Neighbors?

  AVERY’s POV

  

  As I stepped into the car and sat down I was enveloped in a new world. The cabin was trimmed in rich white leather. The dashboard was a masterpiece of modern design, with a massive touchscreen display and a sleek, flat-bottomed steering wheel. 

  

  The seats were incredibly comfortable and I felt so relaxed, but I was immediately drawn back to reality, and I remembered what he said when I got in. 

  

  I wasn't quite sure what he meant by ‘he got me now’ but I tried hard not to stare at him. I was so quiet I almost stopped breathing. His car smelled and looked expensive. It felt as if I was part of a royal family. I am sure it cost an arm and a leg to get such a car. 

  

  He drove without uttering a word, and I liked that. He did not ask for directions, so I was forced to speak.

  

  “I hate to break the silent party, but you do not know where I live. You can drop me off at the next bus stop I will take a taxi”

  

  He chuckled and then turned on the radio. I felt so disrespected and my hate for him increased. Who does he think he is? Trying to shut me up or what?

  

  I turned my head around and just stared out the closed window. 

  My phone rang, and I had to reduce the sound of the radio myself. 

  

  “Courtesy demands you ask before touching anything in here, lady”

  

  He spouted out without looking at my face.

  

  “Well, maybe your courtesy needs to be fair”

  

  I answered my call without seeing who it was. 

  

  “Hello? Who is.. Who the fuck!”

  

  I looked at the screen of my phone and it was an unknown number.

  

  “Hey, Avery. How are you doing? I am sorry for not coming to pick you up. Where are you?”

  

  Camila?

  

  “Camila? You're crazy.. Where are you, and where is Logan? Are you both fine? What happened?”

  

  “Something pretty crazy happened, but I will tell you all about it when we get home, alright?”

  

  “Are you both fine?”

  

  “Sure we are. See you soon, huh”

  

  She ended the call and I exhaled heavily. I have been a little too worried, especially about my son. 

  

  “Avery, right?”

  

  He finally broke the silence, but it was my turn to give attitude.

  

  When he noticed that. He stopped the car and then locked the doors. 

  

  “Why did you stop? And why did you lock the door? I need to go home, and..”

  

  “Shut up! Shut it! Just keep your mouth quiet! Ah, women and being loud!”

  

  He calmly lifted his hands and held his hair. He sounded a bit frustrated like I was stressing him out, but I hadn't said anything to him. 

  

  I relaxed back on the chair and clenched my fists together.

  

  “Avery, right?”

  

  Wait, is he angry because I didn't reply to him earlier? This man is going nuts. I thought to myself while staring at my hands.

  

  “Yes. Avery is my name, sir. Surprising you have forgotten my name”

  

  “I did not. I just needed to be sure. Sweet Avery, right?”

  

  I looked at him with my eyes burning with rage. He took me back to that awful night. After using me he left a note for me like I was a whore.

  

  He knew I was angry, but he smirked. He loved the fact that I thought about that night again.

  

  “My night is Avery”

  

  “Are you angry about the last time? Women are way too sensitive and emotional. You are angry that I left you, right? Well, I mean for what it's worth I called you sweet, right? I enjoyed your company and all I did to you that night”

  

  “Open the door, I am getting off! Open it right now or I will scream! You are such a disrespectful man!”

  

  My eyes were red, and my words filled with venom. I was angry and I wished I could disappear from where I was. I hated him at that point. I hated him even more. 

  

  “No matter how loud you scream, no one will hear you. And I am not disrespectful. I am one of the sweetest men in this world. So, sit back and enjoy my ride”

  

  Before he could start driving again I looked at him and said “I was drunk, like very drunk, and for your information, I never knew or felt anything that night, so maybe you enjoyed it all alone. More like you fucked yourself”

  

  I rolled my eyes then turned back around to look at the window. I heard him chuckle, but it sounded more like he felt insulted. I felt his eyes all over my body, but I didn't bother to check. 

  

  “I wonder what made you scream that night then if you didn't feel anything. I am quite certain I slutted and tasted every part of you that night. So, stop trying to fool yourself, Avery. You begged me not to stop”

  

  I shot my eyes and kept my tears from pouring out. 

  

  Oh, God. I just want to get home, and never see this man again in my life. 

  

  When we got to Enclave Street I was shocked because how did he know where I live? I chose not to say a word and see if he knew my house. 

  

  After about 30 minutes we got to the front of my house, and I looked at him with surprise written all over my face. 

  

  How? Was he spying on me? 

  So many things ran through my head, but I couldn't get any answer. I came down, and then he did too. 

  

  Okay, is he trying to follow me or what?

  

  “I am sorry, but why are you following me? I am grateful for the ride, but you can leave now, and hopefully, we can act like strangers”

  

  “Following you? Ah, Avery, you must think the world revolves around you, right?”

  

  “What do you mean, and..”

  

  A man in black walked out from the house opposite mine and collected the car keys from Axell. 

  

  “Welcome, sir. I will take the car inside”

  He got into the car and drove into the apartment opposite mine. 

  

  Okay, what the fuck is going on?

  

  “I guess we are neighbors, Miss Avery. Feels good, right?”