Chapter 68 - Meet building manager (1/2)

Sarah pushed both boxes that she got from her room in girls' dorm to the master bedroom, they slid easily on the hardwood floor. Then she peeked in the study and her eyes landed on Aiden. ”I'm back”. She waited a second for Aiden to acknowledge her presence before closing the door and going back to the bedroom.

Sarah quickly arranged clothes she got in the large walk-in closet. She was happy to see that left side of the closet has Aiden's clothes. 'Oh, we are even sharing closet space! This means we are living together, right?' She was shocked by a sudden realization how quickly their relationship progressed. Shocked, but happy.

Sarah was brought out of her thoughts by buzzing sound from the intercom. Intercom is connected to the main building entrance, and in her apartment, intercom has connection to master bedroom and kitchen.

Sarah answered, and it was doorman Ben. ”Miss Hill, number of packages was delivered for you. Do you want me to hold it, or have it arranged to be brought up?”

”Hold them, I will be down in few minutes.” Sarah headed outside.

In the front lobby she saw Ben. When he noticed her, he pointed to quite a number of packages. ”These just arrived for you, Miss Hill.”

”Thank you, Ben.” Sarah was checking out the packages and stacked them so that she can carry them easier. It was a tall stack. She was thinking that she will need to make few trips or ask Ben for help.

She heard Ben's voice from behind. ”Miss Hill, building manager mentioned last night that he would like to meet you.”

”Oh, is he here?” Sarah thought how being on good terms with a building manager can only be beneficial.

”He lives on the first floor.” Ben informed her. ”Mr. Alvarez, Unit 1C.”

”OK. I will go and say 'Hi' first, since I'm already here.”

Ben nodded in agreement.

Sarah reached unit 1C and rang the doorbell. After few seconds, door opened, and a handsome tall young man stood at the door. He looked to be in his mid 20-ies. He is taller than Sarah, with short black hair, black eyes and a complexion that looks like mixed race.

”Hello” He greeted with his deep voice and while his eyes checked her out curiously.

”Hello, sorry to intrude.” Sarah was not comfortable how he looked at her but did her best to pretend that she didn't notice it. ”I'm here to meet Mr. Alvarez.”

”That would be me” He flashed a dashing smile revealing two rows of perfect white teeth.

'I thought that building managers are older, but what do I know.' Sarah was confused a bit. ”I'm Sarah Hill, I just moved into 12A. Mr. Ben, the doorman, told me to come and meet with the building manager.”

”I see...” Young man looked disappointed. ”Building manager is my father. Just a minute.” He turned around and after 10 seconds an older man showed up at the door, looking at Sarah.

Sarah repeated her introduction. ”You must be Mr. Alvarez, building manager. I'm Sarah Hill, I just moved into 12A.”

”Oh, Yes, yes. Nice to meet you. I'm Pablo Alvarez, building manager. If you have any problems in your unit, let me know and I will do my best to help” Older man spoke with a heavy Hispanic accent. Sarah thought that his accent is adding a charm to his deep voice. In her opinion, accent adds a layer of mystery to the person. He looked like a friendly man. ”Did you settle in already?”

”I'm still working on it. Just now I received number of boxes and I was about to take them up when Ben mentioned that I should come and introduce myself.”

”Boxes, you say? Let me provide assistance and take them up for you.” Pablo offered.

Sarah was about to say that there is no need, when voice came from their apartment. ”Dad, let me help her. I have nothing to do anyway.”

”How nice of you, Hugo. Be polite to this young lady.” His father reminded him.

”When was I not polite?” Hugo laughed.

Two of them talked completely ignoring Sarah.

”Uhm, excuse me Mr. Alvarez... ”

”Yes?” Two men answered in unison.

Sarah looked at older man and clarified. ”Mr. Pablo Alvarez, I'm changing locks on my unit. Do you need to have access to my unit?”

Pablo shook his head. ”It's not necessary. You can give me the key only if you want me to have access to your unit when you are not there. If I don't have access and there is an emergency, I'm authorized to break into your apartment. It's stated in the contract.”

”I see. I will think about it then. If there is nothing else, then I will go back. It was nice to meet you. Goodbye.” Sarah turned to leave.

”Hugo, go and help.” Sarah heard Pablo's voice. He was talking to his son.

”Yes. Going!” Hugo followed behind Sarah.