𝐔𝐆𝐋𝐘 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐓𝐇

TWO

ANA

I close the door behind me and throw my coat on my couch as I slide off my shoes. I walk into my apartment and switch the light on, revealing my small kitchen and living room. I feel relief wash over me. Home sweet home.

I didn't plan on living here for long. I needed to get away and I needed somewhere to stay. All I wanted was to disappear.

I walk into my room and grab my t-shirt and sweatpants from my drawer when I hear the familiar chime from my phone. I walk to the living room, digging through the pocket of my coat to retrieve it.

I check the caller ID and am greeted by an unknown number. I hesitate a little.

The first two people that pop into mind are that guy I gave my number to at work. That was two weeks ago so I doubt it'd be him. The second man, well he's the one I've been running from.

My thumb hovers in between the green and red buttons until it slides over the green one. There was only one way to find out. Let's hope for the best.

"Hello?" I ask.
"Hi."

I close my eyes in relief. It wasn't him. Instead, I heard a voice I had only heard briefly two weeks ago.

"You're Alex." I sit down on my couch, putting the call on speaker.

"Ah," I feel my stomach flutter. His voice had been one of the first things I noticed. He had a deep voice that was raspy. At first, I was intimidated by him. It matched his physique, tough and firm.

"So you do remember." He chuckles. "Of course I do. There's a reason I told you to call me." I simply say, pursing my lips. I hear Alex chuckle. "I must admit I found you interesting when I saw you. I was simply too afraid to make the first move. This is the first time you do this?"

"It depends if you believe me or not. Because I can sit here right now and tell you the truth which is no and you may not believe that."

I'm making spirals on my thigh with my finger, waiting for a response. I hope I hadn't gone too far to make him hang up on me. "I believe you, Ana."
"You do?" I chuckle.
"I do. I think you're fearless."
"You think I'm fearless?"
"Mhm."
"It was just a leap of faith."
"Something I couldn't come close to doing. That's why I called. You're admirable."

"All I did was desire to know you."
"And now here we are, talking while I'm asking Google for good icebreakers."

I giggle like a little girl. "What are your hobbies? Let's start from there."