Next to it was a free-standing pedestal sink with a mirrored built-in medicine cabinet behind it.

It had a faded, open-front black seat, the kind you find in a commercial building.

And under it, a big ass steam radiator.

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I made it through the door just in the nick of time.

Next to the bathroom and perpendicular to it was another door.

She fumbled with the key and opened it.

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The studio apartment had the same high ceilings as the bathroom.

The entire floor was marble, too.

It was all partially hidden behind a small breakfast bar with a white marbleized Formica top.

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Most were going for double and triple that.

There wasn’t a whole lot to think about.

I didn’t hesitate.

I told her I’d take it.

I hit the fucking jackpot!

I called him immediately and told him I did.

The search was over.

I was finally returning to my birthplace.

Life was so fucking good!

To be continued…

*All characters appearing in this work are fictitious.

Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental…