“I was excited to hear we might have new neighbors.” I wasn’t in the slightest, but they don’t need to know that. “I wasn’t aware this space was for sale.” One of them nods, opening his mouth to talk despite his mouthful of food. “Sure was. The deal went through last week.” Shit. Those out-of-state assholes really did sell the space to someone else, despite my inquiries. “Interesting,” I squeak, plastering a fake smile on my face when one of them narrows their eyes on me. “So happy to have you here,” I add for pleasantries.
