Chapter 96 - Jude - Matthew & Marisha (1/2)
We headed back to the compound while we saw Oscar and his group carefully unloading the panels.
”That's a lot.” Kaley said.
”For a couple of houses, sure. But for this whole place, we need a lot more. However, most of the houses is still unoccupied and the few solar generators could power up a few basic utilities like lights or charging a few devices. This is all for the future.” Oscar said.
”Okay, it's almost noon, I'll take the head to my old house.” I said.
”Kid, take Kaley with you okay?” Oscar said.
”Sure, want to come with me?” I said to Kaley.
”Your old house huh? Sure, is there someone there I need to be wary of?” she said sarcastically.
”Yeah, Jude is there. He's alone though, he has been taking care of the house ever since we moved here.” I said nonchalantly.
”Wait, what?! There is really someone there?! I thought that place was just empty when we were clearing last time!” she exclaimed.
”Oh yeah, we never told anyone. I just can't let go of the house before so I kept it and asked someone to live there for free as long as they kept it clean. It's fully stocked too.” I explained.
”Wait, so what you're trying to say is that your old house has someone living in it? But why was he left there and not invited to come here?” Kaley asked.
”Hah! Better check inside the house first before you say anything.” Oscar said.
”What?” Kaley said confused.
”Let's just say that the time Oscar and I was living there, we also made some modifications on it.” I added.
I went up to my room and I picked up the mason jar that contained the sentries' head. It was covered by 3 layers of dark fabric to prevent it from seeing anything. Allan closed the gate for us and we made our way towards my old house.
It's a 3-story house covered by large gate that leads to our garage that extends upwards up to the terrace in the second floor so no one could climb over it like last time. It has a small staircase on the side of the gate that leads to the receiving area. I opened the small gate first and we walked up the stairs and I stopped at the door.
A few moments pass and Kaley's confusion is showing more clearly on her face.
”Aren't you gonna knock?” she said.
”Just wait. I had CCTVs here installed as well, he'll see us eventually.” I said as I pointed at a camera on the corner.
*click*
The door's lock clicking open was heard and a smell of ramen permeated our noses.
”Hey.” the man said while he opens the door.
The man could be said to be a very simple guy but he's very monotonous. Even his facial expression is the same. His speech just has a certain tone that makes you question if he has any emotion.
”Hey~ Jude~” I said with a small tune.
”Please stop, you always sing that song when you meet me. Come in. Oh? You're with someone, come in as well.” Jude said with no emotion.
”Excuse the intrusion.” I said nonchalantly.
”This is your house man, stop saying things.” He said quietly.
Kaley was just growing more and more confused from our interaction.
”Would you like some?” Jude reached out his bowl of noodles.
”Nah, but thank you. I'm just here to store something.” I replied.
”Oh, ok. I'll just eat here. How about you?” He said.
”Umm, ah- I'm fine thank you.” Kaley nervously said.
”We'll head up now, is that beef with green onions and garlic?” I replied.
”Good nose.” he said nonchalantly as he slurps the soup.
When we reached the second floor, I opened the door to enter it and when it closed, Kaley started to talk.
”Sky! Who was that?! He feels so… chill.” She said.
”Oh, he's Jude. I remember telling you his name.” I said.
”No! Not that! Of course, I know his name! How did you two meet?!” she asked.
”Oh, he's a rescue.” I said.