Chapter Five
Becoming an Associate
Inside, now that I had been secured on the balcony, Governess thoroughly inspected the apartment. I thought it was pretty nice and had rented it completely furnished so that its two bedrooms had only to be moved into and my clothing put in the drawers. The furnishings were pleasant in a modern minimalist style with the latest kitchen appliances and I’d been happy here for the past three years, when not away on business. I’d kept the place well-stocked with food and alcohol and had arranged that once a week a maid would come in to clean, but other than that I’d had the place to myself and an occasional lady guest … until now.
Governess walked slowly through the rooms, then took my suit case into the second bedroom and was out of sight for about 15 minut
