Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Chapter 40

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The real estate agent was stunned when he heard Nyla’s commission offer to sell a house. “Ms. Jayston, are you sure the house is in Karlinan?”

He was puzzled. If Nyla had a property in Karlinan, why did she need the one–bedroom apartment he had found for her in the old neighborhood?

“Yes,” she replied. “I’ll give you the address and the code. Bring potential buyers to see it, and I’ll give you 3- % of the sale price as commission.”

Nyla knew that real estate agents typically took 1-3% of a property’s sale price as commission. Given that the fully renovated house in Karlinan could fetch around 1.1-1.2 million dollars, the agent stood to make a decent sum.

“Ms. Jayston, I have a question. If you already have a place, why did you choose to live in the old neighborhood instead of Karlinan?”

Nyla didn’t want to complicate matters, so she replied flatly, “It’s not mine. It belongs to a friend.”

“Oh, got it. Send me the address and code, and I’ll take some photos to list the property tomorrow.

“Thanks.”

code to the agent, who responded with an “OK” emoji. Nyla

had updated her social media, Nyla clicked on it. It was a simple post with a black

several attempts with no answer, she started to worry. She then remembered that they had previously shared their locations via phone, so she quickly opened the location–sharing app and saw that Valarie was at her family home. Relieved, she decided to change

she stood up,

nak up with Tom?

answered quickly. “Valarie, are you okay? Did you really break up with

Valarie replied, her voice thick with

that when the old goes, the new will

is great. Tomorrow, I’m going to the university

“I support you.”

help but laugh at how serious Nyla sounded. “Okay, I’ll bring him to meet you once

one.

chatted for a while longer before

feeling a mix of emotions. She and Valarie seemed to have