A Cozy Night.
Chicago, IL. Penthouse.
Luke sat down on his white couch his feet resting on the ottoman in front of him. He was staring out the windows of his penthouse. The sun was nearly gone, and it was raining, blanketing the city. The past two days had been rough. Stalking his target. Watching all the depraved things he did before he got the signal to terminate took its toll. He sighed. Almost killed the guy for free…Almost... He thought. Finally killing him was a relief and put his mind at ease. Some people don’t deserve to live… “I think this will be the kind a night to just chill and watch tv.” He said to the empty room. He pressed a switch on the table next to him and his 65” tv lowered from the ceiling. He grabbed his remote turning on the tv as a buzzer from the kitchen went off. “Right on time.” He clicked the streaming service then went to the kitchen. He returned with a big bowl of spaghetti. He moaned as the first bite of homemade spaghetti entered his mouth. Freshly made tomato sauce… Homemade noodles…fresh bratwursts sliced…a little bit of parmesan and crushed red peppers…this is what I’m talking about… He thought. Cooking was a bit of a stress relief for him. He heard the lock to the front door click and the hiss of the door opening. He watched the hall to see who would come in. Not that he was too worried, there was a knife and gun with arms reach, plus few knew who he was or where he lived. Jill walked in carrying a few bags sitting them on the counter. “Oh. My. God!” She said standing over the pot of spaghetti breathing in the aroma. “I love when you make spaghetti.” Jill was a friend of his that was staying with him till her place was fixed. She was average height, about 5’6. Long red hair, green eyes, milky white skin, and freckles. “I bought some freshly made cookies from the lady up the street.” She said pulling them from the bag and setting them on the counter. “Oh nice…what kind?” Luke asked. She smiled knowing his favorite. “Chocolate chip of course.” He smiled. “Good girl.” He said winking. “What are you doing?” She asked. He gestured to the tv. “About to watch a movie.” “What movie?” She asked finishing putting up the items she bought. He got back up walking into the kitchen. “I was thinking checking out that new alien thriller with that Chinese female actress.” He said opening the fridge. s She spun on him. “The Collectors?! I didn’t realize it was out yet. Wait for me. I want to change out of this suit.” She said grabbing his arm. “Ok, I’ll wait. You want something to eat as well.” He said grabbing a cold water. “Yes please.” He grabbed another bowl down. She leaned in kissing him on the cheek. “Thank you.” Then bounced out of the room removing clothes as she went.