My Mate of a Neighbor

The Smell of Winter

Myra 

*Buzz*

*Buzz*  

What in the world was going on.

 I grabbed my phone off my night stand to see it was just my alarm going off it was 5:45 am. I quickly jumped into the shower to wash away my restless state of mind.

 My mornings always started off early since I ran a daycare for all ages.  Starting up my own business wasn't easy but I would do it again in a heartbeat. Working with kids was my passion even before I found out I couldn't have any of my own. 

I decided to put my outfit together after dragging out the pregnant suit. Once a month I liked to put on a fake pregnancy belly to educate the kids on the importance of safe sex and life altering choices.  I do these activities with the consent from the parents of course. 

The suit was a hassle to put on but I never liked to go half ass when I decide to do something.  With that being said I turned to my closet going threw my maternity clothes section. Yes , I had a section of outfits just for this. I quickly slipped into a pair of leggings with my blue butterfly pattern shirt. 

Leaving me to do my hair for the day , since I rarely used make up. Just like most days I threw my hair up into a bun to keep it out of the way. 

*KNOCK *

*KNOCK *

I skipped down the stairs to get the door , okay I waddled. Seems some of my early risers were starting to arrive. I brought the door back to see Ms. Paierway and her children. She was a lovely lady who was left raising twins on her own. 

"Myra!" The twins shouted in unison as they ran to my side.  Mina and Tina were identical  9 year olds .

"Myra sweetie I see you are still keeping up with your activities as always. " She spoke with amusement. 

" Of course Ms. Paierway. I have a schedule to keep." I replied back as I opened the door to let them in. 

"I told you to call me Clare we are pass the formalities. By the way I think you are doing a great job. I will be back to get the girls around six today."  

I hugged Ms. Paierway before she let and watched her exchange goodbyes with her daughters. We went inside to see my bestfriend / co-worker Quin making breakfast. The both of us have been inseparable since we met in foster care .

After walking up to the kitchen I grabbed one of the finished pancakes and took a bite out of it. 

"Myra I was almost done!  Could you not have waited a minuted ?"  Quin had a tendency to be annoyed whenever people picked at the food before she was done cooking. 

" No Quin , I could not wait. I am feeding for two you selfish foodie queen!" 

Before another comment was made we heard the twins scream. We both turned to see Alec standing there smiling.  The twins had a little battle of the scares going on with Alec so we weren't all that surprised to see this was his doing. 

Alec was also part of this daycare and lived with us. There was only the three of us who called this giant place home. We do have a few others helpers that we hire from time to time.  

"Alec ! " The twins turned and tackled him down causing all of us to laugh at their antics.

*Ding 

*Dong

"I'll get it" I walked towards the door thinking how the other kids don't usually show up for another half hour. 

To my surprise I saw a young man who seemed to be in his early 20's. He was like candy to my eyes with his dark brown hair , long legs and beautiful face. Not to mention the way he smelled just like a winter forest and cheese cake. 

I was practically sniffing the air trying to get a better smell for him. How embarrassing I think he noticed.