Flathunting Scene 1

Can you pass me the wrench, Stephen?

This one?

No, that’s a screwdriver, the big one next to it.

This?

I think that’s done, Phew!

Well done, Ash.

That’s the third time the taps have leaked this month, just look at them I’m fed up with living here.

Ashlie’s flat is falling apart, she’s always repairing things.

I hate this flat, I can’t stand the kitchen, I can’t bear pink, I want to move out!

That’s a great idea!

I want to rent somewhere a bit more modern, stylish, you know?

Somewhere where everything works!

I know what you mean, this place, I mean, look at this, it’s horrible and it’s full of old rubbish.

Stephen, that’s mine!

Mm, really?

Nice.

I’ve decided I’m going to start looking for somewhere else to live.

I’ll help you look if you like.

Ahh Thanks, Stephen.

What about this one?

Ahh, that one looks just right, yeah give them a call.

Hi I’m calling about the flat for rent on Kings Road, Is it still available?

It is?

Great, Can we see it?

Really, OK, see you there.

Come on, Ash, let’s go we can see it now.

Oh great, Come on, Poppy.

Hi, I’m Ashlie and this is my brother, Stephen.

Hi, I’m Chris, is it for the two of you?

Are you looking for a place together?

Ah no, no it’s just for Ashlie.

Well, it looks great from the outside, and this is a really nice area.

Yes, it’s lovely, isn’t it?

And this flat is perfect for one person. Let’s go and have a look around, after you this way.

Thanks.

Hmm, It’s not very big, is it?

Like I said, this place is just perfect for one person. It’s got everything you need.

It’s a bit small, isn’t it?

Erm Where’s the bedroom?

Ah well look, here’s the bed, and it can also be a sofa.

Do you have anything else?

Yeah, I can show you something else.

No.

This seems better. it’s got much more room, Ashlie it’s more modern, it’s quite stylish.

I can really see you living here.

Mmm, it is quite a good size and the kitchen’s quite big, I like the carpet, no pink in sight!

What’s it like round here?

I don’t know the area very well.

Er, It’s really close to the train station. There’s trains every ten minutes into Central London. I’ve got the paperwork with me. You could move in tomorrow.

So how much is the rent?

What did you say?

Trains every ten minutes?

No way!

Wow, what a beautiful kitchen!

Ahhh, I love it, it’s so spacious!

I think this is the one.

Come on then, Let’s tell the estate agent. Come on, Poppy.

Oh Stephen, that flat was wonderful, I’ve got to have it!

Yes, it’s great, but are you sure?

Yes, I mean I feel really at home here. it’s such a peaceful street.

Yes, it does seem pretty quiet.

If you’d just like to sign the rental agreement, we can go back to the office, get the keys, and you can move in when you like.

Great I can’t wait, Where do I sign? just there.

Thanks.