Total pages in book: 66
Estimated words: 61929 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 310(@200wpm)___ 248(@250wpm)___ 206(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 61929 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 310(@200wpm)___ 248(@250wpm)___ 206(@300wpm)
Madison sighed softly.
“I know, but he might be a dangerous guy. It’s probably for the best. For you and your baby’s safety,” she pointed out.
I lowered my eyes, blinking them a few times as I nodded. I was sure that she was right. These guys probably weren’t anything like the motorcycle clubs in the books that I read where the guys were bad boys yet still redeemable. What if Kai was a flat-out terrible guy? Did I really want my baby around someone like that?
“Yeah, you’re right,” I murmured, disappointment seeping through me.
The rest of the drive was quiet until she parked at the office building of an apartment complex with light yellow buildings and white trim. I could already make out a small pond between the four separate apartment buildings, and it looked like there was a gym next to the office. It was nicer than my old place, so I hoped that I would be able to afford it.
“Let’s go,” Madison quipped before getting out of the car and following me into the office.
A cheery, young redhead stood up from her seat at the receptionist desk and lifted her hand in a friendly wave.
“Hi! How can I help you?” she asked as we walked toward her.
“Hi, I’m here for a tour. Should be under Aisling,” I told her with a polite smile.
“Got you right here! Touring a one-bedroom. If I can just get your IDs, we can get going,” the redhead replied. “Oh, and I’m Lily.”
After Madison and I handed over our IDs, Lily led us over to the closest building and unlocked a unit on the second floor for us to tour. She talked about the new appliances, the carpet that was recently replaced, and some of the complex’s amenities like the gym and a pool.
It all sounded nice, and the apartment was modern and minimalistic looking, so I had a good canvas to decorate however I wanted.
“What do you think?” Madison asked as we ventured into the small bathroom.
“I wish there was a little more bathroom storage, but I can’t exactly be picky,” I replied as I peered at the small tub. It definitely wasn’t a garden tub, but it would do. All of it was fine for now, and I would just work hard to afford something better in the future.
“There are plenty of apartments to tour,” Madison pointed out.
I sighed as I leaned my back against the bathroom counter, keeping my voice low so that Lily couldn’t hear us from where she was waiting in the foyer.
“I need to find a place soon, though. There’s a lot to get ready before the baby comes,” I told her. I didn’t want to be last minute with things like I usually was. That just wouldn’t cut it with a baby on the way, and I had to be more responsible.
“Just give it some thought at least,” Madison replied. “You’re not even two months yet.”
I released a slow exhale and nodded.
“I just know that time is going to fly by. Isn’t that how it was with your pregnancy?” I asked.
Madison shrugged a little with a sheepish smile.
“Yeah, but it might’ve also had something to do with everything going on during my pregnancy. My ex. All that drama,” she pointed out. “That definitely makes time fly. Hopefully, you don’t have such an eventful pregnancy.”
I hoped for that too. I couldn’t believe all that she went through, but I was glad that her seven partners stuck by her the entire time. I didn’t have my own set of seven handsome men to have my back.
“I guess we’ll see,” I replied with a wry smile before leaving the bathroom with her and shooting an eager look at Lily.
“It’s really nice. I’m definitely interested, but I want to give it a little more thought,” I said.
Lily clapped her hands.
“Great! Follow me back to the office, and I’ll give you some information to take home with you,” she told me before leading us out of the model apartment.
I got back into the car with a few papers to look over that had rates for upcoming apartment openings and a breakdown of other expenses.
Renting was so expensive nowadays, but it wasn’t like I had the money to buy a house. I didn’t have family to turn to either, so this was my only option because I refused to keep taking up space in Madison’s house.
“I think I can swing this apartment,” I said as Madison drove away from the apartment complex. “But I’ll think about it.”
Madison nodded.
“Good. You have some time. Take a breath and don’t rush anything,” she told me.
Before I could reply, my phone started ringing, Kai’s name popping up on the screen. I immediately froze as I stared down at it, wondering if I was imagining things. I hadn’t heard a peep from him since I last saw him, and I honestly didn’t expect to hear from him again.