Keeper

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'To Sean,

Do not burn my house, that is my number one rule. Do not forget to water my plants and do not forget to collect my mails and arrange them by date. I may be gone but I have my eyes set on you.

Mark'

Such specific rules, how long is this Mark going to leave the country again? Sean thought as he checks on his planner, a couple of days 'til further notice. He had a little information about the owner of this house but not much, he was just known as Mark. They never met face-to-face, they just settled things by exchanging messages and that this Mark person is his friend's acquaintance. He took his bag and looked around the place, some areas were locked on purpose which is very much understandable.

'I highly suggest you to take off your shoes and wear the indoor slippers that I have provided.'

Another note found on the shoe rack on the entrance. He followed the note like it was some sort of a video game quest, he went on walking and checked on the fridge.

'The supplies can last for a very long time, there are more of it on the basement. Just so you know, I know every content of my items.'

This guy has a lot of time to think of leaving crazy notes, he thought again, but look at these foods. His eyes grew bigger because it was filled with food good enough to feed a team.

He continued walking around and found a small office with books and other things. There were no photos of this Mark person displayed on the areas where he is allowed to go around. He also have a lot of things on the library area to read and try. His phone rings, click.

"You must be Sean."

"Uh, yes, I am Sean." His voice was so deep, he thought.

"I'm sure you have read some of my notes, there are more of that."

"Noted, sir." He happily replied.

"I'm just checking if you got there on time, and you were on time."

This guy is creepy, he thought. "Yes, your house is just near by my dormitory."

"You're still studying?"

"Yes sir," he replied. His deep voice keeps on resonating in his head, "do you have more instructions?"

"Always keep your line open, I might call you at this hour everyday to check on you." Mark said, "that would be all for now, have a good night rest."

"Okay, good night sir."

"Call me Mark."

"Mark."

"Good night, Sean." He then cuts off his line.

He then went to his designated room and found more notes. "This guy surely has a lot of time for himself to do these." He picked up all of those notes and kept them. He can't sleep which is strange, he keeps on tossing from one side to another knowing he's being watched from somewhere. He tried to cover up his face but he can't fall asleep, he gave up.

The next day, he just made himself a cup of coffee, took his things and went to college as usual. "How long are you gonna be gone again?" His roommate asked.

"For a couple of days, Felix." He said and slumped on his desk, "man, I really don't know."

"I feel lonely when you're not around." Felix sighed.

"Shut up, you just don't have anyone to mess with when I'm gone." Sean laughed, "did you miss me?"

"No, not that I missed your presence," he said, "it's just too quiet."