On the Plus side

Recognize

The elevator ride was very long to my condo. I just got off work and I was tired as hell.

I took off my heels while I was passing the 5th floor. Eight more floors to go up this slow elevator.

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"Ding"

The elevator abruptly stopped as I sighed and leaned against the wall. I closed my eyes and the smell of Polo cologne engulfed in my nose.

That smells scrumptious. I opened my eyes to see a man of Hispanic descent entering the elevator.

This man was breath taking. His scruffy beard and long hair made my senses heighten. His eyes glanced my way as he turned and pressed the ground button.

The lights flickered on and off as the elevator started back again. If these off white walls could feel my body heat rising we'd be in trouble.

"It's not polite to stare Bella." His deep voice boomed dripping with his thick accent. He turned to me while biting his lip.

"I-I'm sorry." I said ashamed. My cheeks burned as they heated up with embarrassment. I crossed my legs over one another.

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"Its ok." His gentle hands lifted my chin. "What's your name?" His voice filled with curiosity.

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The doors open on my floor and I grabbed my heels walking out of the elevator which felt like a cage.

The doors began to close as I turned around. "Oya, my name is Oya." I said softly while placing a piece of hair behind my ear.

A smirk graced upon his lips. "Beautiful." His said as the doors finally closed.

I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding. My shoes slipped from my hands with a slight thud. I wiped my sweaty hands on the sides on my skirt and bent down to pick them up.

I retrieved them and began walking to my home.

Upon entering, it was a mess. Coffee cups were sprawled out everywhere with policemen. I hated my boyfriends job because they could be working here all night trying to find a man who lived in this building.

I wasn't allowed to know who they were looking for or why and honestly, I didn't care.

I walked near the couch and found my beloved boyfriend. Tuh. Boyfriend

"Hey baby, how was work?" He asked not even paying attention for the answer.

"It was great we had an orgy at work." I said wondering if he was going to catch on.

"That's great, hey Melanie could you pass me that folder I think I found something." He said ignoring me.

I scoffed and went to make dinner. I searched in the cabinets to find the ingredients for my meal. I found everything I was looking for to make my infamous Cajun Pasta. I took out the shrimp, crab meat, boudin sausage and pasta. I also took out my seasonings and set them out.

The meat needed to defrost so I sat it out in the sink while I took a shower. I put the pasta on before leaving the kitchen.

Melanie was sitting to close to Lance for my liking.  It was rumoured that they had a thing going on I remembered as the rest of the crew was going through the scattered papers as they conversed amongst one another.