#Chapter 32: Apartment Search

The drive downtown had been hectic alongside the morning work rush. Cars were honking and cutting others off, making me slightly weary of the possible commute should we commit to anything. We eventually reached the apartment complex and found a lot beside it to park the car. There was a nice breeze as we approached the gates. On the other side of the gate, a woman approached with a smile. When she got close enough, she entered a code into the keypad on the nearby pillar. With a wail, the steel gates cracked open and she stepped forward with a wave. “Hello, ladies! I’m Georgia, the one you spoke to on the phone” the woman said. “Are you ready to see your possible future?” Aria nodded rapidly. “Of course!” Then she looped an arm around mine and pulled me along as we followed Georgia toward the apartments. When we reached the entrance, Georgia began her spiel. “I’m so glad you decided to check out one of our apartments. We believe style and comfort should go hand in hand.” S