19 Paperwork (2/2)
There had been a constant stream of big decisions lately from deciding to start an Academy, to finding the location and negotiating. That was not nearly the extent of his decisions either.
Ensen soon saw his apartment building appear in his vision. Deciding he would like to keep driving, he began making his way over to the plot of land. But he was not going inside the plot, but drive around the area and see what was surrounding it. It did not take him long to arrive near the area because of the light traffic.
After he had arrived Ensen began to drive around the area aimlessly, seemingly soaking in the area. There were old churches, homes, and many other buildings. They all had one thing in common however, they were all extremely old. This area just outside of town had existed for a long time even before the industrial revolution. When the industrial revolution hit many people immigrated to the newly established city, not that far away which led the area being in its current state.
Nearly an hour after he began driving around, he was satisfied with what he had learned and began to return home. Unfortunately however, the traffic had begun to become busier as it was later in the day. Taking quite a while to arrive home, Ensen didn't really mind it. He simply stared out of the window aimlessly.
He felt that this break from his now stressful life was healthy every once and awhile. Although he also knew that it would only become more busy and stressful from now on, after all running a private Academy is no simple task.
After a while Ensen managed to pull into his apartment building. Slowly getting out of the car, he began walking towards the entrance when he noticed a familiar person with a heavy wool coat and light-brown hair a few feet in front of him. She also wore black ankle boots.
'Oh It's Kaitlin.' Ensen thought to himself, wanting to approach her but slightly freaked out by her.
Curiosity and slight fear began having a battle in Ensen's mind while he was keeping just a small distance from her. After a few seconds curiosity won the battle.
Making up his mind, he decided to keep his current pace and just talk on the elevator. He didn't want to run up next to her like last time.
After a few more seconds Kaitlin approached the elevator and lightly pressed the up button. Waiting for the elevator to arrive, she began to look at her surroundings when she saw Ensen begin to approach her.
Seeing this, Kaitlin moved her gaze upwards as if she didn't notice anything.
Feeling slightly hurt by her action, Ensen still decided to approach her. Trying to act as confident as he could, he walked up and slowly arrived a few feet from her.
”Hey, how are you today?” Ensen said with a nice tone while waving his right hand slightly in a kind gesture.
Hearing Ensen talk, Kaitlin turned her gaze directly at Ensen and said with slight annoyance in her voice ”What do you want?”
Taken aback by her unhidden hostility, Ensen smiled awkwardly and said lightly ”I just want to know how you are today. I have no other motives.”
Staring at Ensen directly in the eyes, Kaitlin said in a grumpy tone ”I'm good.”
Slightly sweating from her piercing green eyes, Ensen did a mental fist pump when she responded.
The elevator quickly arrived and they both entered. Since they lived on the same floor Ensen pressed the button on the elevator. Hoping that they could talk more, he turned his gaze towards Kaitlin who was standing in the corner. But quickly noticing her hostile gaze he decided to hold off on that until next time.
The doors of the elevator soon opened on their floor. They both exited the elevator and began walking.
Uncomfortable with the current situation, Kaitlin began hastening her steps towards her apartment.
As she was about to enter, Ensen said ”Goodbye Kaitlin.”
As soon as Ensen finished speaking the door to Kaitlin's apartment closed. Confused by her antics, Ensen quickly entered his own apartment and walked towards the living room after taking off his shoes and coat.