THE STRANGER LIVING IN MY HOUSE

Chapter six

"Ilana what is going on? Who is this?" my dad sounds furious.

I shift from one leg to another in distress worrying that my parents are going to find out that I rent out the room to anyone.

If my parents find out i'm renting out this room, i might just start living with them.

"This is the neighbor you've been talking about?" mom moves more into the room

"Uhh... no"

"Okay then who is he?" my mom asks

"He is just, a work mate that just wanted to..."

"A work mate that you get close to while he is shirtless when we are having a family dinner?" my dad's voice gets even more intimidating.

"No uhh the thing is" I try to look for excuses to get out of this situation as my face heats up.

"Brian don't scold her, it's pretty obvious what's happening here" my mom turns to my dad before looking at both Austin and I to talk again.

"What are you talking about mom?"

"Yah what?" my dad adds on.

"Can't you see? We are getting in the way of love" she says and I choke.

"What?"

"Yes!" Austin smiles

"No" I yell and move closer to my mom to try to convince her that she is wrong.

"Mom... that's not it, the truth is..."

"Lana and I are dating, soon to get married" Austin smiles and moves ahead of me.

"No why are..."

"So why didn't you just say so... you could have invited him for dinner as well" my dad smiles looking at the both of us

"What is wrong with all of you?"

"Ask yourself that for not inviting me to meet my future parents in law" Austin smirks. I am so going to kill him after this.

"Awww... so sweet what's your name sweetie?" my mom asks looking at Austin with a huge smile.

"Uhm... Austin" he hesitates. He always does that when he's asked his name.

"Austin... you two should come over for dinner next Sunday at our house"

"No problem Mrs. Reynolds"

"No please, call me mom" she pinches his cheeks like a little baby then looks at me with a straight face

"You, I am very disappointed in you for hiding such a big thing from us" she says as she walks out of the room "Let's go Brian, see you next Sunday"

My dad gives Austin one last intimidating look to Austin before he walks out and closes the door.

Now time for me to kill this son of a...

"Are you kidding me?" I yell out

"What's the matter babe?" Austin says placing his hands on his hips "Can I call you babe?"

"Don't call me that and why would you go on with the lie?" I ask him raising my hand at his face.

"Whoa first of all relax" he says as he takes hold of my hand "and second of all, I only did to cover you up so that they don't find out the truth"

"I would rather be housemates with a pig than date or live with you"

"Ouch" he says placing his hand on his chest.

"What is wrong with you? I only met you a few days ago and I already regret meeting you!"

"Hey okay, I get it" he says turning around "I'm sorry okay, I panicked, I didn't know what to do... I was afraid I might have to move out if they found out and this is the only place I have to stay"

"I'll move out if that's what you want, the last thing i want is having someone regret meeting me" he says so pitfully. 

I start to feel pity for him and let out a deep breath.

I hate this

"Okay fine, I forgive you... but we are only dating when we are around my parents and outside the house because my dad usually has spies"

He turns around and a wide smile appears on his face, "So what I'm hearing is..."

"We do not know each other inside the house... understood?"

"Whatever you say my love" he says and my stomach tingles a little bit.

"Don't make me regret Austin" 

"Okay sorry" he says and smiles

"I'm going to sleep" I say as I walk out of the room after rolling my eyes at him and banging the door shut.

I go to the bathroom and get my toothbrush so I can brush my teeth and go to bed. I look into the mirror as I start to brush my teeth and think about work tomorrow.

"I know this isn't the right time but... can I use your toothbrush?" I heard a voice say behind me. I look at his reflection in the mirror and pause my actions. I roll my eyes at his words and spit out the toothpaste in my mouth.

"What is wrong with you?" I turn around and find him standing so close to me. I feel intrigued by his chest that is so close to my face.

"Hey sweet lips, my face is up here" I look up at him as he towers over me. I notice the wide grin on his face and turn around to continue what I was doing.

"You didn't answer my question though" he says and I choke.

"No"

"Why not?" he asks and leans his head on my shoulder making my heart rise a little. "Goodnight Austin" I say and walk away to my room and shut the door.

Does everybody that rents this room have to be a pain in the butt? After I kick Austin out of this house, I'm never renting it out. I hope

I change into my purple silk pajamas. I climb on my bed and rest my head on my pillow for a goodnight sleep. As I close my eyes, I start to remember how Austin ruined my chances of Michael and I going somewhere far.

Who knows maybe he was my secret admirer sending me roses each morning.

I start to let my sleep carry me away when I hear loud music coming from the next room, Austin's room.

I swear this guy is starting to get on my last nerve. I get out of my bedroom and walk to his door. I knock once and stand for about two seconds till I knock again even louder.

"Austin what in the..." I start to shout when he comes out of the room shirtless and towers me again. I take a moment to look at his chest and swallow my saliva. I hate how I'm always getting swept away by his beautiful large body.

"Uhh... babe?" he says snapping me back to my senses. I look up at him and step one foot back so I can at least look at him without straining my neck.

"Don't call me that and what's with all the noise?" I yell out.

"Oh I thought you might want to come and join me" I take a good look at him and cross my arms.

"No... I'm trying to sleep I have work tomorrow!" I let go of my arms.

"Oh... so you want me to come sleep with you?"

"No... I want you to turn down the music!" I yell and start to walk towards my room.

"Anything for you baby" he says

"Don't call me that!"

"Okay baby" he says and enters his room. Before I think about going back and slapping him, I enter my room quickly.

I go back to my room, lay down on my bed and close my eyes. I start to think of how Austin's behavior is starting to get to my head. But I shouldn't really focus on some idiot because I have much more important things to do.

The house finally goes quiet and I let sleep take me away.