ALLISON’S?
DIARY??
(Secrets ??)
CHAPTER 8
BY BLESSING SILVER
?Jonas POV?
My eyes slowly fluttered open and I sat up almost immediately, letting out a slight yawn. I pulled the duvet aside and got up, stretching my body a little, I put my bed in order and draped the curtain over to one side, letting the morning natural air hit me.
My gaze caught the brightness of my phone light on the nightstand and curiously, I picked it and saw that it had just stopped ringing; I had switched it to silent before going to bed. I tap on the caller ID and changed the settings back to speaker. My brows narrowed when I saw that the caller was Zoe and she had left sixty-two missed calls. I sighed despondently and was about giving her a call when my phone began ringing and as expected, she was the caller. I picked the call..
“How long do you plan to keep this going with this?” I asked.
“Until you pick up,” she said and from the heavy wind that went along with her voice, I assumed she was driving. “And why weren’t you taking my calls?”
“You called all night, Zoe. Who does that? I was fast asleep and left my phone on silent and just saw you calls when I woke up. Did you spend your night calling me?” I asked.
“Most of it” she said and I sighed softly.
“Well, why’d you call?” I asked.
“I want us to hangout today. Are you free?” She asked.
“No”
“Why? What’re you doing? Did you get another job already or something?”
“I didn’t and I already have plans for today”
“Well, I’m bored. Can I come run your plan with you?” She asked. “Just tell me your address”
“I’m not giving you my address, Zoe. I already told you that before” I said.
“So you plan to live your life alone? That’ll be ridiculous, man. You’d need a company sometimes. Or you’ve got friends already?”
“I don’t need friends. I’m hanging up now”
“Not on my call, Jonas. You might not want to tell me now but you know I’ll find out anyways. I can’t do that now cos I’m still stuck in this stupid town but I’ll find you once I get out, trust me, handsome” she said and I could tell she was smirking.
The call got disconnected, I left the phone on the nightstand, running a hand down my hair; I walked to the bathroom to start the morning.
??Allison’s POV??
I woke up to the sound of a knock on my door. How I slept last night still remained a mystery cos I had spent most of the night on the bed, after feeling very worn out from standing; I had fell on the bed, thinking and well, crying with the ache spreading all over my body and I probably stayed in that position until I couldn’t cry or think anymore.
The wet pillow rubbed a side of my face as I made to sit up, I stood and walked to the door before flinging it open, he was standing there in his nightwear with his hair and face deemed, probably from the shower.
“Oops, did I wake you up?” He asked, giving me a placating look.
“Yeah but It’s fine, I guess I slept in” I said.
“Not really, it’s just few minutes past seven. Well, I just wanted to give you this. I got you some clothes yesterday. I wasn’t sure of your size so I just picked an elastic dress” he said, holding a shopping bag towards me.
“Thank you” I said, taking the bag from him.
“Um.. how’s your injury doing? Does it still hurt?” He asked and absently, my gaze went to my hand and I shook my head.
“It doesn’t, thanks to you” I said and he smiled partly. With the way his lips shaped as he smiled, I could tell smiling wasn’t really his thing.
“And um, I’m making bacon and eggs for breakfast, is that okay by you?” He asked.
“Um actually-
“I’m not letting you skip breakfast again, you’ve starved for too long and even if you should go on, breakfast is a very important meal that you shouldn’t skip, it could be bad for your health” he said.
“Um.. bacon and eggs is fine then” I said with a slight smile, rubbing my temple.
“Okay, I’ll see you at the dinning,” he said and made to go but stopped and turned before I could shut the door.
“Um.. there are some waterproofs in the shower cabinet in case you need to cover those up while taking a bath. I’ll change them after breakfast” he said and I nodded.
“Thank you” I said and he nodded, gave me a brief smile and walked away. I shut the door and gave myself a proper look.
I definitely look like I could use a bath. I went into the bathroom with a towel, I took a proper look at it and couldn’t help but get really amazed at the sight. He must’ve spent a fortune working on this bathroom alone talk more of the whole house.
