236 The new roommate 1 (1/2)
~ Seattle ~
Tuesday
10:02 AM
Ashton is in a good mood while walking toward the FD Studio.
Last night was a rollercoaster. After the tour of the apartment (and the kissing on the sofa), Sabrina ordered dinner to be delivered to her apartment and the two of them shared a meal while discussing their future as roommates.
Their first dinner together was Italian food delivered in plastic containers, but he never had anything so tasty in his life. Actually, everything tasted like Sabrina. And it seems that is only the first dinner out of many. He is giddy only thinking about it.
Sabrina seemed cool about anyone finding out that they are roommates, but Ashton has his reservations. Ashton came up with an idea: other than Mike, Jake, and Derek, no one really cares where he lives, and he will tell them that he is house-sitting for a lady who travels frequently. That will explain how he ended up in such a fancy building and why they can't visit him in the apartment. If they insist on coming, he will entertain them in the clubhouse.
Sabrina laughed and shook her head. ”Is there a reason to lie to them?”
”If they see the place, they will be all over me. They know that I can't afford such a place.”
Sabrina flashed a mischievous grin. ”Tell them that you are paying me with your body.”
Ashton swallowed hard. ”Sabrina, you are playing with fire.”
Sabrina stifled a laugh and continued eating while her eyes shone in amusement. She does not remember when was the last time she had so much fun.
Ashton has no idea how he managed to leave her place after they finished dinner. He really-really wanted to stay, and Sabrina wanted him to stay also. But he forced himself to move.
”I will see you tomorrow morning at work.”, he said while tightening his hug on her.
”OK.”, she said with longing in her voice and fisted his t-shirt. She missed him already.
He leaned to kiss her on the cheek, but she cupped his face and kissed him on the lips.
”Don't kiss me on the cheek. That is fake.”, she said in a half-whisper.
Ashton didn't understand what that means, but that whole day was overwhelming so one kissing comment seemed insignificant.
Back to the present…
Ashton entered the FD Studio and walked toward Nicole and Madison who are behind the counter.
”Uh, the hottie from yesterday is back…”, Nicole said shamelessly to Madison who is eyeing Ashton.
Madison looked at Nicole questionably. ”From yesterday?”
Nicole confirmed. ”You were in the back, so you didn't see him. He spent some time in Rina's office and then the two of them left together.”
”You will scare the customer away.”, Madison responded through giggles.
”Not a customer. I think he is applying for a job.”
”Oh, that changes things…”, Madison smiled playfully and turned to Ashton. ”Can I help you?”
Ashton smiled. ”I am here to see Sabrina.”
Madison and Nicole did a quick rock-paper-scissors game which Madison won.
”Do you have an appointment?”, Madison asked while ignoring Nicole's pout.
Ashton could not believe that the two young ladies in front of him just played a game to determine which one of them will talk to him. And he heard all the previous comments. He did his best to stay cool.
”I don't have an appointment, but I believe that she is expecting me.” Ashton lifted his arm and showed them the folder he is holding onto.
”This way, please…”, Madison said while gesturing in the direction of Sabrina's office.
”Rina, a handsome man from yesterday is looking for you…”, Madison said when she peeked in Sabrina's office.
Sabrina frowned. Yesterday, when Madison announced a handsome man, Jackson showed up. Is it possible that it is him again? Why is he back?
Madison saw that Sabrina frowned and added suspiciously: ”He said that you are expecting him.”
A moment later, Sabrina relaxed and smiled. If she is expecting him, it can be only one person. ”Let him in…”
”Hey…”, Ashton said when he walked into Sabrina's office. ”I've brought the paperwork for the job.”
”Let's deal with that first.”, Sabrina said while standing up. ”Come, this way…”
They walked to the adjacent office.
”Delphine…”, Sabrina called. ”This is Ashton, he is applying to the part-time position we have. Can you check if everything is in order while he is still here?”
”Sure. I need a few minutes.”, Delphine responded while smiling at Ashton. ”I am Delphine.”
Ashton nodded and introduced himself.
”Delphine is in charge of our administration and finances.”, Sabrina explained and gestured toward the main area of the studio. ”Let me introduce you to others while Delphine checks the documents.”
Ashton followed after Sabrina obediently.