Embracing Us: A steamy reverse age gap romance (Under The Sun) by VR Tennent

Author:VR Tennent [Tennent, VR]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Frosty Enterprises Ltd
Published: 2023-06-17T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter fourteen

Marina

The simple front door looks terrifying as I stand in the corridor of the building I’ve become so used to being in. His name, Gordon, is written in black letters on a white plaque. This little apartment has been a haven for me these past months, somewhere to run to and hide when things became unbearable. But I’ve not maintained my half of the bargain, use of the place in return for keeping it clean.

I know the carnage that lies on the other side of this door. Max’s apartment is doing a good impression of student halls, complete with empty takeaway boxes and dirty knickers. He is going to be furious. From the little time I’ve lived in the same house as him and by living in his home, I know he likes to keep a clean space – minimalist with very little on display. Today, it is all hanging out. All my dirty laundry is literally on full display.

The key weighs heavy in my palm. I toss it up and catch it, wasting time. My confidence rises with each throw. This time I go higher, and the feeble metal misses, landing on the worn grey tiles. As I crouch down to collect it, the front door swings open, and I look up into three faces, two of which are familiar. The other is a woman with grey hair and a professional expression.

“You must be Marina,” she says simply and extends her hand. I take it as I rise. She smiles kindly. “I think you may have some cleaning up to do. The first viewers arrive this evening.”

“Viewers?” I ask, my face twisting in puzzlement.

“The apartment is being offered for rent,” Max clarifies. His voice was sharp and filled with disapproval. My stomach flips as my cheeks flush. “That’s why I asked you to come over today and move out your stuff. Obviously, there is more required to get the place ready than I thought there would be.” I brave a glance in his direction. He is openly glaring at me, and I immediately drop my eyes from his.

“Thank you for your time,” Jace interjects, moving everyone’s attention to him. “We will ensure the place is ready for the viewers on time. It would be a relief to know that someone was taking it on before you return to Spain.” His focus moves to Max, who is still growling soundlessly. “Max,” he snaps. “Wouldn’t it?”

“Yes,” he mumbles but doesn’t look at him. His fury is one hundred percent focused on me. “Thank you,” he adds. “I appreciate you coming at such short notice.”

“We are always in need of quality housing stock,” the agent sings. “My pleasure. I will let you know how this evening goes.” She dangles the key in her hand between her fingers. “Hopefully I will be handing these to your new tenant.” With that, she slides past me and then walks off down the corridor. I’m left looking at two men, who are less than enamoured to see me.

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