Cadence POV

It was bitter sweet leaving Evan. Of course he had called three times to check up on me. I could honestly say he was winning me over.

I felt I had to be honest with him. I was currently an escort and I had personal responsibilities. I’m not a golddigger and I didn’t need a man to provide for me. I wasn’t really sure what I wanted and to be honest, I had grown accustomed to living this life style.

I had finally made it home from the airport when I saw Emily’s car in the driveway. The girls were probably sleep since the lights were off and Emily was probably waiting on me.

"Hey chic," she said flipping through the channels.

"Girl, I’m so tired. It has been a long week," I said taking off my shoes and sitting next to her. She poured me a glass of wine.

"Here, drink this."

I put the glass to my lips and took a drink. The red wine went down smoothly.

"Ahh,"I said closing my eyes.

"Good uh?" She said smiling from ear to ear.

"Can I ask you something Cad?"

"Sure Em."

"Are you in love?" Thank goodness I had already swallowed my wine.

"Why would you ask me that?"

"Because of the bouquet of red roses that a certain gentleman sent."

"What flowers?"

"The three dozen bouquets in the kitchen."

I got up and walked in the kitchen. Sure enough their were three huge bouquets.

"When did they arrive?" I asked.

"A few hours ago. Someone must really love you, Chica."

"Please," I said trying to find a card. I finally found one and opened it.

Can’t wait to see your face. Oh how I have missed you. Until we met again.

Xxxxx

"Wow he is so sweet!" I said more to myself.

"Girl you must have rocked his world. Did you do the bow idea?"

"I’m not telling. A girl has to have her secrets."

"Cad, come on. We are best friends and I live vicariously through you. Spill!" She said laughing.

"No. Don’t you have a house to go to?"

"Yes, but yours is nicer. Stop changing the subject."

"I grabbed Emily’s shoes and reached them to her. Thanks for watching the girls and I will see you tomorrow."

"Oh. I won’t be able to babysit tomorrow. I will be at the ball, except in a maid uniform. I need the extra money and it’s only for a few hours."

I didn’t like Emily being around these types of people. She was shy, sweet and naive. Some would look down at her and others may try to do something inappropriate and I didn’t want to have to watch her all night. With so much debauchery that would take place, she needed to be far away as possible.

"Emily, let me pay you to watch the girls tomorrow and why don’t you just work for me part-time?

"Work for you?" She seemed confused.

"Yes, you can be the girls sitter. When I’m working you can watch them and after their lessons. You already have access to the house and you need the extra money anyway. They spend a lot of time with you anyway so what do you say? It could fun."

"I don’t know Cad."

"What is there to think about? They normally finish their homework around three and just stay until I get home."

I could see her thinking about it.

"You give me a reasonable amount and we will be set," I said.

"Okay."

My phone started to ring. I looked down to see Marci name pop up.

"Hello?"

"Cadence I need you to head to Algiers tonight. I need to finish up some stuff here at Lilly’s office for tomorrow. The decorator will be there for six am and I need someone there that can explain the layout. Langston is there so he will let you in."

I looked at my watch and it was eight pm.

"Okay, I should be there in an hour."

"Good. The checks for the caterers and decorator are in her office. If anything needs to be done before I get there, just call me. Thanks Cadence."

"No problem." I hung up and looked at Emily.

"Where are you going tonight?"

"I have to meet the caterers and decorator bright and early in Algiers since Marci has some last minute plans to work out."

"Okay I will stay with the girls this weekend. I will call Gabriel in the morning and tell him I won’t be able to come."

"Thanks, Em. I really appreciate it."

"Be safe Cadence. I hear that place is haunted. They have some weird things that go on in there. I hear Ms. Lilly’s dad had a a tunnel built under the house. There are rooms where he and his friends would bring women down there and do despicable things to them so their wives wouldn’t know. They say you can hear their moans and screams of pleasure at night."

I couldn’t help but laugh. Only if she knew. So I decided to mess with her.

"Who told you that Em?"

"Some of the night maids. They are not allowed in the basement and Langston has a special cleaning crew that comes after parties to clean. I kinda wonder why they come after a party and not before? Also those cottages have a special cleaning crew. I know they have sex in there but geesh, it can’t be that bad."

"Girl if you only knew, but their aren’t any ghosts Emily."

"Yes, there are. That house is over two hundred years old and those types of houses have history and not all good. I just want you to be careful. I remember passing by the attic and I heard a noise. There is something off in that house Cad and it ain’t good."

"You are paranoid, Emily. I stayed there before and I didn’t hear a thing."

"Well I know what I heard."

"Okay, Em. If you think you heard something then I believe you."

"No you don’t."

Yes I do."

"Cadence I swear. There is something in the attic and the basement if you listen closely. I bet you can hear something."

"Okay Em, I will check it out so I will give you a full report on Sunday. I better get going. I will go up and kiss the girls and tell them good night. Thanks again."

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