Chapter 12: Alexis

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It was six days after I found Crystal that I called Aaron.

                - Hello? - I asked.

                - Heey. Is this subway girl? I never caught your name -

His comment surprised me. How did he recognise me?

                - Yes it is and it's Alexis by the way. - I said.

                - Well hello there, Alexis. Lets figure this out. I was thinking that I could pick you up and then we'd go to the place and then I'd drop you off. Only issue is that I don't know where you live. -. He said, talking fast.

He almost sounded nervous. I suppressed a giggle and forgot to answer his question.

                - What do you live in a dumpster or something? Is it that embarrassing? - He asked chuckling.

                - It's the Kennedy building on 114th Street. 3rd B. Seven's good - I said.

And with that, I hung up.

At five, I started getting ready. I put on a gray shirt, an oversized blackish-crimson sweater, a cream-colored beanie, some black skinny jeans and black platform shoes. I painted my nails a dark cherry red and did my make-up. I painted my lips a blackish blood red and headed to the lobby.

The elevator doors opened and he was suddenly there. He had a bouquet of flowers in his hand and was leaning casually against one of the decorative chairs.  I stood there for what felt like hours staring at him until he finally turned his head and noticed me. I heard him give a small gasp, a surprised look crossing his eyes, but then it was gone and a friendly facade replaced it. I walked towards him. When I was close enough, he mock-bowed and handed me the flowers.

                - For you, my lady - he said in a fake and, frankly, very bad British accent.

                - Why thank you! - I said accepting the flowers and inhaling their, almost, intoxicating perfume.

                - Shall we? - he asked offering his arm.

                - Why yes, we shall - I said taking it.

Authors note:

OMG 400!! I am so happy thank you so so much. I definitely had a lot of fun writing this chapter. If you have any constructive feedback or ideas, don't hesitate to comment or PM me. TYSM!

HAPPY READING :)

- Celestine

This chapter is dedicated to @RedRibbonGirl3 for making the cover on the side.

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