Love Thy Neighbour by Annecia Ellies (fantasy books to read .txt) 📕

“Hmm, you can say that again.”

“Did he speak to you about it? How do you know?”

“He did mention it. Seem like a good idea but I hope he leaves room for it to go either up or down.”

“Well, I guess we’ll see.” She said.

The doorbell tinkled. At first Morgan wondered where the noise was coming from, then she remembered she now has a doorbell. She laughed and went to answer the door.

“Goodnight Miss Andersen.” It was Caesar.

“Good night Caesar, please call me Morgan.” Flynn joined her to see what was happening. He placed his hands around her shoulders and extended his hands to Caesar. He shook it and removed his hat.

“Please come in.” Morgan said.

They moved out of the doorway and Caesar came inside.

“Wow, look at what you did to the place already, looks like you were here all along.” He said looking around and smiling.

“Please have a seat.”

“Oh, I’m not staying long, thanks though. I just came by to make sure everything is alright. I can arrange to have copies of your keys made if you wish. Just let Melanie at the reception desk know and I will arrange it for you. Melanie is reception at Tower One and Verna at Tower Two, the girl who substitutes for them is Alyson, she is working between them both.

The building is being filled as most of the tenants are moving in this weekend. In both of the buildings actually, there’s just some furnishing to complete for the guy who wants to put in the Café. I think that will be a great addition to the Towers. Think of all those breakfast rolls and bagels.” He said smiling.

“There is more or less a little of everything right here, this is what we call comfortable living. I will be here every week, if you need me for anything; leave a message with Melanie and I will get it. Any starting problems you have, plumbing, lighting even? If you need lights added or adjusted, just let her know.”

“Sure, thank you Caesar.”

“Great, I’ll be moving on, you both have a good night.”

“Hey, Caesar, when do the security guys move in? Aren’t you supposed to have security here?”

“Yes, three of them are already here, the rest will be joining them tomorrow. We have cameras installed everywhere and staff to monitor them around the clock so the premises will remain secure.

“Oh, ok, great. Thanks again.” Flynn said shaking Caesar’s hands.

They closed the door after he left.

“Are you going to be staying the night?” Morgan asked Flynn.

“Do you want me to? I thought you’d want to be alone to settle in, fix up a few things without any interruptions, you know? But if you want me to stay I will, gladly.” He added with a smile.

“No, you’re right. I do have a million things to do, so I guess I’ll see you soon.” Flynn pulled her close and kissed her then he collected his things and left.

Chapter Fourteen

Morgan had her laptop set up on a small desk in a corner of the spare bedroom. She set up the little corner like a workstation, this can be used for those days when she’d rather not go into the Office. After Flynn left, she went all around her apartment taking notes of the things she had to get to completely furnish her new home. She needed a single bed for the spare room and a corner space saver for the corridor. Some more dishes for the kitchen as some of her glassware were chipped in the move, she also had to get some more wall pictures, as the three she brought over are just not enough. She had seen two gorgeous sunset scenery pictures at a showroom in the mall recently. She made a mental note to go and get one of them if they are still there that is, she also needed Saurelle’s touch to decorate the place.

She made her notes and returned to her bedroom, sliding her feet across the carpet enjoying its softness. Of the two bedrooms, only hers was ensuite, the other was close to the bathroom so that was good enough for anyone staying over. The apartment had high and low lighting, something she always wanted to have in her other apartment. The pantry in the kitchen could do with a brighter bulb though she thought, as she did most of her cooking late evenings and at night. She made a note to let Melanie know so she can say something to Caesar, there’s no way she can reach that bulb where it is without a ladder. She walked into her closet and pictured it filled with clothes, she smiled as she planned and schemed about how to get Auri to stop working so hard and go shopping with her for a couple of days. Auri always told her she dressed too conservative and needed a new wardrobe, maybe now is the time to stop living in jeans and t shirts, she thought. She stripped of her t shirt and headed into the bathroom with the intention of a nice long soak in her fancy bath tub. She fiddled around with some make up as the tub filled with warm soapy water and just as she was about to step into the tub her cell phone rang.

She went back get her phone so she can see who was calling. It was Filipe.

“Hello Filipe.” She said hiding her smile.

“Ma Cherie, how are you?” he said

“I’m great; actually I was just about to take a bath.”

“Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to disturb you, take your time I will speak with you later.”

“Sure, ok.” She said and was about to ask him to call her in an hour but realized he’ already hung up.

