Hello Neighbor ✔

Chapter 18

"Only those who care about you can hear you when you're quiet."

Sunday finally arrives as the sunlight radiates off my window and onto my face. I slowly blink away my sleepiness, soaking in the peaceful chirping of the morning birds and the light drift of a cool autumn breeze.

It felt relaxing. At least it did feel relaxing for a moment until I heard the sound of someone barging into my room, almost tackling the door head on.

Timothy.

That's all I need to say to explain the chaos that was about to happen before me. He jumps on my bed screaming, "B--ch! It's your big day, wake your lazy a-- up!"

I sighed before pulling down my blanket a little down. "Okay! Can you at least get off of me first." I replied back with almost the same tone.

He scoffed. "Honey, don't use that attitude with me," he said as he climbed off. "Come on girl, you need to look presentable if you're gonna go out with Mr. Shoulders." He said as he grabs my arm and yanks me out of bed, dragging me and pushing me into the bathroom.

"How many times do I have to tell you it's a work thing not a date!" I said as I stood in front of the door, both my arms holding onto the edges trying to not fall weak under Timothy's powerful push on my back.

"Girl, it would be if you weren't so stubborn and actually listened to my advice." I rolled my eyes and slightly shook my head. "Okay, okay. I'll get ready now if you'd let me do it in peace thank you," last thing I said as I turned around and slammed the door shut in front of Timothy's face.

Few minutes later, I became more refreshed and awake. My teeth were brushed, breath smelling like peppermint. My skin felt smooth and supple as I brushed my fingers gently against my jawline.

I looked at my reflection on the mirror and observed myself. I don't think ever gave a second notice about myself once before, but for some reason I felt nervous, slightly unsure about my outward appearance today.

I never cared before on how I looked as long as I presented myself appropriately enough, so why am I staring to care now? Is this what it feels like to have a 'crush'? Does it always just make you more insecure and unconfident about yourself? That's utterly stupid, but I shouldn't be talking right now.

I grabbed the small towel as I dried off my hands and went out of the bathroom. Instantly, again, I felt my arm being grabbed and my body being forced to sit down on my bed as Timothy and Adriana both pulled out different articles of clothing from my closet.

Timothy carefully inspected every piece of clothing I had as Adriana pulled it out one by one. "All of these are awful where did you get these clothes from? GoodWill?"

"Hey some of their stuff is not that bad and it actually helps for a good cause." I retorted back.