BOOK: One - The Shadows Series
James Dale has always been a lonely guy ever since his teen years, always alone at lunch, always alone on the bus ride home, and especially alone at home cause when he did return home his father was waiting with a be...
As we arrived at my new apartment, Luke helped by taking the heaviest boxes while I took the light ones or semi heavy ones. My apartment wasn't much it was smaller than my last, but I didn't care even if it was more expensive. I need a fresh start, and that's exactly what I got when I was offered the job after applying.
The walls were a dull grey throughout the whole apartment. When you turned to the left of the hall, there was a small kitchen with a fridge, oven, and microwave alongside a small kettle connected to the kitchen was a living room white a black couch that was clearly around six years old from all the cracks there was a small falt screen tv and a few plants which I hoped were fake around the room the coffee table which was a dark brown was above a small beige rug. On the right side of the apartment was my room with nothing other than the mattress I ordered to be delivered here. Lastly, the bathroom was right down the hall it was small with a shower toilet and a sink.
"How....... cosy, " Luke said with a fake smile
"Shut up asshole it's better than being back there," I shot back,
He laughed before replying, "True true."
I just shook my head before asking him if he wants to stay the night on the couch since he's been driving for long
"Thanks, little bro, but I'm good. I have to get back, plus I've driven longer than nine hours straight. " he smiles
"Ew, don't call me little bro, you ass, but if you're sure, then at least stay for tea," I asked, showing the box of tea bags I brought with me.
I was more of a coffee guy, but I still liked tea he agreed with a node as I went to stick the kettle on. We had a little chat as the kettle came to a boil. I poured our tea, and we went to the living room and sat down.
"Promise me you won't be a stranger, ok?" Luke asks sadly as he stands up, finishing his tea.
"I promise, and same goes for you, ok?" I smile, standing up, grabbing the cups from the table and putting them in the sink.
"Ok, I should get going, and you should get some rest. You have a big day tomorrow, and you'll kill it, " he smiles, pulling me into a hug that lasts a little too long
"I won't make it to work if you don't let go," I choke out
He laughs before letting go "Ok ok I forget how strong these muscular arms are and how fragile you are."
"SHUT UP," I wack him with my hand, making him laugh at how bad of a hit it was
He gives me a smaller, shorter hug before saying his final goodbye and shutting the door.
Then he was gone, the last part of my old life, and the only part I wanted to keep was gone. I know we will call, but it's still sad seeing him leave.
After I was in the cups, I started to unpack as I tidy up putting clothes in my closet, hanging up pictures and adding small decorations around the room
The vibe I'm thinking 👇
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It wasn't much, but it was enough for me. I hung up posters of a few of my favourite artists, and once I was finished, I went into the bathroom to shower before bed. As I was in the shower, I noticed my music on my phone quieten, and I looked over to see a call from a number I don't know
I pick up.
"Hello?" I ask nervously, scared in case I'm asked my favourite movie
"Hey James, it's Aaron. Sorry for calling so late. I was wondering if you'd be able to come in at around 8 am. instead of 11 am. As I have a meeting at that time.
I let out a sigh of relief before replying, "Yes, that's fine, mister Nash."
"Drop the mister. I want you to feel like my equal, not like you're under me even if you technically are, " he lets out a little chuckle
From what I've seen, Mr. Nash or should I just say Nash is around 6'1 muscular build with hazelnut eyes and a slick back curtain type hairstyle only a little longer. If he wasn't my boss, I'd probably let him in my bed.
"Ok, mi- Nash, I'll be there by eight," I answer
He says a quick goodbye before abruptly hanging up, but before he did, I could have sworn I heard a male voice saying, "Does it feel good
I just brush it off to me being crazy and lack of sleep. I quickly finish my shower before brushing my teeth and hopping into bed
I knew that tomorrow would be stressful even if I was just working as an accountant it was still a huge multimillion dollar company, and it has such a big image I'm scared that I won't fit in. God, I need to reevaluate my self-esteem.
Word Count: 917
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Little bit of a shorter chapter. I usually like to keep them around 1000-1500 words, but I'm a little tired
Also, here's a little vibe that I think luke gives
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Anyways I hope you enjoyed this chapter. I truly enjoy writing this, but
