It was always something about the lady next door that left me full of curiosity. She never had company, it doesn't seem like she has children, and I'd assume pets either since I never see any pet food in her groceries, yes, I'm that noisy. I mean don't get me wrong I'm not saying that it's a crime that she appears to be a loner, but it is something that would raise questions in anyone's mind don't you think? I've lived here for about 10 years, and she was here before me, and I can count on one hand how many times I've seen someone walk through her door other than her in which I don't feel maid services should count. I think it really boggles my mind because she looks sad, her loneliness doesn't seem intentional. One thing that I have noticed about her is she does not have a routine, at least not one that can be picked up by an outsider. She looks to be in her late forties, slender and really pretty hair. It's long and really thick, I'm low key jealous, tuh ha! Somedays I wanted to speak. I feel awful seeing someone so all alone, is she an evil person and has wronged people and this is her karma, did her loved ones pass away or, is it the other way around, so many have wronged her, she has chosen to stay away? My nosiness is getting ahead of itself ha. Let me get my butt up and get ready for my walk. I love walking in the early summer weather, it feels so damn good. I was all pumped to head out when I saw the lady next door heading down her driveway, I'm not sure why my mood changed to sympathy when seeing her, but it did. I headed out and locked the door. I was stretching on my porch when something told me to look up and she looked dead at me with a stare I couldn't quite figure out. By the time I reached my bottom step she was standing at her mailbox shuffling through the envelopes and couldn't help but notice her response to one of them. Her face softened I turned away though because I can't stand that staring stuff plus I didn't want to look like a creep. Power walking, I passed her gate and with her being deep in thought about whatever was on that envelope she didn't even see me coming. I was just about to past her gate when she gasped, "oh goodness you scared me," she said still with a pleasant tone. I was completely shocked that she had said anything, for 10 years we've lived next door to one

another and have never said a single word.