POV Naynah
As planned, I've just landed in London, and let me tell you lag seriously sucks. It's still morning here. Ughhh. I manage to find a damn taxi. I still need to check out my apartment before I explore the city and see where I'll have the honor of studying.
I finally stop a taxi and load my suitcases into the trunk.
"This place doesn't look so bad. " said Ava
" It's mostly that this is the first time I've ever left our territory. " I said
" We'll discover plenty more here, Naynah." said Ava
I climb into the taxi and give the driver the address. The ride is deadly silent. An hour later, we stop in front of the building. I pay the driver and pull my suitcases from the trunk. A man hurries over to me.
"Are you Miss DELMAL?" asked the man
"That's me." I replied
" I'm James. I'll help you with your luggage." said the man
He takes my suitcases and places them on a trolley as we enter the building.
" Actually, I'm the owner of this building." said Jameq
I raise an eyebrow. A building owner carrying bags for tenants? Shouldn't an owner be giving orders, not hauling luggage? As if he read my mind
" I just like to make sure my tenants are comfortable. I'll only be here today, then once a month for the rent." said James
I just nod, and he hands me the keys.
" Your apartment is on the fifteenth floor, first door." he said
Yeah, sure. I turn without a word and head for the elevator.
" You know you're overdoing it sometimes." said Ava
" Thanks for the advice." I said
At least there is an elevator. I get in as James struggles to get my suitcases upstairs.
" James is a werewolf. Mother asked him to keep an eye on you, even though he's been banished." said Ava
Ah. That must be why he seemed so strange.
We reach the top floor. The doors open and oh, goddess. My jaw literally drops. These aren't small floors, but up here? There are only three doors. Which means VIP apartments.
" I assume you noticed." he said
He just shrugs.
"This is the VIP floor. Only the richest of the rich live here." he said
We walk down the hall. I hesitate, left door or right?
" The one on the left, Miss DELMAL." replied James
I unlock it and step inside. My mouth falls open again, this place is enormous. I'm sure my bedroom back home in the packhouse wasn't even half this size. James sets my luggage down in the bedroom.
" Well, Miss DELMAL, I wish you a pleasant stay. I have other clients to attend to." said James
He leaves, closing the door behind him.
" Not bad at all." said Ava
" You can say that again." I said
I start unpacking my things and arranging everything in place.
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POV Athènia
After my little nap, I wake up it's already been an hour since I arrived.
" Lis, maybe we should sleep a bit more, don't you think?" asked Kora
" No. Tomorrow's the first day of classes, I need to explore the city and find the university." I said
" Gahhhhhhh!" screams Kora
I let her scream as much as she wants. I get up, already done unpacking, and head for a quick shower. I throw on a white t-shirt and black pants.
Opening the door, I step into the hall and head toward the elevator.
"Do you smell that?" asked Kora
" No." I answered
Downstairs, I see a taxi pull up probably another VIP tenant. I walk out of the building, GPS in hand, ready to explore. This is going to be a nightmare. I mean, New York is huge, and I'm terrified I'll get lost. For now, I'll look for a supermarket, a mall, and maybe a park.
Luck's on my side: I find a supermarket just thirty minutes away. Thank the gods. I head inside, grabbing everything I'll need to cook and a few extras. I love cooking, though the king doesn't know. I even have a stove in my room back home, he either hasn't noticed or pretends not to.
I check out at the register. The cashier smiles at me, and I return the smile, handing her my card. She gives me my receipt and card back, and I thank her before leaving. My day's not over yet.
With my groceries, I rent a car with a driver to take me around. First stop: the mall. The driver drops me in front of a massive building, which has to be a shopping mall. I spend hours going from store to store before leaving with bags in hand.
Next destination: the park. After about an hour, we arrive. I tell the driver to wait, as usual. Inside, I find a bench, sit down, and close my eyes, letting the calm of nature wash over me.
POV Kemran
After hours soaking in the bathtub, I finally get out. A towel around my waist, I walk to the bedroom. I have to admit, this room suits me perfectly.
" At least there won't be Kritéa around to annoy me." i said
I sigh. She may drive me insane, but she's still my sister. I pick out my clothes black, as usual. Speaking of colors, I love this room: black walls, black sheets, black blankets, even the bathtub is black. Just the way I like it.
Once dressed, I know I need to find a supermarket and stock up on things. I step out of the apartment. No elevator for me I'll take the stairs. Without wasting time, I start running. I love it. The speed, the burn in my legs. And I just keep running, always running