Forbidden Fruit

8

'If I try to spend some time with you to make you happy
Would you feel better?
And if I could, with you I would be forever'

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3 Weeks Later
Manhattan, New York
Megan Pete

"I want it" I tell the property manager that was giving me a tour of the unit.

I had been on a dozen walkthroughs during my apartment hunting journey and I think I finally found the one, this floor plan was modern and very spacious with all the amenities I need.

The price was decent too for everything it came with, I was ready to lock my lease agreement in right now.

"Alright I'll send the paperwork to your email so you can get started and you'll be leaving with your keys today" She warmly smiles.

The process didn't take long since everything was digital and I made sure I had all my ducks in a row before I even started apartment searching.

I read over the leasing agreement giving them the signatures they need before she finishes everything on her end.

"Alright, welcome to your new home" She smiles holding the keys out to me that I gladly take.

"Thank you so much for making this process smooth and easy for me" I send her a friendly smile feeling so grateful for this moment, I couldn't wait to move in.

"Of course, if you need anything you have my contact information don't hesitate to reach out, if you don't need anything else from me I'll leave you to it"

"You've been more than enough friend"

"You're too sweet" She smiles playfully waving me off as she heads for the door.

Walking in the living room I go over to the large window staring outside admiring the view.

It felt so good to have a space of my own, I couldn't wait to decorate and really make it mine.

I knew this week would be busier than normal as I transitioned into fully moving in the apartment, I had to go furniture shopping and move my whole closet to another location.

Taking in the view for a brief moment I let out a sigh of satisfaction before turning around ready to get down to business, I had to get this moving process rolling.

Walking out the door I lock it behind me, catching the elevator downstairs I exit the building with my ride already waiting on me.

"You ain't like this one either?"

"I love this one, the lease is signed. Take me to niques please, we're about to go shopping" I put my seatbelt on as we pull off from the building.

"Bet, it's about time you found one you loved, you done seen about twenty apartments already" She laughs and I playfully roll my eyes.

"I can't just move in to anything, liking it wasn't enough for me. This is my first apartment, I just want it to be as close to perfect as possible"

I didn't plan on fulfilling my year lease and then moving, I was looking for somewhere I could settle for a while and finally today I found it.