My One Night Alone with The Boss

rcumstances that I had been left alone in New York City. I didn't know anyone here and was embarrassed to call home and ask for help. But I barely had enough money

of eggs. I opened the cabinet, and they were empty except for dry seasoning. All I had now was a half-empty apartment that would keep me off the streets

an combing the fingers of both hands through tangled hair. I inhaled deeply, closing my eyes and holding back the burning tears behind my eyeli

d at myself. I had been too ashamed and hurt. I noted the swelling and dark rings that had developed aro

g. To cover my shame and pain. Shaking away the tears, I thought about what h

weeks

turning the doorknob to the

uttered as I opened the do

is Sinclair Martin. I'm Mr. John

I planted a smile on my face because I didn't want to remove my sunglasses. I cou

oung lady from Florida. How have you bee

I'm considering making New York my home. I'm on the verge of getti

at company and had yet to hear from them. So, I stretched the truth a tad. But it was all part of my scheme to ke

urse, they've been around a long time. I heard they were from overseas, had opened a new office, a

on this apartment in his name, and I don't know if he's made you

agreement; he must let me know at least two weeks in advanc

ys, and he mentioned to me just today that he wasn't interested in renewing his lease. So, I was wonder

ot to renew the lease agreement and is moving out. So, I can

fication? And you can compare the writ

sufficient, and if ne

Confirming that the current tenant p

had left me. Then I proceed to per

sure he'll confirm this note and

ord decides to call him to confirm the note, especially with a potential tenant standing right before her. I pulled out a

rd. Do you have plans to renew your le

w morning to inform you that my roommate and I will

ka

ly, there is a late deposit penalty

s the penal

nt of the dep

Alright, oka

I will deposit the remainin

y dog had the nerve to answer the phone for a landlord and not me!' I was so

ma'am, are you interested in renting the place?

ving. I have my first month's rent, and can I pay

lease doesn't go into

e...Thank y

houghts of doing all sorts of things I had never thought of ever doing bef

e would be home soon after receiving that phone call from the L