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When I look at hi me an odd look I don't knohether or not to feel uncomfortable “Have you ever nannied before?” he asks in a no-nonsense tone

“No, but I have babysat before,” I ad that was an odd question to ask

He gives ain, and I notice how dark his eyes are Still frowning, he says, “I'll pay you double what you are irl's nanny for a feeeks I have an i I can't miss”

I'm beyond shocked This has to be a dreahts run through e, but I can't afford it That hy I started working here I had this foolish idea that maybe one day I would be able to afford the tuition with this job I was dumb to believe that Now, this opportunity falls in my lap I would definitely be able to cover all my school fees with double my salary

I need to es his

“Okay I'll do it,” I say I have to A job like this is just too good to pass up

He nods and puts his phone away “Great Katie, this lady is going to watch you,” he says, talking to his daughter He turns to me and hands me a business card “My nurabs his briefcase off the table and hurries out of the coffee shop

I can't believe the unexpected turn this day has taken My head spins at the thought of it I wonder ifaround It et too excited at the thought of the money Let's be realistic This incredible job was just what I needed

I look at Katie and s up atI try to think about e can do today

“It’s a beautiful day Would you like to go to the park for a little while?” I ask

She nods her head quickly, and I smile at her After a brief talk to ether The park is just a few blocks over from where we are Katie looks around with childlike curiosity at everything I hold her hand firmly as people pass us on the sidewalk We arrive at the park, and she iive her a gentle push

“Higher!” she yells with a laugh and kicks her legs I shter as she swings

Done with the swings, we spy other children running around playing tag on the jungle gym I keep a watchful eye on her as she joins in Maybe this job won't be so bad Katie seems like a happy child, very easy to watch If her father is true to his word and pays reat I could start school much sooner than I anticipated

My thoughts are interrupted as Katie runs up to ain,” she demands

“Okay!” I reply with a smile

After that, alk in the grass together She holdsEverything seems perfect

Chapter 3 - Ben

I started Wednesdayto work as Katie plays with dolls on the floor For once, she is cal all the documents I need to hire Cece aswo I'll admit I was a little surprised at how quickly she accepted lad that she did Yesterday I actuallyon time because of her

When I picked Katie up at the coffee shop later that day, she couldn't stop talking about all the fun she had at the park with Cece That's why I arranged to have our hiring discussion thiswill also allow et to know her better Yesterday, she seemed very reliable and helpful, but I couldn't say for sure when I was in such a rush

I pull out a pen and paper so I can et started, I tap the pen on the desk and think about money I did offer her double the coffee shop's salary, but I am curious to see what else she will ask for Not that the expense h money; I can offer her whatever is necessary