Anthony let out a sigh of relief when Julian threw the door open, despite the scowl he was blooming. “Hi,” he greeted, not expecting a response at all.
“Hi,” Julian grumbled in response, surprising them both. Anthony waited to be invited on, but when no such offer came, he nudged Julian aside and stepped into the rusty-looking apartment. His eyes darted around the living area in awe. It was beautifully decorated in antiques and from the pictures hanging on the walls, Anthony deduced that the place belonged to Julian's parents and the guy was just keen on renovating regularly.
“So this is where you hide from me?” Anthony mused, loving everything around him. Julian didn't bother answering the rhetorical question.
Less than two hours earlier, he had received a disturbing yet unexpected
