People who know me, describe me as absent minded and easy going, and rightfully so. I have always tried to get better, but finally accepted the fact that it's in my character and can't be changed. Why did I say this? Because I should have tried to change.
I have two apartments, a small one upstairs and a bigger, more luxurious one on the ground floor. I live in the small one myself, and I rent out the ground floor, most of the times. A few months back, I rented out the ground floor to a lovely couple I met on Craigslist. They went by the name of Mr and Mrs Smith, and were in their forties. I could see that they really liked the place, when they first came here.
The day they moved in; I went downstairs to help them with their bags. I could see that they were pleased that I came to help them, without even asking. After everything was settled, they offered me some tea and we sat down in the living room and had a little chat. They told me a lot about them, and vice-versa. But I was a bit surprised, when I came to know that Mr. Smith was homophobic.
"Hate those guys! I don't understand why they want to be gay," said Mr Smith, with a condemning voice. I was a little taken aback, but I did not worry too much over it, since they seemed nice overall. Besides I was straight, and so was all my friends, so I had nothing to be bothered about.
I make food myself, most of the times. In the first month of their stay, the Smiths did not allow me to cook food. They made dinner for me every day, and even brought it upstairs. At first, I thought they were trying to please the 'house owner', but later I realized that they were just really nice people. I didn't have to cook food for a whole month. I was beyond overjoyed that I found these people.
Mrs Smith was an average looking lady, with big brown eyes and long hair. She always wore tight skirts and a loose t-shirt and had the sweetest voice I have ever heard. Mr Smith, on the other hand, looked way better for his age. He was tall and well built, and had a wide chest and thick black hair. He wears shorts and a tight t-shirt all the time. They both looked pretty good for their age.
"You up there?" asked Mrs Smith as she was climbing up the stairs.
"I'm right here! Doors open Mrs Smith," I replied with haste.
"For the hundredth time, just call me Linda son, I don't mind," said Mrs Smith with a bit of tease.
"Sorry, I got used to it, Linda," I said with a smile.
"Well, better change it then. I don't need to be reminded about who I'm married to every single time! Even Smith wants you to call him by his name," she said with a giggle. "Here, I brought dinner"
"Oh, thanks Linda. You know, you're have been really nice to me for the past month. I have never had people being this nice to me in my whole life!" I said for the hundredth time, out of gratitude.
"It's nothing Ben, it's my pleasure. Oh, by the way, I have to go to my mother's house tomorrow. I'll come back only after a week or so. You'll have to cook food for yourself."
"No problem Linda! Is Mr Smith not going?"
"No, he's not very fond of my family. Don't worry about him, he can handle himself, he's a big boy!" she said with a smile. I laughed.
"Yeah seriously, he's actually really good. Have heard that he was an alpha in his college. Even guys wanted to go out with him"
"oh...," I said with a confused face. I did not know how to answer that.
"Anyway, I'm off to bed. Have an early flight tomorrow. Be free to ask Smith if you need help with anything, OK?"
"Sure! Mrs Smi... Linda!"