“Roommate wanted, rent £200 per week…” I pulled the sign off the notice board, this is exactly what I was looking for. I dialed the number on the bottom of the sign and made all the arrangements to view the flat and chat with my fellow roommates.
I knocked on the door of what was I hoped could be my new home. I heard shuffling and i suddenly realised I was not wearing what could be seen as polite i pulled my cardigan tight around me but it still didn’t help much. The door opened and stood before me one of three new roommates. He was tall, tan, and kind faced. His eyes glanced over me and i felt i twinge as he stared. “Hi I’m Roxie, I am here about the room.” I put my hand out for him to shake. His grip was firm but his hands were soft, he smiled at me and replied “I am Kevin, This is Nate…” as he pionted to the man on his left, “And this is Paul” pointing to the man on his right. I nodded in each of there direction and walked into the large living room.
There was a large corner sofa and three arm chairs. The laminate floor was cleaned and the rug was plush. The kitchen was joined on to the living room and was very modern but looked like it wasn’t touched much. The rest of the flat was unknown to me. I sat in the seat shown to me trying too keep myself covered. The man known as Paul, was shorter than me, but was very well dressed. Nate looked to be asleep so I paid him little attention.
“Well Roxie before we conider you as a roommate we have a few questions we would like to ask you, is that ok” Kevin asked me in kind tone. I nodded in agreement and glanced at my watch, I hope this doesnt take too long. ” Do you work at all?” he asked
“Yes I do, I am a tattoo artist, a barmaide in a local pub and i work half nights at a club down town, which reminds me, I have to bee there at six” they nodded and i settled in my seat feeling relaxed.
“You don’t mind a shared bathroom, we have a shelf each and space for your things in a cuboard ect ect.” Kevin continued his questioning, he seemed to be very interested in his questions, no doubt wanting to get the best possible new roommate. “I do not mind in the slightest. as long as there is a ashower im good” they chuckled slightly and Nate opened his eyes suddenly, “What did i miss?” wiping drool off his chin. the other two looked at him then looked at me trying to hint. Nate looked at me and stared, “Hi, I’m Roxie.” he just nodded and stared, he was cute, with an unshaved face, brown eyes and hair to match. he seemed tall and muscular and smelled of liqur.
“Lets continue shall we” Kevin said rolling his eyes at Nate.
“Are you single?” Paul blurted out.
“yes i am, But do you guys have a problem if I wanted to bring someone around?” I asked, wondering of all the different possiblites.