Mango Lucky (23 page)

"Roommates? You and Sarah?"

"No, silly. You and me. We're going to be roommates. At least for a while."

"See, about two weeks ago I mentioned to Sarah that I was planning on moving back to Englewood.

"Then a week later, she called and told me about her new job and the apartment she was moving into. During that call, she said that since the rent was paid up on her old apartment, I could live there while I looked for another place.

"But there was a catch. She said there was this guy living in a motorhome in her back yard. And I wasn't too sure about that. About a strange guy living in the back yard.

"But as it turns out, you're the guy. And now that I know you, it seems like a good idea. So we're going to be roommates. You and me."

I shook my head, "So let me get this straight. You're moving to Englewood, and will be living in Sarah's old apartment?"

"That's right. Except, her old apartment doesn't have any furniture in it, so I'll just pull my camper up next to yours, and live in it.

"Won't that be great!"

I shook my head, "I'm not sure what it will be. But what about work? What will you do to make a living?"

Anna smiled, "That won't be a problem. While on medical leave after the attack, I studied and got my Florida real estate license.

"I've been offered a job with a local real estate office in Englewood.

"So when we both get back over there, I can be your real estate agent. I can help you find the perfect place."

I stopped her, "Anna, it sounds like you've got this all figured out. Except for one thing. What makes you think I'm going to be buying a place?"

She smiled and patted my hand, "Walker, you'll see. You can't live in other people's backyards forever. You're going to want your own place."

I nodded, "That may be so, but why would I want you as a real estate agent?"

Anna smiled, "You're going to want me as your agent because when I worked for the power company as a meter reader, I visited every home in the Englewood area at least once a month.

"I can tell you which neighborhoods are good and which are bad. I can tell you which areas flood and which are always high and dry.

"And I know hidden away places that most other agents won't know about.

"And that's why you'll want me as your real estate agent. Because I can find the right place for you."

Then she held up her wine glass, "Let's toast, roomie!"

I just shook my head.

I guess it was settled. I'd just lost my old roommate, and gained a new one.

And little did I know that a new, bigger adventure was just beginning.

The adventure continues . . .

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Other books by Bill Myers:

Mango Bob

Buying a used motorhome without getting burned

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