Perfect Imperfections

Chapter 3

               Five days, ten hours, fourteen minutes, and twenty six, twenty seven, twenty eight, twenty nine....... That's how long it's been since I've heard from or seen Lia and I was starting to get worried. Not only about her well being, because while I'm aware of how much she can handle herself she usually finds herself in sticky situations quite often but also because of our friendship. Maybe she found a new friend, one that will go anywhere with her and be the perfect wingwoman when she's looking for someone to warm her bed or someone who would participate in her spontaneously crazy acts. Because there were only so many places I was willing to go and so much I was willing to do.

And even with those thoughts running through my head I turned away from my phone, sighing as I continued to read over my notes from today's session. As much as it was killing me, I'd wait for her to call.

I've been quite the sad soul these pass days, going to work and straight back home, only pausing to say hello to the security team who seemed to have picked up on my mood. They would stop by the house whenever they were on patrol or Todd would call the house phone just to ask if I was feeling fine, which was very nice of him. Speaking of which, I hadn't seen much of the tall, handsome stranger, guessing he'd been stationed at the house, maybe learning the ins and outs of his new job. I hadn't learnt anything about him other than he was a transfer from Chicago sent here by my mom, which I had yet to call her about.

It was after I had finished my bath, I heard my house phone ring. Jumping onto the bed in my towel, I grabbed it only to see that it was the security house calling. Of course, Lia would never call the house phone. Getting my thoughts together as quickly as possible, I answered.

Good night Miss Hart. I hope I'm not bothering you?

I heard Todd's voice through the receiver and I couldn't help but sigh before replying quietly.

Good night. Oh no, you certainly aren't.

I'm guessing Miss Lockhart hasn't been in contact with you as yet.

I'm guessing the excitement in my voice gave me away, huh? I'm sorry about my sombre mood but it's been days...I'm just worried.

It's ok. I'm sure she fine. She will pop up sooner or later with a reasonable explanation.

Yes... I do hope so.

I had actually called to inform you that it's time for your two-week alarm checkup. I'll be sending one of the other security guards to do it, if that's ok with you.

No no. It's quite fine with me.

Ok. He will be there in a few minutes. Have a good night Miss Hart.

Thank you. Same to you Todd.

I considered Todd my friend. He was a very nice to me and still managed to remain professional at all times. On multiple occasions I had asked that he call me by my first name but he refused. Yet he would get upset if I addressed him by his last name.