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Chapter two; Expectation
There's something about things being brand new which really does it for Bella. Always has. She doesn't know why. Even when she was a child there was that sheer joy of opening a new packet. The cellophane would crack in the silence as she ripped the sticky label off. She would take the item out carefully and lay it on the table. Even something mundane like a new school shirt would bring her total satisfaction. With all the reverence of performing a Chinese tea ceremony, she would unfold it, take out the pins and the cardboard collar and hold it to her body, all stiff with starch and that clean smell of cotton newness. It was like no one else had ever touched it. She was going to be privileged one. Be the first to defile it. She was the same now. Except she have set her sights a lot higher.
She likes luxury. That's why she was here this morning in this recently built penthouse apartment. The blocks just opened. It's the ultimate in expensive living. Everything bright spanking new. She can't wait to indulge herself. Thinking about it sends shivers juddering up her spine. Bella swan was such lucky girl.
There is nothing like the feel of a fresh bedroom before any other person has slept in it. Martin said she should phone him as soon as she got into the apartment. But Bella going to put down her handbag and the keys and breathe in that new paint smell. She wants to savour her moment alone just a bit longer. Her heels sink into the white carpet as she makes her way to the window. New sheer stockings swish against the lining of her black silk dress bought earlier today. The skirts tight and constricting, just the way Bella like it. Everything she has on today is new, a homage to this flat. She wanted it to be perfect for the first time in here. She's so wound up, so excited. She doesn't know whether to take in the view first or to turn and look back at the whiteness of the smooth walls. She takes off her neat black jacket. Her mobile rings out in the silence. Damn.
"You couldn't wait, could you?"
Her impatience at the interruptions is momentary. He can tell she is smiling now.
"Are you in?"
"Of course I'm in."
"Congratulations, darling."
"Thank you."
"Is it fabulous?"
"Totally and utterly. I've always wanted my apartment like this."
"I've always wanted a woman like you. But unfortunately I'm not your type, honey."
"You're sweet. Thank you."
"Okay. So tell me about the apartment talk me through it. What can you see?"
"I can see the view. New York looks so fabulous at dawn from up here. I feel like I'm on top of the world."
"Okay, enough. You're not selling it to me. Let's get down to business. "
"Okay, you know what you want Martin?"
"You will know soon darling. I and my friend will visit you next week. I will tell you than what I want. I have to go Bella, sorry I have meeting to attend, too"
Martin frustrated Bella with his last sentence hanging in air until Bella hung up.
What he has in his mind?
She huffs and looks out the window. The night was as black as pitch, moonless and starless.