Chapter 28

Hawa’s POV

“Yes, why?” I answered cautiously.

“Ah, it’s to reassure me. I don’t rent my houses to single people. My houses are not places of debauchery,” explained Mr. Barry.

Great, just what I needed.

“I am married, sir,” I replied, playing along.

“Okay, where is your husband?” asked Mr. Barry.

“He’s on a trip. He’ll be back soon. He told me to look for a house in the meantime. As soon as he gets back, we’ll come here together,” I lied.

“Okay,” said Mr. Barry, seemingly satisfied.

He brought out the contract, which I read, signed, and gave him the money.

“Wait, ma’am, what about my commission?” he asked.

“I don’t have it…” I started.

“No, it’s not like that, you have to…” he interrupted.

“But let me finish! I don’t have it with me. We’ll go to the bank, I’ll withdraw the money, and give you your commission,” I explained.

His face brightened immediately.

“Okay, it’s people like you I should ha