Fear
Author: Benita
last update2025-02-09 23:37:31

Nora, feeling uneasy with herself, as she walked down the road, reminiscing on her encounter with Eric at the subway.

“Was that worth it?” Nora asked herself, as she galloped through the streets.

Nora sighed. “Just doing it for my safety, I don’t want to experience that situation again,” Nora said within herself.

Nora checked the time and it was just few minutes passed the hour of ten, just coming back from a hectic shift.

As Nora walked down the road, she saw a post that says VACANCY.

She pulsed, and looked at it.

“Vacancy……., an apartment?” Nora blunted.

And a phone number was written below for enquiry.

Though she really needed a place to on her own, because she can’t keep sharing room space with her friend, Sandra.

Nora dialed the number, on the poster.

She placed the phone on her ear, as it rings.

Nora was in high hopes for a proper place.

The phone line finally connected.

“Hello! This is James and co real estate, how can we help you today?” The customer care represen
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