8 Where is my house?

Having looked high and low for a house she had narrowed it down to two. One was a shared apartment with two other people, the house was beautiful and cheap but knowing that there would be other people made her waver. The second was a small and cramped apartment space but even though it was small the cool vintage vibe gave it a welcoming atmosphere.

Today was the day she had set aside to see the first house and the next day was for the other apartment. She was struggling to find her way to the house and found her way to an elderly woman's house instead. On the porch sat an elderly woman with her dog, the woman seemed lost in thought as she started aimlessly at the sky squinting at the sunlight.

Approaching the old lady slowly she let out a small cough to catch the lady's attention. The lady smiled as she turned to look at the girl. "Hello there dear haven't seen you in a while. Where have you been Celine? It felt just like yesterday when I saw you though. How's Sora?" she asked pronouncing each word carefully and slowly. The woman gave off a very calm feeling and when she spoke it felt like time had stopped.

She panicked rummaging her brain for something to say. "Oh um excuse sorry I'm not Celine you must have mistaken me for someone else, I'm actually new around here so I came to ask for directions." the young girl replied.

The woman tilted her head, "Not Celine? Sorry dear you look a lot like her, it must be my memory, Sora told me I'm starting to forget things now. It's a shame even thing like yesterday seems like a vague memory to me. Ah, why did I forget?"

After a short silence a young boy came out of the house. "Grandma, it's time to go inside it's getting cold- oh hello are you ok?" he asked politely.

"Hmmm? Oh yes I'm find I just came to ask for directions. I think there's only one share house around her right? Well could you tell me where it is?" she rushed clearly quite nervous.

"Oh yes of course I do I live there, in fact I'm about to go now wait for me I'll send my grandma back in." he said pushing the wheelchair back in.

He guided her to the house which was not far away from the old lady's home. While they were walking he introduced himself, she learnt that he was 21 years old, loved anime and was from Japan. As they got to the house a question popped into her head but she brushed it aside. The house was pretty big with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a large kitchen and a sitting room. Sora guided her around the house while she was thinking about how this house was so affordable and spacious.

She learnt that the other person staying here was a business person who worked very regularly so she wouldn't see him very often. After having a cup of tea and a talk with Sora he walked her to the hotel in case she got lost.