95 143-637 (1/2)

Zoey checked her messages and then opened the one that he sent

Message: Zoey 143-637. Please enter.

Instantly after typing the passcode that he gave Zoey successfully opened the door. She comes into his house and checked his surrounding. It seems like Nickel wasn't himself for the few days because his house is so dirty. It wasn't the usual clean sanctuary he always mentioned to her.

His shirts were all scattered on the couch. The sink is full of dirty dishes. The kitchen counter was full of vegetable skin and other trash. All in all, everything is a mess. Zoey looked at him while he was trying to sit on his bed.

”What happen to you?” ”How did you know that I am here?” the two talk at the same time.

”You go first.” Zoey gives way to him as she walks closer to his bed. She pulled one chair and place it beside his bed.

Nickel was adjusting his eyes from a sudden movement that cause him to feel dizzy, looked at her and said, ”how did you know that I am here?”

”Leo messaged me before going home. He asked me to check on you. Am I not allowed here?” She softly asked him because she thought that she was already being an intruder to someone's territory.

”No! That's not what I meant. I just didn't expect you to visit me after what I did to you.” At last, Nickel already addresses his concern since Friday night.

”No worries, I actually would like to thank you for doing that at least Michael stopped contacting me for four days now.” Zoey lied to him just to lessen the guilt he is experiencing. The truth is the opposite of every she had said except for no worries. Of course, she was not mad at him for kissing her that night. Would you believe her that she actually liked it?

”Is that so? Okay.” Nickel felt disappointed with what she said because how come a prim and proper ladylike her doesn't mind being kissed by a man? Was his first kiss went to vain and wasn't valued?

After a short silence, Zoey repeated his question, ”what happens to you?” although it was already obvious what had happened she still tried to make a conversation between them. Zoey doesn't like to be awkward in front of him, so she tried to act normal and discreet to the words she will use.

”It's just normal flu. Nothing serious.” He replied.

”How long have you been sick, by the way?”

”Sunday night? I actually can't remember.”

”What? Sunday night? It' already Thursday night. Why did you go to a hospital?” Her concern was so salient and can be noticed with the facial reaction she is showing. At this point Nickel couldn't comprehend Zoey's mind and thought.

”It is just a simple fever. Nothing to worry about. Promise.”

The two talked for a while because Zoey asked him if he already ate a meal or take his medicine.

”No, I haven't. I was just sleeping all day. It's all fine, Leo cooked arrozcaldo and there are still some in the kitchen.”