Chapter 13
Brielle
"Good morning, Rita. Lots to do today," I announce as I arrive at my office building bright and early four Mondays later. "Two closings, among other things."
"We actually have four closings, not two. The Jones closings are this afternoon," she reminds me. "Don't you plan on going?"
I shrug my shoulders.
"I really don’t see the need," I tell her, my stiff posture at odds with the nonchalant way I attempt my answer. "He's paying cash, the title company overnighted him the documents for both properties, and the sellers' realtors are leaving the keys in each lockbox for him. No, there's nothing more I need to do for Mr. Jones."
Never have to interact with him ever again, actually. What a relief, I think to myself.
"Ah. I've already started the coffee for you," she chi
