Ethan's POV
Finally, after days of renovations, inspections, and endless trips to the permit office, the day arrived. Lindsay stood beside me as we unveiled the transformed space to a small audience of friends and city officials.
Gone were the peeling wallpaper and rat trails. The walls were now pristine white, reflecting each room's soft, adjustable lighting. The floors, refinished to a glossy sheen, practically invited creative messes. Greenery hung from the ceilings in artistically arranged pots, and large abstract murals adorned the walls, contributed by some of Lindsay's artist friends.
The huge industrial windows framed the cityscape like a continuous work of art. Sliding partitions allowed the space to morph seamlessly from intimate studios to expansive galleries. The rattling AC
