Desiree's POV
I made a visit to Johanna's house today after she invited me to do so. I was astounded to see how grand and large her home is. I never imagined a female escort could make such a livelihood. My life would be different now if I had just accepted the job and signed the contract sooner, and my parents would go wild if they found out I was an escort, so I just rejected the offer.
"Wow, your house is made of luxury." I said.
She sofly laughed, "Of course, all of my clients are so generous so I bought this house." She said,
"Wow, only for a date?"
"Yes, only for a date…" she giggled, "Then I have a huge price. So they better pay for my service with only a date and to be a escort to them for some occasions, parties and etcetera.," she answered.
"That's good to hear tho, you are being decent. Because some people believe that being a female escort is like dirty work to them." I sighed.
"Yeah, they can believe of what they are going to believe, I will just focus on myself," she said and she sit on the pink comfy couch, "Anyways, I have something to tell you…" she added, her eyes are sparkling and I think she is going to have some good news to say to me.
"Then what is it?" I asked, crossing my hands on the table and looking at her.
"Guess, what?" She joyfully screamed.
"Uhm…I don't have any idea…" I chuckle nervously.
"I'm getting married!" She shows her engagement ring to me by raising her hand and I can see the shining, shimmering diamond. "Wow! Really?" I said, I was shocked. That's why she invited me today at her house because I'm the first person she wants to share with her good news in life. I covered my mouth with my hand and I stood up, I began to walk to her and hug her happily.
"I'm so happy to know that! Oh my gosh, you are getting married!" I embrace her happily, "so who is this man that you are going to marry?" I ask her.
"Well, he has been part of the rich industry world, you will know soon, his name is Frederick Guzman, a young Spaniard billionaire." she said proudly.
"Oh dear, I did not know that you are fond of Billionaire's guy." I said, she called her maid to serve her fresh orange juice. I went back to my seat while still smiling at her, "Of course, I have no future with poor guys." She said and crossed her legs.
"So how about your boyfriend? You have a boyfriend right?" she began to bit her lower lip, She have no idea that I know about her boyfriend, so what will happen to her poor boyfriend.
"But I am happy for you, I'm just curious about francis." I asked her, my brow furrowed when I looked at her eyes, because her eyes were filled with sadness.
"I can't marry him. So I dumped him…" she responded to my question just like that, the maid came in and offered orange juice and a few desserts on her tray. I smiled saying, "Thank you…" the maid smiled at me and she exited the room.
"Francis is not the guy for me, I know that he is not a billionaire, but only an engineer who works for my fiance's building." she said with a disgusted look on her face.
I feel pity for Francis, I know that she loves Francis but she chooses money over love.
That's all she wants, money and more money.
"I'm sorry to hear that, but Francis can give you a bright future too, he loves you." I said as I sip my juice.
"You have no idea what you're talking about, Desiree. I must choose Frederick because I need and want him. I'm looking for someone who can cater to my opulent desires. I don't want someone who will only cause me financial difficulties. As a result, we should choose practicality over love nowadays." she said, she sighed as she looked at me, I swallowed and I must say that she is right but what is wrong with being a normal employee? I clears my throat and I'm about to say something but she cuts me off, "I know what you are thinking? But you can't change my mind, Desiree. Because Francis is just an engineer guy who has some baggage in his life, like he is still supporting his parents financially and I can't settle for a man like that. I need to think of myself for a better future.'' She said, I think that is selfish thinking but she has a reason too, it's her life and it's her choice so I just nod my head at her, I just agreed with her perspective in life. But when it happens to me, I will choose love above money since, in the end, it is only one's attitude and love for one another that matters.
"But how about you, what will you choose Love or money?"
"I think, I will choose love, it's like I will marry this man because he has work, decent work actually and I'm in love with him even though he is not the richest man in the world and I like to live a simple and meaningful life, it's better to live that way…" That's my response to her question, she opened her mouth in shock and laughed at me like my answer was all wrong and she said, "Oh, Desiree, you are so different to me…well, I respect you if that is your perspective in life, but trust me, no one loves a poor guy who can't give a food for a day or two, then choose wisely, you need to marry a man who can fill your stomach and mind."
I smiled at her, she is unbelievable, too practical.
"I don't need a man who can feed me; I have money, therefore... True love is preferable."