Chapter 3

The sound of soft music resounded in the earpiece Kimimela had on as she walked into the elevator leading to the apartment she shared with Ava.

Her dark wavy hair draped over her neck, and she was wearing a sports top and tracksuit over. Kim slowly walked into the elevator, refusing to take off her earpiece.

As the elevator tried to close, a hand quickly pushed the button, and a young man walked in with a girl he held close.

"Hi," the lady said. Kim's gaze didn't shift.

The door closed, and with that, Kim stared at the button, hoping to know when she had reached the fifth floor. As soon as the door opened, she stepped out with hesitation.

Approaching her apartment, she lowered the music, pressing in her pin.

The door opened, and she immediately walked in, shutting it after her.

"You're back?" Ava asked, holding in her hand a glass of water while she headed for the kitchen.

Kim removed her earpiece to