Please come in, Mrs. ...” She paused and not knowing what next to say. Mum never introduced herself to the woman so I do not blame her.

“Mrs. Stella!” My mum completed it, “And this is my son, Taylor!” She added with a bright smile....

She is introducing me like I don't know my name or I can not talk for myself.. Damn this annoying woman!

“Mrs. Stella, am extremely grateful! Please do not mind the arrangements of the house. We are still working on it! We have not really talked of making dinner yet, I must confess you are a God sent!!” The woman said as we walked in after exchanging French kiss.

When we walked half way to the empty space of the sitting room, the strange lady called out to me.

“Make yourself comfortable Taylor!” She said and called my mum to the kitchen. So they could get to jest and do whatever women do in the kitchen before they present the food.

I am actually left alone, to view the house to my heart content.

I must say the house is not bad at all. It is beautiful and have weird arrangements though! The pictures on the wall looks beautiful too.

I did not get to view more, when a boy of my age came out of a room and smiled at me, like he knew me before. He walked closer, “Are you part of the family?” I asked and he laughed.

“Silly question! Sure I am, you got a problem with that?” He asked with a raised right brow.

“Nah, I came in minutes ago with my mum, we live next door!” I said and he smiled.

“Oh, that is good! So where is your mum let me greet her as well?” He looked around.

“She followed your mum to the kitchen.” I replied and he nod.

“I'm Terry and you are?” He asked.

“I'm Taylor!” I replied.

“Nice to meet you dude! You sure look cool!” He said and shook hands with me.

“Emmm, not any better than you, Terry!” He smirked and rolled his eyes. He continued, “Well, I better go help dad out, you want to come alone? He is at the garage!” He added and I nodded to his request.

He looks like someone I can easily hop with.

***

At the dinning table, Mrs. Adrian; so she said her name was, wanted her children to start school immediately, but she do not know much about here.

Oh no! This isn't cool!

Mum just suggested my school.... Once Terry enters my school, all the girls will want to flirt with him and not me, anymore.

What do you think?...

The dude is f*****g handsome! Those beautiful blue eyes, full eyebrows and muscular body alone can call attention anywhere, anytime.

Mmm mmm.... this food taste so good! Mum really is a good chief!

“They are good!” Mrs. Adrian said better mouthful as she tried the ginger spiced chicken.

“Sure it is!” Terry assure and mum smiled.

“Thank you!” Mum replied with a grin.

After dinner, Mr. Adrian thanked me for assisting him. We all had a little fun talk.

Mum and I, went back home and being so stressed up, I walked up to my room and bounced on my bed like a fellen tree. I hated strangers but saw myself so free with them. Mr. Adrian's family were friendly! I slept off without taking off my shoes.