Short chapter, after two years or so, I thought I might get back into this.
I opened the door to my silver Audi after I pulled into the drive way of the tiny mansion where the real-estate agent was waiting for me to make my appearance. As I opened the door the chilly wind rushed into the car and blew my hair into my face. I quickly pulled it back and put on my button-tap hat to make sure my hair stays in place. I walked up to the slender man in a cheap looking suit who is so involved looking down at his blackberry.
"Good morning" I say with a smile, trying to get his attention.
"Oh, I'm sorry," He sputtered, "Work stuff." He explained as he pointed to the phone with a bemused expression on his face.
"That's no problem, I understand more than anyone, my work life is pretty much my entire life." I said ending with a laugh in an attempt to lighten the mood which was set as soon as he saw me.
"Glad I'm not the only one" he laughs, "Forgive my poor manners, it's nice to finally meet you Jennaveeve. " He extends his arms in a shy handshake, I take it. "Especially after talking on the phone for so long. I've never had a client who was so….. Insisting on the place she wanted to live. So many demands, climate, land, scenery, it's as if you were looking for this exact location." He said exasperated, as if he was replaying our months of looking for my future home in his head.
"I'm a woman who knows what she wants" I replied simply.
"Uh, yes" he said shyly, "Well here we are, everything is set. Here are your keys" he hands me a pair of old-fashioned skeleton keys. "Would you like a tour?"
"I appreciate the offer, but I need to go to the grocery store. Thank you though."
"I understand" he flushes "if you have any questions, don't be afraid to ask. My phone is always open to your call." Then he blushes and quickly begins to walk away towards his Toyota.
"Thank you" I yell after him in confusion.
"Yes, goodbye." He sputters not looking back. And he's gone in a flash.
I'm confused.
"That was really weird and oh so awkward." I laugh as I talk to myself out loud.
I turn around and look at the white building in front of me.
"Home, sweet, home. How much I've missed you"