233 The FD Studio 3 (2/2)

He closed the door and sat on the chair she pointed at.

”How can I help you?”, Sabrina asked.

”There are a few things. Let's start with this.”, Ashton placed the 'HELP WANTED' flyer on the table.

Sabrina blinked. ”You want to work here?”

Ashton shrugged while doing his best to sound cool. ”I finished my classes and I have some time, so I wanted to hear details.”

Sabrina liked the idea of him coming to work here, that means how she will get to see him every day. ”The hours can be anywhere from two to four hours a day, whenever it works for you. It is flexible, but we need to agree when you will be available in advance so that we can plan our other activities. Your job will be mostly to move stuff from the storage to the main display area and back, and we frequently shuffle things around in the front…” Sabrina was explaining about the type of work and they ended with a talk about benefits, overtime, and the salary.

Ashton noticed that Sabrina spoke like the job is already his. He was not sure if she did that on purpose. Of course, he said that he is interested, and Sabrina handed him an application form to fill in. He said that he will bring it the next day. Ashton would fill it right away, but he needed his bank information and he does not have those details handy.

”If there are no issues with background checks, you can start on Monday. In that case, I hope that you come on Friday so that we agree on your schedule for the next week.”

Ashton confirmed while doing his best to suppress his glee. It is Monday and he is here; he has a reason to come on Tuesday (to bring the paperwork), and he will come on Friday to agree on the schedule. That is already three days this week that he gets to see Sabrina! And from next Monday it will be five days a week!

”You said that there is more than one reason you are here…”, Sabrina reminded him when they ended talk about the job. ”I assume about your apartment?”

”Yes. You said that I can come, and you will have some options for me.”

Sabrina confirmed. ”Let's start with a few questions. Are you attached to that particular apartment or any will do?”

Ashton shook his head. ”I am not attached to that place, but as I told you, I can't afford a bigger one.”

”OK. Tell me about your perfect place. Imagine that there are no budget restrictions. Where do you live?”

Sabrina saw that Ashton is confused and she explained: ”There are space limitations to your current apartment, no matter what we do. This will help me understand your perfect situation and try to get you there.”

Ashton thought for some time before responding: ”First thing is the location. I need to be in the city. I don't own a car, so I use my bike and public transportation. I would need a separate storage room or a garage where I can keep my bike, skis, and camping equipment. Ideally, the storage is just mine and I'm not sharing it with everyone on the floor. As for the apartment… one-bedroom, with a full bathroom attached to the bedroom and a separate powder room so when Mike and the guys visit, they don't go through my sleeping area or use the same bathroom where my toiletries are. A living room and I would like a balcony where I can step out and get some air. The kitchen does not need to be massive, but I want enough cabinetry and a gas stovetop. A double oven is preferred. And that's it.”

Sabrina noticed his requirements for the kitchen. ”You cook?”

Ashton nodded confidently. ”I am a single guy who lives on a tight budget. I either cook or eat three-minutes ramen noodles from a box.”

Sabrina laughed. ”Your requirements are not much.”

”Let's not forget the budget thing.”

”Did you think about getting a roommate?”

Ashton exhaled. ”Random people are out of the question. Mike, Derek, and Jake are great buddies, but they work full-time jobs, so their budgets are larger than mine. And also, they love to party and have girls over and I keep the party out and come home to relax and study...”

Sabrina realized that she could listen to Ashton the whole day and not get bored of him.

”How much time you have?”, she asked when he ended his explanation about issues with roommates.

”Uhm… I have no plans for the rest of the day.”

”Do you want to come with me?”

”Sure.”, Ashton responded right away. He didn't ask where because he would go with Sabrina anywhere.

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