One Kiss by Roshandra 9:6:2015

Twilight Fan Fiction story no TWILIGHT infringement or copyright intention. This is purely a Fan Fiction story and for writing entertainment by R. /Roshandra booksbyroshandra gmail

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A FAN FICTION coming by Roshandra ONE KISS
THE GAME had RULES...no KISSING ... Meet at the CLUB, virgins were welcomed and a mystery match up lover partner for a ONE NIGHT only for the experience with a stranger lover. No Names, no Kissing and never see them again... That was the RULE

Chapter 8

Escala

We left the parking garage, cameras on security grids all over the place. Charlie would love that. I knew Alice was going to climb in her dream job and I felt like the voice of reason tag along. I was determined to keep up and yet this was getting us both in way over our heads. Alice would do that. I always wanted to live within my means and what money I had in my hands. This trust fund thing sounded like an unlimited new amount of money that I needed her to talk to me about. I was not sure of a move into this high rent district.

We went to the main floor and I watched Alice do here stuff. The concierge was dressed in a uniform, good looking and very professionally attentive standing behind the back lighted large curved desk with computer monitors to read the guests credentials. This place was just like the movie, Fifty Shades of Grey that was in the book. They movie world stuff was exactly where Alice would position herself. Why not? She wanted her career in this area. My heart sunk, my head swam and I was debating about what was next. A fast moving Alice train and I was hanging on for the ride.

"Hi, Seattle sunshine broke through when we drove in out of the rain. We have an appointment with the real estate agent to view a unit on floor 19. I think we need to sign in?"

"Yes miss, hold on and let me check the roster for appoints for that unit. Miss Alice Cullen, check and Miss Isabella Swan, correct ladies?"

We signed in and I looked around seeing architectural design that mirrored NYC buildings of classic and modern touches. It was something Alice would feel at home in. I knew the gym here would be 5 Star. I would save on that at least. Charlie would like all the security protection. Higher end rent areas gets you a lot of perks, good service, doors that open for you and rubbing elbows with other successful climbing mover shaker types. This is where Alice wanted to go. I was not sure this was my world.

"Ladies if you go to the elevator to your right, this will take you to the viewing of the apartment."

We thanked him, Alice flirted a little more and I smiled heading off with her. I knew this was going to be good. Up we rode in the elevator leaving my stomach on ground zero. "Alice, how does this work?"

"Bella, relax, this is a sublet condo and we are seriously looking to buy. When my money comes in I am going to invest in this building. It is a simple plan. Now be nice."

"You set this up all along. You wanted this spot. Why couldn't you just tell me that? I am still paying half the rent."

Alice said nothing and the doors opened and the agent with a clip board met us. We initialed next to our names. She pointed us to the door for the condo. Turned out she was the assistant to the agent and dressed in designer clothes. Welcome to the real world of Alice and young women head up the ladder of success. I knew the view would be stellar. I found solace in the idea of a good gym.

"Right on time ladies, please come in. Here is my real estate card. Now, as you know this rarely happens. Escala is highly sought after for condominiums and this unit on this floor is furnished and you can make a few changes. The owner is traveling in Europe for a year… she will decide whether she will market sell this or do another lease. It includes a state of the art gym, wonderful desk concierge services, one parking spot in the garage and various additional options. Laundry is inside the unit and it is a 2 bedroom with 2 bath view and 19th floor. Please look around, you have about 10 minutes."

Hardwood floors so clean you could eat off them. It had white leather contemporary Barcelona furniture designer arrangement in the open living room floor plan. Fireplace was gas and kitchen open with stainless steel current appliances. It looked like we arrived. I wandered off as Alice oohed and ahhed over the view with the agent and found the two bedrooms. They matched in size with the one having a view of the Space Needle and the other had a slightly larger closet. Furniture was very nice, California Pottery Barn like and all sleek and perfectly presented. Area carpets in key spots under the beds and focal point in living room space. No formal dining room, but the kitchen doubled for that with a large bar island. Patio would also work for a party to socialize in this apartment. It was a grown up beautiful living space furnished with good taste and ready to move in now. I wanted it too. Now how much to pay for this. I year lease would give us both time to build our career plans.

"Alice, let's take it. Call the other place to cancel the check. What is our 'get in' cost here fully."

Alice turned around to see me with a serious face, my thoughts were clear and she had not even checked out the sleep room spaces or the closets. She saw in my face determination and decision and was going to pounce on it immediately. I was surrendering to the lifestyle change and going in trust she could financially handle the entrance fee. I wanted to pay half when we tallied it all up. I held back my fear and worry and just accepted the fact this was absolutely a huge step in the right direction for two college women.

"Yes, what is the full cost in the door? Let me quick see the bedrooms too." She scampered so fast, she was on fairy mode. She picked the room of course with the larger closet and the deal was done.

"It is $2,000 for deposit, first and last month and a cleaning deposit non-refundable on that fee when you move out. If you want to buy this, you will be first option buyers. She is being generous and will take half the rent accrued as down payment to buy if this goes that way. The woman is really nice. She is a book author and traveling for the year. A unit like this rarely is available for rent."

"So total is how much?"

It is $7,000. Please make that in two checks to the agency. The monthly sub-let is $2,000 a month which includes building fees and concierge and garage. First and last is $4,000 total and the $2,000 signing fee for the two together is held in escrow for security. The additional $1,000 please make a second check for as that is the cleaning fee when you move and non-refundable. If you checks do not clear, you lose $2,000 and a $100 fee for check. That is the tally."

Alice wrote out her check and handed the $6,000 first and briskly did the cleaning check deposit fee next. Whosh, the money went that fast. Now I had to pay my share of this which monthly rent was $1,000. This place was worth every penny of that. If we did the lower rent or the 2nd choice I would only be paying $750 a month my share but this was so much more. I resigned myself to getting a higher paying job fast or maybe two till my career got on track.

"You ladies read Fifty Shades of Grey? This was an iconic landmark before, but after that book rocketed and then the film, the real estate went sky high on this property. You are very lucky to find this rare moment of a sublease on a condo like this. I wish you young women well on your move into Seattle and why this brings you here." The agent took both the checks and placed them on the clip board and handed us tenant leases to sign on the spot. We promptly did so and brass keys where handed to us. I signed deeply and texted my dad.

"Charlie, hey dad, we are set. U will love security. Here is the address in an email. Soon as I get a land line will let you know. Luv u."