My Hot Neighbour - Chapter 1

My name’s William Kim. A 31 year old single Chinese living in a peaceful community with my pet Mini Schnauzer, Rusky. I work in the hotel industry as an accountant but I’m also a fiction writer on my free days. I live in a double storey house with a nice back garden filled with herbs and flowers. My hobbies include cooking, baking, gardening and of course, reading and writing fictions when I’m free.

My only secret right now, is that I have a huge crush on my hot neighbour, Silver Daliwag. He’s a fitness model, only a few years older than me and moved in from the Philippines. Normally he would work out at home or have a swim in his backyard pool. I would stare at his sexy body sometimes and thinking what would happen, making my face go red every time. Occasionally our eyes meet and we would just smile and nod. We didn’t have any chance to have a proper conversation.

There is a park nearby our place with a nice lake view. I would take Rusky for walks during the weekends when I’m free. There is a quiet spot where there’s a bench to sit and rarely the residents would reach so far in the park and I would always go there to either rest my mind or have a phone call with my sisters. Normally it would take hours as we chatted and keep each other updated as I miss them a lot since moving here alone.

On one such weekend, I just finished chatting with my sisters and was just relaxing on the bench. Little Rusky was sleeping next to my feet on a cool evening air. Looking at the calm lake and the waterfowls flocking nearby it. I just free up my mind and let myself drift to sleep on the bench.

Without realising how much time has passed. I woke up bleary eyed. I was surprised to notice a figure sitting next to me. Arms crossed and looking out towards the lake. Rusky, which I later realised was awake, stood up from my sudden movement.

“This is quite a lovely view.” He said to me. After realising it was Silver, I slowly relaxed and looked out to the lake.

“It is. This is my favourite spot in the park.” I said to him. He was wearing singlet and shorts. Sweating from jogging I guess.

“I’m sorry to disturb you like this. You were sleeping so peacefully. But I can’t leave you alone too.” He apologised.

“Thanks…” I said to him as I blushed a little.

“You might’ve known me already, I’m Silver Daliwag.” He introduced himself.

“Yes, you’re a famous fitness model. I’m William Kim.” I smiled.

“And this is Rusky.” I picked up my dog and petted it.

“He’s cute…just like you.” He complimented while petting Rusky too.

“You need to work on your pickup lines.” I laughed as I started to get up.

“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to offend you.” He got up to walk beside me.

“I wasn’t offended. A bit surprised though.” I chuckled as we walked.

“Rusky is not used to strangers. This is the first time I saw him so calm around you.” I said to him.

“I just tried to be friends with him. Good thing he’s not mad at me.” He laughed.

We continued chatting along the way, sometimes joking. It felt good to walk with him. Before long, we reached the front of my house. I turned and looked at him.

“Well, thanks for walking me home. It’s nice to be in your company.” I said to Silver.

“It’s alright, I’m happy you feel that way.” He smiled.

“Can you give me your phone for a bit?” He asked. I just nodded and fished for my phone from my pants pocket and passed to him. He held out his phone and keyed in some numbers and his phone rang.

“Now that we have each other’s contact, maybe we can meet up some time too.” He said as he returned my phone.

“That sounds nice.” I said as I turned to walk into my house.

“Good night, Silver.” I said to him.

“Good night to you too, and to Rusky.” He smiled and waved.

He was still standing there at the sidewalk. Watching me going in, until I closed the front door behind me. I peeked through the front window, seeing him going to his house. My heart still beating hard against my chest after our encounter today.

After dinner and my shower, I looked at my phone, there was a new message as I opened it to read.

“Good night and sweet dreams. It was nice meeting you.” It was followed by a smiling emoji.

“Good night, Silver. Looking forward to meet you again.” I typed my reply before going to sleep.