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You are going away to travel for the summer. A friend will be looking after your house while you are away.

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Dear Tom, I hope you are well. Thanks for agreeing to stay at our house for a month. After selling our company, my wife and I were looking forward to relaxing at our favourite holiday spot in Kerala
next
 month.
However
, we were worried about the safety and the maintenance of our home. Now that you are planning to come down to Mumbai and look after our house, we can truly enjoy our time. Our three-bedroom apartment has a big hall, a well-equipped kitchen and a grand balcony. We will be locking two bedrooms and keeping the guest room open for you so that you
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 not
worry
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 too much about the house maintenance. While you are staying there, please pay the milkman in cash as he doesn’t accept digital payments.
Additionally
, if you need any groceries, you may always call stores downstairs. They usually deliver the orders straight to the flat. I hope you enjoy your stay. If you need anything, call us. Thanks. Warm Regards, Sam
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