'Thank you for seeing me today, Mr Takamori. She tore her eyes away from the impressive sight and smiled as she greeted her client. Old spines of ancient books, many looking like first editions lined It's nice to see you again,' he said, standing up from his desk.Ĭoming over to her to shake her hand, Sarah couldn't help but notice the stunning library he had on the wall behind his chair. 'Good afternoon, Mr Takamori,' Sarah greeted, thanking the elderly lady as she scurried out of the room. She was led to an office with large double doors leading in, to find Mr Takamori sitting behind his desk. Lexi had been kind enough to let Sarah borrow her car while she was at work, and after almost an hour's drive, she stood in front of the house, smiling at the old lady. She needed a few finalĭetails of the house as well before the contractors moved in to tear it all apart. Mr Takamori was to sign the contract today, and she arranged with him to do it in person. She packed the last of the papers into a folder and shoved it into her laptop bag. Her fear of the smoke appearing at night didn't cripple her as much, and for the first time in a long time, Sarah managed to get a
The next few days passed without any sign of the smoke or Axin.