Wicked Games

Novalie

It's going on 5pm and I'm running late to my next showing, ugh! I grab my foxtail red lipstick and my coffee in a hurry as I quickly rush to my accord.

' Get it together Nova, This is your day. '

If I close on this place I'll make first and the partnership is as good as mine. I apply light lipstick as I'm stopped at a red light. Sucking my lips in and releasing giving the perfect look. My dark chocolate hair is tightly pulled into a loose but neat high ponytail, I rushed my look but hopefully my words can work their magic.

I arrive on site, sighing happily, the couple aren't here yet. I shut my car off as I find the key for this property, it's a beautiful 3 bedroom and bath cape cod style house, 1.2 million, how amazing it must be to be able to afford such a beauty like this place. I'm shook from my thoughts when I hear my phone ring, loudly.

' George '

My boss. I smile and roll my eyes as I answer.

' Hello boss man '

A chuckle from the other end let's me know he's in a good mood.

' Novalie, Remember what's on the line darlin, David has the ranch on the hook for the sale.. Land this and I'm taking the office out for drinks. Good luck kiddo '

* Click *

Not even a goodbye, George is a bizarre man in his 60s, He's balding, average height and size, inherited the position when his father retired I think like a decade or two ago.. I've only been here for 2 years so I'm still learning the tea on everyone and everything around the office.

He's a decent boss, a little flirty but in his defense I'm the only young female around the office the other two ladies are in their early 50s, one is married unhappily and the other is a mean bitter widow. Most people here think she's probably the one responsible for his early demise but what do we know.

Me an average Jane, I'm 5ft 3, 135 pounds, dark hair and bright doe eyes, I'm sure my bubbly personality is a breath of fresh air in that place. Besides  David the other new young face around, he's not bubbly but he's a hot douche, Rita and Susie fawn over him but I see right through his charming bullshit and the perfect teeth it spews from.

As I wait for the Tillman's to arrive I do a double check around this massive house. This is a young wealthy couple, I'm assuming looking for a forever home to grow their family. I've checked everywhere except the attic but I'm not going up there at least alone. This house is eerie, gorgeous but eerie.

I hear car doors shut as I smile and head to greet the young couple. As I open the door I'm met with a beautiful couple, almost stepford looking. Both tall, blonde, looking like they just got back from a shoot.

' Hello, I'm Novalie '

'Ooh, I just adore that name, Where's it from? '

The woman asks me with hopeful eyes, I can't help but notice her husband tugging her arm.

' Oh I.. I'm not sure.. But thank you '

The woman just smiles at me as I lead them both inside into the foyer. They both gasp at the interior design, crisp and clean. From the wallpaper to the paintings, even the foyer screams wealth. A rose gold chandelier above us holds candles although I'm curious how anyone is supposed to use them to be honest, it's cute but stupid, I hope they don't notice this.

Over the next hour I spend walking them all around leaving the back yard area for last, it really is a dream. A gigantic pool, hot tub, patio, guesthouse and a three garage and so much more. I hate that I sell these beauties but could never afford one for myself. Maybe one day, a girl can only hope I suppose.

After I show them the back they're sold,  as soon as he says the words I watch Mrs. Tillman jump onto him as she squeals in joy. He immediately calms her as he hugs her while steadying her back onto her feet while rubbing her stomach reminding her she needs to be careful. I smile gleefully but don't say a word, I don't want to interrupt their moment.

Not knowing they just made my whole life, and just like that I'm screaming, jumping and crying internally. It's almost 6:30 and I'm seeing them to their car saying I'll be touch congratulating then once again as we say our farewells.

I watch as they back out of the drive, I watch until the lights fade into the dusk surroundings, before I turn to head back in to house to lock it up. I'm spooked when I hear footsteps behind me so I turn back around and see..

Absolutely nothing.

I take a deep breath and whip out my cell as I give George a call, hardly able to contain my excitement. A few rings and I hear a low raspy answer.

' Hello Novalie '

' Tell David he can buy my drinks tonight '

I say slickly letting out a soft chuckle. Hearing his in return.

' Well darlin get back to the office, so we can seal the deal over drinks.. I'll see ya in 30 '

I agree and the call ends, I lock up the house and get back into my little Honda accord, I start to back out when I jolt and press the breaks when my loud ring tone goes off letting me know I have a new text, and then another. Normally I'd wait but a double text is pushing the wait.

The first text is from David.

' You should be buying my drinks '

It follows with a laughing emoji and a kissy face one. I gag as I push the back button realizing that second text wasn't from him, it's from an unsaved number..

' Be careful '

I furrow my brows thinking it's probably just a wrong number mistake until the next one comes through while I'm starting at the screen..

' Because I've got my eye on you '

My heart skips a beat and I gulp as I shove my phone in back inside my purse that's sitting on the passenger seat. I can't help but feel off from the message but I try to push itfrom my mind. It's Friday, I just got a career changing land, ain't nothing bringing me down today.

The drive back to the office isn't too bad as I've already beaten the 5oclock traffic. Jack, my lover, my best friend, will probably be more overjoyed than I am. He's a CFO for Quantum Tech Innovations, he's a bit older than I am but it's his mind I love. He's great don't get me wrong but he's ... He's a bit off and I mean that in a good and bad way.

Jack is 6ft, strawberry blonde hair, dark blue eyes. Intelligent but daft. We met 3 years ago through a mutual connection
(My brother). Jack has been a near  perfect man during these years, his family on the other hand is the worst, headcase after headcase.. Very sick and dangerous individuals especially off their meds. How Jack is the way he is, Is beyond me..

I turn my engine off as I give Jack a call to let him know I'll be home a bit late tonight. After a few rings I hear him pick up.

' Hey Nova .. What's.. Up.. '

The way he's talking is very off putting but I don't think on it too much before I respond..

' Hey love .. I'm going out for drinks to celebrate.. I have good news that I'll tell you when I get home.. '

' ...... ugh.... Sounds good .. Love. I'll be home late.. Too.. So I'll see you .. Later '

' Is everything okay Jack? '

I ask him as I hear a distant faint bang before he answers.

' Yes honey I'll see you later.. I love you Novalie '

' Hm.. I love you too '

And click. The call is over and I'm a bit confused, I can't help but wonder what the hell he's on about.. But right now nothing matters, Today I achieved such a blessing that I just can not be down right now..

I leave my purse where it's at assuming I'll be out in just a short while as I'm just going in to see where they want to go..