AN: Thanks a lot for the reviews they let me know I'm doing something right' and to those who are curious Helga living in a Soho Firehouse, just read below for more info.
Summary: Helga a fresh out of college graduate working for the NY times; Assigned to Interview Arnold who is has a doctorate in psychology and working for Medicines San Frontier Doctors without borders. Somewhat inspired by Fifty Shades of Grey
Chapter 4
City Limits
Living in lower Manhattan nice little neighborhood; she bought the place from the money she saved and Bob pinched in a little to help her with the down payment as long as she was working and paying off the mortgage she was all set and got it at a fair price; pulling her car into the garage and closing the door behind and securing it because still she was a single woman living alone in the big city, but the wrath of Helga G Pataki and the use of Ole Betsy and accompanied by the five avengers never ceased to fail her, stepping out of her car, it had been a long day with what happen or almost happen with Arnold, all she needed right now was a huge glass of wine to settle her nerves.
The Soho firehouse had modern interior juxtaposed against the landmarked original exterior, the home was recently gut renovated with its original exterior had four levels with the garage being the ground level functions as a studio, garage, commercial space or secondary entertaining area is completed with floor to ceiling custom built-in bookshelves and poured concrete floors, paneled double bay doors and 15' ceiling and. a full bathroom with Toto toilet completes the floor; she goes up the facade, fire engine red lacquered spiral staircase, to the second floor was the main level and grand scale living space and a modern kitchen, coming into the kitchen setting her purse and briefcase down and dropping her keys on the counter, grabbing a bottle of her favorite Cabernet blend and a glass from the cabinet, Helga thought she pleaded to swear off alcohol due to her mother, but she didn't consider herself an alcoholic; unlike Miriam she was a social drinker she didn't sit by herself sitting alone in the dark crying about what happen to your life to the world in the dark clutching Jim Beam to her side like her mother did.
No right now after today all she just wanted to do was relax and kick off her shoes, after she'd done all that walking to and from Arnold's office building and the long walk back and all that day she was exhausted, walking across the wide plank oak floor that streamed with natural lighting, retiring to the living room and plopping down in her 2-Piece Sectional with Chaise, still with the bottle in her hand and already uncorked, pours it into a glass and setting the bottle on the cherry blossom side tablet takes a nice long sip, laying her head back the legs stretched out on the Leavenworth Oval Marble Coffee Table and looking up at the beamed ceilings and then takes another sip and then gazes out of the 10' windows, between was a bronze wall clock made of antique-black-finished metal, MDF and glass front with a paper face between the Tasseled Eisha Curtain windows.
Looking around she had the place set up very nicely, her decor contained of small scented to tall tapper candles, reed and oil diffusers and a woven Moroccan throw rug, it was nice cozy sitting back and taking in another sip and thinking about how the day had gone from pleasant to overwhelming and kind of confusing, obsessing over Arnold that is supposed to be an old habit that she had kicked years ago, not knowing if he did it intentionally or he was being friendly either way it was weird what was it with him? Did he not understand there are policies look but do not touch; "Jesus Christ" she muttered.
Getting on her Laptop that was on her oak coffee table when her internship was up, it was just a temporary job so she had to have a back up when she was finished, still in the midst of hoping to have her own publishing company, sharing the dream with Liz fell in love with Helga's writing material and read most of her works to making her feel inspired to help her any way she can into accomplishing that goal.
Picking up her glass and taking one last swing, feeling the liquid back in her throat as she swallowed, getting up from the couch she thought she needed some air, climbing the lacquered spiral staircase to the third floor which was the tranquil dedicated master floor with a Hand carved from solid mango wood, this elegant armoire is a true work of art, his elegant dresser to match, Its filigree-inspired cutouts create a lively shadow play when placed near a sunny same abundant natural light and 14' beamed ceilings. A floating claw foot soaking tub a tufted Harper Bath Mat, windowed steam shower by walking through the lux, spa-like master bath and into the bedroom looking herself into the mirror taking out her ponytail and allowing her long blonde hair fall to place.
Going to her custom walk-in closet provides ample storage when Rhonda first saw it she was very envious to a point where she slept in it, that she got on the phone with one her contractors to redo her closets in her own penthouse.
Shaking her head as she undressed from her work attire and into something more comfortable black yoga pants and red tank top, throwing on a red hoodie, grabbing a blanket off her queen-sized carbon loft Meitner vintage charcoal metal bed with Eyelet Embroidered Sheet Set and woven Sunset Shams and hand carved from mango wood, this elegant nightstand with a Eva Glass Lamp Base, her monitor lizard Hector lived under the bed,
Proceeding to the staircase that goes all the way to the roof terrace; she comes out and walks over to the bench and sits and pulls her legs to her chest pulling the blanket on, and pouring herself another glass and gazed out to the lighted city.
