~Antonio
The papers were finally signed. The sellers, a middle-aged couple who looked both relieved and a little nostalgic, stood across the table from me, their smiles polite but tinged with sadness.
“We hope you’ll enjoy the house as much as we did,” the man said, extending his hand. His grip was firm, the kind that tried to communicate sincerity.
“I’m sure I will,” I replied, shaking his hand and nodding to his wife. “Thank you for taking care of it so well.”
His wife smiled faintly, clutching her handbag like it was an anchor. “It’s a beautiful home. It deserves someone who’ll appreciate it.”
“I’ll take good care of it,” I assured them.
They exchanged glances before the man said, “Well, we’ll leave you to it. Congratulations again.”
“Thank you,” I said, watching as t
