The gentleman

  CAMILA’s POV

  

  I kept calling Avery’s line, but she never answered. I was sweating nonstop, and I just hoped that he would leave. He could see me, I mean my glass is not tinted. He pulled the mask off his face, and I was mesmerized by how good he looked. Oh, my God, he was an angel. He had ear piercings and used studs. He had piercing green eyes. More like ocean eyes.

  

  Wait, Camila. Simply because he looks good does not mean he is a good person. Do not be fooled.

  

  I joined both hands together and begged him to go away from inside the car. He looked a little bit hurt, and then he walked away to the other side of the road and stood there. I watched him wave at him, and carefully I came out from the car and stood there staring at him. 

  

  “Hello, my name is Bryson. Nice to meet you”

  

  He screamed and I was stunned by his confidence. It was midnight and he was screaming just so I would hear him. 

  

  I waved at him, without saying a word back. 

  

  “I am your neighbor”

  

  He pointed at the school at his back, and I remembered what Avery said about the man earlier being her boss and new neighbor. 

  

  But he is not the same person. Maybe they are friends, right?

  

  “My friend is Axell, you have probably met him”

  

  He screamed again like he knew what I was thinking about. I nodded my head then around him. Finally, I smiled. 

  

  Slowly I walked towards him, and we were not so far apart anymore.

  

  “Thank God. I was wondering how much you were going to make me scream”

  

  I giggled softly and covered my lips.

  

  The air between us was cold and it felt as if I had known him for years the way we stared and smiled at each other. 

  

  The lonely road made it easy for me to be delusional. I had already pictured us together. There was this calmness about his smile, and he looked dazzling too. I just couldn't help but stare at him.

  

  “Why is a lady like you still outside by this time? Your friend locked you out?”

  

  “No, she would never do that. I had some errands to run, so it took my time”

  

  I couldn't tell him I was coming from my boyfriend's place, right? I mean you know what I mean. Doesn't sound right. 

  

  He nodded his head then stomped his feet on the ground like he didn't know what else to say to me, and I felt so awkward and started dangling my hands.

  

  “I will leave and keep trying to reach her. Bye”

  

  I turned around, but before I could walk away he said “Or if she doesn't then you may pass the night at my place. I am sure my friend would not mind”

  

  I bowed my head, and immediately cussed him quietly. Is that what they both do? Take ladies they just met home, and have sex with them? These guys are assholes.

  

  “Do not get the wrong impression, Miss Camila. We have more than 7 different rooms in the house. You could pass the night in one of them”

  

  “How do you know my name?”

  

  I glared at him angrily then he frowned at his words.

  

  He caressed his chin and then gave a very obviously awkward smile.

  

  “I heard it from your name. She spoke about you in school earlier. So, that is how”

  

  I wasn't sure if I believed him, but why would he lie, right?

  

  I called Avery’s phone again, but she still did not answer, and I gave up immediately.

  

  “Fine, I will go with you, but why are you helping me?”

  

  “Do you want me to leave you out here all by yourself?”

  

  “I mean no, I am just curious as to why you are helping me”

  

  “You are a lady. Every lady should be protected and taken care of. Now, if you do not mind come with me”

  

  Will I be able to control myself around him? Ah, he is fucking hot!!! I would run out of money just to spend a night with this man, so I doubt I will be able to control myself around him.

  

  “Um.. I don't mean to interrupt your little thinking party, but I can hear the police sirens, and I am sure you can too, right? So it either you come with me or you go with them and I think we both know which one is better”

  

  Enclave is one of the biggest and most expensive streets in the whole of Las Vegas, so it is well protected and guarded, which means a huge file once the patrol officers get you. 

  

  I had no other choice. 

  

  We got into the house, and I couldn't believe it. It looked even bigger than ours. 

  

  I thought all the houses on this street were the same size and all that. 

  

  And when did they even have the time to design it? The walls were neatly painted in black, and every other thing inside the sitting was white. It gave a royalty-type vibe. 

  

  “Come with me, Camila”

  

  I followed behind him, and I kept looking hard for the other guy. What was his name again? Was it Alex? I had forgotten, but Avery did mention his name to me. 

  

  When we got to the room I was surprised because it beat my expectations. I never expected such a spacious room with a big bed. The room gave me chills and it felt like he knew I was coming, because it was well-arranged.

  

  “Wow, thank you so much. I am very grateful. Feels like you knew a lady would be sleeping here tonight. Everything looks neatly arranged”

  

  “Just rest, alright? And you are welcome”

  

  Was he leaving? Oh, I doubt it. No man would leave a woman all alone. They would always want to coerce her into sex.

  

  “Are you leaving now, Bryson?”

  

  “Yes, and for your information Miss Camila not all men are cheap”

  

  Wait, did he hear my thoughts?