Today's the day I move into my new home. Oh, I'm sorry I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Caitlin (L/N) and today I'm moving into my new house in Duskwood. Let me guess you've never heard of Duskwood before, and until three months ago neither had I. I found Duskwood when I was searching for a new place to live, a chance at a fresh start.
So here we are three months later I'm finally moving in. My family helped to ship my belongings to my new address and unpacked everything before I started my drive down, so I have no idea what the inside looks like. My younger brothers Billy, Frank, and Joe have no idea what it looks like either as they will be joining me in Duskwood once they get back from the Hospital. Why were my brothers in the hospital well they were in a skiing accident and are getting their casts taken off. As I look to my right, I pass a sign that says 'Welcome to Duskwood' with 'Historic Forest Area' written beneath it. Before going to the house, I make my way to the grocery store to fill my home with fresh food.
Of course, I got a lot of stares as I was new in town, but I didn't mind people were bound to notice especially in a town this small. As I make my way through the store, I make sure to grab everything I need items such as dairy (milk, cheese, etc.), bread, fruit (cherries, apples, peaches, etc.), plenty of meat (steak, chicken, pork chops, ribs, etc.), one bottle of every spice that's available, toiletries, some clothes including (dresses, shirts, pants, skirts, and lingerie). Along with many other items for the house.
After getting everything, I needed I made my way to the checkout, bag all my items, load them into the shopping cart, and make my way back to my car. Loaded the back seat and trunk of the car with all the groceries, returned the cart to the corral, got in the car, and started to make my way home. Unfortunately, I didn't make it that far as the car broke down just outside of a repair shop called 'Roger's Garage Services'.
Turning off the car and getting out to open the hood to see what was wrong, I didn't notice someone leaving the building and making their way toward me with a look of concern on their face.
?: Need some help?
Caitlin: (I jumped in surprise) Oh my gosh!
?: I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to startle you. It looked like you needed some help.
Caitlin: It's alright. I just wasn't expecting anyone to stop and see what the problem was. But yes, I could use some help right now.
?: Let's get your car into the garage and get the paperwork filled out. I'm Richy Roger by the way, and I'm guessing your new in town.
Caitlin: Nice to meet you, Mr. Roger, I'm Caitlin (L/N) and yes, I just moved here.
Richy: Call me Richy. Now let's see what's going on with your car.
While Richy looked over the car, he had me complete all the necessary paperwork. I should be happy that my car didn't break down on my way to Duskwood. After finishing the paperwork, I wait for Richy to come and tell me what was wrong with the car. And not even a minute later Richy came over to me to give the diagnosis.
Richy: From what I can see the car battery is dead and will need to be replaced. Do you have anyone you can call to pick you up?
Caitlin: I'm afraid not Richy, as it's only me. Looks like I'm going to have to get a ride home or all of my frozen foods are going to go bad.
Richy: Tell you what, why don't I drive you home, and then we can come back and take care of your car? That way you don't have to go back to the store.
Caitlin: Are you sure Richy? Wouldn't you have to close the garage and then reopen it?
Richy: My friend Jessy should return from her lunch break soon.
Caitlin: Alright. I'll take you up on that offer. But on one condition.
Richy: And what's that?
Caitlin: You let me make you some dinner.
Richy: Alright, you got yourself a deal.
And with that Richy and I got to work moving all the grocery bags to his car and made our way to my house. On the way there we talked about ourselves such as our likes and dislikes. When we were almost at the house Richy asked me.
Richy: So why did you decide to move to Duskwood?
Caitlin: After my twin brother Jasper went missing it was really painful because everywhere I looked there was always something that reminded me of him. Our younger brothers will be coming to Duskwood in a few days.
Richy: I'm sorry about your brother Caitlin. Has there been any progress in finding him? And wow you have four brothers. That can't be easy being the only girl in the family.
Caitlin: Sadly no. And yes it's definitely not easy being the only girl but I wouldn't have it any other way.
And with that, we pulled into the driveway, parked the car got out, unlocked the front door, went back to the car, and started bringing the groceries inside. It took us about 8 minutes to get everything inside and another 15 minutes to put everything away (I took care of the clothing). Then we were back in Richy's car driving back to the garage. Once we arrived back at the garage, Richy went to work on changing my car's battery.
Richy: Ok your car's all set and ready to go. Now let's go and take care of the bill and you'll be good to go.
After taking care of the bill and making sure to give Richy a little extra for the car ride.
Caitlin: What time should I expect you over for dinner?
Richy: The garage closes at 5:00 pm and I should arrive at your place around 5:45 pm.
Caitlin: Then I shall see you around 5:45.
And with that, I got in the car and started the drive home. Once I got home and inside, I checked the clock to see what time it was. Richy said that the garage closed at 5:00 and it was already 3:45, so that gives me 2 hours before Richy arrives. Pulling out my cookbook of family recipes, I decided to make a New York strip steak with a Kentucky steak sauce, a fruit salad on the side, blueberry lemonade to drink, and for dessert, I made a chocolate cake with mocha frosting. By the time I'd finished making dinner, it was 5:45, so Richy will be here any second, so I put dinner on the table, then headed to the bathroom to freshen up.
As soon as I left the bathroom there was a knock on the front door. I opened the door and opened it, and there stood Richy holding a bouquet of blue morning glories, white queen Anne's Lace, Fern.
Caitlin: Right on time Richy.
Richy: These are for you (handing me the flowers). What's that delicious smell?
Caitlin: Thank you, they're beautiful and that delicious smell would be our dinner.
Richy comes inside shutting the door behind him and I lead him to the kitchen/dining room where dinner is ready and waiting to be enjoyed.
Caitlin: For dinner, I have made you a New York strip steak with a Kentucky steak sauce, a fruit salad with orange-vanilla syrup on the side, Blueberry lemonade to drink and for dessert, we have chocolate cake with mocha frosting.
Richy: Wow Caitlin, I know you said that you would make me dinner. But I was not expecting this, this isn't just dinner this is a feast.
We went to sit down at the table, Richy pulled out my chair for me and after I thanked him we sat down to enjoy dinner. Richy commented on how delicious the food is and me trying not to blush under all the compliments. Once dinner had finished I went to stand up to get dessert but Richy stopped me.
Richy: No don't get up I'll get dessert.
Caitlin: Are you sure Richy?
Richy: Yes I'm quite sure.
Caitlin: Okay.
Richy took the plates to the counter and cut the cake, putting a slice on each and bringing them back to the table, and sat back down. Once dessert was finished and dishes washed and dried and Richy was getting ready to leave.
Richy: Thank you so much for the dinner and dessert. If it's alright with you I would like to see you again.
Caitlin: You're welcome Richy and yes I'd like to see you again too.
After Richy left I went to my room to get ready for bed. I set out a nice knee-length light yellow sundress with some white sandals. As I lay down in bed I found myself thinking about Jasper and hoping that he would come home. I also found myself thinking about Richy, his blond hair, his green eyes, his athletic build, his voice, and how much I wanted to see him again.
