My Lttle Human

Chapter 4

Aurelia Brown

I have been in Seattle for a week now, the morning air in Seattle felt different- fresher, deeper, like the city itself had just woken up and taken a long, cleansing breath.

Standing on the small balcony of my apartment, I inhaled, letting the crispness settle in my lungs. It carried the scent of rain, clean and rich, mixed with the faintest hint of pine from the towering evergreens that lined the streets below.

The breeze tugged at my loose cotton sweater, cool but not biting, just enough to remind me that spring was still shaking off winter’s hold.

The damp pavement below glistened under the early sunlight, and when the wind shifted, I caught the subtle briny scent of Elliott Bay drifting through the air.

I smiled to myself, wrapping my hands around my warm coffee mug. It had only been a week since i moved here, but in this moment, standing on my balcony, I already felt at home.

It is time to let go of the past, and look ahead to a bright future. I quickly finished my coffee, and head inside. I decided to take up freelancing for now, pending the time I get an job.

I pulled down my curtains, and sat down adjusting my sweater. I open my laptop as I need to finish my work for today.

My fingers danced over the keyboard, the soft glow of my laptop screen illuminating my face in the dimly lit room. Lines of code scrolled across the screen. Let's get started......

An hour later I was rounding up my work when I receive a text from Josh. Josh is my bubbly neighbor, we met last last week when I was moving in and he was giving a positive vibe.

We clicked almost immediately and he even invited me for coffee two days later, I agreed reluctantly as I was still new in town and not sure of what might happen. But few minutes into our talk at the coffee shop, I realized he is a high-spirited person, and he is also fun to be around.

We talked about a lot of things, and apparently he has been in Seattle all his life, and also he is gay. Cool right, that means he cannot be interested in me. He gave me the the hot gist about Maximus Kent as he works in his company- Kent Holdings.

---------Flashback---------

I slowly sipped my coffee as I listen to Josh talk about his boss and his recent scandal.

"You know girl, I have been working at Kent Holdings for three years now, and I have only seen my very cold but very hot boss a few times." Josh said in his bubbly voice. fanning his face with his hands.

"You have a crush on him right? isn't that complete opposite of each other though?." I asked, more curious about the topic. I don't even know why I'm interested, I guess I'm bored.

"I know, but there's no other way to put it asides from that, he is always emotionally distant, he never smiles but he is extremely hot at the same time. So, yeah the cold hottie." He said, blushing like a teenager while I only humm.

"He likes privacy and all so he is always up on his floor almost all the time, and from there the team leaders all report to him." He continued

"About his recent scandal, I don't think he is into Kimberly. I'm sure it is just fun and nothing else." Josh said staring into nothing.

"Why?." I quipped

"Well, the cold hottie does not have the capacity to love, he is too cold for that. Have you seen his picture with Kim, he doesn't look happy at all. My opinion though, but I'm sure it seventy percent accurate." He said while finishing his cake.

I felt a pang of jealousy as I nod my head and sipped my coffee again. Why I'm getting jealous, it's not like I know him personally.

"Enough of Maximus Kent." I thought thought to myself while shaking my head.

"Enough about me, tell me about your self girl, why did you relocate to Seattle?." Josh asked, his question bringing me out of my thoughts.

I cleared my throat, "Well, it's a long story, but I moved here because of my ex. I don't want to talk much about it." I lowered my head and hold the coffee cup tighter.

"I understand you girl, I have been in a similar situation before and it is not nice. But the good thing is that you left him which is the right thing to do." He told me in a soft voice.

"Cheer up girl, Seattle is a nice place to be in, and remember, do not let men get to you, instead, you drive them insane." He said flipping his imaginary hair.

I laughed at his comment. He managed to brighten up my mood. I like this guy already.

----------End of Flashback----------

I opened up Josh's text and read the content

J: Hey b***h, it's the weekend and I think we need to unwind. Guess what, we are going to the club tonight!. I know you will say no, that's why I'm going to be at your place in five. Love you xoxo😘

Josh is such a drama queen. I rolled my eyes and was about to reply his text when I heard my door bell ring. I thought he said five minutes!.

I walked to the door, and it was really Josh.

"Hey bestie" he said while crushing me in a hug.

"Hi" I manage to reply.

"I'm guessing you read my text. We are going out tonight and you cannot decline. We need to find you a man and we cannot let your beauty go to waste." He said while plopping down on my couch.

"My relationship ended six months ago Josh, I don't think I'm ready, and besides nobody would want me, just take a look at me. I sighed and joined him on the couch.

"You are beautiful girl, really beautiful. So, don't go thinking you're not, and trust me boys will swam after you tonight when I'm done dressing you up. Only the good ones though. So, please say yes." Josh held my hand as he speak.

"Okay. Let's go." I said raising my hand defeated.

"Good. Now let's get you dressed. Do you have anything sexy in your wardrobe." Josh screamed, obviously happy.

After few hours of picking out what to wear. We finally find something fitted for club I went for a short black dress with slit. The dress was hugging my body too much and it made me feel a little bit uncomfortable but Josh assured me it was okay. I'm going with a simple make-up tonight, just mascara and lip gloss.

"You look stunning Aurelia. Damn! You did a good job hiding those curves. You are going to turn heads tonight babe. Josh complimented me, making me blush in the process.

I look in the mirror and stare at myself, is this really me. I look so different, so beautiful. But I still like my baggy clothes more.

it was finally time to go. I stepped out of our building and all eyes was on me. I felt really conscious, I don't like it when people stare.

Josh reassured me that I'm good and we finally got into his car and he drove off.