Chapter 2
Author's Note: Hi Girls! Thanks for all the lovely reviews and big hug to Rach for beta this for me. Let's see the second chapter...
"So where is this place?" asked Clarisse while she looked at Joseph questioningly.
"You know I have a flat in Pyrus…" started Joseph. "Above that confectionery."
"Oh yes, you mentioned it a few years ago. But isn't it a bit dangerous? I mean it's downtown, and it would be a great scandal if the queen is seen sneaking in and out."
"I think so," laughed Joseph. "But this flat has a special entrance, which is one of the reasons why I chose it. It has an outer door, so you can get in directly from a dark backstreet."
"So no-one can see me?" asked Clarisse relaxed.
"Yes, exactly. But I think we should go. It's much easier if I take you over the house."
"Then let's go," smiled Clarisse and they left the office.
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Twenty minutes later, they were in that dark backstreet next to the house. Joseph was right, no-one could see them. The flat was on the second floor, so they went up on the little back stairs.
Joseph opened the door and as Clarisse stepped in, she was amazed…
"Welcome to my kingdom." Joseph teased her.
"Oh Joseph," sighed Clarisse. "I… I've never seen such a cozy place in my life."
"Glad you like it," smiled Joseph as he helped her remove her coat.
"Like it? You're joking. It's fantastic. This wainscoted room is so friendly and relaxing."
"And you haven't seen the others yet," smiled Joseph. "Come. I'll show you everything."
A few moments later, they were in the kitchen…
"Well, this is the kitchen. It's not big, but I like it, and it's suitable for one," chuckled Joseph.
"Oh, you have the same kind of tea I usually drink," remarked Clarisse.
"Yes, I drank it too often with you, so I became an addict. So here's the fridge…" said Joseph and opened the enormous sized freezing machine, what was stuffed with food. "Ok, I know it's not normal, but I like to prepare for the worst."
"I see," laughed Clarisse. "You would survive the whole Ice Age."
"That's sure. It's mostly frozen food, but not from a supermarket, no. Rita, my sister made me the most of them. You know Rita, don't you?"
"Yes, we met once at that festival. Oh, so Rita was the one who made that fantastic Spaghetti Bolognaise."
"Yes." smiled Joseph. "So the fridge is stuffed with her gastronomy products. Your favs are on the left side, but I need help with the others too, 'cos she always gives me hell about the contents of the fridge. She thinks I have no concern but eating all the time. So please help me if you wanna keep me safe."
"Ok." laughed Clarisse. "I'll see what I can do for you."
"Thanks. Anyway, teas are here, and everything else is… Oh, you'll find it. And now I'll show you your room," said Joseph and headed out.
"My room?" asked Clarisse surprised and followed him upstairs.
"Well, it's actually the guest room. Here we are. There is the bathroom with those Vanilla shower gels, and you know, everything you girls need, or at least I hope. The bed is comfortable…"
"I think your lady guests were satisfied with this service." said Clarisse kindly but a bit sad.
"Oh, no," cried Joseph a bit too loud. "No, actually I have never been any guests 'till now. So everything is new, as the towels there," continued Joseph to light up the mood.
"Oh, lovely," answered Clarisse a bit relieved.
"So you can lay down wherever you want, but you can also use the sofa in the living room. I… I just wanted to show you everything." Joseph was a bit in a puzzle and he started leaving the room, when Clarisse grabbed his hand.
"Joseph." started Clarisse with a warm smile on her face. "Thank you. I mean… thank you for everything."
"I just want to see you happy," whispered Joseph and took a deep sigh. "But now, you have to see the living room too."
"Right." smiled Clarisse. "Show me."
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Downstairs the sightseeing tour continued…
"So there are a few films on the shelves and don't worry, not just action films."
"Glad to hear that," laughed Clarisse.
"And you can listen music too if you'd like. It's in that cupboard, and the CDs are there. But you will find everything soon. Just take a look around…"
"But Joseph, I don't think so…"
"Just bravely take a look around… I want you to make yourself at home… Oh sorry, I mean, just feel free to do whatever you want. I'll pick you at ten, if it's ok."
"Perfect," smiled Clarisse.
"Then see you at ten," smiled Joseph and closed the door behind him.
"Well… " sighed Clarisse happily and looked around. "I can do whatever I want."
To be continued….
Author's Note: I hope everybody is satisfied with my choice. Joe's flat is cosy and relaxing… So she's gonna enjoy it. And not just because of the flat. wink