CHAPTER 2
My room is blue and orange, and huge. I have an oversized walk-in closet and my own bathroom. I opened my door and looked around. I have two windows-one facing the east and one facing-Ethan. Gasp. I have the window facing Ethan's window. Actually, I had it first. He has the window facing mine.
He looked up when my door slammed shut and laughed. Then he pulled a notebook from a box and wrote something. He turned it to me. It read: Hello, again. Lol. He was laughing. I couldn't believe it. I would have been freaking out. First day to a new town and you meet your neighbor, while running. Now, you look out your window and there she is again.
I grabbed my notebook off my bed and wrote: Hi. Anything new within the last 5 minutes? Lol.
Nope. U?
Nope. Well g2g. ttyl
I quickly changed and went down for supper. Mom was serving the potatoes to Dad and Jinger, while Dad looked over the paper. "Hey, Dad! How was work today?" I asked sitting down.
"Just fine. Dave and Kris made a great presentation. So, the Krebsons moved in today? I met Ally and Ellie. Also, I talked to Darryl again. Did you know they have a son your age? His name is Ethan."
"Yea, I met him on my jog. He seems nice. I also found out he has Carlie's old room," I laughed.
"You mean your rooms are right across from each others? Well, Mady, we will be doing some moving this weekend up there then."
"What? Why? Sure he is a boy, but I promise I will keep my blinds close when I change and sleep. I always do anyways"
"But he is a teenage boy. You know how they are."
"Yes. You tell me all the time. I am not switching rooms and that is finale. I will always make sure my blinds are closed and I will always pick up my clothes. I am eighteen years old. Trust me, please."
"I am not so sure. I think I should meet him. Maybe have them over for supper tomorrow. A BBQ?"
"Go ahead. We aren't dating so you don't really have to meet him. But if you insist, go ahead. He is a nice gentleman."
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"Thank you for inviting us over, Mr. Nair, Mrs. Nair."
"You're welcome. It's the least we can do. Please call us Bill and Michelle."
"Okay. What ages are your kids? Ally and Ellie are thirteen and going into eighth grade, while Ethan is eighteen and going to be a senior."
"Same with Madison and Jinger. Where is your wife?"
"Oh, we got divorced last winter. It was a horrible divorce. Alice took the kids and ran. The police eventually caught her and now I have custody. The kids will meet with Alice every three months for a few days."
"Oh, I am so sorry. That must have been horrible." Mom replied saddened.
While Darryl and my parents talked and eat at the picnic table, Jinger, Ellie, and Ally ate on the patio steps, and Ethan and I were sitting on the ground. We talked about the outdoor activities, what High School was like, and we set up a jogging time.
"What sports do you play?" I asked when we were finished eating.
"I used to play football, but I have played basketball for two years. You?"
"I used to play tennis, but I gave up."
"But you run? Not even track?" he asked.
"Nope. I hate all the competitiveness."
"Ethan we got to go now. Finish unpacking. School starts in two days for you and the girls," Darryl said putting his hand on Ethan's shoulder.
"Bye," we said in unison and laughed.
My family cleaned up the grill and scraps of food left and went inside. Dad went to read, Mom studied her cookbook-looking for another side-dish to serve, and Jinger went to her room to listen to music. I decided to call LeAnn-my best friend-in my room. Curtains closed as my dad wished.
