His Secret Roommate.

Chapter - 6

It had been one month since she had been living in his room, hidden from his family. During most of that time, she found herself alone because he spent his days at the office.

Every morning before leaving, he would lock the door, giving his family the excuse that he had important office work inside that he didn't want anyone to mess up with.

Her days stretched out endlessly as she remained confined within the four walls. She filled the time by watching movies and web series, and doing whatever workouts she could manage in the limited space to keep herself healthy and fit.

Yet, despite these distractions, boredom often seeped in. She would sometimes question whether the isolation was worth it, but the fear of what awaited her outside kept her locked away.

In the past two days, things had begun to change slightly. He had started leaving her tasks related to his office work, asking for her help to complete them before he returned. These tasks gave her a sense of purpose and made the hours fly by. She became engrossed in the work, grateful for the distraction from the monotony.

He always made sure she was well taken care of. Each morning, he arranged her breakfast and lunch before heading to work. Late at night, after everyone else in the house had gone to bed, he would sneak in her dinner.

He even managed to bring her new clothes and other necessities, ensuring she had everything she needed to feel comfortable.

During the day, though, the isolation was evident. She could hear the laughter and life from the other side of the door, the vibrant interactions of his family of five. The sounds of their daily lives could be heard through the walls, a constant reminder of what she was missing. Sometimes, hearing him with his family tugged at her heart, a painful reminder of the nonexistence of her own family. The warmth and joy in their voices highlighted the loneliness she felt, making her aware of her lonely state.

While her days were solitary, her evenings were far from lonely. When he returned home from the office, her loneliness would dissipate. They would sit together and talk for hours, covering a myriad of topics.

Their conversations flowed effortlessly, filled with laughter and debates, and before they knew it, time had slipped away.

Sometimes, he would sneak in pizzas or snacks made in the house, little treats that brightened her day. These small gestures meant the world to her, and she looked forward to the evenings with a growing sense of anticipation.

Though he insisted she sleep on the bed, she begged him to let her take the couch. She didn't want to be any more of a burden on him than she already was. Eventually, he relented, and they settled into a routine: she would use the bed during the day, and at night she would shift to the couch, giving him space.

Despite the unconventional sleeping arrangements, they became good friends, growing very comfortable with each other. Their shared space felt natural, as if they had known each other forever. The easy vibe between them was a constant source of comfort and companionship, making their unusual living situation feel almost normal.

Movie nights and ordering pizzas at midnight had become their Sunday tradition. Each week, they looked forward to the one evening when they could fully relax and enjoy each other's company without the usual constraints. It started as a small way to break the monotony of their unusual living situation. On Sundays, he would sneak into the room with a pizza box in hand, their secret indulgence. They would settle in front of the laptop, scrolling through movies and web series until they found something that piqued their interest.

The usual arrangement of the couch and bed was temporarily forgotten as they cozied up together to watch their chosen film. The dim glow of the screen light up their faces, and the room filled with the comforting aroma of pizza. They would laugh at comedies, debate the plots of thrillers, and sometimes sit in companionable silence during  tragic dramas.

Unexpectedly, she began to love this new routine. The isolation of the days was balanced by the connection they shared in the evenings.