(Continued from July 18, 2010)
“I think you are suggesting that keeping Bob’s furniture is a good idea because he will be in a position to purchase another apartment in the relatively near future. Is that a correct assessment?”
“Indeed it is. Apparently, he is a highly skilled construction worker who earns big wages. Therefore, I will easily be able to arrange a mortgage for him. I am his aunt, so I will go easy on the real estate fees.”
I had heard enough. Therefore, I excused myself before the talkative agent was going to ask me questions such as: “Do you have any friends who might possibly be interested in enjoying a marvelous view?”
I was eager to get back to my apartment. I wanted to convey the good news to Thea as soon as possible. My daughter had expressed disappointment about having to avoid my condo building because of Bob.
In my mailbox, I found a leaflet pertaining to Bob’s apartment. The reasonable asking price indicated that my neighbor wanted to sell quickly.
Back in my apartment, I got Thea on the line pretty well immediately. Her phone system notified her about my incoming call; so, she asked me to allow her twenty seconds to finish her chat with Alice.
“So, what did my brother Richard have to say about acquiring a sister at such a mature age?”
“He predicted that only good experiences would come from ‘this family development.’ The remainder of his e-mail was about Alphonse having eased into your aunt’s good books. Obviously, he couldn’t have discussed the matter without referring to the fact that you had initiated that fortunate process.”
“If you were here, you would note that I am blushing profusely. And, I couldn’t have asked for a better initial reaction from my young brother. When do you expect an e-mail from Doug?”
“Probably within the next hour or so. His message will be after my sons have discussed the matter. I am expecting an e-mail that contains plenty of enthusiasm about visiting your farm. Doug’s wife is very much into a healthful environment and good wholesome food.”
“I am having a great day. I cannot imagine a development that would intensify my jubilant mood,” Thea asserted.
(To be continued)