This story takes a little while to get going, because I built a plot with the story. You will hopefully enjoy it and be rewarded for taking the time to read the story. Your opinion is always welcome.
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James woke up this morning excited. If his intuition was right, he would be closing a real estate deal today. The house across the street from him, in his sub-division, was up for sale and the client he recently acquired was interested in seeing the house. He had scheduled an appointment for 10:00am to show the house. The house fit everything his clients were looking for. It had four bedrooms, two baths, two stories and was built just six years ago.
James showered, then put on his white dress shirt, black slacks and a red power tie. He spritzed his shirt with his favorite cologne and straightened his tie before walking to the house across the street. He typed the code into the key box and pulled the key out from inside the box. He closed the box and unlocked the front door, making his way inside. It was a few minutes before ten. He lit a candle and waited for his clients to arrive.
An SUV pulled into the driveway. He heard three doors close. He was surprised by the sound of three doors. He was only expecting Mr. and Mrs. Samuel to be checking out the property. James walked to the front door and opened it, noticing that a young girl, whom he assumed was their daughter, tagged along, following behind Mr. and Mrs. Samuel. James welcomed them and shook their hands as they entered the house. James, shook the daughter's hand last and smiled before introducing himself.
"Hello. My name is James. Who might you be? David and Beth's daughter I am assuming."
The teenager looked up at David and smiled warmly. "I am Melanie and yes I am their daughter. It is a pleasure to meet you as well David.
Her voice was soft and sweet. David enjoyed her smile. He felt her green eyes seemed to linger a little longer than usual on him as she held onto his hand. He placed his left hand on the small of her back and ushered her into the house. When he started to pull away, he felt her hold on to his hand a split second longer before finally letting go. He looked at her face and caught her winking at him as she walked past him to join her parents. He found her flirtatious wink a bit unusual, but pleasant at the same time.
James took his time walking his clients from room to room, painting them a picture of how the home would be perfect for them. He assured them it was in a great, safe and quiet neighborhood. When he finished giving them a tour of the downstairs, he escorted them upstairs to show them the bedrooms and second bath. James showed them the bedroom that faced the street first.
Melanie immediately said, "This will be my bedroom." She looked at James and asked, "Do you think this room would be great for me, James?"
Her voice was soft and sweet with a hint of playfulness. James did his best to stay professional, despite becoming infatuated with his client's daughter. He realized he had not immediately answered her and quickly retorted, "Absolutely. This bedroom has a large walk-in closet for your clothes and two large windows that face the street to keep your room well lit while you study."
Melanie smiled brightly and turned her head slightly to the side. "I only have a month of school left, then I am graduating." "Well, congratulations." James answered, surprised she was old enough to be graduating from high school already. Teenagers' age was so hard to guess nowadays and he didn't even attempt to guess anymore. He was at least twice her age and it seemed like it was just a few years ago that he was a teenager himself.
James showed his clients the two other spare bedrooms and saved the master bedroom at the back of the house for last. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel were pleasantly surprised by the size of the master bedroom and adjoining master bath. A few minutes later, James left his clients to walk through the house and discuss between themselves what they thought. He exited the front door and waited in the driveway.
A few moments later Melanie joined him on the front driveway. "My parents are trying to decide whether they want the house or not.", she said to James as she approached him. She continued with a soft voice and sly smile, "I can convince them to buy the house though. You would like that wouldn't you?"
James wasn't sure exactly what she was asking. He knew the face value of her question, but he wasn't sure if there was more that she was implying with the question. He decided to answer the question professionally. "I want to find the house that best suits you and your parents' needs."
Melanie stood close to James, leaving just a few inches between them. "Would you like me to be your neighbor?" She paused a moment, then winked at him again.
James could feel his pants starting to stir. He knew for sure what she was implying with that question. He was quite sure she was interested in him and he was intrigued to learn more about her. "I think you and your parents would make great neighbors if you all decide this is the house for you."
Melanie wrapped her arms around James' right arm and looked up at him with puppy dog eyes. Her green eyes sparkled in the sunlight. Her look reminded him of a middle school kid in love. A slight smile formed on his face as he looked down at her. He could tell there was more she wanted to say.
Melanie could hear her parents' voices coming closer. She quickly whispered, "I will convince them to buy the house from you if you will be my tutor. I want to do what you do. What do you say?"
James wasn't sure exactly what she wanted him to tutor him in. He could again tell by face value that she wanted him to explain how his job worked, but he was not sure that was all she wanted from him. He thought about it a few seconds. He had a pretty full schedule with multiple clients, but he decided he could probably fit some free time in to be her tutor.