Chapter 5: Jasmine's P.O.V.
"I think we got this under control a lot quicker than normal." said Carter.
"How so?" I asked confused.
"Well usually, the thing, whatever it is. Will take us at least two days to figure out." explained Carter.
"Well with me around, you can expect problems to be solved a lot quicker." I said grinning. Was this town really, that dangerous. Maybe I should rethink this. No, no! I'm already here, and I am not a quitter.
"Well that's a relief" said Carter.
"Hey Jasmine, you ready to go?" asked Allison walking over to us.
"Where are you two going?" asked Carter.
"Jasmine doesn't have a place to stay, so I told her she could stay with me." explained Allison.
"Allison, you barely have enough room as it it. I've got two empty bedrooms in my house, Jasmine could stay with me." offered Carter. They both turned to me.
"Who do you want to stay with, Jasmine?" asked Allison.
"Well, I don't want to be a burden to you Allison. So I guess I could stay with Carter." I told them.
One awkward car ride later:
Carter pulled up to a concrete door, that looked like it lead to a bomb shelter.
"So where's your house?" I asked. I didn't see any houses near by.
"It's right their" he said gesturing to the metal door surrounded by concrete.
"You can't be serious!" I cried.
"Don't worry, it's a lot bigger on the inside." he reassured me. I looked at him skeptically and pulled my bag out of the car. I followed him to the door. He opened it and ushered me inside. Inside it was really dark and dank. He lead me down some stairs and to another door. He hit a comm panel next to the door. "Sarah, this is Jasmine. She'll be staying with us for awhile. Show her around and make her feel comfortable." He turned to face me. " I'll be back in a few hours." he told me, before opening the door and pushing me inside.
Inside the house:
Well the inside was definitely nothing like the outside. I looked around, looking for whoever carter was talking to.
"Welcome" I literally jumped five feet in the air.
"W-who's there?" I asked shakily.
"I am Self ActuatedResidential AutomatedHabitat, also called Sarah." she said.
"Wait, so you're the house?" I asked, wow could this day get any weirder.
"Yes, Jack has asked me to get you settled in. Your room is up the stairs, and is the first door on the right." she told me.
"Thanks, Sarah" It felt a little weird talking to a house. But this is Eureka, I should start expecting things like this.
I walked up the clear glass steps to the upstairs. I opened the first door on my right. And the inside was basically, well a room. A queen size bed, night stand, dresser, closet, and an adjoining bathroom. I set my bag on the dresser and sat down on the bed. I blew a stray strand of hair out of my face .I let out a sigh and laid back on the bed.
"Are you alright, Jasmine?" asked Sarah.
"I'm fine, just a little homesick." I told her.
"I have found that the best way to alleviate homesickness. Is to talk about your favorite things about your old home and incorporate them into your new home." suggested Sarah. I smiled as I thought about the one thing I missed the most. But I was having Rick bring that her, once I got settled down. And knew for sure that I was staying. But I'm pretty sure I'm staying, but I can't stay at Carter's for ever. I'll have to get my own home.
"Jasmine" Sarah said, interrupting my thoughts.
"Yes, Sarah"
"Would you like to talk about the things you miss?" inquired Sarah.
"No, not right now Sarah." I got up from the bed and walked over to the dresser. I pulled my Maahc out of my bag and turned it on. I materialized some of my clothes and put them in the closet. I pulled out my own bedspread and a few little knick-knacks. Carter did tell me to make myself at home. Once I was finished I made my way downstairs. I walked into the kitchen and opened the fridge. After a long day of saving GD, I was starving! I quickly made myself a PB&J, which was about the only thing I knew how to make. I may be a genius, but I can't cook to save my life. I sat down on the couch and propped my feet up on the coffee table.
"Hey, Sarah!" I called out.
"Yes, Jasmine" she answered.
"Where's the remote?" I asked.
"Oh, there isn't one. The television is voice activated." she explained.
"Cool" We did not have that back in Colorado. "Um, TV, turn on" I said. As soon as I said it the TV screen turned on, showing Jerry Springer. "Um, the newest episode of The Nine Lives of Chloe King." And just like that the newest episode was playing. God I love this show, I absolutely love the Chloe, Alec romance. Brian can take a hike. And just like me, I ate my sandwich, and fell asleep. Well my first day in Eureka was, what's the word. Spectacular, insane, awesome, I don't know, one of those for sure. There was no way I was going back to boring Colorado now.