Accidentally In Love

Chapter 4

Adrian

"Hershey! Hey boy!" My 25 pound Siberian husky came bounding down the stairs as soon as he saw me come through the door. Happy with a few strokes and pats on the head, he decided to jump off me and go explore outside.

"Come. I'll show you your room." Taking my jacket into my arms, I went up the stairs. I stopped in front of the door next to my own bedroom and felt someone bump into me. Turing around I saw the woman looking down and fiddling with her fingers. "Watch where your going. I don't need anymore trips to the hospital again." I declared in a sharp tone. I opened the door and stepped aside, waiting for her to go in. She didn't, she stood rooted to where she was. "Well get in. I don't have all day" Looking up at me for a second, she rushed into the room.

Going to the wardrobe, I looked through some dresses Samantha left behind a few weeks ago. Deciding that a long white floor length dress would suffice, I grabbed it and threw it at her. "Here, get changed. I'm going out. Go to sleep now it's quite late." I informed her. Standing by the foot of the bed, she clutched the dress in her hands but didn't speak.

"What were you doing out so late?" I decided to ask.

She didn't answer.

"Your name?"

Still no answer. I was use to people answering immediately whenever I spoke to them, and her not talking was beginning to irk me.

"ARE DEAF ASWELL AS BLIND !? I HAVE ASKED YOU A QUESTION AND I EXPECT AN ANSWER!" I bellowed.

She frantically started looking around the room for God knows what. Spotting a pad and pen on the beside table, she picked it up and scribbled something onto it. Slowly making her way towards me, she held up the pad. I took it out of her hands and read it.

"Anastasia? What, is that your name?" I asked baffled. It was a beautiful name. Like her. Beautiful.

I saw her nod her head.

Okay.. but why didn't she just say that?

"You could have just told me that you know. Why did u write it down?"

Taking the pad out of my hands, she once again started scribbling something onto it. A few moments later, with trembling hands, she handed it back to me.

"I'm mute." It said.

I stood there speechless.

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"ADRIAAAN! GET YOUR STUPID, SMELLY DOG OFF ME!!" Alex lay sprawled on the living room floor whilst Hershey was licking his face.

"I would have but you insulted him, which you know I don't like." I smirked as I made my way towards them. "Good boy Hershey. You carry on doing what your doing" I rubbed his head and made my way towards the kitchen.

As usual, Zac was rummaging through my fridge.

"Where's the..oh never mind I got it." Holding a beer in his hand he took a seat opposite me and took a sip.

"Is Alex not dead yet?" He asked.

"Nope unfortunately. Hopefully Hershey's almost done." I replied. Zac took one look behind him and almost choked on his beer.

"This is the only reason why I like your stupid dog."

I gave him a playful glare.

"ADRIAN LOOK WHAT YOUR STUPID, UGLY PIECE OF SHIT DOG DID!" Storming into the kitchen with a red face, Alex held up his shirt which was ripped to shreds. Me and Zac took one glance at each other and burst out laughing.

"Guys! Come on!" Whining like a baby, Alex stomped on the floor and threw his shirt at me.

"Dude chill. Wait here I'll go get you one of mine you can borrow it." Standing up, I made my way into my bedroom and grabbed the first clean shirt I saw. Thank God me and Alex were similar in size.

"Here" Throwing it at him I took my seat at the table.

"So, how is she?" Zac asked.

I looked at him confused.

"The girl. How is she?" He asked again.

After learning she was mute, I told her that I'm going out and went to see Courtney. I honestly didn't know what to say to her. And learning that she was mute did something to my heart. Something I've never felt before. So after spending time at Courtneys, I didn't realise when nightfall came and I spent the night there with her in my arms. I came home around 7 in the morning and didn't see her. Thinking she was probably still sleeping, I went up to my room and had a shower. Then these two buffoons decided to come along to ruin my day.

"Anastasia? She's good I guess. Hasn't come out the room yet so she still might be sleeping or something." I replied nonchalantly.

"Oh is that what she's called? Anastasia. Did she talk to you yesterday?" A concerned Zac asked.

I sighed.

"Yes and no." I replied.

Two confused faces looked at me.

"What do you mean?" Alex said

"She's erm... she's mute."

Zac eyes filled with pity and Alex was confused.

"Mute? Meaning?"

"She can't speak Alex" Zac responded

"Oh"

Silence greeted us for a few minutes.

The sound of a vase breaking bought us back. Looking to the door, I noticed Anastasia frantically picking up the pieces of broken glass.

"Hey your gonna hurt yourself. Leave it it's fine." Zac crouched down to the floor and helped her pick up the pieces. When he offered her hand to help her stand, she flinched back and started shaking. I frowned. That was odd.

After throwing the glass in the bin, she tentatively took a seat on the chair.

"Do you want some breakfast?" I asked.

She nodded.

I got up and made her eggs and toast. "Do you want some tea or coffee?" Shaking her head no she pointed at the orange juice carton that sat near the microwave.

I poured her some in a glass and served the breakfast to her.

She didn't eat it. Perhaps she didn't like eggs. I should have probably asked her what she wanted.

"Do you want something else?" Getting up from the chair, I picked the plate up but then she took the plate from my hands and put it down. Going back to her bedroom, she returned with the notepad and pen. Writing something down, she shyly gave it me back.

May I eat please?

I was so confused. Why was she asking for permission to eat?

"Yeah, of course." I replied suspiciously.

Taking the pad back from me, she placed it beside her and happily dug into her meal.

Who asks for permission to eat? Surely thats not normal.

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