People I Don't Know

Trouble Maker

I ignored Shane message last night cause I don't know how to respond. Maybe it is better to stay quiet, I don't want to make this more complicated.

It's a boring day, nothing significant happened. I feel like I'm addicted to the drama that's happening in my life. It's missing today.

I didn't come across anyone, Luis, Erin, Colin not even Shane.

When I came back to the mansion from college, I got to know that Luis went on a business trip along with Mr Daniel. And there are no chances of seeing Erin in the mansion for few days.

**********

The next day, it felt the same, boring. We decided this is going to be the last day to attend college, we will stay at home and prepare for the coming exams.

I prayed not to encounter Shane or Colin. But my eyes kept looking for Erin, sadly I didn't see him. I felt bad, am I missing him? Damn!

"Rachel," I called her, she's busy driving and had stayed quiet.
"Mmm." I hummed. I looked at her and
"Missing Luis?" I asked her. She gave me a blank look
"What made you think so?" She asked looking back on the road.
I stayed quiet. She stopped the car at the signal, waiting for the green signal.

I looked through the window and I found Erin sitting alone in a coffee shop just beside the roadside. He looked like he's lost in deep thoughts. Is there something bothering him?

I have never seen him alone, he always stays with his friends, chilling and smiling. I'm missing his heart throbbing smile these days. Is he alright?

Why he's staying away from his friends? What's happening between them? I kept staring at him until we passed the coffee shop.

Rachel dropped me at the mansion, I entered my room. I sat down on the couch, my mind is clouded by Erin thoughts.

Should I call him?

After thinking about an hour, I decided to visit Erin house. I don't know what I'm doing but I just wanted to go and see him. I couldn't control my urge.

I booked a cab and went to Erin house. I don't know how he's going to receive me, I started feeling tense.

The security guard opened the door as I walked to the gate, glad he recognized me. I smiled at him and he smiled back. I slowly walked through the driveway and entered his house.

Silence welcomed me. I looked around, I found no one. The silence is scaring me, I slowly went upstairs and walked towards Erin room.

What I'm doing?

The door is unlocked and slightly opened. I peeked into his room and saw Erin. He's lying on his bed, I can't see whether he's awake or sleeping. I tiptoed into his room.

I walked towards the bed and whispered his name
"Erin."
He opened his eyes. He scooted on the bed in front of me with a surprised look.
"What are you doing here?" He asked blinking his eyes fast.

Surprise! I don't have any answer.
"Um... I just... I just came to help you.. for the exam." I mumbled. He kept staring at me, I started feeling awkward.

"Really?" He asked lifting one eyebrow.
"Yeah!" I said with a flustered face.

He said nothing, he took my hand gently, pulled me a little closer and hugged me tightly. I froze for a second then stayed still, I know something is bothering him. I want to hug him back, run my fingers in his hair and comfort him. But I stayed still looking down at him.

He pulled himself away when he's done and looked up at my face.
"I'm sorry." He said looking into my eyes while gently drawing circles on my palm with his thumb.