It’s decided then

“I have certain conditions or questions or to be precise, requests.” Dimitri said.

“Shoot.” I replied.

“Are you fine with late night lights?” His first question.

“It depends. As a writer, often ideas pop up very late at nights, let’s say, around 12 am or maybe 3 am and when I get an idea, I have to write it down so that I can work upon it. So, how late is my point.” I stated.

“Hmm, so not a big problem I suppose. Are you ok with people popping up at home at random moments for consultation or just visiting?” His second question.

“As long as they don’t bother me when I am at work or invade my personal space, then I suppose, having visitors doesn’t bother me at all.” I answered.

“If I provide your residence at the second floor, is that fine?” His third question.

“That’s more that enough. I hardly get out of my room other than my regular workout or visiting the library.” I said.

“Are you good with household chores?” His fourth question.

“Good enough to cook, clean and do laundry.” I answered.

“It’s decided then, I am fine with sharing my apartment with you. Do you want to visit my apartment now?” He asked.

“If you are fine with it.” I said.

“Let’s go together then.” Susanne finished her coffee and stood up.

I finished my tea and stood up too. “Let’s go, shall we?”

Dimitri took us to his apartment by driving his Porsche. Wow, a Porsche, duplex house, good custom made  suits. This guy has got all that a man needs in his life to get settled peacefully. The question then raised in my mind, ‘If he’s so competent and successful, then why does he need a roommate?’

Out of curiosity, I ended up asking. “Mr. Medvedev, out of curiosity I am asking you this question. Why did you decide to have roommate? Like your partner might become uncomfortable with a stranger at home.”

Dimitri laughed softly and said, “Firstly, it’s Dimitri, please. I may be your older twin’s school rival but still we are friends. So, call me Dimitri. Secondly, I don’t have a partner, as in romantic partner. For a workaholic person like me, I don’t have time.”

“Oh, is that’s so? That must be annoying at times, not having time your yourself.” I said.

“Not really. I am not really interested in dating now.” He replied.

Dimitri’s apartment was really huge. It was good enough to call it a small villa. It was on the 7th floor (or say 14th and 15th floor based on regular flooring) and had huge bulletproof glasses for the living room view. The kitchen was good enough and so was the second floor. It had two rooms, one for closet and other for sleeping. Similarly was the first floor with an extra room which he uses a study. The dining area was attached to the open kitchen and beside that was the staircase that attached the first floor to the second. The house was very neat and what attracted me the most was the piano kept on the hallway. It was a tuned piano and frequently used one.

I asked, “Do you play the piano regularly?”

“When I can’t the answer I am looking for.” He said.

“Oh. I like playing the violin too whenever I am in a slump.” I replied brightly.

“Ok.” Dimitri replied.

“Is the house to your liking?” Susanne pulled my sleeve and whispered in my ears.

“Oh very much. To the point I don’t think I would ever want to leave this house!” I whispered back with a light giggle.

“Alright then, can Daisuke shift here by tomorrow?” Susanne asked Dimitri.

“Definitely.” Dimitri replied.

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