The house was a two-story Cape Cod. The first floor had a kitchen, a living room, a half-bath, and a family room with a natural fireplace. We went upstairs, where Carol showed me the master bedroom and its ensuite bathroom. There were two other bedrooms and a bathroom on the second floor.
“You can use this room,” Carol said as she pointed. “Bill is using the other room as his office. He works from home most of the time.”
I looked into Bill’s office, seeing his desk and three large monitors. He explained he managed the networks and security for several companies. After leaving Bill’s office, we went to the bonus room above the three-car garage. The long room had a wet bar, a large screen television, a pool table, and several pieces of furniture. Alcoves with bay windows provided a view of the front and backyards.
Looking outside, I saw the inground swimming pool and the covered patio.
“This is where we spend most of our time. When we have a party, it keeps the first floor clean.” Carol said. Walking to the far end of the room, she showed me a half-bath and a set of stairs leading to the first floor.
“The stairs lead to the mudroom by the garage. When we entertain, our guests come up this way,” Bill said.
“Are you hungry?” Carol asked.
“No, I ate earlier,” I replied.
We went into the bonus room and sat down. Bill sat in a recliner while my sister sat next to me on one of the two leather couches. We visited for about an hour, then I yawned. Carol smiled and said, “Do you want to get some rest?”
“Yeah, I’m bushed. Sorry, but I feel as if I could fall asleep sitting here,” I said.
We all went downstairs. I went to my car, grabbed my backpack, and locked the doors. Back in the house, I said goodnight and went upstairs. I removed my shaving kit from my bag and went to the bathroom. Carol came to the door and told me where I could find clean towels.
After my shower, I pulled on a pair of running shorts and went to the bedroom. It didn’t take long until I fell asleep.
When I woke up the next morning, I put on a tee-shirt and went to the bathroom to take a leak and brush my teeth. Finished, I headed downstairs and into the kitchen. Bill and Carol sat a the island counter, drinking coffee. My sister saw me, stood up, and got me a mug.
“How’d you sleep?” Carol asked as she placed my coffee on the counter.
“I slept great. The bed is very comfortable. It’s also large. I’m used to the single bed in my dorm room,” I said as I glanced at the television on the wall of the kitchen.
“I’m watching the news. This virus shit is getting out of hand. It sounds like they plan to make people stay at home,” Bill said.
“Sweetie, we should go shopping and stock up. What if they close the grocery stores?” Carol said.
“I doubt they’ll close the grocery stores. After all, people have to eat,” Bill said.
Turning to me, Carol said, “How long do you plan to stay, Matt?”
“What, are you trying to get rid of me?” I said.
“Not at all. We need to know how much food to buy. You know you’re welcome to stay as long as you’d like to,” Carol said.
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