Page 15 of The Secret

“She’s twelve days old.”

“Her birthday is February fourteenth?”

Freddie’s eyebrows shot up. “Wow, that’s quick math. Yes. Valentine’s Day.”

I laughed. “I’d like to take credit for that, but not really. It’s my birthday, too.”

She tried to hold back a smile. “Interesting.”

“Now that’s out of the way, hopefully it explains why Murray isn’t on the call and it’s us interviewing.” Wolfie gestured between the two of them.

I nodded.

“Your résumé is very impressive, as are your recommendations, and like I said, we remembered you from when we were looking. Do you have any questions for us?”

Considering I only found out about this an hour ago and was still slightly stunned by the baby on the doorstep revelation, my brain had frozen. I dug deep into my old list of interview questions.

“Yes, let’s start with what are your expectations? Do you already have parenting methods?”

“We do, but Murray doesn’t. He’s great with our kids, but he’s never looked after a baby properly. He needs to be shown everything and taught everything. He needs help with creating a routine so he can get back to work.”

“What does he do?”

I wasn’t so interested in his job but more his schedule. If he was a doctor, he’d work erratic hours which were hard for routine, but if he was a teacher, he’d work a more sociable nine to five.

“He works in finance, and he runs a company with our brother.”

“Okay. And where’s he based?”

“He lives up near Lincoln Square. He’s not far from Columbia, which would work for you, right? Marcia told us about your college course.”

I clearly hadn’t been very good at hiding the surprise at them knowing that because Wolfie started talking really quickly.

“Marcia mentioned that you’d finished your degree and were taking a break to look for jobs, and we’ll make sure you still have the time to do that. She also called to explain the situation with your apartment but we can help with all that, too. Freddie knows loads of good moving companies, and we can organize getting everything into storage for you, and even help with finding somewhere new for you too. If you want some of your things to come with you, that’s no problem. Whatever you want.”

Freddie grinned broadly. “Can you tell we really want you to take the job?”

That got me and I started giggling. “I can, and I’m flattered, really.”

“We can arrange for you to speak to our current nannies, if that would help, so you can see we aren’t total nut jobs. Murray is very kind and funny too, everyone loves him, and we just want to find him the best help.”

I laughed again. These two were very amusing, or maybe it was the Englishness, but they were certainly incredibly easy and likeable. I guessed it wouldn’t hurt me to postpone my plans for four months. Plus the prospect of having someone help with the moving was more than enough to sway me.

“We totally understand this has been sprung on you, so take some time to think about it. However, we’d really like you to say yes. We’ll get Marcia to connect you with our nannies so you can get the proper low-down.”

“Sure, thank you. That would be good. Marcia mentioned you wanted a start ASAP, but what exactly does that mean?”

Wolfie winced slightly. “How about this weekend?”

Wow, it really was ASAP.

I nodded, my face neutral, because while I was probably going to say yes, I still needed to think about it.

“Okay. Is there anything else you wanted to ask?”

“Do you like dogs? Murray has a Labrador, but he’s very gentle.”

I grinned. “I love them. I used to have Labradors growing up, so it won’t be a problem.”

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