Runaway ||e.d||

Chapter 7

*that night*
Ethan's POV.

I lay on my mattress starring at the blank roof, letting my thoughts consume my mind as I hear the ongoing abusive fights going on down stairs and the loud obnoxious music.
It's fucking 1:00am in the morning and if it wasn't that we we're staying in a shit box, we would be kicked out by now.
I just wish I could escape, get the fuck away for these people. I want to spend all my time with Macy, she is on my mind every second of everyday and I get this amazing feeling I've never had before around her.
Ok, from now on.. just with Macy I'm just going to try and say fuck it to my trust issues.
It's definitely going to be a challenge but for Macy it makes it infinite times easier, I have no control over my emotions around her.
She is so beautiful, kind, funny, amazing to talk to but the shitty thing.. we both have in common, is the fact we're broken.
But I'm going to make a promise to myself that I am going to fix her no matter what, as best as I can and along the way I feel as though I could get fixed. Never in a million years would I think I would of even could feel this way about someone.
I know I still barely know her but when we kissed on the Ferris wheel.. I had a feeling like no other.. it was something I had never even dreamed of..
I just know one thing for sure, I really fucking like Macy.

*next morning*
Macy's POV.

Last nights sleep was back to the normal.. shit.
Somehow only when it was Ethan with me I got a half decent sleep that I hadn't gotten in as long as I remember.
Anyway, have work today.. actually with my new job. Yeah, the cleaning company hired me.
They just set me up at a house who needs a cleaner (usually rich people) and I stick with that house and go there when my schedule says to.
It's really good since it's flexible with time unless the family needs it urgent, I can just go over when ever as long as I complete the hours required and get a good job done.
I check the time and it's 10:00am now, so I'll probably get ready and head off now.

I'm done getting ready, the uniform is just a polo shirt provided by the company with its brand and stuff on it and black shoes, I can ware any pants and appropriate jacket which is dope.
Today I'm just waring some black tights and no matter if I want to I have to ware a cardigan to cover my arms.. I sigh and leave.
I arrive.. I had to catch a bus since they live too far away to walk.
I stand in ore at how big the house is.. or should I say mansion.
I do the buzzer on the gate and I get let in and walk the long path to their door step. Just as I was about to knock, the door opens. And I jump in surprise.
"Macy! It's good to see you" says a old caring looking lady
I seem a bit confused as she brings me into a hug.
"Sorry, silly me I have to introduce myself"
I actually really like her, I can already tell her personality is priceless. I bet she can put a smile on anyone's face no matter what.
"I'm Betty, and I am the Merrett's current cleaner. An extra young pair of hands is just what I have needed and you don't know how relieved I am for you" she chuckles and never getting rid of her caring smile.
Her smile is contagious.
"Nice to meet you Betty" I smile
"Ok why don't we stop standing here and talking, but instead I give you a tour of the house and talk while we do that. It's a big house" her tone is so joyful and I can't help but feel happy around her.
"Wow this is truely a huge house, I've never been in anything so big"
"Yes, it's a bit overwhelming at first and don't worry about the Merrett's, they are just wonderful. They'll love you"
"Sounds good" I say

After what feels like a long time, Betty has shown me the whole house. Other than in personal rooms and stuff but I get the gist of the place.
"The Merrett's should be home any minute now from their vacation trip to visit family"
"Okay" I reply
It's like on cue we then see a large black car pull up.
Not long after Betty opens the door to four people.
"Macy this is mrs Diane Merrett" she does hand gestures towards the mum.
"This is mr Craig Merrett" gesture towards the dad
"And this is piper and Sam" she points toward the girl that looks around my age and then a young boy, looking around 10.
"Nice to meet you" mrs Diane says and puts her hand out to shake
"Like wise" I shake her hand

*skip a few hours later*

I've cleaned most of the second floor and Betty is just going to be doing down stairs since it's the biggest and best for her, so I then go up to the third floor. But before that I have one more room left.
I knock on the door, and recalling on all the other bedrooms I've done it must be pipers.
I hear a 'come in' so I enter with my things and get to work until she chimes in.
"I'm sorry but what's your name again?"
"Macy" I give a slight smile
"Nice to meet you Macy, you seem right about my age.. 17?"
I nod and smile
"We should become friends.." she hesitates before she says the next part
"I don't really have any, there all just fake and want me for the money" she signs and kind of looks down
"Me too, minus the money part haha"
"I noticed you don't have a Australian accent, where are you from? You mustn't have been how long. Your accent is so strong and cool haha" she questions
"Yes haha, I'm from New York and I haven't been here long"
"Well I hope you like it, it's been nice to meet you. And don't worry about cleaning my room, I can do it, it's no problem" she smiles
I nod thankfully and exit her room.
Wow she's got the life. I wish I was a confident and as out going as her. Maybe we could become friends, since I'm also going to be working here a lot. She seems very genuine and nice.