Chapter 13: chapter 13

Ela's POV,Damn. It feels home already!With the boys lending me a helping hand, everything aligned as planned.Yet, I'm curious why Shawn backed off when he saw Kylen. Kylen, ofcourse, dodged the question like a pro.But why. What are they hiding from me?Sam and Kylen left after the dinner.I slumped on my new bed, with my head buried in pillows.There were few more stuffs like carpets, curtains to be bought. Now being a little familiar with places, I knew I could go and get them by my own.The sleep engulfed me as it was one of the busiest Sundays I ever had."Sweetheart, open the door!""I got your favorite burritos from Sonaratown, Ela. Come on love, wake up!""Won't you open the door for me? I'm leaving.""Shawn!", I woke up looking around. I was breathing loudly.There were knocks on the door with the doorbell ringing. I ran to open. And saw a delivery guy at the next door.Gosh.I held my head. It felt way too real. His voice and the tone.Bolting the lock, I went to kitchen to fetch cold water.Oh. Right. The fridge is not here. Hopefully it will be delivered today.That reminded me, I didn't have fruits and veggies for the breakfast.I went to a nearby grocery shop.Carrying the heavy bags, I climbed the stairs to my floor.Not being aware of the floor being wet, I slipped and stumbled over the steps until I crashed with squished fruits."Oh my god!"I lifted my head, rubbing my left arm.A tall blonde woman with a beautiful face rushed to me. She seemed to be of my age."I'm so sorry! My water can just broke open. Before I could warn you-""It's just another day of people apologizing to their fault while I'm the one to be in misery.", I murmured, squeezing my face."I'm really sorry. I didn't mean this to happen.", she grabbed me, helping me to stand. My legs cramped."Oh. You're bleeding!", she noticed the fresh wound on my elbow.Yeah. Wounds on elbow suck the most. But it was a little cut."Not a big deal."Luckily, I didn't break any of my bones."Can you walk? Should I call ambulance?""No. No! I can manage.", I replied.I don't talk to people much. I can torture you only if you are close to me. Yeah, I'm bit choosy.But with Sam and Kylen I don't know how I started relying on them this quick. Yeah exceptions do exist!"And the elevator is not functioning today.", she said in remorse."I'm aware of that."Otherwise why would a lazyass like me choose stairs to climb till sixth floor?!With her support, I got onto my floor."Please, let me clean your wound."I nodded as the burning sensation continued to trigger me.I guess, I got cuts on my knees as well.Her house lied right next to the stairs. That's the reason why water overflew the stairs.She took me in, making me sit on a chair.Hurrying up, she bought the first-aid kit. Plastering my wounds, she looked at me, "You seem to be new to this place.""I'm."She smiled, "I'm Kattsy. You can call me Kat!""I'm Eleanor.", I returned a smile."Yo, honey! Why is it all wet here?"A man came out in a tank top with his left arm truly covered in tattoos.He paused looking at me."She is our neighbor, Eleanor.",Kattsy pecked him."And she fell down the stairs because of me. So, I bought her home."He pulled her closer, "It's ok, darling. You treat everyone so well."They giggled, like lovebirds.It would have been same by now, if Shawn had wedded me."Hi neighbor!"His voice snapped me out."I'm Rick.", he forwarded a hand.I shook his hand, "Oww."My elbow pulled me back."Sorry.", he was alarmed too.Can people stop apologizing to me please!"You stay in this floor itself right?", he asked."Yeah, the corner one is mine."Both of them smiled.It was my cue to leave.I stood up."Hey please have breakfast with us.", Kattsy insisted."I'm not a social animal.", I spoke out."But let me make it up to you.""No. It's fine.""We understand. I'll pack you the breakfast. You can have it in your home.", Rick walked off, saying it."Your husband is sweet.""Aye! No. He's sweet, but not my husband.", she let out a chuckle, "We moved in together buying this house just two months ago.""Oh.""Are you here for studies?", she asked.I took time, "Um. No. I'm kinda here searching for a job.""Boyfriend or girlfriend or both you know?"I chuckled, "Appreciate the politeness. I'm straight and my love life is awesomely complicated."She nodded her head, "Interesting.""Kattsy prepares the best! Here you go.", Rick handed me the cover containing the breakfast."Thank you.""Let's exchange our numbers quickly.", she bought her phone.Kattsy gave me a bone crushing hug, "Call us if you need anything! We are your next-doors, after all.""Sure. I'll keep that in mind."I don't know but their gestures made me feel happy actually.They seemed to be good.A month passed off. I had been busy in giving the interviews.Mum and dad called me now and then.Sam and Kylen visited me only once, a couple of days ago. They come here for an hour or less.Kylen as usual, not leaving any chance in quarreling with me or Sam.And then my neighbors!Kat and I started to gym together. She is a jovial person. But I haven't opened up myself to her and she understands that I needed time.Now, I was working on an application in my laptop, when my phone rang."Hello, am I speaking to Ms. Eleanor Norberg?""Yes, that's me.""I'm the City Sherrif speaking. Can you please report to the station house immediately?""May I ask the reason, sir?""To testify for the alleged kidnapping case of yours. The suspected victim has been caught and further investigation has to be done. We would like to have your help on that."Did Shawn register a complaint?"Who's caught?", I whispered, as I tried to guess."Mr. Kylen Leighton."