Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess novel Chapter 3

Right in front of the mansion was this beat-up electric pedicab parked, loaded with a bunch of cardboard boxes, looking like it belonged to some junk collector. The middle-aged dude in the driver's seat was all smeared with grime, the kind you'd think was engine oil or something.

When the pedicab's driver caught sight of Josefina standing at the gate, he was like a deer caught in the headlights, blurting out, "You must be Miss Josefina, right?"-

The girl in front of him had eyes twinkling like stars. They were so dewy and had this mix of innocence and a touch of frosty pride. She was just in some simple sportswear but oozed this effortless class.

Josefina bore a striking resemblance to the lady of the house. She seemed to have the best features of both Mr. and Mrs. Harrison. That's how he instantly knew she was the Miss Josefina he was meant to pick up.

Miss Josefina?

Not only did Josefina freeze for a second, but even Lauren, who was marching out to settle some scores with her, was gobsmacked. Lauren never expected someone to call Josefina with such respect. Wasn't she from some small town?

Lauren snorted with laughter, "What an act, 'Miss Josefina,' my foot!"

The driver, Ryan, didn't catch Lauren's snide comment, only saw her strutting around like a hen that had just won a cockfight. He approached Josefina with utmost respect. "Miss Josefina, I'm the family driver, here to take you home. Really sorry I'm late. The car broke down nearby, and I've already called a mechanic. Had to borrow the pedicab from the repair shop owner. I’m scared I'd miss picking you up."

Billy and Ruby, stepping out of the mansion, were all wide-eyed and snickering.

Josefina watched the man standing tall. He was clearly no stranger to a workout and was no ordinary driver.

Lauren burst into giggles at the sight of a man covered in filth and rolling up in a rickety pedicab pretending to be a driver. Ruby sidled up to her, linking arms. "Mom, is he my sister's dad?"

Ryan's brows furrowed. "What did I do to deserve this? How could I possibly be Miss Josefina's dad? I'm just a driver for the Harrison family."