Continuation Of Backstory (Tales Of Sorrows)

Petal's POV

Xavier knew that no one bargained with Ema but he had to this time. How could three bottles satisfy him? Xavier stares at the clothes. He knew they were quite enough to have fetched him more than three bottles but he did not understand why Ema is offering him only three bottles –and he needs more than three bottles.

"You know how close me and Leonard are? And you also know that the three bottles you are willing to offer me won't be enough for me. It won't even satisfy me enough." Xavier said, hoping to find the good side of Ema.

"There's nothing like friendship when it comes to my business." Ema replied nonchalantly rather than reminding him. "And besides, you are a friend to Leonard and not me. I have told you how much the clothes can fetch you but you still want to bargain with me because you feel you are being cheated. Do I look like I am going to cheat you, eh?"

Xavier is still not yet satisfied at the response that Ema had given him. But he knew that no matter what