Take A Chance On Me || William Nylander

Part XXIX

Mariana's POV- May 2016

"Thanks for helping me"

"No worries, I don't mind" I told Ellie as I taped closed a box.

"How much did William pout when you told him I called dibs on you tomorrow morning?"

I laughed and nodded at her because Will had in fact pouted when I told him I wasn't spending the night.

"He's actually dropping by in a bit, he claims he needs to give me something" I said.

"You know Jake isn't here"

"He left?" I asked.

She shook her head.

"His sister's graduation is tomorrow, so he'll be gone until Friday"

"A whole day without Jake? That sounds wonderful" I admitted.

"That's what the meeting was on"

I forgot about that meeting.

"Jake actually called me after to ask why I wasn't there" I told her.

"You're kidding"

I shook my head.

"I'm not" I stated.

"He tried to tell me that it was wrong of me to miss such an important meeting" I said.

She snorted.

"He literally talked about himself for 25 minutes"

"I hung up on him" I admitted.

She laughed.

"This whole floor is done with Jake's shit"

There was a light knock on the door and I raised an eyebrow.

"Coming" I called out.

I opened the door and smiled at Jeff.

"How was your final?" I asked.

I accepted the hug he was leaning down for.

"It was actually quite easy, but I have you to thank for that"

He let go of me.

"Eleanor here?"

I nodded and stepped back so he could walk in.

"Somewhere in here" I joked as he walked in.

I closed the door and he chuckled as he looked around the room.

"A small hurricane hit only your side of the room"

Ellie smiled.

"It was much more messy a few hours ago" 

It's true, when I got back I couldn't see the floor. I helped her once my laundry was in the washing machine. I actually had to go to the laundry room in about 5 minutes and get my blouses and jeans.

"I'll give you two some privacy" I said as I grabbed my laundry hamper and phone.

"Do you need help?"

I smiled at Ellie as I opened the door.

"I got it" I told her.

She nodded and I closed the door behind me. I made my way down the hall and down the stairs. 

"Hey" I spoke up as I walked into the laundry room.

Fernando smiled as he closed the washer's door.

"I see you're having fun as well"

I laughed and nodded.

"When are you heading back?"