It’s kind of wild how it started.
I’d just gone through a bad breakup and took a job in another town, wanting to put some distance between us. The housing market in my new town was horrible and I was having trouble finding a decent place I could afford.
I saw a listing for a room being rented out by a couple. I didn’t really want to have roommates again, but the rent was cheap, I’d have my own bathroom, and they were willing to rent month-to-month. So, I put most of my things in storage and moved in.
It was really awkward at first. I felt like I was invading someone else’s space, you know? And it was a little weird renting a bedroom from someone a few years younger than me.
To be honest, it wasn’t great for my self esteem, especially coming right off a messy breakup. But they were a sweet couple and didn’t seem to sharing the living areas with me.
Olivia worked at home for an insurance company. She was really sweet, if a little quiet. Desmond did something with computers. He was a little gruff for my taste, but seemed nice enough.