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The houses change fro and adorned with a rocking chair or two on the front porch to borderline mansions Literally, these houses seem to be three times the size of mine, with manicured lawns and luxury sedans parked out front

I pull into the driveway marked 1754 Mercantile Way and pull the brake on hts even as my eyes widen Before e foyerallows passersby to see an elegant chandelier dressed in gold, with dangling crystals that catch the sunset

Off the front door is not a rocking chair, but a stone path that winds through the landscaping Delicate white and pink flowers gently fence in the pathway I feel as if I’ the bell at the front door All I need is a long, poufy gown, and Heathcliff to greet me at the door

As the large wooden door slowly opens, I’ to see a butler or a maid of sorts But it’s Mike, andblack dress slacks and a white button up shirt A shiny gold watch sits on his wrist I notice that his face is shaved and that he’s gelled his hair back

He’s trying to look nice for me

My anxiety dissipates and I smile at him

“Hello Michael”

“Good evening, Tilly Come on in,” he says in a deep voice

S, I step forward I would bet any dollar aht now My feet feel stuck as I look around the foyer, taking it all in There are giant portraits, a bronzeadjacent to a huge sandstone-encased fireplace His ho, and that’s just based off what I can see from the front door

Move Tilly, !

Mike eases the tension by putting his hand on the s room

“Did you have any trouble finding the place?” he asks

“No not at all,as it is to adet from point A to point B I was quite surprised to see this area though because I’ve never been to this part of town before I didn’t even realize there were houess I always assuot this far outside the city limits”