Why do I feel this way?

Chapter 1: The Neighbor

The woman that lives next door to the Knight Nursery came in complaining about somebody parking in "her" spot. Siobhan rolled her eyes in annoyance. After the woman kept blabbing Siobhan bluntly said, "Fine, who is it?".

The woman pointed out the window and Siobhan recognized the woman. The short dark hair, her inviting smile and her deep blue eyes. She noticed that she felt lighter— warmth clashing with the cold Roger often left behind. She almost let out a smile and walked to the car park. As she was walking, she couldn't help but think 'why do I feel this way?'

She approached the taller woman, hands on her hips, "Your choice of parking has really annoyed the neighbor. She is screeching in the office about it. Why would you choose to park in the spot farthest from the building anyway?" Siobhan asked, her tone flat. The woman, voice upbeat and warm, "Well, I have witnessed several dings in the car park with parents trying to get the spots close to the door. I would rather avoid that. As an extra bonus, I get to annoy the neighbor." The dark haired woman smirks as she winks.

My heart is fluttering... Who is this dark haired woman?

She asked the mystery woman, "With you being new around here, why are you so happy to annoy this neighbor?" She folds her arms in front of her, "So, my first day dropping Jamie off to the nursery that lady turned on her sprinklers and got Jamie soaked! This mama bear wasn't too fond of that and well I can hold a grudge."

I have heard a lot about Siobhan, but there seems to be so much more to her. I have to try to break through the prickly surface.

The dark haired woman turned to leave, but Siobhan just had to know her name. "I didn't catch your name?" She whipped around quickly with a smile, "I'm Vivian, but my friends back home call me Viv. Like the sound my car makes, it's quite loud. Another convenient aspect to annoy the neighbor," she says with a chuckle. Siobhan shakes her head at the response looking down hiding her small grin and looking back up. Vivian says, "Well I must be off to work now. I will see you around Siobhan."

She has a beautiful smile. I knew there was more to her. Maybe I can get through...

Siobhan walks back to the nursery as she replays her interaction with Vivian.

What an interesting woman... I want to know her better. I wonder if we could be friends?

* DING DING... Siobhan is snapped back to her reality... Roger...

As Siobhan pushed the nursery door open, the weight of her thoughts returned.

I haven't really had anyone other than Roger for a long time. I miss having someone to talk to... I love Roger, but having a friend is just different. He has made me cut contact with... everyone. I shouldn't think like this... Roger just loves me and misses me when I'm not with him. I think...