My heavy footfalls thud against the old wooden floorboards of my apartment, my constant pacing only being broken up as the steps occasionally fall upon the old worn carpet in the center of the living room.
My hands clasp a large mug of dark steaming coffee. My fourth of the day, the sheer amount of caffeine likely being the cause or at least heightening my anxiety as I struggle to to spill the overfilled mug in my shaking grasp.
Bringing the cup to my mouth I gulp down a searing mouthful, a gasp for air soon following from my lips as I feel the coffee burn my throat. My eyes begin to water as I swallow again, desperate to get the coffee down as I feel it snake down into my stomach.
Blinking rapidly I try to clear the tears from my eyes, my gaze falling to my coffee table as my vision clears only to leave me staring at the letter sitting pride of place at the center of the table.
Notice of Eviction
Dear Mr Hughes, due to defaults with regards to your rent we regret inform...
Before I can read any further or relive the terror that had gripped me when I had received the letter a loud knocking echos through the apartment. My heart flutters and my eyes go wide, my head whipping around as I mutter to myself.
"It's here..."
