Bold Move by Alex Silver

Author:Alex Silver [Silver, Alex]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-10-06T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

Caleb

Apartment hunting soured within the first fifteen minutes. It seemed like a simple plan in the comfort of home. We had all combed through listings together and lined up viewings. I was prepared to intercede between Aaron and Elliott if tempers flared, but ever since their comic book outing the two of them appeared to have reached an understanding. They weren’t BFFs. But they were cordial with each other.

When we were all scouring the listings for likely housing, Aaron and Elliott got along fine. I took the ease with which we narrowed down our options as a good sign. We even agreed on a rank ordered wish list.

Aaron wanted separation between the two bedrooms. I wanted a modern kitchen. Elliott requested proximity to campus and transit since he didn’t drive much. Jake had accommodated everyone’s wants, but his request that each bedroom come equipped with a bathroom was proving a challenge.

I approached the day with optimism. This move was exciting. The reality of looking at places was worlds away from my idealized version though. Four people meant four opinions on everything. And it proved challenging.

Once we got inside the first place it turned out that Aaron had a weird fascination with the flooring material. He had a serious hate on for carpeting. Elliott fixated on the view from the first place we toured.

I had the unpleasant suspicion it had something to do with the ugly puke-green carpeting in the second bedroom that Aaron hated more than the city lights. Since the view came at the cost of living on the fourteenth floor—and Elliott hated elevators.

At the second place Jake fell in love with the gym. The actual apartment was smaller than Elliott and my current place though. It met Aaron’s demand for separation between the bedrooms. But the kitchen was a disaster. And it wasn’t close to UDub.

Aaron became vocal about liking the flexibility of the pet policy at the third place. Not that we had a pet. But as Aaron pointed out, we could get one if the lease allowed it. Elliott countered with his cat allergy. Aaron said he preferred dogs. And Elliott had a soft spot for dogs, so the pair of them were now plotting to go to a shelter once we signed a lease.

The fourth place was great. Until we saw the tiny second bedroom. Good luck telling Aaron he got that room. Or trying to fit our king-sized bed inside.

The manager at the fifth place balked at showing a two-bedroom unit to four dudes. The secretary I made the appointment with said it wouldn’t be an issue. But the man who greeted us in the lobby made a snide comment about the building being family friendly. Code for not friendly to my family. So we left without seeing it.

I was ready to slam my head into a wall trying to moderate all the bickering and new deal breakers that materialized with every new apartment. To be fair, Jake remained laid back. It was Aaron and Elliott who seemed to be unable to reach any kind of agreement.

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