Chapter 8 The Unwelcomed Guest

Stella

It was yet another day. I got up early yet again. I notice that time as it was too early in the morning. And I just had a nightmare so I don't feel like going back to sleep. So I just decided to design a few dresses before hand.

A designer can never have enough sketches of the dresses. So I designed a few dresses. In my sketchbook. This sketchbook is my art. I've designed every single dress in this sketchbook. And it is the only treasure I own. Being poor, you can't really expect me to own many jewelry or treasure but this sketchbook is pure treasure.

I prepared myself a cup of warm coffee. Not too hot though. Then I sat by my window and looked out for inspiration. I took a deep breath and looked out of the window. As I took a deep breath, I felt the brisk city air fill my lungs.

The scenery near my house was beautiful. I could hear the birds chirping in their nests. I've watched as the captivating cloud was sliding over a bright blue sky. The crisp autumn wind whipped by and passed through my cheeks.

I watched as the sun rose and its orange lights hit the mountain in a dazzling way. This gave me enough inspiration to design a few dresses. I designed a blue flowy dress inspire by the sky, and a green dress inspired by the beautiful trees and bushes.

I designed another purple and burgundy dress inspired by The blooming meadows, which were flushed by orange, pink, purple and red wildflowers.

I realized I passed some time so took a shower and got ready for work. Just as I was about to leave I heard a loud knock on my door.

I found an extremely attractive and poised man standing at my doorstep. Um.. What is he doing here? Did he got lost here and accidentally knocked up on my door? That can be the only possible explanation as to why he is here.

He is wearing designer suit which I collected is from Prada. He also has an extremely expensive looking watch on his wrist. It probably costs more than my entire apartment. He looked at me from head to toe. And, gave me one more look over. His eyes were sharp like a wolf. It gave him a very bad boy type of look. But, he looks a bit older to be called a boy.

"Hey, I am Daniel," he claimed and pushed his gave towards me for me to shake it.

I looked at him speculatively. And, narrowed my eyes at him in suspicion.

"Okay, and what are you doing on my doorstep, Daniel?" I questioned him with as much as politeness as I could have mustered.

He muttered something which I could not capture what he said. But he said something along the lines of. No wonder she's having it like this.

"Well, yeah it is your doorstep. But only for three hours today." He said with a straight face.

I squinted my eyes at him. I'm clearly not able to understand what he's trying to say here why will this be my doorstep, only for three more hours? I looked at him in confusion and asked him, "What are you trying to say? I don't understand."

"You will surely understand me in a minute, Stella. May I come in? I'll explain everything to you." He stated in a very polite voice.

I hesitated for a second, but then I looked at the people gawking from next door. And I invited him in.

This is weird, I didn't miss the fact that he knew my name. How did you know my name? I wondered. This is very weird. I don't have a good feeling about this man. No wonder what he is doing at my house. At this time this early I have to go to work. I took a glance at the watch on my wrist. And, I realized that my watch is so cheap compared to his expensive one.

"Yes, sure, please come in. And explain to me what are you trying to say?" I quaked with a bored expression.

He came inside of my house and started to look around the place. I'd be lying if I said if that I don't feel nervous because, I do. I'm not used to having people in my house, much less incredibly rich man.

I motioned him towards the couch, and motioned him to sit down on the couch. He sat down onto the couch with a plop. My house was contrast to his presence. He was in all business suit and looking all rich and expensive, whereas my place was very simple and insignificant, Don't get me wrong, my house was not very dirty or anything. I tried to keep my house as clean as possible. But the chipped ceilings and floors were completely in contrast to his presence.

"As you can see, Stella. I bought this House and you have to empty it in less than three hours. I have all the required paperwork and I've already paid for the House. So please make sure that you empty it as soon as possible. Here, it is the notice paper."

He took out a paper from his jacket and handed it to me. But I couldn't grasp the information he was giving me. My mind went completely blank as I looked at him with a confused expression.

"Wait a second what? How is that even possible? Three hours, how can I empty this house in three hours? I don't have anywhere to go. I live alone." I stammered nervously completely dishelved on what is going to happen now.

Well that is not my problem. I've already bought this house. For $80,000 if you cannot empty it, then you can give me the price. For the house. He dictated in and all business tone.

Deals went into my eyes but I swallowed them down as I don't want to cry in front of anyone. I bit the inside of my cheek to hide my expression.

And something crossed my mind. So I looked at him contemplatively and asked him. "Why do you even want to buy this house? It is so far from the city. And I'm sure you can afford much better houses at much better rates. So why do you want this House in particular?"

I saw his lips twitch, but then he hit his expression, well behind the expressionless mask that he was wearing since the first second he appeared at my door step. His expressionless face made me wonder if his lips actually twitched or I just imagined it.

Look, when I saw this house, I liked it and now I bought it. I don't have to explain to you as to why I'm buying this House as I'm a businessman. I have better things to do with my time. So please make sure you empty this house or else I have to call the cops to make you do that. And then you might also have to pay penalty. Sad voice, you listen and get out of this house as soon as possible. He said with an arrogantly raised brow.

I bit my lips from stopping myself from tearing down and instead I said. "OK, fine, give me some time and I should be back to you." There was a weird calmness in my voice and even I was shocked with it. How did I sound so calm? I was proud of myself for sounding so calm as I don't know how I have managed it.

He left soon after that and I wondered what will I do in three hours. My mind went to Parker and his offer, but then I shut my mind down and instead I went to work.

I might ask Gary, my boss at the Diner to help me.