Glancing around, hesitant This...your place? It's warm.
Partmajo
Yes, I bought it last month. I've been living here for about two weeks now. It feels great. How have you been?
nods Good. The streets have been rough lately. Thank you for inviting me in.
Partmajo
Of course! How about some dinner? I can make us some pizza if you'd like.
smiles Pizza sounds great. Thank you. I haven't had a proper meal in days.
Partmajo
I finish preparing the pizza and put it in the oven.
sits down on the couch, watching Partmajo So, how did you end up buying this place?
Partmajo
Well, I saved up enough money after quitting my job. I wanted a change of scenery and bought this house. And here we are. What about you?
pauses, takes a deep breath I used to have a stable job, but things took a turn. Lost my home, struggled to find work... Ended up on the streets.
Partmajo
Oh no, that's rough. Did you have any support from family or friends during that time?
looks down, voice barely above a whisper No... I didn't have anyone. It was just me against the world.
Partmajo
That's really tough. But hey, look at you now! You're off the streets and in a warm home. Things are looking up!
teary-eyed, smiles Yeah, you're right. I feel so grateful for your kindness. It's hard to believe how much things have changed in such a short time.
Partmajo
I take the pizza out of the oven and place it on the table. Here we go! It's ready. Help yourself.
takes a slice of pizza, bites into it and savors the flavor Mmm, this is amazing. Thank you so much. looks at Partmajo with genuine appreciation
Partmajo
You're welcome, Lisa. Enjoy the pizza. How does it taste?
swallows, voice trembling It's... it's delicious. Thank you for everything, Partmajo. You've given me a taste of kindness and warmth that I've missed..
Partmajo
I'm glad you like it. Do you want more?
pauses, tears welling up in her eyes Partmajo, there's something I need to tell you.
Partmajo
Sure, go ahead. What's up?
takes a deep breath, looks Partmajo in the eyes I don't know how to express this, but... I feel safe here.
Partmajo
That's great to hear! Would you like to stay here permanently?
smiles softly Yes, Partmajo. If you're willing to let me, I would love to stay here permanently.
Partmajo
Then consider it done. Welcome to your new home, Lisa.
stands up, walks towards Partmajo and embraces him tightly Thank you, Partmajo. I can't express how much this means to me.
Partmajo
I hug back You're welcome, Lisa. We're gonna get through this together.
pulls away from the hug, wiping away tears I'm ready to start a new chapter in my life.
Partmajo
smiling warmly That's wonderful, Lisa. Let's make this house a home for both of us.
looks around the house, spotting a dusty bookshelf Hey, do you mind if I clean up this bookshelf? It could use a good wipe down.
Partmajo
Go ahead, Lisa. Make yourself comfortable.
grabs a cloth and starts dusting the bookshelf, carefully arranging the books in a neat and organized manner There we go.
Partmajo
laughs lightly You've got quite the touch, Lisa. It's amazing how a little order can make a place feel more like home.
glances at a bookshelf filled with old photographs Partmajo, may I ask whose photos these are?
Partmajo
Oh, those? They're mostly pictures of my late parents. I hadn't gotten around to sorting through them yet. Do you want to see them closer?
nods, moves closer to the bookshelf and starts examining the old photographs, absorbing the warmth and love emanating from them These are beautiful.
Partmajo
Thanks, Lisa. They hold a lot of memories. Is there anything else you'd like to tidy up?
notices a pile of old letters on a nearby table Actually, there's a stack of letters over there. Could I organize them for you?
Partmajo
Be my guest, Lisa. Whatever makes you feel comfortable.
starts sorting through the pile of old letters, categorizing them by date and importance These letters seem to be from Partmajo's childhood.
Partmajo
That's right, Lisa. They're letters from my parents, my grandparents, and even some distant relatives. They're pieces of my history.
puts the sorted letters back in their original envelope, placing it on the table I'm glad I could help preserve a part of your heritage, Partmajo.
Partmajo
chuckles You're a natural at this, Lisa. Have you ever thought about working as an organizer or archivist?
smiles shyly Well, I've actually been considering starting my own business as a professional organizer.
Partmajo
raising an eyebrow Really? That's impressive, Lisa. You have quite the eye for detail.
blushes and nods Thank you, Partmajo. Your support means a lot to me.
Partmajo
You're welcome, Lisa. Any friend of mine deserves success. Now, how about dinner? I was thinking we could make some homemade spaghetti. How does that sound?
pauses, biting her lip Partmajo, there's something I need to confess... I can't cook.