Chapitre 4: An Unexpected Opportunity

Emy woke up the next day with her mobile phone ringing. Reed, who was sleeping close to Emy, also awoke. He fell asleep while glancing at the girl.

"What happened?" Reed's complaint. "What's that noise?"

Emy fumbled with her mobile phone. Emy moved her foot and accidentally kicked Reed, causing him to fall into the bed. On the bed, she discovered the phone under her foot.

"Who is calling?" Emy said, annoyed. "What an early morning nuisance."

Annoyed at waking up, she replied sarcastically. "Hello, who is this?" To her surprise, it was good news. "Are you serious?" Emy asked in shock. She sat on her bed. "Yes. I can go now," she said. "Is it nine in the morning?" Emy looked at the wall clock. It's only six in the morning. "I will come at nine," she said. "Thank you very much, Miss. Yes, please text your address. Thank you!"

Emy could not hide her joy at the good news she had received. Before going to sleep last night, she hurriedly folded her bed and picked up the new formal attire she had ironed. Emy noticed that her father was busy boiling water for their coffee. She immediately hugged him, to his father's surprise.

Her father noticed she was in a good mood that morning. While her father was preparing her breakfast, Emy informed him that she already had a job. She went into the bathroom. Her siblings heard her sing in the bathroom from the kitchen.

Emy's siblings covered their ears as they sat in the chair. Emy took a bath, got dressed, and applied makeup. She only used light colors because the weather was hot and she didn't want her face to be oily. When she came out of the room, she looked at everyone eating at the table with a smile.

"Hey, how do I look?" Emy asked, smiling. "Am I beautiful now?"

"You're beautiful, Ate, even if you're not wearing it and don't have makeup."

"Yes, but Ate is prettier now," her sibling said. "She looked like Elsa when we watched it at Bokbok's house yesterday."

"Ah, who is Elsa?" Emy asked.

"She is Anna's sister," her sibling said. "Everything she touches empowers Elsa to create ice." Her younger brother touches everything on the table. "Elsa is beautiful, and she is a queen."

"Ah, Elsa is a character in the movie," Emy said.

Emy sat down next to her father. Her father handed her freshly brewed coffee and bread.

"Maybe Ate will also be Queen-like Elsa, because they are the same."

Emy and their father laughed. "I wish you were an angel, Elijah. When I am the Queen, you are all princes and princesses, and our father is our king. But he can no longer rule the kingdom because..." Emy whispered to her siblings. "He's old."

Everyone, including their father, chuckled upon hearing Emy's whispers to her siblings. "If our father resigned as king, who is your king, Ate?"

Reed chuckled as he stood close behind Emy. "You don't have to look. I'm right behind you. All you have to do is turn around," Reed said, but no one heard him.

"Oh, I have to find him," Emy giggled. "But for now, I'm looking for our food on a daily basis."

"Don't mind your siblings." Eddie glanced at her. "You can find your king," he said with a smile. "I am still here for them, which is my obligation."

"Dad, I don't have those things in mind yet," Emy said. "Our family is my priority first, okay?"

After she ate and prepared everything for her departure, her father took her to the waiting area to board the passenger buses. The caller's office was nearby, and she would not have to worry about the fare. Although she had the option to walk, her father's disapproval compelled her to take the bus.

They hired Emy as a realtor. It confused her as to how she got the job without applying, but Emy still went to the office because she needed it badly. As she walked, a lady approached her and told her she had beautiful red roses in her bag. Amused, she immediately looked at it and found not only one, but three wonderful red roses. One red rose is fine, but now it has become three, which is scary. She headed to the office as quickly as she could.

Emy listened to the seminar for a few hours to become familiar with the house designs they would sell. She jotted down everything she could remember on a piece of paper, which she even took from the top of their manager's desk.

Other agents were standing at the information desk when a handsome man entered their office. He is tall and has smooth skin. He wears a formal suit and looks fragrant. Emy's two colleagues immediately approached him. When Emy saw him staring at her, she immediately averted her eyes. She left everyone in the lobby.

Emy practiced what she would say to her first future client. She confidently uttered everything she knew; even though Emy knew no one was listening to her, she was wrong.

"I'm impressed."

Emy felt a warm breath press against her ear. Emy turned around, surprised to find a man approaching her without her awareness. In shock, Emy grabbed the man's shoulders. One of his hands was holding her back.

The man grinned. "Hmmm, it's too early for this position, but I like this."

Emy looked down, noticing that their lower halves were touching. She could feel the bulge inside his pants. It seemed huge. Emy quickly let go of her hands on the man, pushing him slightly away.

"Sir, what are you doing here?" said Emy. Due to recent events, Emy was unable to conceal her location.

Before the man could answer, their manager talked to Emy. She pulled away from the man.

"Why are you giving him to me?" said Emy.

"He doesn't want the two agents," her manager said. "You're the one he wants to talk to."

They barely glanced at the man standing nearby, both hands tucked into his pants pocket as he stared at them.

"Isn't he a pervert?" Emy asked.

"Even if he is, it's okay." The manager cast a glance at Reed. "He is so handsome; you're not at a loss," the manager giggled. "Do your best," her manager said. "He's a good start for you."

"I'll take care of him, Miss," said Emy. "I will do everything to get him to buy our unit."

"That's the spirit," the manager said. "Fighting!"

Emy nodded and then smiled. As they approached, the manager introduced Emy to the man.

"Mister Reed, this is Emilu Briones." The manager introduces her to him. "She will be your agent for the tour. Emy, this is Reed Greyson, your first client."

Emy smiled but was still embarrassed as she looked at Reed. The man smiled at Emy's reaction. In a few moments, the manager left them. Emy looked at the man. His flawless face could easily lead one to mistake him for a model. Because of his appearance, she can tell he comes from a wealthy family.

Emy did her duty as a real estate agent. She showed him the best houses, from the most expensive to the least costly, explained every detail, and told him everything he needed to know or that might interest him, but they have yet to work.

"This one is a 2,300-square-foot, four-bedroom home with three-and-a-half bathrooms. The garden has a marvelous view and enough space for a pool and kids to run outside. The location was ideal because it was close to the church and the mall. There are also schools nearby for your children."

"Do I look like I already have a wife and a child?" Reed asked.

Emy was stunned for a moment. 'Shit, is this handsome man single?'

"But if you are my wife and want to have a child, why not?" Reed said, smiling.

"Sir, I am selling the house, not myself," Emy said. "I have already mentioned all the offers you will like."

Although this individual may possess the most angelic visage, he is the most irritating individual Emy has encountered. He had no other reaction to what she said. He just smiled, staring at her as she spoke.

"I don't need such a big house," Reed said, smiling. "I already have a big castle, so why should I buy a house?"

"You don't plan to buy the unit? You have no plans to buy the unit?" Emy inquired, trying to suppress her irritation. "Are you a scammer or playing a prank on me?"

Emy was about to give up and pass him on to another agent to assist him when Reed grabbed her wrist and pulled her closer to his body. Reed brought his face close to Emy's ear, and Emy felt his warm breath, which gave her goosebumps.

"Our deal has been done, and it was my time to get what you offered to our agreement," Reed whispered.

It was as if someone had poured cold water on Emy.