Gabriel walked toward the window with ease like he had done it a thousand times, which he had.
Eli stood abruptly. "Not the window."
Gabriel grinned. "Afraid someone will see me?"
"This is the seventh floor." Eli replied.
"Something this small doesn't faze me, I have been through worse."
"I am not worried about you, I am just afraid people will think I am harbouring burglars." Eli replied seriously.
Gabriel let out a low chuckle. "Ouch that hurt!"
He vanished out the door instead, but before closing it, he added:
"One last thing, kid."
Eli stared.
"You are a strange one." Gabriel said before leaving.
"...This is not normal life," Eli whispered helplessly.
His phone vibrated.
Roman:
You didn't text goodnight.
Eli closed his eyes.
Fuck his life.
Eli tossed the phone and covered his face.
The door clicked shut behind Gabriel Vale.
Eli stood there for a moment, breathing silently, staring at the empty hallway.
He rubbed his temples.