I sight a tub opposite the toilet but at a very far end. I undressed, letting the air washing my naked skin. I bent and began filling the tube with water, while letting it to fill up, I tied the towel around my body. Feeling uneasy, I walked to the toilet to release the rest of my bowel content.
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I walked to the mirror, the cloth fitted. Because of it’s elasticity at the upper part, it hugged my upper body, adding to my boobs while the down part was flare. It was a very beautiful dress. I ran my fingers down my hair as a substitute for a comb before packing it in a quick bun, I tried the flops on, it wasn’t exactly my size as it had some free space as the back but it was comfy. I walked out of my room to the living room and almost at the same tim, he walked out of what I’d say was the kitchen cos he carried a small tray that contained food with him.. The aroma wafted in the air immediately and my stomach grumbled, I looked down embarrassed when he flashed me a small smile. As he left the tray on the dinning, he pulled a chair out and sat before giving me a look, I mumbled an “oh” and sat on a chair too.
“Help yourself” he invited and I nodded happily and dished myself some Bacons and eggs, the smell was heavenly and as I took a huge bite into my mouth, I felt my whole body asking for more and I wasted no time in granting their wants.
He helped me fill a cup with water and another with coffee while he dished his own food.
After breakfast, I helped wipe the food crumbs on the table while he packed the dishes after opposing my offer to do it. I threw the dirt in the compost bin and when he walked out, he had a first aid box with him..
I sat and he began undressing and redressing my wounds. I felt really nervous, as he worked quietly on my injuries. I guess I haven’t said much to him and I kind of felt bad about it.
“Um.. mister Jonas?” I called and he stared up at me; he was below me as he treated my toe wound.
“Uh.. I just wanted to say thank you for everything. It must’ve been kind of inconvenient having a new face around and I might’ve not said this but I’m really grateful to you. I wouldn’t have been alive if you hadn’t saved me that night-” I made a slight pause as the memory rushed back to my head but I waved it off with a shake of my head. “You’re very kind, thank you” I said, my fingers fumbling with each other on both palm that was rested on my laps.
“You’re welcome. I’m glad you’re coming back” he said and I nodded.
“Um.. Mr Jonas, I hope I won’t be sounding too ungrateful but I really don’t have anywhere else to go, I mean I have relatives but we don’t really get along and I have no idea where they are, I’m also not familiar with people around, I’ve lived more like an introvert since I moved here and-,” I paused, looking around as if I spotted something new. “We’re not in Lonatown, are we?” I asked instead.
“No, we’re far away from it” he said and I nodded, relieved. The thoughts alone that those people would be after me, made me shudder. I brought my gaze forward and found him staring at me, I lowered my gaze a little.
“Um.. I-I just wanted to ask if I could stay here,” I said and he was quiet for a moment, I read more into that quietness. “No, of course it’s not forever. Just for a while, not too far, actually. Hopefully, I’d get a good paying job and be able to get a place of my own” I said, hoping I said it right and earnestly praying that he’d accept. Not that I know where exactly to start from but definitely, I have to start from somewhere. It’s not like I’m going to live here forever anyways, I mean even if I want to cos obviously, I don’t have anywhere to go; it’ll be really ungrateful on my part.
“Sure” he said simply.
“Really?” I asked out if excitement and he nodded. “Thank you so much!” I stuttered, clasping my palms together to show my gratitude.
He went back to finishing up with my wound while I sent my gaze to anywhere but him.
My gaze caught a laptop on a coffee table, charging and I suddenly remembered the card reader, I felt nervous wanting to ask him for it.
“Mr Jonas?” I called after he stood up and began packing the kits back into the box and gathering the used ones.
“Yes?” He answered, looking at me.
“Um.. do you mind if I borrow your laptop?” I asked and I think he didn’t expect the question because his brows suddenly raised.
“Not at all. Do you need something from it?” He asked.
“I-I think I know the people that killed my parents” I said and his expression went blank immediately.
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BY BLESSING SILVER
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