Let Me Save You Then

Chapter 2

APARTMENT 928

VERONICA's POV // Present.

2 hours later, Veronica is on the road; riding inside a cab she rented, heading to the apartment that her Nan picked for her. She sighed, and closed her eyes.

Thinking about her Nan, she misses her a lot. She was the sole reason why Veronica haven't had left their house 2 years ago. She was the only person Veronica adores inside their household and she trusts her with her life. Hell, she'll do everything for her Nan

And oh, speaking of adoring a person, Veronica's mind instantly went back to the bumping incident that had happened on the airport's waiting area. Her thoughts brought her back to the deep emerald eye lady, her sharp features suiting her. She has a pointy nose, her lips pink and pouty and shiny, even without the help of some lip gloss. Her eyes holds a lot of emotions, making Veronica lost into its depth. Voice slow and low, Veronica noticed. The way her brows moves whenever she talks, and oh she has dimples too! The way her hand runs through her unruly wavy long hair, making her look fiercer.

She's beautiful. Veronica finds herself smiling at the thought of the gal she met at the airport. Making her face heat and red, heart fluttering.

Veronica snapped out of her thoughts and abruptly opened her eyes when she heard the driver calling her attention

"Oh, pardon?" She asked, blinking her eyes towards the front. Her cheeks heated at embarrassment.

"We're here, ma'am." He smiled politely at her.

Veronica looked outside and yes, she was absolutely lost at the thought of the green eyed girl she bumped into because they have arrived at the apartment building and she didn't even noticed it.

She hid her flushed cheek with her hair. When she sees the driver getting out of the car, Veronica followed suit.

When she got out of the cab, the driver already took care of her luggage. She thanked him and gave him a well deserved tip for his good service before they both bid their good byes.

Veronica glanced back at the building in front of her, inhaling and exhaling before stepping inside the building. She was then greeted by an attendee.

"Good morning, ma'am. Welcome to Selly Apartment Complex, Inc., how may I help you?"

The person behind the reception desk asked as soon as Veronica near her. Bright smile plastered on her face.

Samantha. Veronica reads her name tag before responding

"Hello. I am Ver- Louise. Louise Poulston" Veronica gave her a small smile, nervous she might messed it up

"Poulston?" Veronica nods at her

"Sorry for the inconvenience, ma'am, but can I please have any documents for validation?" the receptionist asked, smile not faltering away her face. Veronica hums as a response and gave her her id card - well, sort of, and she then gave the receptionist her documents regarding the flat

"Oh, the one from France!" Veronica raised her eyebrow before realization hits her, so she smiles

"Yes." she responded shortly

"I'm sorry again ma'am! This way please. Your luggage will be escorted by the complex' bellboy to your flat" Samantha says, leading the way to the lifts. She then pressed 9th as soon as they got inside.

Veronica was just staring ahead as the numbers in every floor was shown. She heard Samantha talking but she haven't really paid her any attention. Her mind's too preoccupied to have some small talks at the moment.

Luckily, she saw the floor number to her flat. When the elevator opens, Veronica was one of those elevator passengers to come out first. And when Samantha came outside the lift, they walked the hallway through her flat.

Veronica wasn't the one who picked the complex, 'twas her Nan. She said it was one of the High-end complex in the Philippines, she didn't really do research about the place because she trusts her. So that's why she's got no idea about the place. But Veronica could say that her Nan didn't disappoint. The whole building is lavishing. The moment she stepped out of the cab, she knew that the building is well-off and has some high maintenance.

The lobby itself is massive, well organized and just downright screams luxury. And it's not only because it has 2 huge chandeliers hanging at the ceiling, no.

They walked straight and then turned in the left hallway. Veronica noticed that this part is in different theme than the previous one they've past strolled. This wing of the whole 9th floor illuminates serenity and pure calmness. It is decorated in beige and white. And instantly, Veronica felt relaxed.

"I'm starting to like it here" She said, involuntary smiles creeping out her face

And finally, after almost 3 minutes of walking, they arrived at her flat. Her apartment room was located at the very end corner of the left wing, facing directly towards the hallway. There's two doors facing the hallway, so Veronica had to guess which one is hers - well, not until Samantha stops in front of what she supposed is her apartment

Room 928. She reads

"Here are your keys, ma'am. I'll be back here tomorrow first thing with a tech expert from the company's security department to help you put on your biometric scanner to secure your flat." Veronica accepted the keys - one a regular key, and the other a card. She then said her thank you to the receptionist.

"Welcome to your new apartment, ma'am. If you ever need anything, there's a phone inside your flat, you can just press 9 and a room service will come to you"

"Mm, thanks." Veronica nods before turning to face the door, and inserting her keys to open her flat.

She muttered another 'thank you' after Samantha said, "I hope you enjoy your stay, ma'am" and strides away

Veronica was about to push the door to her new flat when she saw something - or more like, someone, walking in her direction. They both stood frozen the moment they laid eyes with each other. Veronica's hand awkwardly in the air, as she was attempting to hold the doorknob.

Her heart beating rapidly inside her chest as her blue eyes met with a pair of green ones. Mouth slightly opened in surprised, both not breaking the eye contact

Their mini staring contest was only interrupted when the green eyed lady she can't take her eyes away from, and left her mind wandering around it's depth, was pushed aggressively. Causing them to almost bump into each other, again.

"Oops" The other gal said, hands now holding her weight against the door frame, balancing herself not to fall and hit Veronica. Green eyes wide open as she stared down at her

"Hi" Veronica mastered to say despite the loud and rapid beating of her heart. Hands ready to catch the lady in front of her. She swears to god, her face is as red as a tomato.

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HAHAHA of course I had to cut that and leave you hanging ;))

anyways, to anyone reading this, hi! :))

x,
chin