Chapter 3 (part 2/2)
Adam followed my gaze, then looked back at me with a confused expression. I quickly looked away, then Adam made me look into his eyes, "No. It's not what you think it is." I didn't respond, I just proceeded to look out the window and pretend I was interested in the parking lot. I heard Adam get out of the chair and walked right in front of me, then crouched down. "This.." he showed me the ring, "isn't a marriage ring or anything like that." I looked at him for a minute, "Then why is it on your left hand on your ring finger?"
He sighed quietly, "It's my grandfathers. It's too small for my right hand, so I wear it on the left. I learned to put rings on your ring finger, so that's what I do." Oh, gee! I feel like a retard. I'm trying to make him feel guilty about a ring which was his grandfather's. Adam looked at me, "Why?"
I shrugged, "'Why' what?"
"Why did you get sad when you saw it? Usually, it wouldn't matter to people."
Oh no! I can't tell him I have feelings for him. That can ruin everything between us! Just..make up something, Alli!
"Um..just wondering since I'm going to be sleeping at your house, I wouldn't want your wife thinking there was something between us if you did have one." I smiled secretly to myself. Adam shifted his weight on his knees, "Oh..do you think there is something between us?" Oh man! Why all these personal questions? These are the questions I've been hoping to avoid, "Um...I don't know. Never thought about it," which is a total lie! "Do you?" I wanted to hear this. He seemed uncomfortable, "I don't know...Can we..be friends, first?" Then, my heart sunk to the pit of my stomach. I can't just be friends with him! But, he doesn't know it. I agreed, "Yeah. Give sometime to think about it?" I couldn't hide the hope in my voice.
He smirked at me with a bright sparkle in his eyes, "Yeah..that would be nice." I took a deep breath, then smiled. This is going to be one helluva of a friendship!
After a few hours, it was time for me to leave. My doctor gave me some medication for headaches and dizziness. I hurried and got dressed, then came back to the room that still had Adam in it. He smiled at me and helped me walk out the room, the hospital, into the parking lot, and into his car. His car smelled like cotton candy for some odd reason. He started to drive and asked, "So, have you gotten used to living here yet?" I quietly giggled, "What do you think? I just got out of the hospital because I missed the main road entrance. I don't think I am."
He chuckled lightly, "Ah! I see. Are you used to me?" his eyes were still on the road, but kept glancing at me.
I nodded, "Yeah..I'm coming over to your house, aren't I?"
He chuckled again, "Sorry, stupid questions." I didn't respond, I just giggled.
"So, are you going to look up on my offer? About the job?" he asked.
I shrugged, "I don't know. This is my first day here, still, and the movers haven't even came yet." He nodded in response. Why does he want me to work for him so bad? Just then, I got the answer. "I just like to see more of you, that's all. You'd bring joy to the job. Your friend told me you were one of the best that can offer." 'Lauren..' I thought to myself, 'She would do ANYTHING just to get me hooked up with a major 'hottie' like Adam. I wouldn't blame her, "Why? There's another reason to it. Not just because I'm 'one of the best.'" Adam shrugged and sighed. He's playing coy, I hate when people do that.
I smiled playfully, "C'mon! I won't judge! Try me.." He seemed to get more tense, but also more open with me. He opened his mouth, then closed it. Probably thinking about a reason. He sighed, "I don't know...We have a strong bond. I don't want to break it." I nodded in agreement, "I think that, too. OK, I will take the offer." He smiled at me, "Really?" I nodded and patted his leg then, looked out the window. 'Did I just pat his leg?' I thought to myself, 'Oh...MY. Look at him, see if he took it well!' I glanced at him while he smiled at me, I guess he did take it well. He patted my leg then went back to driving. I bit my lip as I turned back to looking out the window, 'Does he ALSO like me? I guess I have to wait and see..' I thought to myself again.
