One Step at a Time

We were quickly able to find the car, simply because Kane almost hit us in an attempt to scare me. I was impressed with the size of the car, but had to remind myself they were living off of a hockey player salary. While the car was impressive, the apartment was more so. We pulled up to the large building and we got out of the car and all I could do was look up. It was forever since I had been to Chicago, and even longer since I was out on the gold coast. I could smell the lake and the beach with all of the food vendors and was easily distracted by it. I stood staring up at this huge building and then turned and walked around the car to where I could get a view of the beach. It was beautiful. Kaner came up and poked me then unlocked the back of the car so I could get the dogs, and my back pack. Kane grabbed my 2 rolling suitcases, makeup and tote bag while Jonathan grabbed the dogs’ crates and toys and Uncle Q grabbed the 2 boxes of my clothes.

“Jeez kid, how many clothes do you need?” Q asked

“I just hope I have either a large closet or a dresser” I laughed as I slung my coach around my body and put the back pack on.

“Well someone certainly hasn’t changed” Kane joked. “Always had the expensive clothes.”

“I take pride in my clothes and I work for that stuff! It doesn’t come free!” I laughed. We all went up to the doors of the apartment building and walked in. The office was breath taking and I could only imagine how much better it was going to get. I was welcomed by the office staff and a few other residents smiled at me. I actually felt welcomed and surprised at the kindness of these people. I had imagined it being snobby and stuck up. One of the workers there offered to help us with the elevator since we all had our hands full and we accepted. He petted my dogs and helped us to the apartment. When we got there we walked down the hall to another private elevator where Kane set down a bag and swiped a card which opened the doors.

“Remind me as we leave for me to get you one of these. You might need it” He smirked.

I rolled my eyes as we went onto another elevator and were brought to a large living room. My mouth dropped open at the view. It was a large (and surprisingly well decorated) living room. Everything was neat and clean.

Jon walked off the elevator first and looked at me “Here, follow me” he said as he nodded his head in the direction of some stairs. All I could do was nod. Everyone followed him up the stairs and to the end of the hall where he opened up a door revealing a beautiful bed room with the view of the beach. I was in shock. It was a baby blue bed room with a blue and white matching comforter and white furniture. I had wood floors with a blue rug in the middle. Jonathan set the boxes on my dresser and turned on the light to see a small crystal chandiler hanging from the ceiling. Everyone walked in and set things down. They had already decorated it for me, There were hockey jerseys hanging up on the wall and sticks in the corner. I had my majorly girly bedroom with the touch of hockey. It was perfect.

“Well, welcome home.” Kane smiled. I set everything down and went to hug him

“This is amazing! Thank you so much!” I almost had tears in my eyes and then went to hug Jon and Q. After the hugs I was shown my own bathroom which matched my room and had a nice tub in the middle of the floor, and then my large closet.

“Well, we’ll leave you to get unpacked. Come on down when you’re ready to leave.”

I smiled at them “Actually, I was hoping you could help me unpack.”

They all agreed and we set off doing our own thing. I took the leashes off the dogs and they hopped up on the bed and laid there, I was thankful I gave them baths a few days before I left. Jonathan set up their crates and unpacked their stuff, putting the toys in their box and laying out their beds next to each other and under the window. Uncle Q got my pictures, awards and books out and began putting those away. While Kaner and I unpacked my clothes, he was in charge of shoes and purses, while I was in charge of clothes. Everything fit perfectly; I put my suitcases in my closet and unpacked my toiletries in my bathroom. Jonathan’s phone started to ring and he answered it and found out that I had more boxes in the office. We decided to run down there so they could get the boxes and I could take the dogs out, then when I got back we could leave. Kaner came with me when I walked them and we took them to a park so they could stretch their legs for a bit. By the time we got back, my bookshelf was filled, all my pictures were hanging up, clock was plugged in and my stuffed cow was on my bed and even my dresser was filled. I was officially moved in. We all then decided to go grab something to eat then we could come back and maybe invite a couple of the guys over to meet me. I was excited, and glad I was finally home. I

“I have one more thing to show you.” Jon said as he came up and nudged me. I turned and smiled as I locked up the dogs in their crates.

“Whats that?”

He walked me over to the window and moved a curtain out of the way revealing a door and opened it. I had my own balcony! I turned and gave him a huge hug and thanked him. I was finally home and glad everything was looking up for me.

Notes

Finally had the chance to update! So sorry it's taken soooo long. But I can finally say I'm done with school for the year, Now a junior and couldn't be more happy! I'll start writing more since I'm done with finals. Anywho, be sure to rate and subscribe! Thanks for reading, and sorry again!!