Our Midnight Heart

Chapter 4 - Elevator

I unlock my car quickly and sit inside turning up the heating immediately as I shivvered from the cold.

I notice the sun shining down on me and let out a sigh as I drive out of his driveway.
It's a shame I couldn't stay at his for a little longer, it's sad I have to leave like this.

I scold myself for thinking negatively. It's Rosaline I have to make sure she's alright. I couldn't let her suffer on her own, not after a panic attack, not after she specifically asked me to go to her.

I hope she'll be alright. My mind woundered for the next 30 minutes until I reached Affluence High.

I pull up right outside of one of the tallest buildings, which consisted of 95 floors and the pub she worked at was unfortunately on the 28th floor which would take me a while to get to.

After locking my car door behind me I began walking up to the entrance. It wasn't too busy as it was getting to the late morning and most people had already arrieved at work.

The only people really walking by were either children with their mothers or much older people and a few buisness men and woman heading into and out of Affluence High. Because the building was made from steel it appeared even more beautiful because it shone in the sunlight.

Upon entering, I walked straight to the elevator and input the number 28 as the door opened and I walk in.

As it shut behind me and started ascending upwards, I bring out my iphone quickly to text Gemstone and tell him that I'm sorry that I left with no notice because I didn't want to wake him up.
I had to tell him I left early to see Rosaline, because she wasn't feeling too well.

My heart sank as I realized I should've texted him sooner. I press send and after sending that text I sent a heart.

My thoughts ended up tracing back to last night.

Adreanaline thundered through my heart as my mind lingered on all the events. The elevator door opened on floor 6 interrupting my thoughts as a woman steps through.

She dials in a number and in a few minutes the door opens again and she steps off.
The elavator was on a few floors above by now and more people enter. It was quite crowded making me feel a bit claustraphobic.

Thankfully by the time most of the people went off the time started to go faster for me and I soon arrive at the 28th floor.

I let out a sigh of relief as I step out. The atmosphere was soon filled with the distant sounds of people singing, chatting and music. That's definately coming from the pub.

There were a couple of shops and caffes surrounding the pub.

I soon walked in and my eyes scanned the place to see if I could find her.
With no sign of her I walk up to where the drinks are ordered and meet eyes with one of the bartenders.

"Hello, what can I get for you?" The woman asks me.

"I'm not actually here to order, thank you. I'm looking for Rosaline she works here, do you know where she is?" Her eyes softened a little as I mentioned her name.

"Oh right. She's over at the back there.'" She pointed to the back of the pub where the seats and chairs were.

"Thank you." I said.

"No worries, take care." She replied.

I smile, then make my way through a few people. I see her in the back seat she was holding her phone, it looked like she was messaging someone.

"Hey Rosaline." I say averting her attention towards me. She looks up at me as I pull out one of the bar stools opposite her and sit down.

"Hey Aurora, thank you so much for coming." She smiles warmly, putting her phone down.