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Name: Natalie Smith
It was a pretty mild day, if not a bit gloomy.
The weather was a tad chilly, as fall was beginning to arise, and I found myself on this Tuesday about to hop into the hot tub in our secluded yard, taking a break from studying so much, as I read throughout my day the various textbooks for my third year courses at the nearby university, here in Manhattan. Though I was beginning to get comfortable, dipping my toes into the welcomingly warm water, my thoughts were abruptly pushed aside as I heard the doorbell ring from the distance.
I glanced around, wondering who it could be, given that I was all alone in our two floor house, as my parents were on a business trip and my younger brother went to work. I gave it a few moments, thinking that maybe it was a mistake, but heard it twice. It seemed familiar - almost as if it was a pattern that I should have grown accustomed to already. Needless to say, that I walked to the door after quickly putting on the nearby pink robe and answered, greeted by a younger man (around the age of eighteen, whereas I’m twenty-three).
Oh right! It was Rick.
“Oh hi Ricky.” I said, calling him by the nickname he basically suggested to me one day, smiling as I leaned against the door. “What are you doing over here? Jack is at work right now.” Though, due to my own warm behavior, I couldn’t help but invite him in. So much for relaxing...