The alarm clock went for over five minutes, annoying the environment and the victim who was still in bed.
Kelvin angrily rolled in bed covering both ears with a pillow. The sound from the alarm was indeed annoying but he had set it to get up early to work. But that didn't seem to be pleasing now!
He stretched out his hand and gripped the alarm clock then he threw it out hard on the floor. It broke and happily the sound stopped.
He smiled rolling happily in bed, Peace at last but the came his phone, ringing.
His annoyance rose again as he rolled to the table beside his bed where his alarm clock once sat and stretched out for his phone.
Grabbing it, he was about doing the same when it came to his mind that this was his phone. Then with a groan he sat up looking at his phone that was ringing. The call was from Gabe.
He reluctantly picked it up "What?"
"Where are you?" Gabe's questioning voice came from the other end of the line.
"Home of course" He replied casually.
"What are you still doing there? Do you know the time?"
"Why? isn't it 7:00am?" Kelvin yawned.
"Seven?? It's already Eleven!" Gabe reminded as kelvin looked his phone and sighed
"Whatever, what's it then?"
"You better get off that bed and get your ass down here to work if you still wanna keep it" Gabe snapped.
"Uhh....tell The boss I'm ill. can't make it" Kelvin said.
"He's already aware of your tricks so that can't save you. Better come here" Gabe said "We're about leaving for somewhere" He cut the line..
Kelvin groaned Annoyed. Sometimes it was really frustrating to go to work but he couldn't quit, this was his only source of income and it indeed paid nicely.
He managed himself out of bed and went get ready for another boring day at work.
***********
Sunni was up, late as always. She stood before the full length mirror as she ran a hand through her hair.
She wasn't obviously making up. it wasn't her style so she simply admired her plain Jean trousers and top with a scarf around her neck. She wasn't a fashionista so anytime was okey.
Today, she had finally decided to go look for a Job and have a normal life like Hana has. she can't always depend on her for food and all. She had to make a living too.
When she was confident that she was ready, she locked up the door and left the apartment.
Sunni came out of the apartment when she looked ahead to see someone coming out of the house opposite. She didn't know the man who was dressed in black denim jacket and black jean trousers. But the man looked up at her and suddenly stopped, looking at her with fixed attention.
Sunni couldn't help but look. He was looking at her so fixed which gave her an awkward feeling. Why was this neighbour she hadn't seen looking at her as if he knew her well.
Kelvin smiled at the sight of the stubborn and silly lady he had met the previous day. He hadn't seen her for long and seeing her again made him recall the past night that he found delightful now.
The drunken Sunni was indeed cute and silly. And he couldn't help but smile at that thought.
When he saw Sunni turning to take her leave, he called "Hey!" He waved at her as she stopped again, looking at him. He smiled again " Hey!"
Sunni was confused. Why would this guy call her?
She watched him cross the road and approach him with his showoff attitude "Hi"
She looked at him confused "You are.....?"
"Oh ...I live here.." He pointed to his house" We're neighbours. Nice to meet you" He stretched out his hands for a handshake.
But Sunni looked at his hands and then at his face. It was strikingly familiar and after thinking for a while, she recalled.
"You!" She snapped.
He was surprised at her reaction "Me?"
"Yes! you! you jerk face!" Sunni wasn't being friendly and it left kelvin confused.
"What do you mean by that ...?"
"That night....at the bar .. you....you took advantage of me being drunk!"
Kelvin was surprised how she remembered her. A part of him was glad but she must have misunderstood "What do you mean?! That night you took advantage of me....kissed my cheeks and when I took you back...You bit my ears and...."
"Enough!" Sunni snapped feeling embarrassed at that. She didn't manage to get this part of this story.
"Well.... I'm not a bad guy ....so rest assured. I respect girls....so I won't bring it up" He smiled charmingly.
She didn't know how to react but she was too embarrassed to fight back. perhaps running?" Sorry, gotta go!" She turned to leave but he grabbed her hand " Where are you going? How can you leave me like this?! "
She looked at him" What's wrong with that?"
"I'm a neighbour.....a good neighbors who helped you out when you were drunk. Don't you Know it's a risk for a girl to be out drunk, You and your friends could have been used..."
"Enough!" She said "What on earth do you want?'
He smiled "Treat me to dinner" He suggested.
*************
The black van pulled over a distance away as they watched the bickering Sunni and Kelvin.
The team watched them for awhile.
"Could she be the girl kelvin has fallen for??" Lara asked.
"Seems to be her.....seems like he's teasing the poor girl as always" Gabe said.
"So what do we do now?" Lara asked looking at Lin who watched quietly.
Dave Lin without any words, got out of the van followed by the rest as Lin approached them.
"What do you mean you don't have any money to treat me?" Kelvin asked.
"Yes. I'm jobless and on my way to find a job so don't bother me"
Kelvin still gripped his hands "No....you must treat me today"
"Sorry to burst your bubble party"
Both heard someone say as they turned to see Lin coming with the others. Kelvin let go of sunni's hand.
"Boss..." Kelvin said.
Lin had his attention fixed on Sunni as she, who now recognized him let her eyes lit in surprise and hope.
"You.....you..." Sunni stammered "What are you doing?"
Lin brought out a business ID card bearing sunni's name and gave it to Sunni.
"Welcome to the team...Miss Yang"