She put her phone to charge and wondered how come he sounded so formal, as if something weighed heavily on his mind. Did he come to his senses and realized he was dreaming that there was something happening between them? Or is it about her father. She went into the tub, leaned back and closed her eyes as the soft voice of Celine Dion filled the bathroom from the player on the counter. She came out half an hour later and made herself dinner which she took out on the porch. She heard her telephone ring again and decided to call back whoever it was after she ate, the atmosphere was just too perfect right now to be disturbed.

Filipe sat in front of his computer catching up on work, responding to messages and thinking about Morgan. Since arriving home a couple days ago, she has been on his mind. Caleth had passed by earlier today to see how he was doing, he told him about Morgan and about the wonderful time he spent in Trinidad.

Caleth then showed him the photo of himself with two ladies on a beach, Filipe smiled when he saw the photo and told Caleth about that day at the beach with the group. Filipe found out that Caleth saw it on an online edition of a local newspaper and printed it. Filipe smiled as he thought about Caleth doing that. He always looked out for him as if he was the brother he was supposed to have. He told Caleth about his plans to take a Café there and, even though he was a bit skeptical, he said it sounded like a brilliant idea. Filipe told him he had to make an appointment to see Dr. Stephen for a review in two days and he asked if he would accompany him, to New York, to which he agreed.

“So you plan to do a lot of travelling to Trinidad and Tobago now hmm?” Caleth had said, more like a statement than a question.

“Yes, as much as I need to be with Morgan. She is perfect Cal, you have to meet her. She turned out to be just what I expected and a whole lot more.”

“Perfect for what?”

“Perfect to be with me, it’s time I get someone to love and be with me for forever. I’m over Eliza, I’m over Genny. Time to move on. After meeting Morgan Cal, she is perfect.” Filipe had a faraway look in his eyes but Caleth continued.

“What happened between you two?” Caleth asked.

“Chemistry Cal, from the moment I touched her hands I felt it. I felt it when I kissed her and I know she felt it too.”

“You kissed her? … Already?”

Filipe looked at Caleth’s surprised face then said, “I didn’t plan to. It just happened.”

“Ok, as long as you’re not pushing anything with her ‘just because’. You have to be careful Filipe, take it easy you know. Are you sure you didn’t imagine this chemistry though?”

“Not at all.” He had replied with a wide grin

“Good, I’m glad for you Filipe, you deserve happiness with someone you love. Did any dreams return though?”

“They haven’t.”

“Great again. So what are you going to do with Morgan, have you told her how you felt?”

“Believe me, the feeling is mutual. We will be together eventually. She is currently seeing someone but I don’t believe they are that connected.”

“Hmm, very sure of yourself as always I see.”

“As always, you got to read the signs Cal, you got to read the signs” He smiled remembering the conversation and Caleth’s infamous nod.

After a while he left the computer and went down the steps to check on his mom. She was looking tired earlier and he was beginning to wonder if she will soon need someone to stay with her fulltime. Glenda comes in often to cook and keep the place tidy, but she may need someone closer to her to keep her company for when he’s not there. He couldn’t tell her that because being the self-sufficient woman she is, she won’t accept any help. He knocked at her door and getting no immediate answer, peeked inside and saw that she was fast asleep in her bed. He walked closer to the bed and touched her cheek, when she stirred he kissed her and left. She was all he had left. There was her sister and her half-brother, they were still family, but they were not as close as he would have liked his family to be. His cousin Samantha or Sammie is the closest thing to a sister he ever had, she married and moved to the United States two years ago. Maybe he should visit her when he goes to New York. He went back upstairs to his rooms to call Morgan again. She didn’t answer this time and his mind wandered to the memory of her with Flynn and something stirred within him. He wondered if Flynn was there with her. He called her again and she did not respond so he went to the computer. She wasn’t showing up as being online so he sent a message to her inbox. He was surprised to see her responding.

Filipe: Salut beauté’

Morgan: what does that mean?

Filipe: Hey beautiful, it means hello beautiful.

Morgan: Hi Filipe, how is it over there in France?

Filipe: Great, the weather is lovely this time of year. I tried to call you earlier though.

Morgan: My phone is in the other room. I have two bedrooms now you know, I’m fully moved into the new apartment already.

Filipe: Wonderful! How do you like it so far?

Morgan: It’s lovely, I have more space so I’m more comfortable. Just need a few small things to fix it up.

Filipe: Can I come see it when I get back?

Morgan: Hmm... Sure, I guess.

Filipe: Ok, great.

Morgan: How is work, what did you do today?

Filipe: Aah, I was mostly out of office today sorting a few things. I’ve set the action plan for the Café.

Morgan: Wow, ok. You sure move fast.

Filipe: Time is precious, you shouldn’t waste it.

Morgan: True…

Filipe: Do you like me Morgan? I mean really like me? I don’t want you to be uncomfortable around me. If I do or say anything that