6 Accident 02 (1/2)
After three days in bed fighting the persistent cold, Elizabeth felt energized enough to go and move to her apartment. She packed her suitcase and called a cab.
Liz reached the building and headed to the lobby while pulling a huge suitcase and one carry on behind her.
”Good morning!”, she greeted the receptionist cheerfully. ”I'm Miss Williams, the newest tenant in your fourth floor unit.”
Receptionist raised an eyebrow. ”Excuse me, but our building manager didn't inform us that you will arrive. Give me a minute to call him and confirm.”
Liz did her best not to frown while thinking that this is rather unprofessional. She paid a security deposit and rent for three months in advance. They should know that she is coming.
Few minutes later, receptionist looked at Liz and clarified what she already overheard: ”Our manager said that the unit is not rented. I'm sorry, but I can't let you in.”
Liz was outraged. ”Not rented? How is that possible? I paid deposit! Are you trying to scam me?”
The receptionist narrowed his eyes at her. ”Miss, please, calm down or I will need to call the security to escort you out.”
Liz was losing her composure. ”Escort me? But I paid deposit! I want my money back!”
The man looked at Liz and thought how something seems off. She is either a really good actor, or she really believes how that unit is hers. ”Miss, are you sure you paid?”
”Absolutely! Look, I have a receipt!”, Liz pulled her phone and opened the email with confirmation.
Receptionist looked at the email and then at Liz. ”Miss, that is a receipt for Continental Views. This is Pacific Skybridge.”
”Oh…”, Liz thought that she is about to pass out. What the heck is Continental Views? She had a fever last few days, but she remembers speaking with a building manager! Just how sick was she? That paper clearly had only two… Liz inhaled sharply when she realized what happened. Accidentally she called the other apartment building, the one which has the penthouse with a view! And she made a payment based on the instructions from the building manager. The rent amount and conditions are about the same, so she didn't notice!
She took a deep breath and addressed the receptionist. ”Excuse me. Can you, please, call a cab for me? It seems that I'm in a wrong place.”
Receptionist made a face, unable to hide his irritation. ”Of course.”
”I am so sorry for earlier.”, Liz awkwardly said. ”It was a mistake from my side.”
Receptionist forced a smile. She yelled at him!
After about ten minutes in the cab, Liz looked at her future apartment building.
The receptionist seated in this lobby expected Liz.
”Miss Williams, we are awaiting your arrival since two days ago.”, he greeted her cheerfully. ”My name is Joshua. You can call me Josh, or J. I respond to any. Allow me to help you with your luggage.” He showed her way toward the elevators.