12 Chapter 12: Trumpet Blown for Chances

Tirzah wished that her floor would open like a pit and swallow her down. Elim Quil is currently helping her. Elim tried to aid her by picking her clothes but her undergarments were caught. The first piece of cloth he picked up had her pink bra hanging. Elim got bashful and threw the clothes as he decided to wash her dishes.

Elim knew that she is the opposite personality of him. She can't even wipe her table and sweep her floor. The food were rotten and is glued to the plate that he needed to use her bread knife to remove it. Elim was aware of her careless and free spirited character yet he is starting to get annoyed of himself. This kind of woman should turn him off but he was feeling stupidly happy cleaning her house.

After the dishes, Elim asked for a garbage bag and Tirzah hand her one. He went to the sofa as Tirzah was gathering her clothes at the kitchen and to her veranda. Elim picked up the plastic junk, papers, empty cans and bottles, a pipe and even got a broken glass. Seriously, Elim can't imagine how she is able to survive this.

Tirzah is removing some cobwebs on the cieling. She started to wipe all over her house, from the wall to the ornaments and to her utensils. The cleaning got done by evening. Elim just slump on the sofa out of his energy. Tirzah checked her stocks and all were empty. Elim saved her by taking his coffee and sugar with a cake. That will suffice for dinner.

"Sorry, for making you clean my house." Tirzah apologised as she fixed a coffee and sliced the cake. Elim just stared at her softly as he cackle and sat down.

"It's fine, I came without notice anyway. And could you please comb your hair and button up your pajama." Elim said as he ate a spoonful of cake. It really helps. His appetite got soaring since he felt burnt out from moving too much.

Tirzah nod and excused her self. She got back with herself looking neat.

Tirzah just eyed the cake. She does not like sweets. But her stomach is rumbling. Elim put a slice on her plate and hand it to her.

"It's not sweet, I choose something that would suit your taste. Try it, don't starve yourself just because you don't like it Chief."

Tirzah took a bite size. It's true, it's not sweet rather it's a little bitter. She had another plate forgetting that Elim was with her. When she looked across him. Elim was watching her, She swallowed her cake and sip her coffee.

"So, how can I help you?" Tirzah inquired.

"I just came here to see you, since you will be away for three days." Elim answered and followed up with a question. "Have you prepared everything?"

Tirzah just ate another bite and replied with a tone that made a chill run down a spine. "Not Yet."

Elim gaped at her. She is going on a three day trip and she haven't prepared any. When he inquired about her clothes she only got three pajama set since she haven't wash any clothes yet. She had her toothbrush thrown. Her shoes were unpolished and her bag pack were dusty.

Elim went outside her house as he silently count from one to ten. He is preventing himself from growling and scolding her. After he calmed down, He sat on the same spot he occupied.

Tirzah inwardly grunted. She just made herself a laughing stock toward this man. Tirzah started to think negative things, Elim might have been dissapointed and dismayed. When he excused himself to take some air outside, Tirzah noticed how he clench his fist and tighten his jaw.

Elim can see that Tirzah is currently fidgeting. Her coffee and slice of cake were melting and getting cold. Elim gathered his cup, plate and spoon as he made his way to the sink and spoke.

"Chief, Eat and drink your meal. We are going somewhere."

Tirzah just sighed and obeyed Elim's instructions.

Elim asked her to take her undergarments. Tirzah locked her door and followed behind Elim. Elim can see her motionless as she bow her head. Elim halted and she halted a meter away from him. He paced toward Tirzah as he look down. Tirzah's height reach his shoulder. He waited for her to react but she locked her face on the ground.

"What's wrong Chief? Does your head felt heavy?" Elim inquired. Tirzah remain muted as she moved her head to indicate a no. Elim just nodded at her and started walking to his house at the opposite direction of Tirzah's house.

Elim opened the door and looked for his bag pack, He searched for his unused shirts and pants. He also check his cupboard for an extra tooth paste and brush. He put on a soap and shampoo. Thankfully Tirzah took her towel and polished her shoes at the last minute.

"I will arrange your bag Chief, This clothes are new and this pants are all jeans and jogging pants. Will this be enough or are we forgetting something?"

Elim apprised as he fold and align her things inside the bag pack.

Tirzah just nod at him as her stomach growled. The cake and coffee were not enough. Elim giggled at her blushing and cute reaction. Elim advised her as he check his bread and put on some egg, ham and lettuce before heating it.

"Sleep here tonight Chief, I don't have the energy to walk you back home. You can use my toilet and bathroom. Jogli and Mahli is just a house away from here."

Tirzah can't argue and he got a point. Tirzah just agreed at him. Elim came with tons of bread and juice. Tirzah got amazed at how did he prepare such delicious foods in a short period of time.

Elim prepares the guest room for Tirzah, He unfold the blanket and put on some pillow. Elim put the bag he prepared on his sofa for Tirzah's rereat. Elim allowed her to get comfortable before asking.

"Will our Mayor join the retreat?"

Tirzah slump on the bed as she get under the blanket.

"Yes, He is part of the said program. But he will be with the other Mayors of the Capital. I will be on the Chief category." Tirzah mumbled as she yawned.

Elim sat on the bed and it jolted Tirzah.

Elim had his hand traverse under the blanket and grab Tirzah's ankle.

Tirzah who was a gang leader sit up and punch Elim on the face.

Elim fell out of the bed and asked what was she doing. When Tirzah told her about his hand under the blanket.

Elim informed her that he is about to unstrap her sandal. The blanket will get dirty. Tirzah apologised and ended up cleaning Elim's injury.