“Well, how is your search going on Kush?” Isa smirked deviously, her mouth twisting into a rueful half-smile.


“Still haven’t found a place to move in. That is why I wanted to see you.” I said shaking my head.


“Kush” Isa smiled brightly, “do you want to rent my place then?”


“I do. But I will pay what you asked for only after you get that place fixed.” I said calmly, not wanting to argue with Isa this time. The previous time we talked about rent, there was a huge difference of opinion on the amount; neither of us wanting to lose ground and the deal was off.


That was a month ago when I had plenty of time to find myself a new place. Now I only have 2 days left before local authorities evict me and bring down my current apartment building because it was illegally built. This road reclamation and expansion drive will make me homeless if I don’t find a new place to move into soon.


“The place is being fixed. You know how hard it is to find workers now that construction work is running in all neighborhoods throughout the city.” Isa said, smiling brightly.


“Mind to show me around again then?” I asked, unsure how much is actually fixed.


“Meet me here at 5 in the evening. We can go check out my place together.” Isa had a mischievous smile before walking back to her workstation.


Knowing Isa, I didn’t think she had gotten that place fixed but I was simply out of options and I had to make it work until I found a new place or be homeless.


It was end of work, I found Isa waiting for me in the lobby. She was out of her work outfit and was wearing tight black jeans, a low cut white blouse and black heels. God she looked beautiful. To be honest I did have a crush on my would-be Landlady.


“Someone looks lost!” Isa knew instantly I was checking her out.


“Lets take my car to your place.” I said, before walking out of the door and heading to the parking lot.


Isa followed, I opened the door for her and watched as she wiggled her sexy butt inside. That was one delightful sight. I got in myself and soon we were out in the roads.


“So how much of it is fixed?” I asked.


“Well, I got the bedroom sorted myself.” Isa replied.


“That was already okay if I remember.” I nodded.


“Yes, but I got in a new bed.” Isa said smilingly.


“That sounds good.” I was still checking her out.


“I like how you multitask.” Isa smiled beamingly. “Most men are just dumb quiet while staring at my breasts.”


“What? I was not staring…”


“No need to lie!” Isa shut me off. “I don’t want to get in an accident. Look ahead and drive carefully.”


The rest of the drive went insanely quietly. Isa was busy with her phone. I was trying hard not to look at her.


Soon we reached the place. It was Isa’s old apartment. It had got minor damages from the big Earthquake last year. Luckily it was not red coded, which would have prohibited it from living due to safety hazards.


We got out of the car and inside complex A. I was reluctant to get in the elevator but we got into it and up to the 7th floor smoothly. “Well your elevator is fixed.” I said, remembering how I got stuck in it for almost half an hour the last time I was here.


Isa smiled and headed for the door, unlocked it, and gestured for me to walk in. “Well, do you think you will live here Kush?”


The place was still a mess. The place still needed a new paint job, new flooring. I didn’t know what to say. I just stared at Isa.


“Look I know I haven’t got the living area restored but the kitchen is usable, the bedroom and bathroom is livable. Give me one week and I promise I will get it done.” Isa was trying hard to make me take it. Then she took some courage and boldly stated, “I heard you will be evicted from your current place in a matter of days. This is your last option. You can’t find another green coded apartment that soon. I know this place is a mess but at least it is safe from earthquake.”


I was mad at Isa for lying to me but she did make a good point. It is this or living in my car for me. I was simply out of options.


“Okay. But I need your word that you will get it fixed in 1 week and we need to settle the rent.” I said with bleak voice.


“The rent will be the same as we discussed before, plus I need 12 months advance payment.” Isa said with a chilling voice.


“What? Advance payment for a full year? Are you fucking joking?”


“No! I am serious. Take it or leave it, your choice.”


I wanted to just walk out but then in the back of my mind I was expecting it. I took a deep breath and said, “Show me the bedroom.”


Isa walked through the hallway, unlocked a door on the far left and step in. I followed.


“What the fuck?” The room was a mess as well. It needed new wallpaper and carpet and there was an unassembled bed lying in the corner.