Kyiv
Sailor and renovation. A short story about how I was doing repairs in the apartment.
My name is Nikolai, I am 35 years old, I am single. I spend most of my life at sea. At the age of 21 I graduated from OMKTF, entered Odessa Maritime Academy, after graduation of which I fully connected my life with the sea. I am well versed in ship navigation, I can manage both cargo and passenger vessels, I can easily cope with the duties of the captain, I control the crew members, I am responsible for its actions in any standard situation. Six months ago, I finally bought my own place.
As an inveterate bachelor, a two-room apartment was enough for me. I couldn't be happier.
I had been waiting for several years for the moment to pack my things, to move out of my parents' cramped and uncomfortable apartment, to feel the real freedom.
It seemed to me that with such a simple concept as «REPAIR», I can cope without difficulty. I made an appointment with the designer.
I arrived 10 minutes early. I am standing, looking at «bare» walls, smiling like a child, already anticipating the moment when I will be able to walk in my bathrobe and slippers, drink a cup of fragrant coffee on my new balcony. The designer was late.
Fantasy mixed with reality.
Half an hour passed. The thoughts were interrupted by a loud knock on the door. Without even apologizing for his lateness, a guy, about 25 years old in a bright jacket and short pants, started rushing around my apartment, shouting loudly, waving his hands and promising that very soon I would live in an apartment with the most modern repair.
When I asked him how he saw the design of my «two-bedroom», he said that, in his opinion, I would be best suited to «antique» or «African» style. I shuddered. They came up with some strange names. The guy took out a notebook and a calculator.
He started to draw and calculate something. My thoughts about moving in soon were melting away. The boy kept fantasizing that the walls should be torn down, partitions should be changed, and in general, the layout of the apartment is not right, and how could I buy such a place? «Yes, with such a scope I will move in a few years» - was spinning in my head. I was so bored with his chatter that I did not immediately pay attention to the amount for the so-called «design». My eyes rounded. I realized that it was time to thank the kid for his attention and quietly say goodbye to the grief designer. Offended and insulted, he left, not forgetting to slam the door loudly. I moved the toolbox.
Blowed the dust off it and sat down. I've already signed a new contract. I'm leaving in two months. The illusions that I would have time to finish the renovation melted away in the dusty room of my new apartment. The phone rang. It was a comrade. We talked not long, I complained to him about the work «professional», he only laughed into the phone. Then, Andrew remembered that recently, someone of his acquaintances told me that there is a company in Odessa, which is engaged in turnkey repair «turnkey». I was interested. Having arrived home, I first of all turned on the computer and started my virtual acquaintance with the company.My choice stopped on the package «minimal» which includes 10 options: the ready kind of walls, ceilings, floors. Including doors, light fixtures, tiles and laminate flooring. Multiplying the cost of the package by my 60 square meters, I thought the price of the renovation was too high. I closed the site. Opened it again. I paid attention to the fact that the design project is free of charge. I remembered the amount written by the guy in short pants. Smiled. I realized that I would save at least on the design project. Started to look further. Attracted my attention the presence of a personal office of the client, where you can not only see the process of repair, but also to coordinate documents, drawings and budget. I realized that now I can not worry about not having time to finish the repair, being in Odessa. After all, for full control, I only need to have a computer at hand. I will not write about how the meeting was held and how the project was coordinated.
I will tell only one thing, I started the repair a month before my departure and finished it being in thousands of kilometers from my native city. Choosing all the necessary materials and fittings, transferring money for the repair as needed and controlling the whole process virtually.
I can rarely be surprised. But coming from the flight, my surprise had no limit.
My dream of slippers, bathrobe and invigorating coffee had come true. A few days later, after arriving in my hometown, I stood on my balcony and rejoiced in life. By the way, apparently the company knew about my secret desire. A brand new teapot with the company logo was waiting for me on the table.
I think you guessed what company we are talking about. RSU - the company that made for me the renovation of my dreams!
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