I continued to walk towards my apartment with the little kitten purring in my arms. I noticed that it was very quiet tonight compared to New York, the city that never sleeps but I liked it, it was peaceful and it made me feel comfortable as I walked down the bare pathway before me, the streets were clear besides the random cars that passed by along the way.
My apartment wasn't very far from me now as I passed a street corner, Never have I encountered any trouble during my stay there. The neighbours were peaceful people but im still getting use to the american life style. I raised my hand towards the door handle, turning it as it opened with a slight creak.
The receptionist was leaning back in his chair asleep before the sound of the bell dinging woke him from his sleep nearly causing him to fall out of his chair, the receptionist was around his late 40's, short grey hair and long beard and wrinkles prominent on his face. The man was called Stuart Lancaster, a 42 year old war veteran who retired and worked at this local apartment building.
''H..H..Hello who's there'' Stuart said stuttering slightly as he adjusted his glasses before glancing up as a smiled appeared on his face ''oh its you Jake , I didnt know it was you, really got to stop sleeping on the job otherwise bad things might happen like someone stealing the keys for instance'' I smiled in return ''Ah but at least you have the bell to alert you and its good to see you too'' I replied.
Stuart smiled before reaching into his trouser pocket pulling out a cigarette while the other hand tried to spark the lighter with no success, Stuarts face frowned slightly before placing it on the table, I snapped my index finger against my thumb causing the tip of my finger to emit fire which i brought close to the tip of Stuart's cigarette lighting it.
I brought my finger back and blew on my finger putting out the flame as the last bit of smoke disappeared along with it. ''your welcome'' I said as Stuart inhaled a mouthful of smoke before exhaling through his nose. Stuart gaze returned to mine ''neat magic trick you should teach me that sometime when you can'' he said as he repeated his previous action. I raised my eyebrow and cocking my head slightly ''you should really try to quit while you can it cant be good for your health'' I stated, 'well i tried but at least its better than drinking alcohol or taking drugs also im a war veteran it helps with the stress.''
''well you have a point'' suddenly a soft mewl was heard ''what was that'' Stuart said looking around, thinking fast i said ''oh thats just my stomach making weird noises you know, drinking coca cola can cause that or either a thats my hungry stomach, well i better get going to my room then head to bed for a bit before the sun rises otherwise i will get no sleep at all'' Stuart seemed to buy it as he stood up and took my apartment key hanging on the board before giving it to me.