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I could get used to this

The sun spilled into the elevator when I reached Jalaal’s penthouse, bringing with it a sense of unbridled joy

“Skyler? Is that you?” he called fro room I assumed he was in the kitchen, but I didn’t knohere that was since we hadn’t gotten around to the tour last night

“Yeah, it’s me!” I called back

I stepped through into the living room, where he met me a moment later, a dish towel tossed over his shoulder

“You’re just in ti, bright hallway

At the end of the hallas a kitchen, the likes of which I’d never seen before Istainless steel appliances, and bright white shaker cabinets An island in the center of the room had a platter of fresh fruit on it, which I presu up

“Is there any part of your ho?” I asked “I feel like I’ve walked onto a movie set”

Jalaal chuckled and seateda plate toward urt?” he asked

“Sure”

Mourt choices and a cup of stea black coffee

“What are your plans today?” he asked

I was o at the time, but he waited patiently for me to s it

“I don’t really have any plans”

Jalaal’s lips pulled back into a smile “You do now”

My heart did a flip I hadn’t had so time, and I was at a bit of a loss as to what to do