Unplanned- Uncharted Routes

Chapter Three

The alarm on the dryer went off, signalling the end of the cycle. It was almost midday and since her work schedule has changed, Saturday would now be my Aly's to do laundry and all other random around the house tasks. The closer Monday got the more excited she became; not only would Aly  would have a job and her independence once more but also being in a new environment with different people means hope for  social life and maybe even more. All being well weekends would be more than just movies on the couch with Dr Peppers and Oreos.
After putting the last top from her new "mini collection" away in the closet, Aly picked up the basket and went to collect the load of sheets from the dryer.
As she now had a job, Aly  didn't have to make the drastic sacrifices she was previously considering; dinner could still be ramen noodles but now by choice and not because she was broke. She could even afford to treat herself which was why she stood clueless in front of a fridge full of ice cream and other frozen novelties. The choices narrowed down to French Vanilla or Chocolate fudge, both of which she loved dearly. Aly was so deep in contemplation that she didn't notice she'd attracted an onlooker until she was returning the tub of French Vanilla to its place and he spoke.
"I'd make that same choice" he smiled looking at the container of Chocolate Fudge ice cream in  her hand. "Nate, well Nathaniel Reynolds" he offered his hand
"Alyssa Laurence and Im addicted" She smiled back and accepted his hand.
"Beautiful name for a beautiful lady I'd love to get know but sadly I'm in a rush" he said with a cute fake pout "However if she's ok with it, that beautiful lady could take my number and hopefully let me treat her to coffee one day" he added.
"Sure"  Maybe coming here wasn't really such a bad  idea after all.
They exchanged numbers and byes then parted ways. He was no Adonis like Chase was but he'd get a second even third glance had sheseen him first.  Casually dressed in a plain white t-shirt and grey slacks with grey and White running shoes, he looked about 5'9 but not taller and had an average size built that showed he does some working out. His brown hair had a messy but attractive look to it.
Aly checked out immediately after  parting ways with Nate and was on her way home feeling somewhat happy, even if the only worked out as friends, she was still glad she met someone new.
By 8pm Aly was done cooking and curled up on the couch in red sweatpants and a pink tank top with dinner, Pepsi, the entire tub of ice cream along with the remote and her phone as she was informing Amanda about her 'boyfriend'
His name is  Nate..Nathaniel Reynolds. I met him when I went to the grocery store. He's no Adonis but he's a definite catch. Enjoy your date bitch, I'm gonna text Nate ^.^
X Al
Its a MIRACLE!! ALY FOUND A MAN AT LONG LAST!! :D
I want photos and DETAILS . thnx 😘😘
X Mandy

Hoping it wasn't a bad time,Aly proceeded to text Nate
Hey, it's Alyssa/Aly. Hope it's not a bad time, just didn't want you to think I wasn't going to text, after all you seem really nice :) hope we talk soon ;)
X Ally
It had  been ten minutes and still no reply from Nate, her only hope was that he had fallen asleep or that he was busy and not just going to leave her hanging. Contented with her hopeful thoughts, Aly went back to her series, still hoping for a reply.
Her dislike for leaving dishes overnight had Aly  tidying up what was just used and also killing time while she awaited a reply. It was drawing close to 10pm but she vwasn't going to be clingy or a stalker so she made a quick trip get some water then to check doors and Windows before turning the TV off.
Teeth brushed and an oversized shirt on, Aly turned the lights off and settled in bed under her blanket. It was now after ten and still nothing from Nate so she decided to let it go as she wasn't going to make herself look that desperate. Turning the volume down to silent, she placed the phone on the nightstand then plugged her clock out and turned the lamp off.
Forget Nate, forget everything, I've been doing fine all this time and I'll continue doing fine without him in my life. She thought to herself as she closed her eyes.
Operation Sunday Hibernation  was officially about to commence.