The Boy Next Door – Episode 1
Episode 1
THE BOY NEXT DOOR
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©️Authoress Adesewa ✍✍️
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✨EPISODE ONE✨
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❣️ALEXA❣️
The sun is about to set in and I’m glad we’ve left the highway behind us.
I’m glad I’m leaving New York City behind me at last. I just hope this Arkansas would at least be bearable.
I glanced outside from my seat and I was surprised to see that the houses here are far apart and there are large expanse of land across the road.
We drove past different farms and ranches.
“We’d soon be home dear” Aunt Kate said to me.
I’m going to be living with my uncle and his family so I guess I should consider it my new home.
I didn’t bother to reply her and I’m sure she’s not expecting a response from me.
“I already decorate your room. I hope you’d like it…
I didn’t bother to listen to the rest of her incessant chatter because in my opinion she talks too much.
You must be thinking I don’t like her but you’re very wrong.
Aunt Kate is one of my favourite person but at times I get bored when she talks endlessly.
Finally, aunt stopped the car in front of an imposing limestone townhouse.
It’s big but not as big as my former house.
A boy came out to open the gate for us immediately my aunt hoot.
I guess he’s my cousin. He has really grown so tall since the last time I saw him.
He’s now 6feet 2inches tall and he’s well built.
My aunt parked her car in the garage and we both stepped out of the car.
I head to the car’s trunk and my aunt helped me to lift the suitcases out.
“Hunter, come give us a helping hand here” my aunt shouted because my cousin went back in immediately he opened the gate for us.
“Welcome mom” he said to aunt Kate and he stared at me curiously.
My aunt and I dragged a big box inside while Hunter carried a suitcase as if it weighs nothing.
I was surprised when I saw my room.
It’s too girly but I don’t want my aunt to feel bad so I won’t change the decoration.
She has painted the room pink and my bed cover is also pink in colour.
Various girly posters are in the room and the looks like it was created for a Disney Princess.
“What do you think of the room?” Aunt Kate asked.
I quickly typed a response for her on my notepad.
💬 It’s fine. Thanks so much aunt”.
She read the message and smiled.
By now we have packed all the boxes to one corner of the room.
I’d unpack later.
“Go freshen up while I prepare something nice for dinner. Don’t hesitate to message me if you need anything” my aunt said and waltzed out of my room.
I discard my clothes and tied a fluffy towel around my body.
I went to the adjoining bathroom and stayed under the shower for a long time.
I dried my body and I took a mini gown out from one of my suitcases.
I wore the black gown and packed my hair in a bun.
I plopped into the bed and yawned loudly.
I am exhausted from the stress of the long journey.
I heard a light knock on my door and I reluctantly got out of bed to see who is knocking.
I opened the door and I saw Hunter standing in front the door.
“Hi, can I come in?” he asked.
I opened the door wide in response and he entered my room.
“I want to officially welcome you to Arkansas. I guess I was cold to you earlier. Thanks for coming here, you’ve finally made it possible for me to move into the attic room I love” he said grinning.
I don’t have his contact but I just typed the message and showed him.
💬You are welcome. Was this your old room?”
“Yes, I’ve been trying to get mom to let me move into the attic room since forever but now I’ve moved into it all thanks to you” Hunter said.
I just smiled in response.
“Mom said to call you to the dining room” with that said, he left the room.
I slipped into a pair of pink flipflop I found in the room.
I managed to locate the dining room with ease.
I saw my uncle and I squealed in delight.
I hugged him tightly.
It’s been so long since I last saw him. He hasn’t aged at all. He looks just the same even though it’s now 10 years since we last met.
“It’s good to see you munchkin” he said and we both disengaged from the hug.
Hunter cleared his throat and said “the food is getting cold already”.
I sat down on a chair opposite Hunter.
I ate my Brunswick stew in silence and a chocolate cake was served as the dessert.
I really enjoyed the dinner.
I packed the dishes to the kitchen to wash but my aunt came to join me.
“I’d do the dishes, go to your room and sleep. I know you must be very tired”
“Goodnight aunt Kate” I typed and I showed her.
“Goodnight dear” Aunt Kate replied.
Written by Authoress Adesewa
I walked to my room and plopped into my bed ready to sleep to my satisfaction.
I woke up hours later when aunt Kate knocked on my door to tell me that breakfast is ready.
I slowly booted like an old computer system.
I walked into the bathroom to carry out my morning rituals.
I chose a black halterneck dress and a black ballerina flat to go with it.
I joined everyone in the dining room and I hugged my uncle and aunt while I smiled at Hunter who just shrugged and continued eating.
I’m not really hungry today so I only drank my tea while I left my croissants untouched.
“Goodbye mom, dad” Hunter said and he rushed out of the house.
I washed the dishes and my aunt said I’d start school tomorrow.
I’m through in the kitchen so I went back to my room to unpack my things.
I arranged my clothes into the closet and I made my bed properly.
❤️OLIVER❤️
I can’t wait for school to be over.
I couldn’t even listen to whatever the teachers were saying in class today.
It’s lunchtime already and I’m on my way to the cafeteria to join my buddies at the popular table.
I sat down beside Hunter who was looking moody.
“Hey man” I greeted him but it seems his mind is miles away.
“Hey Oliver” Landon said.
“Hey bro” I shook hands with him.
I brought out my lunch and I couldn’t help but feel concerned about Hunter.
“What’s wrong, Hunter?” I asked him.
“My cousin is joining our school tomorrow” he said.
“Oh! I didn’t know you have a cousin” Jason said.
“Same here” I replied.
“You’ve met her once, Oliver. Remember that year you followed us to New York” Hunter said.
“Yeah, but I might not be able to recognise her since it has been long” I said.
“Wait, your cousin is a girl?” Landon said.
“Yeah, you’ve got a problem with that?” Hunter asked.
” Not really. I’m thinking of how interesting it is to have a new female in town” Landon said.
Landon and I are players. I don’t know who is worse between the both of us.
“Erase that thought bro. My cousin is totally off limits” Hunter announced.
“Okay, I’d keep that in mind” Landon said.
“Hmm, you said you are worried about your cousin’s arrival into the school but I don’t see the reason for your worries” I said.
“The thing is my mom said she should follow me so she won’t get into trouble but I don’t know how she’d stay out of trouble if she won’t talk” Hunter lamented.
“Do you mean she can’t talk? ” I asked curiously.
” She’s mute” he said as if he’s stating a painful fact.
“Oh! That’s so sad” Jason exclaimed.
Landon and I were quiet.
I don’t know what to say so I focused my attention on my barely touched lunch.
Forgive my manners, I am Oliver Colston, the captain of the school football team. I’m 18 years old.
I’m a senior and I’d be graduating in few months time.
I’m currently in an off-on relationship with Ruby, a pretty girl in the cheerleader group.
We’re on our off session right now as she’s busy screwing Timothy, a guy on the school team.
You’d get to know me better with time.
For now, let me just stop here.
TBC.
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Just starting. It looks gud though
Your stories are always breathtaking.
Nice one next please
It looks good, just starting
It looks good and nice