A Pleasure to Meet You

Chapter 3 (Challenge Accepted)

It was a typical Monday morning for the Cunninghams. Emily made them breakfast. Daniel and April were squabbling at the kitchen counter. Then their mom would send them to school, so she could go to her work afterwards. A typical morning.

Daniel messed up his sister's hair before running towards his pals and Camila.

"Dan, you jerk!", April sounded irritated while fixing her hair.

Daniel just laughed and went straight to his friends and to his girlfriend. Camila smiled and waved at her. She smiled and waved back, then headed straight to her class.

It was lunch time, and April started approaching some of her friends and even some familiar faces in the campus who also do tutoring or babysitting. She didn't want to leave the kids without giving them a replacement just in case their parents couldn't find one.

She sighed in relief because she was able to find her replacements moments later. She happily ate her sandwich and apple, when someone tapped her shoulder. She turned around to see one of her closest friends, Christy. She was a tall beautiful woman, about 5'7, while April was only 5'3... She had fair olive skin and beautiful brown eyes. Boys loved her not just for her body, but for her cool personality as well.

"Hey, gorgeous. What's this I heard about you quitting your 'job'? You got a better one or something?", Christy sat beside April and took a bite from her apple.

"Yep, I think I just hit the jackpot. There's this hot widower and he just---"

"Wait wait wait... did you say a hot widower?", Christy smiled and wiggled her eyebrows.

"Yeah, he's hot alright. And guess what? He offered $500 a day just to babysit his adorable six-year-old daughter. Well, he prefers that I become her nanny but still, I just have to do this!", April continued eating her sandwich.

"Woah. That's a lot of money, April. Don't you find it strange even just a little bit?", Christy tilted her head and frowned slightly.

April just stared at her, urging her to continue.

"I mean, $500 is a lot. Don't you think maybe he wants something more from you? That's why he's willing to give this much...?"

"I sorta trust the guy. And besides, his house is not really that far from mine, so if he ever tries anything funny, I either call for help or run straight home."

"Why do I get this feeling that you like this hot widower?", Christy teased.

April just shrugged it off and continued eating her sandwich and apple. They continued their school day until it was dismissal time. Christy gave April a ride. She also wanted to check this man April was talking about.

They arrived at Luka's house, and Christy admired it. Her eyes roamed at the view, until she focused them on a man sitting near the front porch.

"Hey, April. Have you accepted my offer?", Luka waved his hand, the other holding a cigarette.

"G-good afternoon, sir! Yes, I accept your offer. In fact, I can start today if you like.", April felt overwhelmed by the sight of this man. He was getting hotter and hotter each day.

Luka's expression instantly became happy and relieved. He walked towards her direction, and he finally noticed Christy with her mouth wide open. He chuckled at April's friend.

"I get that a lot from the ladies. Same with April over here.", Luka turned his attention to April and grinned at her.

"I did not! I was only staring at that time, but I didn't open my mouth.", April rolled her eyes and laughed.