Colleague Next Door

THE NEW FRIEND

(Myra's and Xavier's outfits upwards)

MYRA'S POV

I wake up to my alarm blaring in my ear. I pushed myself in sitting position and reached for my phone on the nightstand and turned off the alarm. I got up from the bed and took my clothes and went to the bathroom to do my morning routine. After taking a shower and drying myself I wore a black and white lined shirt and black pants with black heels. The heel is not much so I don't have to worry about falling. I didn't apply any makeup as I don't like using makeup and I don't even know how to use. I just applied some lip balm on my lips and brushed my hair.

I looked in the mirror, I look good for my first day I am not very beautiful or something but I was not insecure about my looks, my figure was quite good, I have a small waist and dark black eyes. I have naturally wavy black hair which reach my waist.

I walked to the living room to wake Xavier. I found him still sleeping he was sleeping on his stomach with his one leg hanging. He looked cute like a baby sleeping like this. I didn't realize for how long I was staring at him and then nudged him little. "Xavier wake up" I said gently.

He rolled and fell from the couch. He groaned a little and then stands up "Good morning Myra". I smiled at him "Good morning Xavier". He looked at me from head to toe "You are ready already? You look good." he said in his sleepy husky voice. "Thanks and you should get ready too." I said blushing a little at his compliment.

"Yeah I will get ready. Where is the bathroom?" he asked taking out clothes from his bag. "It's on the left side of the bedroom. Is cereal fine with you? I will get the milk from the department store now" I asked him. "Cereal is fine and you don't worry about the milk I will get it after getting ready." He said offering me a small smile. "Oh ok thanks."

He went to freshen up and I went to search my bags for the cereal I bought from the grocery store last night on my way here. After finding cereal I went in the kitchen and put the cereal in two bowls. I was searching for spoons when I heard closing of the bedroom door I turned around to find Xavier dressed in black shirt and khaki pants with black shoes. The first two buttons of his shirt are undone and his hair is still wet from the shower he looked hot. I coughed awkwardly when I was caught looking at him and turned around again to search for the spoons and finally found them. "I will go and get the milk." Xavier said from behind me I just nodded I was still feeling a little shy to look at him. Soon I heard the closing of front door and sighed in relief. I called my mom to talk to her.

I talked to her for some time and told her about the apartment and other things. Of course I didn't tell her anything about Xavier she will have a heart attack if I have told her. Xavier arrived soon with milk. I took the carton from him and poured milk in both bowls and sat on one of the stools near Xavier after passing him his bowl. We both didn't say anything the entire time but it was not a awkward silence it was peaceful. After finishing our breakfast I took my bag and Xavier took his and we went out and I locked the apartment.

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We are now sitting in his car. He has a black Mercedes and it's amazing I don't know much about cars but this car is nice. "So why did you decide to work here instead of your country or any other country?" he asked breaking the silence. It feels nice how he is interested in knowing me. "I have always wanted to visit Paris this place is so beautiful and I really wanted to get selected so I sent my portfolio and other details and I was lucky and got selected, so here I am." I said smiling.

"Ok" he said.

"Umm.. can we be friends?" I asked a little shyly. "Of course we can be. I am so happy you asked." He replied excitedly. "Really?" I asked not believing him. "Yeah really" he grinned at me.

"I am so happy. I already made a new friend here." I said grinning. "You are so cute and once again thank you so much for letting me stay." He said smiling. I blushed a little at his compliment "No need to thank me, now we are friends and friends don't thank each other. Ok?" he just nodded smiling. "You know I was very scared to open the door for a stranger, I have never stayed anywhere alone so I was very nervous." I told him.

"You don't have to be scared now. I just live next door to you so if you have any problem just tell me ok? And exchange number with me." he said offering me his phone after unlocking. I smiled gratefully at him and saved my number in his phone by my name and called myself so I get his number. Then I save his number in my contacts by his name. And give him his phone back.

"How much far is it now?" I asked him. He smiled while looking at me "Just 10 more minutes."

"Ok"