CHAPTER TWO-2
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“I LIKE IT,” BELLA SAID, as she moved again from the living room into the kitchen. “This place really suits us, honey.”
“I thought so too. And the seller’s realtor told Elaine it’s been reduced, and the sellers are eager to get a buyer locked in.”
“Wonder why?”
Nathan laughed. “Don’t worry, it’s nothing bad. I asked that same question. It’s just that the husband accepted an overseas transfer with his company. They have to be in London before the end of April.”
“Oh,” Bella replied, wrinkling her nose up mischievously. “So, it’s not like someone died here, or anything.”
“Good Lord, no,” Nathan managed as he roared with laughter and took her in his arms. “You’ve been watching too many ‘true crime’ shows with Jandy.”
“Guilty,” she admitted. “Damn things are addictive, though. I can see how she got hooked on them. Speaking of Jandy, I need to call and check on Charlie.”
“I’m sure he’s fine,” Nathan began.
“Just let me check on him,” Bella repeated, and he dropped his forehead to touch hers.
“You worry too much,” he whispered. “He’s fine. He’s at Jandy’s - being spoiled rotten, I’m sure - but he’s fine. And we’ll see him in a couple of hours. Okay?”
“Okay,” she conceded, and kissed him. “So, do you think we could sell our place pretty quickly? I mean, I’d hate for us to commit to this one, then be stuck paying for two houses for a while if that one doesn’t move.”
“Well,” he told her, “I was thinking that same thing, and I told Elaine that. And she said houses in Manassas are being snapped up within a week of being on the market. She said the demand is crazy – but she also said that’s driving prices up. And, she mentioned she’d be happy to work with us on both sides – selling ours and buying down here.”
“Good to know. We need to call her and tell her to go ahead and list it, if we can get the timing right. And that will be easier if she’s involved with the buy part, too. So, all that’s left is one question,” Bella stated. “Mr. Thomas, what do you think of this place? Wanna make an offer?”
“I wanna make an offer, Mrs. Thomas.”
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