THE OWEN HEART BEAT

OWEN-04

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The 38-square-meter studio apartment is the most comfortable place for Owen.

Since he decided to stay alone two years ago, Owen chose a simple place and also away from the crowd as his new hiding place.

Although not really able to hide, at least here Owen can do what he wants without having to worry the next morning his name is written in the daily news or metro magazine which is always published on Wednesday morning.

The thing that was also fun for Owen was because he could be neighbors with a girl full of passion.

Allura Mia. Her young neighbors are super busy but always on time. Even Mia's busyness beats her busy life as a teacher. I don't know what kind of job the girl has. Owen was even interested in little things he did not know.

Sipping a warm cup of coffee that had just been brewed Owen stood in front of the balcony while watching around. Occasionally Owen also glanced at the door of Mia's apartment.

It just so happens that Mia is a neighbor in front of her apartment. Their apartment doors face each other. And separated only by a ladder and also an iron fence. In other words, with just a few steps Owen could meet with Mia.

Owen looked more like a watchdog than a neighbor. One of his side jobs so far. Observing.

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For nearly an hour Owen sat on the balcony. The door of the apartment in front of him still looked quiet and there was no sign that the girl would be coming back soon.

"Sir...?" mia's voice sounded a little loud. Owen looked for the source of the voice calling out his name. While Mia was still walking up the stairs. And Owen could see the silhouette of a girl who was about to arrive on the same floor as him.

...Mia´s. The girl has come....

Owen glanced at the circular clock with a dashing in his hand. "You just finished work?" Mia nodded faintly answering Owen's question. "My new place works pretty far. So I need time to get back to sir's house."

"Owen it Mia. We're not on campus anymore." Owen looked at Mia's face which was starting to look tired. "Have you had dinner?"

Mia nodded back. "I ate a piece of burger with two bags of fries on the way. So I guess, I already." Mia doesn't like to make things difficult for herself.

Especially when it comes to stuffing the stomach. You can eat anything without sitting at the table.

"Is that enough? shouldn't you be eating something healthier? if your diet were like that you wouldn't get enough energy to work." Owen's small talk made Mia smile.

...How long have they been neighbors? Mia didn't even have time to think about it....

Owen was so considerate and warm to him. Just like an older brother. If only Mia had a brother. It would probably be the same as the man in front of her. Unfortunately, he doesn't even have it all. Depressing.

"Yes. I'll eat healthier tomorrow morning." Follow Mia. "Then I go in first. I'm tired." she told Owen. Walk towards the door of her apartment while retrieving the key from inside the bag to open the door.

"Mia..?" Owen approached and held the girl in front of him. "Can you wait a minute before going to bed. I want to give you something." Pinta Owen.

"What..?"

Without much talking Owen immediately rushed into his apartment. Mia only noticed a glance.

"You have to wait for me, understand." repeated Owen once more.

"Yes sir."

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...30 Minutes have passed....

Mia had finished her bath and was also already wearing her pajamas. He keeps his eyes open.

Although she was already so tired, Mia had already promised Owen. He will wait for the man.

"What does he want to do?" Mia walked out of the room. I hope Owen comes soon. His eyes would not last much longer.

As her apartment bell rang, Mia walked straight to the door. "Sir..?" Mia greeted Owen with a smile. Thank goodness he didn't have to wait much longer.

"You waited a long time?" Owen seemed to sigh a few times. Mia frowned. But he did not want to ask, it was possible that the man in front of him had just finished exercising the night. Maybe that's the reason why Mia had to wait so long.

"Not really. But my eyes won't last much longer." Mia replied in truth. The plain face without makeup made Mia look more radiant in Owen's eyes.

And this fragrance. Owen's heart was pounding. Mia smells sweet and fresh. This girl just washed her hair. Real pretty.

"This is for you. You can keep it in the fridge and warm it up in the morning. There are vitamins as well." Owen said, telling the contents of his grocery bag without further ado.

"You bought all this?" Mia checked again. "Just take it like a lecturer who is worried about his students. We have been neighbors for a long time. You take it." said Owen did not want to be rejected.

Mia feels sad. How could he take the gift of the man in front of him for granted. Their relationship is indeed quite good as a teacher with students, especially as neighbors. But Mia did not know if she could always accept the kindness of this man in front of her.

"Next time you don't have to bother like this. I can take good care of myself. But I say thank you. I will gladly accept." Next time Mia will repay Owen's kindness.

Owen smiled happily, "Smart girl." Finally he could do something for Mia.

Seeing Owen's smile, Mia so thumped. The smile of a handsome man is not always good for his heart health. Even now his chest feels strange.

"I'd better get in. And you too. Thank you for this precious stuff. Good night Owen." said Mia a second time.

"Good night." Mia´s.

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