Room For Rent
The newspaper ad read, room for rent must pay first and last months rent in advance. My name is Hank and this is just what I need. I cant afford a one bedroom apartment at this time, so renting a room would be perfect.
I am 19 and left home to move in with a male friend. We saved our money for 1 year to move out on our own. Ted broke the lease leaving me alone to pay rent I cannot afford.
Sorry dude I was laid off and have no savings left, Ted explained one day, I am moving back home again. This is the only warning I got, Ted was packed and ready to leave.
After this happened I had to move out myself or pay both of our rent to stay. I was so glad 2 days later when I saw the newspaper advertisement. I went to the home in Shady Pines, a small subdivision, to check things out.
After a tour of the 4 bedroom home Julie told me the situation. I have 2 female roommates who are responsible tenants, Julie said, that leaves one more room to rent for $50 a week.
Julie further explained that the rent is cheap and includes utilities. She wants me to do the yard work as part of the deal and buy my own groceries. I can handle that Julie, I replied, I have been paying $300 a month for just half the rent.
I work P/T as a day bartender for Red Lobster and have weekends off to work in the yard, I explained. Julie told me about her other boarders Lisa and Sally, they are older like Julie.
Lisa is 24 and works as a secretary, she is 5 9 tall and 160 pounds. Sally is 5 10 tall and 180 pounds, she is a female probation officer age 25. Lisa is described as a nice girl who minds her own business.
Sally is described as bossy because of her job, she is into fitness and exercise. I am a real-estate agent, Julie said, I have legal knowledge and am business like. I conclude Julie to be about 5 8 tall at around 140 lbs, she is pretty and shapely.
I own the house and am the oldest of our group, said Julie, I just turned 27 last week. The house is single story with a wood fence around the back yard. Julies bedroom is the master bedroom with bathroom.
The other 3 bedrooms are about the same size and come first in the hallway. There is a larger bathroom off of the hallway. I make the deal with Julie and get the 3rd bedroom which is after the first 2, but before Julies.
The eat in kitchen is large with new appliances. There is also a separate dining room to eat in if we choose. The living room is large with a big screen TV and surround sound stereo.
In the den is a computer and 2 desktop setups for two computer users at a time. Finally there is a washer and dryer in the utility room and a 2 car garage. The front yard is large, it is well maintained with a few trees, shrubs, and flowers.
This is too good to be true, I said, my name is Hank and I am only 19, I can move in tomorrow if that is ok. I feel lucky to be moving in with 3 females and getting out of my present situation.
I am small for a 19 year old, just 5 4 tall and 120 lbs. I am clean and tidy, always go to work, and a bit submissive for a male. You can move in tomorrow as long as you pay up in advance, Julie said smiling. I gave her $400 cash as required.
My roommates went to the beach, so they can meet you sometime tomorrow, Julie said, I am sure they will like my choice of a new tenant.
I get in my pickup truck, then go home to pack my belongings. Lucky for me I have little to move, this apartment is furnished. I only have to move my dresser and bed as far as furniture.
I am happy and make a phone call to Ted. Listen dude you deserted me and I must move in the morning, I told him, I need your help with moving my things.
Wow, I am glad you found a place already, said Ted, I will be by at 10 am to help you move. I am glad Ted agreed to help, we have been friends for years.
I wonder what is in store for me at my new home with 3 female roommates.