Inhaling a deep breath and then exhaling and taking another sip of her second glass, right now she just wanted to zone out with no distractions nor disturbed of course that came too soon when her phone was buzzing.
Reading Liz:
Sighing she picks it up and answers "hi Liz"
"Helga how did the meeting go?"
"It went pretty well as a fact better than expected"
"How did your little date go?"
"I'm really not up to talking about that Liz I really don't want to get into it"
"Why not?"
"It's complicated"
"Well sounds like you need to get out me and the other women from the office are doing happy hour this Friday"
"I don't know Liz I haven't even gotten the article written yet"
"Well you better get to it"
'I will Liz I promise I just got caught off guard that's all"
"Here's what I'll do i let you off this time if you come out with me"
"Liz I can't do that!"
"Of you can I am your boss and I'm saying you can"
"Okay, okay you got me"
"Good I'll pick you up 5 sharp"
"Sounds like a plan"
"Okay goodnight"
"Goodnight Liz I promise I will finish that article"
With that Helga got up and decided to call it a night, getting up from the bench, and making her way down the stairs, curling up in her white iron bed, wrap up in quilt that her mother knitted for her as a housewarming gift, closing her eyes and instantly falls asleep, into the night dreaming of unruly blonde tresses and green eyes
Meanwhile Arnold lived in a Penthouse Condominium Loft in Hell's Kitchen Midtown West on 426 West 58th Street in Ph4 ; with a Private keyed elevator that opens straight into the full-floor with high ceilings and cherry hardwood floors, floor-to-ceiling windows with the panoramic views of the city with a lot of light.
The boutique doorman condo which offers loft-like living uptown and is located at the crossroads of 'Billionaires' Row', Columbus Circle, Central Park, Lincoln Center, and The Shops at Time Warner including Whole Foods and Equinox. Amenities include a recently renovated lobby, having access to the 24hr concierge, fitness room, common courtyard and private storage. Pet friendly so Arnold was happy to be able to have Abner to keep him company who came up and joined him on the couch, It was nice too cause it just he wasn't by himself,
Leading into a home with a perfect layout, beautiful finishes and a sophisticated aesthetic, maintaining 3 bedroom & 2.5 bathrooms, having three private balconies, Arnold thought it had some appeal and almost like his old room in the boarding house, walking into the gorgeous massive Chef's kitchen features top-of the line appliances, granite countertops and a separate terraced breakfast area, going into the fridge grabbing a beer; going into the enormous entertaining living/dining room of 20' x 33' formal dining area is situated next to the living room with oversized windows with electronic shades, he slumps down into the sectional sofa and barrel chairs in front of a gas fireplace, lets just say his mom help him decorate pictures on every wall the glass coffee table, white throw rug and modern floor lamp, the only thing he inherited from the boarding house when grandpa and grandma were downsizing when they were moving, they gave him the black baby grand piano off to the side it was bit of a house warming gift from them to him.
Taking a sip of his beer getting up went out onto one of the terrace leaning on the railing looking out to the lighted streets a taking a hand and running it threw his unruly thick blonde hair he tried cutting it but it , thinking back to this morning started off with coffee and just a innocent hug he didn't know why he did what did, testing to see if they belong in each others arms hoping to see her again because there a lots to talk about, looking around with the Empire state building the cities prestige landmark that has been a hot destination for Hollywood. Filmmakers have featured the building in more than 250 movies off to the distance, it was cool living right down the street with and prime location steps away from Central Park.
His parents Miles and Stella lived down the street so they were close by and always took the time to come in and check on to see how he is doing, still at the age of 30 they are very devoted to him, and wondering if he's ever going to settle down, the problem was that he didn't know any woman who could put up with his strange works hours and the constant traveling very much like his parents who were married to their work before they met, Arnold knew somewhere the right one would come, in the meantime he would have to wait, and being Mr. Brightside the day would come.
Looking at the time he came back inside closing the door behind him, heads into the the gracious master suite boasts two exposures, a south-facing terrace and a windowed bath with stall shower and soaking tub, stripping down to his underwear looking into the tall mirror admiring his manly physique, and climbing into the king size panel bed puling back the satin sheets, Abner Jr named after his father who died of natural causes joined him licking and nuzzling his snout to Arnold.
"Goodnight Abner" with that he turned of the lights looking out the window into the city and falls asleep, with a smile on his face.
AN: Hopefully this isn't too detailed and not too boring but more excitement it yet come so stay with me and please review I am working on the next chapter as we speak.
