Just got woken up by the doorbell at 4.30am. the door is mainly frosted glass so I could see a large man on the other side. He said "I'm your neighbour from 38, I need change for the gas meter" and he bent down as if he was going to post a note through the door. He had keys in his hand.
I said "I've not got any change mate" and he walked off.
He's not my bloody neighbour. For a start I know what most of them look like, and more importantly he got the number wrong, so was definitely lying. He said he was from 38 but I'm at 38!
My and DS are home alone and I feel a bit shaken, and I can't sleep. I'm at my parents' house (we're staying here mid-week as we've moved to a new town, but there's a bit of overlap with my job). My parents went away for their summer holiday two days ago. DP is at the new place tonight, back later today.
My parents live in Hackney, and have been burgled a number of times over the years. There was an attempt not very long ago. I think this guy might have seen my parents go away and was checking whether the house was empty.
I feel quite scared actually. I was worried he was going to come back,, but i guess if they want to find out if there's someone in, and I;m in then they've probably gone away haven't they?
I want to call DP, but I'm not going to because it's so early in the morning there's no point in him being awake too. He's too far away to be any use.
Should I be worried they'll come back? all the doors are locked before you ask!
If anyone's there I'd appreciate a chat I feel a but out of sorts.
Can't sleep