Chapter 1
(Lachlan's POV)
Today was the day I would be moving to Wisconsin to begin a new life away from all of the drama and suffering I dealt with back home in Australia.
As I was pulling into the driveway of my new home I could already tell that this would be a lovely place to live. It was a nice medium white two story house in the suburbs with a nice little garden in the front yard with a fountain (clearly the previous owners knew how to take care of their house). I just hope the inside of the house looks as good as the outside, thankfully it was. The flooring was mostly all wood, with the exception of the kitchen and bathrooms which were tiles, and the walls where painted with a nice cream color. the kitchen was a full of cool modern counters that made it seem like a fancy resturaunt. Other than the kitchen and the bathrooms all of the rooms were empty but unfortunately my furniture wouldn't be arriving until later this afternoon.
'Might as well go out to get some food and get familiar with the area' I thought to myself grabbing my keys and leaving the house. Once I was in the car I realized that I wasn't as hungry as I thought I was so I decided on driving around to see if I find something fun to do until I get hungry.
A couple minutes into my drive I see a small library and i figured I might find something worth reading to kill sometime. As I enter the library it takes me little time to find a good book called "Modoc" by Ralph Helfer. Its about an elephant named Modoc and her life's story and her adventures from Germany to India and finally to America.
After a few hours I finished the book and noticed that it had already become dark so I figured that it would be easier if I just pick up some take out and just head home. As I'm turning into my street I noticed a moving truck parked outside my house. "Oh Shit" I nearly yelled as I remembered that my furniture was supposed to be dropped off when I was too busy reading my book. I get out of my car and I go check if anyone is in the truck. Thankfully there are two guys in the car and they step out as I approach them. I explain to what had happened and they understood since I was new here.
"Anyways would you still like us to take your furniture inside?" One of the men asked me.
"I would appreciate it and as an apology for making you wait I will give you both a good tip" I said with a smile.
After I pay the movers for their help and waiting for me they leave and I am left alone moving everything into place. Thankfully the movers helped me carry all of the furniture I need upstairs or else I would have never done it. I eventually finish placing everything where it should go and I finally head up to bed satisfied with my first day in Wisconsin I doze off into a peaceful slumber.
I woke up to that annoying sound of my alarm reminding me that I would have to get up and prepare for a new day. After a few more minutes my stomach finally decided that I should get my lazy ass out of bed and get some food in me. I ended up making a few pancakes and some scrambled eggs something simple yet delicious. During breakfast I used my laptop to look for a job related to cooking. There was an opening that caught my eye, it was for a station chef for a restaurant that open up not to long ago. After I finished clearing the table I decided to send an email to the owner of the restaurant asking if I could come in for an interview, I sent my resume along with the email, I hope those 4 years of culinary school pay off. After sending the email I went to the supermarket to stock up on food cause I most definitely will not survive on take out.
"Did you find everything you needed?" asked the cashier.
"I did." I said with a smile.
"Are you new around here?" She asked
"As a matter of fact I am, I moved in just yesterday."
"Oh well if you ever need someone to show you around here's my number" she said grabbing my hand to write her number down.
"Th… Thanks?" I said a little confused
"No problem. Names Ashley by the way." She said with a smile
"Well nice to meet you Ashley, I'll see you around." I said as I grabbed my cart and started walking back to my car. She seems like a nice girl but sadly for her she is not my type. My type is someone who is sweet, kind, cute, and every so often romantic... and has a dick.
Once I get home I start to unload all of my groceries but before I can unlock my door I notice a note taped to it.
'Hello Neighbor!'
'I wanted to introduce myself earlier but you didn't seem to be home so I'll try again later'
Anyways welcome to the neighborhood and I hope we can become good neighbors and friends'
'Sincerely Mitch :)'