Just as we had finished our breakfast,Zeke came in and sat beside Joshua. "Good morning guys, what's the plan for the day?",he said. "We're going house hunting with Dr. Williams here",Gabby replied.
"Sounds like you've got work cut out for the day Josh",he told Joshua and turned to me,"Issy, can I have a word with you?". I was quite surprised,but I still nodded a yes and went to the other room with Zeke.
I felt the cold aura emitting from where Joshua was seated, but shrugged it off thinking that I was over imagining things.
"Issy, I need to leave on a business trip for a few days. The company that hired us to design their website, wants to meet up with us to collaborate on designing an app for their HR system. Its in the other part of the state so I don't want to disturb you",he explained and added,"but I need your help with some ideas on how to design the prototype once we get their requirements".
"Sure Zeke, just let me know as soon as you get their requirements, and I'll start with the prototype",I replied and smiled at him.
"Issy, I don't want you to stress over it. Yours and the baby's health comes first",he said and tried to search my face and I could only feel the warmth in his concern for me.
"I know. Thank you Zeke. You and Joshua,both of you have been such a blessing for me",I said and he gave me his dimpled grin.
"I didn't want to disturb you, but we were initially just a game company, and the earlier project with the company was our first major project other than gaming,and the other guys aren't as proficient as you when it comes to designing websites", he shrugged.
"So,in short, I want you to be a big part of this project if that's okay with you",he added and I smiled at him and replied,"That would be such an honour Zeke. Thank you for believing in me. I can only hope to be half as good as what you think of my skills".
After saying his quick goodbyes, Zeke left and the four of us headed to Mrs. Fuller's apartments.
We arrived at the building next to Joshua's clinic and went up to Mrs. Fuller's home, which was on the seventh floor. I wondered why someone who owned such a big building would need to live in the same building as her tenants,but I did not understand rich people mentality so I didn't think much further into it.
When we had reached the seventh floor, Joshua called her and informed her of our arrival. She met us at her door, and welcomed us in. She appeared to be in her early fifties and looked like a sophisticated woman, with an air of arrogance.
"Joshua dear, its so wonderful to see you. Its been so long since you've visited the Fullers' home",she said as she embraced him in a hug. Apparently, hugs weren't limited to the Millers' home I smiled.
"And who might these be?",she asked Joshua and all three of us looked at him. Clearly, Joshua had left out on mentioning about us wanting to rent an apartment, to Mrs. Fuller.
"They're my very close friends, they're new to town and in search of an apartment. Last I heard, you were looking for tenants because the previous ones had to move out?",he asked Mrs. Fuller,who seemed preplexed at his words.
"Joshua dear, I don't understand..",she started but Joshua cut her off saying,"I'm sure you have an empty apartment for giving out on rent? We had actually pinned our hopes on you",he stressed, and I couldn't help but wonder what kind of relationship they shared.
After looking at Joshua's determined face, she gave in and replied, "Actually, there is just one apartment left on the 2nd floor. You may have a look and decide if you want to take it or not.
At her words, all three of us looked at each other excitedly, but restrained ourselves from giving high fives cause that would be left for later,after everything was settled. So, for now, we only smiled and nodded at each other and followed obediently behind Mrs. Fuller.
Joshua trailed behind us and inspected his surroundings, which was very kind of him. We took the elevator to come down to the 2nd floor and she led us to the empty apartment.
The apartment itself was very spacious and had two bedrooms, one living room and a kitchen. Both the bedrooms were spacious enough for two persons to easily share one together. So two of us would have to share one room if we had to live here.
"Wow, this place is quite chic",Aurora said and Gabby nodded in excitement. But the practical me was worried about how much it would cost us. So I enquired Mrs. Fuller about it, and I found it weird when she looked at Joshua before giving her answer.
The price she quoted was quite reasonable and we could not believe our ears. We all agreed that we woudn't need to go looking for other places so we finished with the paper works and headed out.
"Thank you Josh, I think we can all agree that we got the apartment thanks to you. Mrs. Fuller looked like she would even give up her own house if you asked for it",Aurora gushed, her excitement apparent in her voice.
" She needed tenants and you needed an apartment,it was your good luck and had nothing to do with me",he shrugged. "Modesty will get you everywhere",Gabby laughed out and we all joined in the laughter, this day started off on a good note and I was excited to finally call a place our home.