Bentlee's POV
Finally!! It's Saturday...No work!!! I'm doing summersaults in my mind. I feel so excited going to check for apartments today. I slept for an extra two hours so I woke up by 7am, made my bed, cleaned up my room, cleaned my bathroom and took a shower. I wore a big white T-shirt and tucked it into Jean shorts with a black handbag, a black face cap and black and white Vans.
I was out of the door by 9:45am and took the bus to the shopping mall which took like 10 mins. I stood in front and took several pictures of my cute outfit when a security guard walked up to me.
"Ma'am, if you taking pictures on this property, then you'll have to go in and purchase an item or more." He said.
"What? But I'm just waiting for someone" I said surprised.
"Well then can you hand over your phone so I can delete the pictures?" He said with an outstretched hand.
"No. I'm just standing here. Why do you need to delete them?" I asked trying to keep my cool.
"Then go in and buy something" he said slightly raising his voice making passers-by turn their attention to us.
Not needing to be embarrassed any further, I walked in and bought a pack of gum, which I did not need.
When i came out, I saw the housing agent, Mrs. Marshall.
"Hello, it's nice to meet you, I'm Diane Marshall", she said with a professional smile.
"It's nice to meet you too, I'm Bentlee Daniels" I said.
"Bentley as in the car?" She said with a Chuckle.
"No, bentlee with two e's" I replied not surprised she asked.
Since middle school, children always asked about my name and if it was the car, Bentley. My parents were really playing around when they named me, thinking I'd own a Bentley probably. I slapped my face inwardly and sighed.
Mrs. Marshall had a car which saved me so much more money that would've been spent on bus fare. She drove to 5th avenue, a street a bit distant from the shopping mall but close to Del Loona Experience.
We got into the apartment and it was perfect. It had the peaceful environment, three rooms (small living room, kitchen and room+bathroom).
"You didn't show me this one yesterday" I said
"I did more research" she replied simply.
"How much is the monthly rent?" I asked cutting straight to the chase.
"...10000 dollars" she said.
Hmm...it was 3000 more than I pay my aunt and with the increase in my salary, I was sure I could afford it.
"I'll take it!" I said excitedly.
"When will you want to move in?" She asked after tapping on her phone for some seconds.
"By next week Saturday", I said with no explanation.
"Deal" she said with an outstretched hand for a handshake which I took and shook.
I was so happy it didn't take long to find the apartment. My job was already so demanding for me to have time for other things.
Mrs. Marshall dropped me off at the shopping mall. I was about to walk to the bus stop when I remembered i may not get the chance to eat in the coming week, so I'd better stock up on snacks for lunch and breakfast.
I bought some potato chips, marshmallows, candies, cookies, crackers, etc. I also bought a big sweater, sandals, a new door lock and ballet flats to place a top the things I bought to deceive my aunt. Then i got on the bus.
On reaching home, I didn't mention that I had already found a house. I kept it to myself because I didn't want them knowing where I lived and coming there whenever they liked. As expected my aunt, on seeing the bag in my hand, walked towards me with shining eyes like she had hit the jackpot and after seeing what was in it, she frowned and walked back to the kitchen.
I went to my room, locked the door and unpacked what I bought. Tomorrow was Sunday, so I had a free day, but my boss will send an email for me to review by Monday... argh!!
I placed some snacks in my bag, zipped it and hid it. And I also changed the door's lock so no one else could access my room before I leave.
Monday....
I came to work by 7:25am. Yesterday was so hectic that immediately I was done reviewing the documents, I skipped dinner and slept just so I could wake up on time.
My boss had already requested for them first thing when I got to work, so I printed them out and submitted them.
He stared at them for a long time before asking me to leave.
During lunch break, my boss sent me to the Houz of Tacos to get him Tacos. I rushed there and waited in line to order. As I made my order, some beautiful tall blonde tanned chick walked to my side wearing a short bodycon nude gown with an exposed bust, showing off her expensive Birkin bag and starts speaking to the cashier like I wasn't talking before her.
She flashed her pearly whites at him and he was obviously hooked, completely disregarding the fact that I was standing before him. Her order was a conplicated one because everything had to be organic, fresh and have no gluten since her "figure had to be maintained"...she has said that line so many times, so I had to wait an extra ten minutes for her to collect it and move.
Once she took it and paid, his gaze returned to me and his dreamy smile disappeared with no trace. I honestly didn't even feel bad that his whole behavior changed towards me, all that mattered was my order and how I would get to work, eat and still have a minute to rest a bit.
He acted lifelessly and excruciatingly slowly as he took my order. I rolled my eyes until I saw my brain at his behavior.
Hurry!!!!!!! I screamed inwardly as I pressed my nails to my skin.