Chapter 32

Sheila's POV: My body began to shake from what I heard. "Your hostel had a fire accident and all the things were broken down". My heart pounded in my rib cage as how fast it could. My eyes welled with tears. How it's possible, I wanted to ask him further but my throat felt dry preventing me from asking further. Why it can't be a joke? But his eyes held the truth behind this. "By chance did anything happen to anyone?" I asked expecting the answer as no. "No, everyone is safe except..." "Except what Quinn?" I raised my voice at her. Harry took one step forward where I was standing and held my right hand before squeezed it slightly. "Only three peoples were injured but the building was totally collapsed." I let out a long sigh which I was holding for a minute. I can't bear if anything happens to anyone. We all are good friends, even though we haven't spent more time. Anxiety overwhelmed my body by thinking where I'm going to stay. I rubbed my forehead by my left hand when I felt a slight headache. "How did it happen?" I asked them finally gathering my courage. "Gas Blast." Kevin Simply stated. Quinn elbowed him at his stomach and he clutched his stomach painfully. "Never Mind him." "A guy named William, accidentally opened the gas cylinder when Kate ignited the fire on the stove for cooking. The three cylinders exploded at the same time which led to fire accidents. Fortunately, they are still alive." "Ohhh..." that's what I managed to say. My body is completely shaken. How I am going to manage the situation? Where I'm going to stay? I feel totally numb. "Shall we go?" Harry asked. "Where?" I asked him, uncertainty. "To our place." I furrowed my brows when I heard him. Is he implying to live with his apartment? "It's too late, Sheila. So it's better to come with us." He pleaded with his eyes. I can't push aside his request. "I can't stay with you guys. I have to find..." "There is no need to find another residence. If you agree to stay with us, we will be so happy. Please say yes." He pleaded, taking my both hands with him. "Harry.. I... I don't know what to do; I need some time for thinking." "Sheila! It's too late and I'm feeling too sleepy. Could you please come with us?" Quinn whined. "Ahh.. I...I can't." "Kevin, do you have any problem her staying with us?" Quinn hissed at him even though he didn't say anything. She gave him a look as if he says no she will kill him and bury his body six feet under the ground. Kevin raised his both hands as surrender and shook his head. "Of course, I have no problem." "Then why didn't you ask her to stay with us?" She narrowed her eyes at him. "Sheila, I have no objection if you are going to stay with us. And please say yes otherwise she will kick me out of the apartment saying I'm the reason you didn't agree to stay with us." I know Quinn very well. She will get whatever she wants and she will win at the end whatever argument we have. "Okay, I will com..." before I could finish my sentence Quinn dragged me to the car. "Quinn! go with Kevin, I will come with her." Harry offered me a ride. Quinn muttered something under her breath which was not pleasant to hear before hopping into the car. He drove the car silently to their apartment and my heart pounded so fast by thinking of living with them-- living with him. I rubbed my left palms by my right thump to let go of my nervousness. When we reached his apartment my eyes bulged out of its socket. Wow!! It's breathtaking. I can't believe my own eyes. It's not an apartment; it looked like a mansion where rich peoples are used to living. I snapped out of my thoughts when I felt someone wave their hands in front of me. I gave him a weak smile and hopped out of the car. "This way." He led me to their mansion. Once we entered the living room my jaw almost dropped down on the floor. beautiful... I mesmerized by the beauty in front of my eyes. Cream-coloured paint was coated with the wall while the ceiling was a purple colour. A large giant light was shining up in the middle of the living room, It's changing the colour frequently from purple, red, pink, white to yellow. Quinn gave me a tour of their house or should I call a mansion. The kitchen was so large but it was fully empty like it was not used before, yet, it has neatly cleaned. She showed me a library and a playroom. All the rooms were beautiful and elegant. Finally, she showed my room which was next to Harry's room. The room was as big as theirs. There was a King size bed on my left side while a small sofa was seated on it's right. A large wardrobe was connected to the wall, beside a small door was attached which probably leads to the bathroom. Totally the room is perfect. She handed me some of her clothes to change and promised me to take me out shopping. I changed into her pyjamas which slightly long for my size. When I was ready to go for sleep, there was a soft knock on the door and Harry popped his head into the room. I smiled at him and motioned to come in. "Take it! This is for you." He handed me a new towel. "So cute." A small smile crept on my face. "Thank you, Harry!!!" My heart is melting for him. He still remembers everything which I told him before. "Think of this as your place. If you need anything just ask me. I'm your next door." I nodded my head, still having a shy smile on my face. "Good night, Sheila!" "Good night, Harry!" He closed the door behind him. I crept into the bed once he left my room. How come a person is so sweet? After a long time, I felt good. He made me feel grateful. *