[|]Today was the last day of my first year in college and I was excited to finish the last paper. It was the easiest course for me so it didn't give me any difficulty in studying. Just before the start of the exam, I packed up the rest of my things and put them in a corner. I had even become emotional because I could not believe I survived a whole year in college. Just yesterday, I was almost giving up but now, I was standing strong waiting for what the future might bring. After I had made sure I would not forget anything, I sent a text to Lucas, to give me his address so I could take a taxi to his place but he had declined and said he'd pick me up. I was already planning on living in his house and I didn't want him to waste gas from his house to school and back to his house but when I saw he was stubborn, I gave in.Some hours later, I was done with my last paper and I ran out of class, excited. I even ignored the weird looks everyone in the hallway aimed at me, which I did not ca

[|]Jackie's POVI had made sure to not be in the same place as Lucas after the whole incident. Whenever he came downstairs, I would leave the house and stroll through the hallway and come back a while later then stay in the bathroom. I should probably get used to such because I had a feeling that he would be doing what he did more often and I had to prepare my mind for it.A knock on the bathroom door made me jerk slightly before I stared at the wooden door."Jackie, are you in there? The food is here. Come downstairs, let's eat," came his muffled voice behind the door."I'll be right there with you," I replied and stared at my face in the mirror. I exhaled and flushed the toilet to cover up the fact that I was hiding from him then washed my hands and left the bathroom.I walked over to the wooden steps and saw him setting out the foods on the coffee table. I gulped when my eyes went to his strong back that was hugged by the grey shirt he was wearing. Even his strong legs were a deli

[|]By the time I was done, it was seven in the night and I was exhausted and hungry. I had barely rested since I started cleaning the whole house which made me wonder what type of people he lived with and how he lived through so much dirt. Clark was not home when I finished and he was not picking his calls. I had to wait for him since he had not left my pay for the day anywhere in the house.I was getting bothered because it was getting late and I did not know how safe or unsafe it was around here, especially when taxis barely drove around the neighborhood. As if on cue, the front door opened and I rose from the couch I had been sitting on. I heard footsteps and sighed in relief when I saw Clark."Oh, my God. I am so sorry that you're still here. Something important came up and I had to rush out," Clark said, walking up to me. "Are you done?""Yes."Clark ran his fingers through his hair and sighed."Alright. Here's your pay," he said, bringing out his wallet. He opened it and I sa

[|]When I got back, I felt more comfortable because I was alone so I raced to the kitchen and grabbed a bag of chips and Coke. I dropped my snacks in the living room and changed into an oversized cartoon print shirt and loose pants. I sat down on the couch facing the TV and picked up my snacks with a smile on my face.As I turned on the television, the front door opened, scaring me. Lucas walked in, taking off his jacket. I glanced at the door, expecting Andrea to walk in but when I saw no one, I looked at him as he approached me."What are you doing here?" I asked as he say down beside me on the couch."This is my house. I live here," he retorted and I rolled my eyes."I'm serious, Lucas. What are you doing here? Weren't you supposed to be on a date with Andrea?"Lucas grabbed the bag of chips from my hand and tore it open. He popped some of the chips into his mouth and pointed at the Coke. I hugged the bottle to my chest, giving him signs that he wasn't going to get it."Answer me.

[|]Jackie's POVI stepped into Clark's house and I saw a few untidy things laying around. I cleaned this house on Monday and it's a mess on Wednesday? I was almost about to go back before my taxi went too far but I signed up for this.With a deep sigh, I dropped my bag on the floor and propped my hands on my hips, taking in the scattered living room. I heard noises coming from upstairs and I became alert as Clark had said he was coming home from the gym when I arrived. I looked around for anything like a weapon which I did not find. Soon after, a tall guy appeared at the top of the stairs. He saw me and his eyes became wide. I stepped back when he rushed down the steps and stopped a few feet away."Who are you?"I analyzed him slowly. He was blonde with a lean muscular build with tattoos running down his arms and around his neck. His brown eyes were narrowed suspiciously at me and a single eyebrow raised."I'm the cleaner," I said and he relaxed his body."Oh... Clark didn't tell me