On the way to the mall, Emi and I talked about various random subjects for no specific reason. But even though we weren't discussing anything important, I felt that it was truly enjoyable.
Moments like these, when we can be frank with each other without worrying about status, are something I want to value more and more. While I thought about it, the view outside the carriage began to show a familiar landscape, indicating that we were very close to reaching the mall.
As soon as the carriage turned a corner, the unmistakable white building of the mall was finally in sight. Since it began to be built, this was probably the first time Emi would see the establishment.
"Look, you can see it from here"
I said, pointing to the front from inside the carriage. Seeing my gesture, Mona stood up and sat next to me, trying to see where I was pointing. As soon as her eyes met the huge white building, her body leaned further forward, trying to catch any glimpse she could.
"And so beautiful"
Said Emi, causing a smile to appear on my face. After that, the carriage entered the place previously prepared to receive carriages. As soon as the carriages stopped, we all started to leave. After that, we walked to one of the entrances that was destined for the employees. As soon as we approached the door, I took a key that was in one of my pockets and unlocked the door. As soon as we entered, several sighs could be heard. Everyone seemed to be amazed by what they were seeing.
"Come on, guys, we need to meet Rebecca"
I said. As soon as I said this, we started walking again until we reached a flight of stairs that led up to the second floor. As we walked around the place, I looked everywhere, but everything seemed to have gone according to my request. After we spent some time walking, we reached the place where the employees of the mall were staying.
Oh, by the way, the king and queen were not in their robes that they normally wear in the castle. Instead, they are wearing what looked like diplomatic clothes, but I really didn't know if that was the case.
As soon as we opened the door, a large room was present in front of us, where several people were walking from one place to another while carrying papers. Several tables were positioned in front, where there were several people sitting, processing papers and the like. As soon as we approached the table, Rebecca noticed our approach and raised her head in our direction.
"Oh, you finally arrived, boss. We were waiting for you to start the opening of the mall"
Said Rebecca as she looked at me. After that, her gaze landed on each person that was with me. This made me remember that she didn't know my family yet, as I hadn't introduced them.
"Nice to see you too, Rebecca. Sorry for the delay"
I said as soon as I approached Rebecca's table. Hearing my words, she nodded and soon turned her gaze to my family again.
"Who are they?"
Rebecca asked, looking curious.
"They are my parents and my little sister"
I said. As soon as I said that, Rebecca narrowed her eyes in understanding and bowed her head slightly.
"It is a pleasure to meet you. My name is Rebecca, and I am the manager of some of Ren's stores"
Said Rebecca with a soft smile on her face. Hearing Rebecca's words, both my father and mother put soft smiles on their faces and nodded. While this was happening, Anna, who was standing next to me, looked a little confused.
"Is something wrong, Anna?"
I asked as I looked at her. Hearing my words, Anna turned to me and asked.
"Brother, what is a manager?"
Hearing Anna's words, a wry smile made itself present on my face as I thought about how to answer this question in a way she would understand, since technical terms would probably be too confusing for her.
"Well... I guess you could say that she takes care of everything for me when I'm not around"
I said as I looked at Anna. Hearing my words, Anna's eyes sparkled with admiration as she looked a second time at Rebecca.
"Ohhhhhh"
Hearing the sound Anna made, a giggle escaped my lips before I turned to Rebecca again.
"So, is everything ready for the inauguration?"
I asked as I looked at Rebecca. Hearing my words, a smile made itself present on her lip.
"And of course, who do you think I am? You picked me for a reason, didn't you?"
Said Rebecca as she looked at me smiling. Hearing her words, a smile made itself present on my face as I had to agree with her words.
"Yeah, you're right"
After that, all preparations were being started while we waited inside a special room. It was a relatively large room, so we all fit perfectly inside the room without being cramped. While everyone was talking, eating, or drinking, I was sitting on the couch looking at a piece of paper that was in my hand.
On it were all the words that I was going to speak at the inauguration of the Mall—words that I spent a lot of time writing and choosing, each one of them with a purpose in mind.
As I was thinking about this, the sound of footsteps approaching me caught my attention. When I looked up, I saw Emi coming towards me while holding a crystal clear glass in her hands. As she approached, she handed me the glass containing an orange liquid.
"Thank you"
I said, taking a sip of the liquid right away. The refreshing taste going down my throat woke me up again, causing me to come back to reality.
"Are you feeling better?"
Emi asked as she looked at me. Hearing her words, a smile appeared on my face.
"Yes, I am. Thank you. I needed that"
I said as I raised the glass for Emi to see.