CHAPTER 8

☘️Rachel☘️

|Evening|:

Zoe called me telling me she was packed in front of the building. I was excited, we haven't seen each other for over ten years. I quickly took out a robe from the wardrobe. Scuttling out of the room. Going down through the elevator, i scurried towards the building entrance. She leaned against the car door, operating her cellphone."Zoe!",I called with a hint of excitement in my tone.She looked up from her phone. A wide grin was plastered on her face."Rachi!",she called, briskly walking towards me. We hugged."Sick head! it's been ages!! GIRL!!!",she exclaimed, checking me out.I giggled.Zoe and her silliness, I thought she would have changed over the years."You look good!", I said.She scoffed."Nah. It's not like you didn't change too", I said.Zoe was a tall blondie with the body of a runway model. My dearest best friend and confidante.We chattered, laughing as we entered the building. We were about entering the elevator when someone tapped my shoulder. I quickly turned around to see Mr Jake standing there."Good evening Rachel", he greeted, a smirk on his face.He held the door from closing as Zoe was already in."Mr Jake...?",I suddenly felt my heart racing,"... we meet again", I said.He chuckled,"We will keep meeting Rachel. We are practically next door neighbors", he said, taking my hand and then leading me into the elevator. I noticed he was holding a black briefcase.Zoe gave me an awkward stare. I didn't even know that I was blushing.He stood beside me as the elevator moved up. we all stood in silence and it was a bit uncomfortable in here. I was flustered seeing him with us. I stroked my hair gently, focusing my mind on something else. I glanced at Zoe to see her raising a brow at me. She nodded at me with an insidious smile on her face. I rolled my eyes, I understood her gestures."Have you thought of what we spoke about earlier?", he suddenly asked.I glanced at him to see he was watching the reader up above the door.His scent was mesmerizing and I could tell, his perfume would be pretty expensive. Well, the house rent is on a high. The clothes he is wearing..."Did you get to hear what I just said?", he asked, glancing at me.I jolted."Yes. Yes,I thought about it...",I rubbed my arm gently,"... you gave me your card and I will definitely give you a call", I replied.His blue eyes softened as he stared into mine.Shit! Why do I feel strange each time I look into his eyes?...The elevator opened as we reached the 31st floor."I will be expecting a call from you, hopefully. I don't know, but it's okay if you don't feel comfortable with me offering you a job and...""It's not like that, Mr Jake. I am comfortable with it, though you are a stranger", I said, cutting him off.He smiled, tucking his hands into his pockets."You don't have to judge a person due to unfamiliarity. Sometimes,it is those who we ain't related to,offers us the best opportunities. I hope you got that.",he walked out of the elevator. Zoe and I stepped out too.We walked in silence till we got to our doorsteps. I placed my palm on the security scanner, Ding! The door opened."Least I forget...",I turned in a clockwise movement to look at him.He smiled,"... Goodnight, Baby girl", he said, moving into his apartment.Baby girl?!.That tone... that voice, the way it sounded. The only person whoever called me that, was... was Uncle Ryan. I stared at the initials written on his door. 3118..."Ra..chi,are you okay?",Zoe asked.I glanced to see a concerned look on her face."Yes yes...",I glanced back at his door,"... let's head inside", I said, absentmindedly.There is something strangely eerie about Jake that I found disturbing. Though I don't understand why,but why do I feel uneasy around him. I moved into the house.Jake De walter... who are you?.Why do you wanna offer me a job?.There is only one way to find out. I will play along to get my answer.