fake baby class. [ chaesoo ]

eighteen ; thrift shop.

So... there are only two chapters left.

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June 26, 2022

After the graduation party, Jisoo talked to her parents about attending Polis University in the fall. They were completely supportive and they decided to take Jisoo and Roseanne apartment shopping over the next month.

They decided finding an apartment before the college kids started looking would be the best option, not only that but it would give them time to set up a room for the baby.

The first apartment they look at is nice, it has updated appliances and a newly renovated bathroom. The landlady is nice, but the hallways smell like smoke and mildew. They decide not to take this one.

The next apartment was clearly built in the 60s and has not been renovated since. It'd be a good starter apartment if it wasn't for the price. They're looking for other apartments before the tour is even up.

Apartment number three was what you'd think your typical apartment would look like. Nothing too fancy but in a good neighborhood. The hallways are clean, the bedrooms are spacious. It's a little out of budget but after the other two apartments they feel like this is the one.

"How far along are you?" The landlady asks.

"32 weeks," Jisoo says, placing a hand to her stomach.

"So we're looking to move in as soon as possible I'm guessing," she says with a smile.

Roseanne and Jisoo both nod.

"Well this one is currently vacant, the renovations will be finished within the week. It's getting new carpet and a new coat of paint. We can expedite the process for you and have the keys to you at the end of next week." She says.

Jisoo looks at her parents for approval, "What do you think?" She asks.

"That's up to you guys honey," Eugene says.

Jisoo nods, looking at Roseanne. They both agree, this is their new home. It's close to school and in a good neighborhood.

"We'll take it," Jisoo says.

"Great! Let's head back to my office and I'll draw up the paperwork." The landlady says.

The small group follows the landlady back to her office, checking out the building along the way. It's two floors, the apartment they looked at was luckily on the first floor. No lugging the baby up and down the stairs.

"There is a storage unit in the hallway where you can store anything you'd like." The landlady says.

They make it to the main waiting area.

"There's a gym to my left, we also have a party room over here," she says.

She guides them into her office. The room is neat and organized. Their eyes glance around the various decorations, landing on the desk in the center of the room.

"Please have a seat," she says.

Jisoo plops down with a sigh, as her pregnancy progresses she finds it harder and harder to stay on her feet. The landlady takes a seat behind the desk, pulls out her laptop and types away.

"We try to find everyone the best deal when living here, will you girls be attending Polis University?" She asks, they nod. "Wonderful! That qualifies you for a $500 discount. Your lease will also be offered in six month terms."