Une variété d'expressions

Raising My Neighbor - My First Novella

Raising My Neighbor by Hartckely

A romantic novella 

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Strictly Business!

"Last night shouldn’t have happened. We have to keep in mind that I am your guardian and you are my ward; that I am your boss and you are my staff. It should be that way from now on." 

            Upon hearing his words, Tanya turned around and walked towards him. "From what I recall, I've been trying to make you realize that that's how things should be. I never offered myself to you. Nevertheless, I would keep that in mind. But I expect you to refrain from making advances towards me as well." With that she left the room.

Good Night, Neighbor!

He couldn’t help but get jealous whenever he would see her go out with her male friends. There was one time when he couldn’t stand the jealousy he felt any longer. It was when he saw her get out of a car and was followed by a guy into her house. Damn! She wouldn’t let him in yet she allowed other men to go inside with her. Who's this bastard? Had she been dating him? She couldn’t do that, not without his permission. And if he were to decide he wouldn’t let any other guy touch her! He thought as jealousy continued to eat at him. Aidan waited for her visitor to come out; he was already outside waiting; standing in front of his gate like a cougar waiting to pounce at his prey.

At last the guy appeared on the doorway and walked towards his car. "Bye, Tanya, see you around." He heard him say as the guy opened his car door. She was at her doorstep waving at her visitor but when she saw Aidan, she frowned. Immediately, she turned around and was about to close the door when he said, "Tanya, wait!" He reached her porch in a few strides.

"Yes? Do you need anything?"

Yes, you. I need you, damn it! He wanted to say. "Where have you been and who's that guy?" He asked in a rather harsh tone.

"None of your business."

"You keep coming home late at night, where have you been hanging out? With whom?"

"I don’t need to answer your questions, Aidan. Go home to your girlfriend. It's late and I'm tired. I want to go to bed." She told him before adding, "Goodnight, neighbor." Before she closed the door, leaving him standing at her doorstep. 

An excerpt from

Chapter 10

          Aidan heard the soft knock on the door. This was it! He knew that she would come only after she's put Jacob to bed. He unlocked the door and asked her to come in. He could see the uncertainty in her eyes and could sense that she was nervous. He led her to his living room and motioned for her to take a seat. There was a long silence, as if one was waiting for the other to say something.

          "So, what's up?" He finally managed to ask.

          "I, uh...I was wondering if you could do me a favor." Her voice was almost a whisper.

          "What is it?"

          "Aidan...will you give me away on my wedding day?" Although he knew why she came, Aidan felt like he was punched in the gut upon actually hearing the request from her lips. He didn’t give her an answer; instead, he just ran his fingers through his hair.

"Aidan?"

          He sighed. "I don’t know, Tanya. I'm not even sure if I should attend your wedding."

          "Aidan, please..." But Aidan didn’t speak. A few more moments of silence passed and then Tanya finally stood up and turned to leave. "Thank you for your time then." She said, trying to hide the hurt in her tone.

          "I'll drop by tomorrow night and give you my answer when I visit Jacob."

          "Thanks." 

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