William Jarvis - Sky Valley 03 - Mayhem at the Mansion by William Jarvis Page A

the homepage of her online business on the laptop, “I think you’re ready again because we’re live!”
    “Oh my god!” She said, “Like, right now?”
    “Right now, yes.” He said. “I even sent invites on social networking sites already and Mara actually has her orders now!”
    “You’re kidding me!”
    “Apparently, I’m not.” He grinned. “She wants one Apple Pecan Pie, a box of lemon cupcakes, and a loaf of banana bread. I told her we’re working on it.”
    “Oh my god!” She said. “She seriously has the hots for you!”
    He laughed. “No, I think she’s in love with your cupcakes but she’s too scared to say so.”
    She playfully shoved him. “Shut up.” She said.
    “So…let’s get to work?”
    She smiled. “Yes, sir!” She grinned. She knew that it felt wrong to feel happy right away. It felt wrong to think that things are finally going to be okay, but deep down, she hoped and prayed that finally, things will be okay again. It’s no longer the time to think about dark dreams—it’s time to face reality. And right now, this is her reality. Now, she could finally bake again and do what she loves best. She has Frank's support and although she's still confused with all her dreams, at least now, she had a chance to live in the moment again.
    “You okay?”
    “I am.” She smiled. “Thanks, Frank.”
    He smiled back. “Don’t mention it.”

CHAPTER 16
HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW HIM?
    "That was fun." Frank told Emmy as he brought her home that evening. He also told her that he'd be taking care of the deliveries and that he'd work on marketing the business even more. They were standing outside Emmy’s house, just at the porch, the wind blowing on their faces.
    Emmy couldn't really believe that this was happening. It's like overnight, her life has changed in more ways than one. She couldn't believe that people wanted to try her products again and that they were willing to give her another chance. Sure, it was mainly because of Frank, but at least, they were willing to give her a try. She felt confident—maybe not too much, but somehow, she had hope.
    Hope was a funny thing, though. In the past, whenever she hoped that things would finally go right, it’s like life had this way of twisting things around and making them worse. But she did not want to think about that right now. She wanted to savor the moment and remind herself that she deserves this, and that everything’s going to be okay. At least, that’s what she’s hoping for.
    “You okay?” Frank asked Emmy. “I mean, we tasted those pastries, they were pretty good. And…you seemed happy earlier. What happened?”
    “Nothing,” Emmy said. “It’s just…I just couldn’t believe how people are actually giving me a chance. I mean, there were those orders from Mara, and I saw that others also pitched in their orders and wow, it’s just…it’s all overwhelming.”
    He rubbed her shoulders gently. “I know it’s overwhelming but you got this.” He said. “See? Everyone deserves another chance.”
    She smiled lightly. “Thanks.”
    “No worries.” He said and kissed her on the forehead. “So…I’ll see you tomorrow?”
    “Yeah, sure.” She said. “Lots of orders to do and some to deliver.”
    He laughed. “Right.” He said. “I’ll bring Mara her orders early.”
    “That’s great.” She said. “Frank, I really have no idea how I could repay you—“
    “You know you you don’t have to.” He said and took a deep breath. “So…” he went on, “I really should get going now.”
    “Alright. See you.”
    “See you.” Emmy watched Frank get inside his car and drive away. She then took a deep breath and went inside the house where she was surprised to see Daniel sitting down on the living room couch, flanked by some of the roses that she received the other day. “Jesus Christ,” Emmy muttered. “Daniel.” She said. “What in the world are you doing here?”
    “Sorry, Miss Emmy, I let him in.” Anja