Chapter 10
I rubbed my ankles as I sat in Gordon's limo. That was the fifth place we looked at today. After I told him of my new job title he insisted on accompanying me to find a new place to live. I really wanted a small house maybe a town house with a garage because I was going to get a car although I was looking at a different part of town. When Gordon questioned me on it I told him it was because it was closer to work but I'm pretty sure he knew the real reason. I would be much closer to V. I missed V so much. It seemed like it has been forever since I got to see him or at least hear his voice. That was going to change. Once I got settled I planned on seeing V much more.
We pulled up to another property and I sighed slightly tired but the front immediately captured my attention. It was in a nice quiet neighborhood and the houses did not seem on top of each other. It was almost bizarre seeing that the houses gave you a suburban feel though it was in the city. A lady in a button up blouse and pencil skirt was holding a clipboard greeted us enthusiastically. I stepped inside and was immediately awed. All of the rooms were hard wood, except for the two bathrooms which contained square stone like patterns. It was a ranch style house and even included a garage. A white porch swing sat on the southern style front porch. I fell in love with it immediately.
"This is it Gordon!" I cheered as I looked at the beautiful kitchen that included an island and granite counter tops.
"I guess we have a winner" Gordon said smiling to the realator.
"Perfect. Lovely choice" The realator said in equal excitement.
"We can fill out the paperwork at my office today if you'd like"
"Yeah let's go"I rushed heading for the door.
It seemed like I would never get the keys to my new place but the next day I returned to the realator's office and signed the last bit of papers. She told me congratulations and handed me the keys. Gordon suggested we have one more walk through in the home. I didn't know why since I already signed everything but he seemed adament and seeing that I was a new home owner I took his word for it seeing that he had one home and two vacation homes.
"Let's start in the garage" Gordon said walking through the empty home.
I stopped near the front door and eyed him.
"What are you up to?" I questioned suspiciously.
"Why I am hurt by your accusations" Gordon said grabbing the area over his heart.
"Gordon" I said crossing my arms over my chest.
"Why must you ruin the surprise?" Gordon sighed.
"What surprise?"
"Well if I told you it won't be a surprise" Gordon smirked.
"Just come with me" Gordon huffed taking off towards the garage.
Gordon told me to close my eyes. I gave him another look but did as he asked. I heard the door linking the garage to the house open and the flip of a light switch.
"Ok open them"
I opened my eyes and my jaw dropped. In the middle of my garage sat a midnight black two door sports car. It was a nice cross between sport and practical without being too flashy. Maybe sport was the wrong word it was elegant.
"What is this?" I finally asked still caught off guard.
"It's a car" Gordon said as if I was a few circuits short of a bulb.
"Well I can see that Gordon. I mean what is it doing here?"
"You need more rest than I thought" Gordon said looking concerned before smirking.
"You shouldn't have done this it's too much"
"Nonsense besides we have to keep up appearances" Gordon said hitting the button on the key chain unlocking the car.
He opened the driver's side door and motioned for me to go inside. I sat in the seat shifting my weight enjoying the soft leather that craddled me. I gripped the steering wheel before pressing buttons on the dashboard.
"Now would be the perfect time for a test drive" Gordon said.
"Not today. I still have a lot of unpacking to do plus I kind of want to just enjoy my new place"
"Say no more" Gordon smiled leaning forward to give me a peck on the forehead.
"Enjoy your day my dear" Gordon said before walking back towards the door leading to the house.
"Bye Gordon and thanks so much for all you've done"
Gordon smiled before disappearing from my sight. I sighed enjoying my car a little while longer before getting out. I looked at the boxes piled in between my kitchen and dining room and rolled my eyes. I opened a medium sized box labeled "open first- kitchen". Inside were enough pots pans and other necessities to survive a few nights worth of simple dinners along with plates and a few pieces of silverware.
I placed the small amount of kitchen items away before starting on something to eat. My mind wondered to V and what he coule possibly be doing right at this very moment. More thank likely laying waste to creedy and his pigs in some form or fashion. I felt a small skip of my heart as worry washed over me. I tried to shake it telling myself V was incredibly skilled with his knives and hand to hand combat. He would be fine. He had to be. I downed a glass of juice and stood at the counter shoveling food into my mouth. My culinary skills were nothing compared to V's. I wondered what he would think of my cooking? I sighed taking in my house that seemed to empty, bare and boring. Maybe I should have gone with Gordon but honestly I had spent the last several days with him and was in need of a break. I loved Gordon but with all the time and hassle with the house, work and just life I was growing tired of his sarcasm and antics. After I finished eating and cleaning the small mess I looked around but was in no mood to unpack but there was little else to do.
Hours later I wiped droplets of sweat off my forehead as I broke down another box. Checking the time on my alarm clock I smiled with excitement. I threw the flattened box in a corner of my room before rushing into my bathroom to shower. The moon rose high in the sky but it's shine did not seem as bright tonight. I hummed as I changed into a new pair of clothes, all black of course. I looked myself over in the mirror satisfied. Pulling my hood over my head and locking my front door I began a short walk into the city. Curfew would be in affect soon but I only rolled my eyes at the feminine voice floating out of the speakers scattered around town warning citizens. I continued on before stopping and making sure I was not followed. Once I was satisfied I continued on to a secret entrance Gordon told me of, well more like hinted to.
I did not have to walk far before I realized I was in one of the old train stations Sutler had long shut down. Trying to go on memory alone I wondered around in an attempt to find the Shadow Gallery. I was easily turned around but soon found my way again. I came to what kind of looked like a door although judging from the worn sign on the door it would take me to the service tunnles leading to the Subway tracks. I tried to open it but it was locked. I knocked gently on the door and waited for a response. Maybe V wasn't here.
"Evey" V's voice called.
"Hi V" I smiled turning to face him.
He stood a few inches behind me and I had not heard a single step.
"It is wonderful to see you"
"As it is to see you" V said with a tilt of his mask.
"I hope you don't mind" I said nervously.
"Not at all" V said walking past me and standing off to the side of the door.
I could not see what he was doing seeing that he was taller than I was and made sure his back obstructed my view. A second later the maintenance door clicked and V held open the door and motioned for me to continue, ever the gentleman.
