The Neighbor

Chapter 5: Part Time Job

Two Days Later...

There's a knock at Angel's door. She goes over and answers it. It's Ethan

Angel: Mr. Burks I mean Ethan hi

Ethan: Sorry to bug you but I was wondering if you could help me with something?

Angel: Yeah sure of course

She leaves her house and follows Ethan to his. She helped put stuff onto shelves and other things he couldn't reach in all the rooms except one

Angel: Anything you help with in here?

She gets ready to grab the knob but he quickly gets in front of her

Ethan: Actually this room is off limits

Angel: Oh yeah I forgot you had books right?

Ethan: Yes... exactly

Angel: What are you? Some kind of writer?

Ethan: Y-Yes I'm a writer

Angel: So your that type of writer.  The one who doesn't let anyone read their books. Keeps it very private

Ethan: Exactly

Angel: That's understandable, not judging. What's yours is yours. Is there anything else you need help with?

Ethan: No that should be it. Thank you so much Angel for being so kind

Angel: Anytime Ethan. By the way sorry about the whole shyness when we first met. This is the real me

Ethan: That's good you opened up to me

She laughs

Angel: Yeah, well see ya

She starts walking away

Ethan: Oh wait I almost forgot

He takes his wallet out

Angel: Oh no that's ok. You don't have to do that

Ethan: I insist

He takes out a twenty dollar bill and gives it to her

Ethan: There's more to that if you're interested in helping me some more. Like a part time job

Angel: Hmm...ok then

Ethan: That's great

Angel: I have a feeling we're going to be friends

He smiles

Ethan: Me to

Angel: Just come on by if you need anymore help

Ethan: will do, thanks again

She smiles then leaves. Ethan watches as she goes back into the house then closes the door