Chapter Four.
My father was definitely a man of word and kept to his promises. Only a few days later did I receive a mail courier show up to Lissa's door with a small package for me that required a signature.
"Rosemarie Mazur?" He asked in which Lissa had then called me over. Signing the clipboard he handed me the package and was on his way. When I had opened up the small package a set of keys with an envelope showed themselves.
- Rosemarie,
Here is the set of keys to your new apartment, enclosed is the address of your apartment, which you will find, is actually close to Lissa's, also this credit card is filled for you to buy anything else that has not been placed into your apartment that you would like. I am sure that Lissa will be capable to help you decorate in places we did not.
Think of it as a birthday/Christmas/Easter/thanksgiving present for the past couple of years. And a "Getting back on your feet" type of gift. Or maybe a homecoming present? Whatever you would like to think of it as. Use it to your hearts content. Nothing is ever too much for my daughter.
Don't work too hard Kizim, see you again soon.
- Your old Man.
Setting the card down and gawking at the keys that were now in my hand I couldn't help but smile and feel an overwhelming feeling of gratefulness. My parents truly loved me and I didn't mean that because of the money they handed to me, but the thought behind it all.
Heading back into the living room, I stood in front of Lissa and dangled my keys in front of her smiling. "Would you like to go see my new apartment with me?" Lissa gawked.
"No he did not."
"Yes, yes he did."
Squealing, Lissa jumped up, both of us in our tank tops and sweat pants and our hair piled on the top of our heads. "Lets go girl." Grabbing her car keys we drove to the address which in all honesty we probably could have walked to. We found that this apartment building was at most five blocks away from Lissa's apartment. Super close, and we'd be able to see each other more than often. Still close, but enough to have our own spaces.
Parking on the street in front of the building, I could tell that it was a fairly new apartment building, and that was exciting to me.
When you walked into the lobby area of the apartment building, the glass doors shone in against the sun and the security guard just nodded at us as we passed him by to the Elevator.
"Alright, so the card here says that I am on floor fourteen, apartment 14C." Pressing the button we waited for the Elevator and I silently laughed to myself. "Lissa I can see you bouncing around. Are we excited?" She just laughed.
"Of course Im excited Rose! It's a new apartment that needs decorating and a unique touch for you – so yes! Of course I am excited!" She clapped her hands together. It was at this moment, Lissa's personality had resembled her mother Rhea's. The exuberant energy was shining.
Not too longer we had gotten in the elevator it had brought us to floor fourteen and then the search for the apartment was on. When we got out of the Elevator we turned right in hopes that the lettering went from left to right, and to my surprise, I was wrong – which created a longer time phrase to find my new home.
When we found it though, I stuck the keys into the keyhole, holding my breath, I looked at Lissa and she bounced with excitement totally ready for this moment. It was such a big step for me after breaking up with Adrian, it was a much needed step in my life.
Unlocking the two locks, I opened the door, and what I saw made me smile so hard my cheeks hurt.
It was huge! So much space for myself. When you walked in there was a tiny hallway that broke off. To the left were two closed doors on the wall- empty picture frames hanging on the wall space between the doors. But if you turned down another doorway it entered the full apartment.
It was an amazing open concept. Huge glass panels created from floor to ceiling made up my living room wall letting me have an incredible view of Los Angeles. A flat screen tv hung off one of the walls, the couches plush and filled with decorative pillows. A glass coffee table in the middle of the couch pieces. Plants in the corners of the rooms, and the kitchen.
The kitchen was amazing – it was too bad that my cooking skills were almost non-existent. The counter tops all a marble granite top. The appliances all stainless steel. The kitchen island which held the sink and eating space placed in the middle. It was magnificent and the décor was already beautiful, but Lissa and I would definitely have fun decorating. The cleaning well… I might have to ask Baba to pay for someone to clean for me.
"Rose! This apartment is huge! And beautiful, and im actually so jealous." Lissa told me holding onto my arm. Laughing I hugged her with my arm. "You are welcome here anytime. After we get this apartment into shape I will definitely hosting a house warming party. Wow." Looking back at the view I went and stood beside the window. It almost scared me a little bit to know my window was floor to ceiling but it gave amazing lighting and the night sky view would be wonderful.
When I was a little girl, I had a huge bay window in my room that gave an amazing view of the night time sky and stars, I often would fall asleep on the cushions in front of the stars. There was no guarantee I wouldn't fall asleep on the couch most of my days.
After we checked out the rest of the apartment and finding the bathroom with an amazing Jacuzzi in it, my bedroom which also had a huge window and was fairly large with a plush bed full of pillows we decided that a trip to the furniture store(s) was much needed. There was also many little boutique type of shops that I could shop in for pieces that would be unique for my apartment.
Locking up I was so distracted talking to Lissa that when I turned the corner I walked straight into another person. Way to leave a first impression on your new neighbours Rose.
"Oh my god, Im so sorry I wasn't paying att-" Looking at the person whom I'd ran straight into I stopped talking.
"Mr. Belikov – I am so sorry! – Wait…what are you doing here?" I asked Lissa now coming up beside me. But taking in his appearance before me, it dawned on me. As he stood there in a black tshirt, a pair of jeans with grocery bags I than realised what was going on in this moment.
"You don't live here by chance do you?" I asked. He had been silent throughout this whole exchange making me seem like all I did was talk. But finally he answered my questions.
"Good afternoon Ms. Mazur, Ms. Dragomir. And yes I do live here. Is there a problem?" He asked curiously lifting one of his eyebrows on his chiselled features. Damn.
"Uh, well no problem.." My father had done this. I had told him I didn't need a babysitter and what had he done? He had placed me in the same apartment, on the same floor as his business partner. I mean Mr. Belikov was a sight to be seen but I didn't need him reporting back to my father. Did he not trust me like he said he did? I know he was worried I was on my own, and I told him I'd go to Belikov if I needed anything. Man that guy.
"Rose?" Lissa asked waving her hand in front of me. Snapping me from my trance, I smiled at her. "Im good, lets go. Nice running into you Mr. Belikov – It looks like we'll be neighbours from now on." A reaction quickly swept across his face before disappearing and his nonchalant mask came back.
Waving to him, I quickly led Lissa to the elevator before he could reply back to us. Pressing the main lobby button, I leaned back and closed my eyes.
"Rose?" I looked over at a curious Lissa, waving her off. " Its cool, I knew my father would try something like this. Don't worry - just because uptight Russian is here, doesn't mean he'll crash my life I've made. I may have an eye watching me for my father but its not like we get in trouble anyways." I shrugged and leaned against the mirrored elevator once more.
When I heard the ' DING' of our arrival to the main floor I couldn't help but smile.
"Come on Lissa , lets head to the furniture store – my dad owes me, and I think I know exactly how he can apologise." Giving me a questioning look I took the piece of plastic from my pocket and a smile lit up on Lissa's face.
"I think my apartment is missing quite a few things don't you think? Its time to go shopping."
Laughing, we linked arms together and headed to the car listing everything that I could need.
TBC.
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