Pathway

The Visit - Part 1

She walked down the corridor of this building that seem to span longer then the view of the building from outside. But then she finally reached it, unit 1002.

She hesitated and thought to herself, am I ready for this, I do like him and he is very sweet and funny, shaking it off, that’s it, I’m going in.

She tapped the door twice, general enough but sure enough that it would be heard.

She can hear scuffling from the other side of the door, sounds like many things running around, that’s right, he said there are cats, three if I remember correctly.

The door opened and it was that handsome face she’s seen only a handful of times, but it made her feel warm inside and safe.

“Come on in, and please keep your shoes on, I haven’t had a chance to sweep up after these girls”, as his large hand gestured towards the cats.

She took a few steps into the apartment and notice the hard gravel feeling under her footing. She looked up into his eyes, and as if he could hear her thoughts he voiced an answer before the thought could complete its form into a question.

“They have a tendency of tracking their litter between their paws as they roam around”, he closed the door with such practiced ease allowing it to make only the softest thump as it closed.

“I’m so happy you could come”, his voice sounding shy and soft, “would you like anything to drink, water, juice, pop.”

“Nope, I’m good” she said.

“Okay, well this way”, his left hand extended towards the hallway right in front of them and his other hand gently touching the small of her back.

A smile came over her, as the warmth of his hand touched her skin. And they both walked down to the end of the hall, to a room right at the very end.

Before they entered he pointed to the door on the left, “This is the washroom if you need.”

Then they entered the room and closed the door behind them.