- Feeling better? - I nodded as I felt his hands on either side of my arm and his staring at me. - Good, I'll get your keys and lock the door. - He said as he reached out to grab the object hanging on the wall, and as he looked at it, he made a face, and then I understood, there was no way to lock it, it was broken, it definitely was. - Leave it anyway. - I said sadly, after all I had paid for that house, with money that came out of my sweat and effort. - Come on, I'll come back here and lock it, but first let's get you out of this wind. - He just closed the door and took me outside. I felt the cold wind blow through my legs and this made me hug Akira and pull one side of the coat to cover us, the rain had just abated, it was good enough after all we only needed to cross the street, as soon as he finished pulling the door open, he put his arm around my shoulders pulling the coat to cover us, but still closed it with his own arms, we started walking towards his house with quiet step
I don't know how long it took me to get out of the bathroom, in fact, I didn't even want to get out of there, but I remembered that Ethan might be waiting for me, might be worried, and I couldn't make his life any harder than I already was, I finished putting on the clothes he'd lent me and as soon as I picked up mine from the bathroom floor, I opened the door and went out, maybe I hadn't really noticed, but that seemed to be his room, It wasn't a simple guest room, I realized I couldn't delay, but that being the case, I walked to the room's exit and opened the door, as soon as I did I was surprised, Ethan was sitting on the floor against the wall while holding Akira in his arms who was sleeping very peacefully, and his owner seemed to have followed the example, since he didn't open his eyes when I opened the door, I bent down beside him not knowing whether or not to wake him up. Looking at him with such a serene expression on his face while he slept was something surreal, his eyebrow
"- What did I notice? - I asked, completely confused." "- Ethan, you've noticed the kind of person he is. - Yes, that's all I was sure about in that whole story, my neighbor was not someone who was easily annoyed." "I may not know about his history or how he acquired those scars or who made them, but I was sure, that man had suffered at some point in his life, and from that moment on the man understood that the other external things are only fleeting in his life." "- I think I know more or less. - I answered, still thoughtfully." "For those who had known him longer it was easy to know what kind of person the other is, but honestly I lived in families with great appearances, but that left a mark on me in the end." "- Rest assured, in time you will understand him completely as if you have known him for years. - Flora tried to calm me down." "- It's okay. - I replied, shifting my gaze to the house on the other side, completely dark without a single beam of light in any of the front
Hate, hate was exactly the word that best defined the feeling she was feeling that dawn, she really, really wanted to kill that man, that bastard, how was he able to do that to her, if the cops hadn't arrived for sure she would have killed that guy, she wouldn't stop until she opened a hole in his face, she should, she should have done, she should have castrated him. "That bastard, son of a bitch, fucking bastard! Just thinking what he could have done to her, my body felt like it was burning, like fire ants were on me." "God! If only I hadn't arrived in time! Even though we left your house, I still couldn't calm down, the time I waited outside my bedroom door was the only time I had ever nailed my eyes shut." But now seeing her lying on the couch curled up, so fragile, her body so small and delicate, I still can't believe that someone would have the courage to do this to her, I approached the couch where she was lying, the woman was hugging her puppy who was also sleeping peacefully
"- Hey! Ayanne, listen to me, okay? Look at me, please! - I didn't know if she was really listening to me, but every time I heard his crying he seemed but desperate and distressed, it was impossible not to want to do something to help." "- Please look at me, let me see your face, please! - She wouldn't answer I pleaded feeling my voice become choked, and my throat choked, that would be the first time I would cry since I left my parent's house, I would cry for her, and I would have no shame in doing so, even if I had to go back to my despair I would take her out of hers." When she lifted her head my eyes were already overflowing, there was no escape, I grabbed her tighter and sank my face into her neck feeling her perfume, I didn't mind getting her shoulders wet, and I believe she didn't either. When I lifted my face and saw hers illuminated by the evening light, I was feeling more relieved, my body was trembling, but my heart no longer palpitated with pain. "- I'm here! It's all rig
After I finished putting everything in its place and cleaning up, I locked the door of Ayanne's house as best as I could, as soon as I was sure that the stores were already open I would ask them to bring three doors and of course new locks, there wasn't much I could do with that one, it was a total loss, it already needed to be changed, because it still had the bear marks on it, but now they should definitely be ripped off. Before going back to my house I had picked up one of her clothes for her, of course just the normal clothes, I wouldn't do anything else besides that, I know it could leave the woman in a difficult situation after all nobody wants a stranger touching their underwear, I also put feminine products like shampoo and conditioner, those things that women use, that have a pot for each thing, I had found her cell phone in the bathroom while cleaning, so I took the charger and put it in a bag, I took some hair products, I know we would need to go downtown to file a report,
- Yes, right away. - I answered without any interest in him, after all, I wanted him dead if it were possible. - Take care of her, Ethan, don't let her be alone for a second. - It was obvious, even if the woman hadn't spoken, that I was taking care of her with my own life. - Don't worry, I won't leave her alone. - I replied as I looked up the stairs, having in mind her image on my bed, so helpless. - When will you be back? - I remembered what the doctor had said. - Maybe in the afternoon, the day has just dawned, and the doctor hasn't come to check on her yet. - She explained. - All right, let me know, I'll pick you up. - I informed, going back to what I had planned. - No need, I'll call that gentleman. - He warned, but I knew that she just didn't want to bother. - Don't worry, I'll be there anyway. - I didn't want to leave any room for her to refuse. - I want you to stay with her, you may as well visit us at home later, and without, but take care of her, bye. - That was the la
Ayanne lifted her arm and touched my face lightly with her hand, her touch was so soft, on my rough skin, I felt the need to pull away, I didn't want my face to hurt her hand, but at the same time, I wanted to stay there with that touch, it was like silk touching a piece of wood bark, I looked wide-eyed at the woman who smiled graciously, my heart was racing so fast it could be heard as knocks on the door deep in my ears, I unconsciously let out air through my mouth when she lightly caressed my cheek. - You should get some sleep, you can't lie to me. - Ayanne smiled, and for a moment my heart skipped a beat. - No... You need not worry about me, I'm fine, I need to... make breakfast yet. - I wish I hadn't shown that I was nervous, but I think it was almost impossible when I felt the warmth of her touch. - But you have already done so much for me, I can do this for you. - The woman had a bright smile on her face, and it almost made me forget that I had to take her to the police statio