Temperance Constance Silva is a very powerful woman. She has the world at the palm of her hands. Well most of it anyway. She is getting through life the way she knows. She's a fighter and has been one sense before had air in her lungs. She won't sto...
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"Nala?" I call out as soon as I walk into my apartment. I'm surprised she isn't waiting at the door for me.
I hear the pitter patter of her paws hitting the floor before I see her. As she gets closer I notice how fast he is coming at me. But I realize too late because by the time the though registers, I'm in the ground with Nala on top of me and dog slobber all over my face.
"Nala! Hi mi sol! I missed you so much!" I say laughing still trying to get her off me. (My sun)
After Nala calms down I make sure to refill her food and water then walk towards my bedroom to get my towel to take a shower and a pair of boxers for after.
After stripping, I turn on the shower, not even waiting for it to warm up.
I let my thoughts drift. Where would I be if I hadn't left? Would I be in the awful home still? Is home even the right word for that place? Home is supposed to be somewhere you want to be. I sure as hell didn't want to be there. Maybe they were doing what they thought was best? Maybe she was just struggling really bad. It's not her fault.
"Shut up. You know that's not true." I speak out load. God.
My thought calm down as the water gets warmer. I close my eyes and lean agains the wall. This month has been stressful. And it's only the 5th. Last month wasn't as bad. I mean I had to find somewhere to live with my limited funds, but I figured it out. Plus I have Nala. I just hope this month ends easy.
I quickly finish up in the shower then dry off and pull on my boxers. As I step out of the bathroom I notice Nala sitting right at the door looking up at me as I walk out.
"Miss me? It's only been like 20 minutes Pequeño sol" I smile down at her and start walking to my room. (Little sun.)
As I settle on the bed, under my covers with Nala at my feet, I pick up my phone seeing a couple of messages.
Bre: how is your job going? We miss you here :( your hard work is missed. No one works as hard as you do <3
My old boss. I used to work at a gym in North Carolina. I was a trainer for a little then I switched to maintenance. It was easier not having to see too many people. I mean I love people don't get me wrong, but when you're trying to make people push to their limits, it's not fun.
Me: I miss you guys too! It's going good. The owner is a sweetheart and I met a little of her family today. I hope you guys found a good replacement :)
Then I look at my moms message.
Mom: Goodnight sweetheart! I hope today was easier, I miss you come see me soon, bring a girl!!!
Me: Goodnight mom! I miss you too! I will come over soon, not sure I will have a girl with me though. <3
I look though my phone to make sure no one else really important texted then I set it down.
Mrs. Russo and her family is so nice. I wonder what their story is. I mean the kids looks scary. Not Alexyss. And Temperance god she's gorgeous. Maybe she will come in this weekend. I hope she does.
My phone buzzing brings me out of my day dream.
Mrs. Russo: sorry for texting so late, I hope you're not asleep yet. We are going to be catering a race tomorrow, and I would really appreciate if you could come help. It would only be for three hours from 12-3. But it is your day off so I understand if you don't want to come in. Just let me know sweets and I'll figure it out. <33
It's not even late. It's like 9:00 but whatever. I guess I could go in. I have nothing better to do.
Me: of course I'll come in. I have nothing else to do tomorrow anyways. Would you mind sending me the address please?
Mrs. Russo: of course it's is roadway drive east 104th ave. Thank you so much! You're to pure for this world <33 good night Dulce chico (sweet boy)
Turing off my phone and retuning it to my nightstand, I look up. I hope tomorrow is easy. I need to make sure to bring sunscreen and chapstick. I dont want sun posing or cancer. That's shits real. I don't want to die young. Where is my chapstick anyways? I usually keep it on my night stand. It's in my pants.
That are across the floor.
On the other side of the room.
So far away.
"Nala, go grab my pants." Nala just looks up at me like I'm crazy. "Yeah didn't think that would work either." Getting up and walking across the room, I go through my pockets to find my chapstick. Instead I cut my finger on something. I think it was paper because it's a small cut. Putting my hand back into my pants, I pull out the card that Temperance gave me. Should I use it? She said to call if I need anything. But I don't need anything right now. I think I'm good. Maybe? I dont know. Grabbing my chapstick from my other pocket I turn around to get back into bed. Placing both things on the night stand, and getting back under the covers. I'll figure it out tomorrow. Right now I just wanna sleep.
But I guess it wasn't in the cards for me to sleep tonight because right as I'm about to be temporarily dead to the world, my phone rings.
"Frickers! Really? I can't just sleep?" Picking up my phone, seeing it's a unknown number I decide to answer it. Probably shouldn't but it's not like I'll be sleeping.
"Good you're awake. Just wanted to let you know, you can't hide forever. You may be good at hiding but I'm a better seeker. I'll see you soon Apollo. It only took me a month to find your number this time. I'm getting better. Or maybe your getting worst." The line ends. And I think my heart stops with it.
How did she find me. Fuck what's going on. Without thinking I throw my phone across the room and get up to make sure all the doors and windows are locked. Then I get back into bed and under the covers for the third time tonight.
With my heart still racing, I some how fall asleep. Maybe this time is different. Maybe she won't find me. I'll be safe. I have stepping stones here.
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A/N: what do we think? Who is the unknown caller? A shorter chapter today. I'm not sure how I'm feeling about this book. I don't know what direction I want it to go in.
Give me feedback please. What did you like? What didn't you like? What's Should I change?
