Chapter 3
The next morning I get up very early, and not of my own volition. I still need to get used to the total lack of shutters or anything else that does the job of darkening the room. When the sun rises, the light wakes me up with no mercy.
Well, never mind: I have lots of appointments with estate agents today, because I’m looking for a nicer place to live. In reality, I had promised myself that I would only look for a house after finding a job, but it’s been over a month now since I arrived and I just can’t stay here anymore.
As I leave my room, I see the Chinese girl dart past my door.
‘Good morning,’ I greet her hopefully but, just for a change, I get the usual mumble for an answer. At that very moment, I hear a shrill voice from the other side of the corridor: ‘Hey, are you ne
