Chapter 3 - Wanted
Ana's POV
I come home after the party a stumble into the house around 3a.m. When I walk into the door Alex is sitting on the stairs with his head in his hands. He looks up once I shut the door, a myriad of emotions flash across his face. Disappointed, angry, worried and, his eyes have dark circles under them. "Annie, where have you been?" "Out" I say trying not to slur and failing. "Have you been drinking?" "Why do you care?" "Let's call it curiosity." I slur again "Curiosity killed the cat" "What the hell are you thinking?" "I don't want to think." He frowns and I continue stammering "I'm not going to feel it anymore. I'm not going to think anymore." I walk off to my bedroom "Annie!" he calls after me "Just leave me alone!" I yell and slam my door. I throw my jacket and purse on the nearby chair then fall onto my bed needing sleep. I don't bother with the comforter and just curl up with my pillow letting sleep take over.
I lay in bed staring at the ceiling not able to fall back asleep. How did I let it get that bad? He was trying to help me and I just turned away. I throw the blanket off of me and get out of bed. I walk into the kitchen and make a cup of tea knowing I won't be able to go back to sleep. It's still dark outside but, the street lights are giving off enough light to fill the room.
After putting on the kettle I lean with my back against the counter and stare blankly out the window letting my memories wash over yet again.
"Ana" someone is shaking me "Ana!" they say louder. I blink my eyes open being blinded from the light and see Alex peering over me. "Welcome to the land of the living. Get your ass out of bed now before I go and get a glass of water and dump it over your ass." I scowl "What the fuck is your problem, get out."
He stands and throws a baggy at me "What the fuck is this?" he says. I look at the baggy to see the weed I got from some kids at the party last night. "Why the hell are you going through my shit?" I yell back at him despite my pounding head. "I'm trying to help you, why can't you see that?"
I walk past him and grab some jeans and a sweater along with my coat and purse. "Where do you think you're going?" he says when I walk out of my room heading towards the bathroom. "I'm changing then I'm going to hang out with some friends" "Ana! This need to stop! Why can't you see that?" he says through the bathroom door. I sink down against the door sitting on the floor leaning my head against the door. I hear his footsteps walk upstairs and I let out a sigh.
The kettle hissing brings me out of my thoughts and I pour myself a cup of tea. I sit on the couch pulling my knees to my chest holding my cup in both hands warming them. Wishing my memories would fade away so I wouldn't be haunted by my past.
I set my tea on the coffee table and pick up the flyer I found at school yesterday. I'm not sure why I took it off the bulletin board. They have a 3 bedroom apartment in the Pike Place Market district It's closer to school and the rent is pretty cheap. I didn't really want a roommate but, this sounds like a good deal. I think I am going to check this out; it may be good for me to finally be around some people. I have been living here for like a month and I must admit even I am getting lonely.
Wanted Roommate
Looking for new roommate, rent is low. 3 bedroom 2 bath apartment looking over Pike Place Market. I am a journalist and I work Monday-Friday from 9-5. The apartment is already furnished and it's spacious. Please call anytime after 5 to set up a meeting. The room is available immediately.