Chapter 30

Elaine

“Finally!”

Satisfied, I stared at my living room after a long day of cleaning. What better way to start integrating myself into my new apartment than by making it feel truly mine?

Feeling tired, I sat down on the light brown couch and rested my body, even putting my legs up on the coffee table for extra comfort.

"Aghh, this feels great," I sighed, taking in the results of my hard work. With some spare money, I managed to make the apartment look better. I bought a few things to liven it up, like the vase on top of the coffee table. The fake daffodils in the vase added a touch of life to the room. And it wasn’t just that—I also got matching items for the kitchen and new curtains for every window.

A smile spread across my face. Finally, the place was starting to feel like home.

Later that evening, I decided to reward myself for all the effort. I lit some scented candles, turned on my favorite playlist, and settled back on the couch with a good book. The soft glow from the candles