Valera had a confused and questioning look on her face as I pushed away her arm and with a sigh after quickly studying her profile I answered her.
"Do you know what is in the envelope"
"Yes, Money" the girl answered with a cute confused expression.
"Valera have you paid your school fees" I said placing my arms over my chest.
Though I already expected it, my question had Valera look up at me in surprise and to no surprise there was a change in her profile.
[Name: Valera Taylor
Type: woman
Trust:19
Affection:22
Fear:5
Loyalty:21
Horniness:8
Comment: cool guys
NEED: SAT Fees]
Trust, fear and horniness all dropped with just this question.
With the deal that Valera and I had made considering keeping silent about her lateness in delivering my money, I easily understood why her loyalty to me hadn't moved, though I knew that it was shaky.
My question to Valera was quite personal, not something I should know or that her mother would have told me so I knew I had to fix the issue as fast as possible.
"Look," I told Valera unfolding my arms and raising them up, a sombre expression on my face.
"While at the supermarket, my mom and I talked a little and sometime into our conversation, I think the pressure of the day got to her and she mentioned having trouble with paying your school fees.
She apologized for such a mention and never spoke about it again but now I already know about it and I can't just ignore that it exists"
Though the stats on Valera's profile didn't change, the visible tension on her body disappeared and she relaxed.
"Look Valera you have an amazing mother who I respect a lot and might even be attracted to.
I see the way she speaks about you, her passion and desire to give you a bright future quite invigorating."
With these words, there were some positive changes to Valera's profile, but I wasn't done.
"You know your mother reminds me of my mom before she died, she always wanted what was best for me, perhaps that is why I am attracted to your mother.
I know the matter of your SAT fees is none of my business, yet I can't help but want to help " I said with a smile.
[Name: Valera Taylor
Type: woman
Trust:44
Affection:22
Fear:0.4
Loyalty:27
Horniness:6
Comment: likes cool guys
NEED: SAT Fees]
With the two skills I had active at the moment and my pitiable words, the changes in Valera's profile were not a surprise to me, though I was quite disgruntled by her drop in horniness.
My deep gaze had Valera look down with a blush, probably embarrassed at the wrong conclusion she had made about me and then she hesitatingly spoke.
"Thanks, Mr. Marcus, but I think we'll be able to manage, Mom said she'' soon have my fees ready."
Valera's reply actually surprised me as I hadn't expected this level of maturity from her but I wasn't dissuaded, I gave one last shot.
"I don't doubt your mother, but I am also aware that the registration for your final exams are just around the corner.
I see your mother working a lot and I don't think any more pressure is best for her, don't you agree"
My last words were a question and ai spoke them to Valera with a raised eyebrow resuming speaking when she nodded to my question.
"Look, from the envelope, you'll take the amount for your SAT fees and other school needs and then when your mom gives you the money, you pay me back. This will be our secret.
That simple."
I hadn't expected to need to speak this much to convince Valera, but now that I had, I prayed that the 'daddy knows best' skill would be the game changer I expected it to be.
Keeping silent, Valera looked down at her feet, pressing her toes into the ground.
"Alright, so can we agree that we have a deal here right" I said extending my hand with a bright smile and chuckling when Valera looked up at me and shyly grabbed my hand.
"You have beautiful eyes Valera, you shouldn't hide them," I said to the young woman, my words getting her to blush and turn her head away from me.
"A shy girl huh" I randomly commented and was rewarded with a playful defensive rebuff.
"I'm not shy" Valera said puffing out her chest with a bold gaze.
My eyes first enjoyed the sight of her puffed-up chest liking the jiggle of her breasts and then I focused my gaze on her.
"Sure, if you say so, "
With my expression unbelieving and tone casual, Valera knew I in no way believed her so she pouted, her expression just getting me to chuckle lightly.
"Alright, keep that envelope away and return to your mother. "
Valera nodded to me and turned to leave but she had just taken a step forward when she stopped and turned back to me hesitantly.
"Ehhhh" Valera started looking at me from head to toe shyly.
"What is it" I asked.
"Well, you see, I was supposed to have tennis practice today but our teacher fell ill and it was cancelled.
The apartment is locked and Mom comes back home in about 3 hours, so well I was wondering if I could stay with you till she's back, I promise I won't be a disturbance."