I followed them. Answered their questions. Kept smiling.
But inside, I felt like I was suffocating.
This was my life now. Security everywhere. Every showing. Every coffee run. Every moment.
And I couldn't even run when I had the chance.
We finished the tour. Went back downstairs. The couple said they loved it. Said they'd talk to their realtor. Put in an offer soon.
I walked them to the door. Watched them leave.
Asher looked at me. "Good showing?"
"Yeah. They're interested."
"Good."
I locked the front door. Walked to the back of the house. Checked the windows.
The back door was right there. Still unlocked.
I could open it. Walk out. Run.
Three blocks. Gas station. Taxi.
Gone.
But I didn't.
I locked it. Turned around. Walked back to the living room.
"Ready to go?" Asher aske
