The room was packed up and organized. All of the flowers that friends had sent in were already en route to the new home. All that sat in the room was one suitcase, a box filled to capacity with candies and snacks, a fluffy blanket that had been folded nicely, and a stuffed turtle. The bed was made nicely, though there was still a body resting in it.
A British, raven haired woman, commonly known as Paige, grabbed the box and blanket. She gave the boxes a second looking before placing them back in there spot. She bowed down, putting out the doorway. "Ms. Hadlynn, are you ready to go home?" Both of the women chuckled before Hadlynn attempted to stand up.
She staggered on her feet a little bit before gaining full control of her balance. "I swear to God," she muttered. "It only gets harder when you get fatter."
"Well, even though you look like a watermelon, I still think you're prettier than ever woman in the locker room. Every woman besides me, of course." The two continued to laugh. Hadlynn slipped on her flip flops, grabbed the remaining luggage, and slowly headed towards the elevator shafts. It was already open once they hit it. The hit the ground floor, stopping at the entrance.
"I'm going to go pull the car around," Paige said, pulling her hood up to protect her hair and make up from the rain. "Don't you go running away from me now." Hadlynn rolled her eyes, grinning slightly. She, too, pulled up her hood to protect herself. When a black Lexus pulled up, Hadlynn began to make her way to through the door. It was hard to open with her hand full.
"Ma'am," said an older looking security guard, "allow me to help you to your car." Hadlynn nodded; he grabbed her heavy bag, held the door open for her, and escorted her to her car. He put her vag in the backseat for her.
"Thank you so much, sir. That was really generous of you." The man shook Hadlynn's hand and headed back into the building. Paige pulled the car out of the crowded lot, trying to make it back to Hadlynn's apartment before the rain could pick up.
"Hey Paige, this watermelon is still getting men left and right. I got skills." Both women burst into hysterical laughter. Reaching into the backseat, Hadkynn grabbed a box of Swedish Fish. She handed a few to Paige as she began to finish the box.
"So," Paife said slowly, running the pronunciation longer than it should have been. "How's everything been with Seth since what happened? I mean, I figure it's been awkward as all hell, but are you two doing okay?"
Clearing her throat, Hadlynn lowered her head. She spoke slowly, "He was very honest with me through the whole thing. He didn't cross any lines that couldn't be fixable. He was... He was kind to me. Now, it's just a matter of being able to trust him again. I mean, I still have physical and mental scars. I just need a bit of time."
"You told him about making up with Dean and how you need some space, right?" Hadlynn nodded, exhaling loudly. Paige placed her hand on Hadlynn's shoulder. She smiled as she drove. "Well then everything's going to be jolly in the end. Sure, he went a little mad, but hey. We all go a little mad sometimes."
"Seriously, now is the best time to quote Pyscho? Right now?" The girls started to laugh again at the conversation. Paige pulled into a parking garage under a large building. They parked right next to Hadlynn's existing car. It was a few feet away from the elevator.
"The boys already brought your clothing from the road over. I talked to the ladies, and we all offered to come by as often as we can. I think that Nattie is stopping by in a few days, so that'll be nice." Hadlynn exited the car, grabbing her bag and the toy as Paige grabbed her heavy load. They entered the elevator, heading up to the 32nd floor. Across the elevator sat Hadlynn's apartment's door. The duo openness it to see a basically deserted room.
"Well, isn't your house just full of stuff." Paige said sarcastically as he placed the box of food in the kitchen. She examined the fridge and cabinets before entering the main living space again. "I'm going to head out and buy you some food. Ring me up if you need anything while I'm gone."
The two hugged. Hadlynn headed to the couch, turning on the television. She flopped down on the black cushions, Turing her head on to see the screen. After about 30 minutes, or one episode of SpongeBob to Hadlynn, there was a knock at the door. Hadlynn got up.
"Paige, I didn't know you could shop that fast," she called to the doorway, gaining her balance as she stood up. "Not even I can go that fast!" She opened the door, expecting to see Paige. She looked a couple more inches, seeing Jamie Noble stare back at her, smile plastered on his face.
Hadlynn slammed and locked the door. As she ran to her phone, smitten door was continuosly banged on. She called Paige, hysterically explaining what was going on. Paife informed her that she was 10 minutes away and would be there shortly.
Suddenly, the banging stopped. Hadlynn walked over to the door, looking out of the peep hole. At first, there was nothing; then a hand appeared banging again. She back up towards her couch. Tears were freely flowing.
"Get the hell away from me," Hadlynn screamed as she cried. Blood was pumping hard to her heart. "Please, leave me alone. Please just leave!"
"Hadlynn, open the door right now," a familiar make voice called.