Chapter 3 - The Unexpected Roommate (3) (1/2)

”Here you are. This will be your room. I've cleaned it. Do you like it?” Mrs. Rosa showed me the room.

It was on the second floor, twice bigger than my friend's room downstairs, with complete furniture, plus air conditioner. The view in the balcony was not bad either. I got my own place to dry my clothes - yeah, we could not use laundry machine at that time and I was in tight budget, so yeah... - and I didn't have to ask my guest to come to my room because I could always use the balcony.

”I like it. I like it very much.” I said to the woman, excitedly. ”May I know whose room is it?”

The air suddenly turned heavy as Mrs. Rosa's face turned sad.

”It's my son's room. He left home long time ago.” She said slowly.

I caught something off with her response. ”He is dead, isn't he?” I asked carefully.

She gasped and slowly nodded. ”If you don't want it, it's okay.” She said quickly.

”Oh no. It's not like that. I want it. I do want this room.” I hastily replied.

She eyed me unbelievably. ”You still want it?”

I nodded quickly. To show my determination, I reached into my pocket and took out some cash. I handed it to Mrs. Rosa.

”Thank you.” She smiled softly and apologizing. ”When will you move here?”

”Probably tomorrow or the next day. I'll do it as soon as possible.” I answered. ”Can I come in?”

”Ah, yes, of course. I'll leave you alone to take your time. Ah, this is your key.” Mrs. Rosa handed me the key before she left. I smiled to her as she left.

”Excuse me…” I greeted as I stepped inside the room.

Cold breeze greeted me as soon as I got inside. I turned to see the source and let out breathe that I didn't even know I held.

It was just the air conditioner. It seemed like Mrs. Rosa left it on.

Not that I minded it. I liked it when my room was cool.

I continued my inspection. My gaze turned to the bed that was put on the carpet.

It was big! It was big enough for two people. But, it seemed it was still an old bed. Maybe it was her son's bed?