Mason Wolfe (Wolfe Brothers #3) - Sandi Lynn Page 0,8
six months. If my previous building hadn’t burnt down, my lease would have been up in a couple of months and I was looking to move. Altman Building Properties was a newer and high demand building that was built three years ago.
“Why aren’t you ready?” Nathan asked as he stepped into the kitchen and found me still sitting at the table.
“Change of plans. I got a call from Victoria from Altman Building Properties. A two-bedroom apartment is available and she’s bringing the lease over for me to sign in about an hour.”
“Wow. Talk about perfect timing. You were on a waiting list, weren’t you?”
“Yeah for about six months.”
“I don’t know why you just don’t buy a townhouse, bro.”
“Why? I’m a bachelor, and a townhouse is way too much room for one person. Before you met Allison and Ruby, you would never have bought this place.”
“I guess you’re right. Why is Victoria coming here? I didn’t know leasing agents made house calls.”
“She said she’s working from home today. I’m going to hop in the shower. Can I borrow a shirt?”
“Yeah. I’ll go grab you one. After you sign your lease, we’ll head to the stores. I was thinking maybe we should stop at the law firm and check on Mom.”
“Good idea.”
After I showered and dressed, I ran downstairs to wait for Victoria. The shirt Nathan gave me was a little tight, especially around my arms.
“Bro, you really need to work out your biceps more,” I spoke as I walked downstairs. “This shirt barely fits because I’m so much bigger than you.” I smirked.
“Shut the fuck up. I’ll out press you next time we go to the gym.”
“You wish.” I playfully punched him in the chest.
The doorbell rang, and I told Nathan I got it. When I opened the door, there was a woman standing there holding a baby and a briefcase.
“Mr. Wolfe? Sorry about this. My babysitter cancelled at the last minute. Hence the reason I’m working from home today.”
“Not a problem. Come on in and we’ll go into the kitchen. Can I get you a cup of coffee?”
“No thanks. I’m good.”
“Victoria, this is my brother Nathan.”
“Nice to meet you. I’d shake your hand, but they’re a little full right now.”
As soon as she took a seat at the table, the baby started to cry. She bounced him on her knee as she struggled with her briefcase. “There’s no reason for him to be crying. He’s been fed and changed. I’m so sorry.”
“It’s okay, Victoria. You can give the baby to Nathan while we do this. For some reason, babies love him.” I furrowed my brows.
“Oh my gosh, do you mind?” she asked him.
“Not at all. Come here, little guy,” Nathan spoke as he took the crying baby from her arms.
He looked at Nathan and instantly stopped crying.
“See. I told you.” I smiled. “How old is he?”
“Seven months,” she replied as she took out the lease papers from her briefcase.
I signed the lease, handed her my credit card, and it was a done deal. In a few days, I’d be moving into my new apartment and start living my bachelor life once again.
Chapter 8
Sara
I packed up my things and took one last look around the Airbnb to make sure I wasn’t leaving anything behind. Finally, I was moving into a place I could call my own. When I walked into the building, Vinnie, the doorman greeted me. He tipped his hat with a smile and welcomed me to the building. It had already felt like home. Taking the elevator up to the nineteenth floor, I found apartment 19A and was caught off guard when I discovered the door wasn’t locked. Stepping inside, I rolled my two large suitcases in and shut the door.
“I thought you weren’t—What the hell?” Mason emerged from the hallway and stopped dead in his tracks.
“Mason? What is going on? Why are you in my apartment?”
“I was just going to ask you the same thing, Sara. Why are there two suitcases sitting there?”
My heart pounded out of my chest. What the fuck was going on?
“Explain to me right now why you’re standing in my apartment!” I loudly voiced.
“Your apartment? This is my apartment!”
“No. No, it’s not. I have my lease right here!” I pulled the paper from my purse.
“So do I!” He walked over to the island in the kitchen and held it up.
My mind was confused, and I couldn’t comprehend what was happening. I was trained for chaos, but I couldn’t wrap my head around what the