We finally arrived at his house and parked into his driveway. He helped me out of the car and into the house. "Well, home sweet home!" he smiled. Inside the house, it had a big, white, winding staircase with decorative carpet on it, a huge, crystal chandelier, a living room with: red, velvet chairs, pine tables, a huge, white brick fireplace, and huge bay windows that looked over the pond in his backyard. He also had an INDOOR POOL! How the hell did he get an INDOOR POOL? He also had a huge pool outside that looked like it could have been a river with cement all over, a fountain with Japanese, red fish in it, a workout room, and even a indoor movie theater with red, velvet seats with soft, pink pillows. My mouth dropped when I stepped foot inside this paradise. My house looks completely horrible compared to this. Adam saw my expression and laughed, "You can tell I get bored a lot in this house." I stood in front of him, my jaw still open, "Bored? Hell, you can have an amusement park in this house! How did you get enough for this?"
"I helped build it with my father when I was younger. Also, I sing at clubs and parties that pay good to help with this. A realtor at my company can make a lot of money, also. The works!" he smiled.
I giggled, "I have a feeling I'm going to get lost in this house when I'm looking for the bathroom or kitchen.."
Adam laughed again, "Don't worry. Come on!" He pulled my hand and led me to the backyard. He sat me down on one of the lounge chairs and sat next to me. He kept quiet, while I started up a conversation, "So? You sing?" He smiled and laughed, "Yeah..singing is my passion. I love it." Wow..Him and I do have a lot in common, "So do I. But, I'm OK. I'm more of a...six out of ten." He grabbed my hand and intertwined his fingers with mine. I got to say, for only being friends, this was more of a boyfriend/girlfriend thing but, I'm not complaining. He smiled at me, "I hope it's OK to do this. Friends hold hands...don't they?" I laughed at his expression, "I guess they do now! But, I like it.." He smiled once more then, we proceeded hand in hand to show me the guest room on the second floor. When we finally arrived in the guest room, my jaw dropped again!
The walls were made of cedar, had a gas fireplace, oak and cedar tables and chairs, and a big king size bed, with big bay windows next to it. Gosh, it could be a 'Bed & Breakfast' for all I know. Adam looked at me, "This was my old room when I was a kid..I never really let anybody in my house when they meet me because, I don't know if they like me for me or what I have.." I looked deeply into his eyes and saw pain and hurt. Same agonizing look he gave me when I asked him about what happened at my house. His home looks homey compared to mine. I can't believe he lived here when he was younger and built this house himself with his father. He and his dad must have been pretty close. I hugged him, trying to cheer him up, at least a little. He hugged me back. I was starting to pull away, but he wouldn't let go, "What's wrong?" I asked, still hugging him. "Oh..uh.." he said while pulling away, "Nothing. Sorry..I'll go next door and get some of your belongings?" I bit my lip, why does HE want to do that? "No. It's alright. I can get them. I'll only be a few minutes." He looked at me, worried, "Are you sure?" I nodded my head confusingly, "Yeah..? Don't worry.." Is there something he's not telling me about my house? Or..he just wants to be with me so bad? I shook it off, 'I'll find out later..' I thought to myself. "OK. I'll be in the backyard, then." With that, he left the room. 'What's wrong with him?' I asked myself, 'Never mind.' I proceeded walking out the door and into my own house. The vibe of the atmosphere changed when I stepped my first foot inside. It felt like I was trapped with something, but I knew I was OK.
I got all my belongings for the night and started for the door. When I was about a few feet away from the door, it shut closed by itself and made a 'SLAM' sound. That scared the crap out of me. I tried to opening it and playing with the lock but, it wouldn't open. 'What the hell is going on?' I asked myself, searching for an answer again. I couldn't come up with an answer. I started running to all the doors and all of them were locked. None of them would open. 'Adam!' I silently cried. All of a sudden, I hear a 'BOOM' sound coming from the fourth floor. "Hello?" I asked out loud. No answer. "This can't be happening!" I yelled. "Oh, but it is!" said a strong whisper. I didn't know where it came from, but it sounded like it came from the kitchen. I thought maybe there was an intruder in the house, "Hello?" I asked again. Still no answer. I turned around to run to the door again, but out of nowhere was a blue mist of what appears to be a face blocking the door. It started talking to me, " Relinquere potes! Lorem mori!" I don't know what it said, all I know that it was in another language..I screamed and tried to run out of the house, but I couldn't. The last thing I know, everything went black and can hear my own heart beating loudly in my ears.
