TRAPPED IN DARKNESS
Chapter 2: Unexpected Visitor
Undertaker was sitting comfortably in his black leather chair in front of the fire, wearing a black t-shirt and blue jeans. He enjoyed these times of sitting alone by the fireplace. He loved the peace and quiet. This was a time where he could think to himself without any interruptions. Tonight was that kind of night except for one difference. His thoughts were soon disturbed with the sound of the doorbell ringing.
Undertaker looked at the clock on the wall and the face of the clock read 9:15. It was still raining outside at this time too, but not as heavy. He arose from his chair and heaved a heavy sigh thinking it was one of the guys. Yet, one peek through the peephole on his front door told him a completely different story altogether.
"Oh" escaped his lips as he looked through the peephole. He opened the door to reveal a young woman shivering from the rain, her long, dark hair sticking to her face. He could see, by the look in her eyes, that she was frightened.
"Miss, are you alright?"
"Actually, sir, I'm sorry to bother you. I'm having car trouble. I have a flat tire and I was wondering if I could use your phone to call the towing company. Plus I was wondering if you could give the directions to the nearest motel, please."
'Poor woman' Undertaker thought to himself. He noticed, for the first time, that she had a couple of suitcases and her purse with her at her side. He had sympathy for the young blue eyed 27 year old woman. "Well, ma'am," he started to say in his deep Texas drawl "I'm afraid that the nearest towing company is closed for the night and the nearest motel is 3 miles from here." She mentally cursed in her mind. "Look I have a better idea, miss...
"Grey. Amanda Grey." she replied nervously.
"Miss Grey. Why don't you stay here for the night. You can come in, change into some dry clothes, and warm up by the fireplace. I can warm you up some soup if you're hungry. Plus, I have a guest room you can use for tonight."
Amanda was amazed at this stranger's kindness and generosity. However, she couldn't see herself being a burden on him. "That's very generous of you, sir, but, I don't want to intrude."
"You're not intruding, not at all, Miss Grey. I would hate for someone like you to get pneumonia from walking in the rain for so long. Please, it's the least I could do. Then, tomorrow, we can check on your car, dial up Tyler's Towing Company to see if they can help you, and go from there."
Amanda couldn't help but smile at the fact that this stranger, even though he looked very intimidating with the black hair, tattoos, and a deep voice, and handsome, was wanting to help her in this time of need. Without another moment of hesitation, she nodded in agreement.
Undertaker reached down to grab her suitcases. Amanda did the same thing and their hands touched unintentionally. Their eyes met again and the both chuckled.
"Oh, excuse me," Undertaker said with a full smile.
"Sorry." Amanda said blushing, pushing her hair behind her right ear.
Undertaker cleared his throat. "Allow me."
He picked up her bags leading her into his house. However, something nudged at his brain. When their hands touch, did he feel a spark or was it his imagination? For the time being, he didn't know.