Page 11 of Unravelling The Beast

"Wren, seriously? Are you going to lecture me as well? I was hoping you'd be understanding."

I blow out a deep breath, but I remain silent until she speaks again.

"Right, what's wrong?"

“I suppose I’m a little nervous about today.”

“What’s happening today?”

I’m a little shocked that she doesn’t even know.

“Seriously, mom didn’t tell you?”

She scoffs before she answers.

“Me and mom are barely on speaking terms right now. She’s still blaming me for us moving away from Cali. So what is happening today?”

I fiddle with the hem of my towel nervously, just thinking about it.

“I have a big job interview today, but the kid's dad is..."

I squeeze my eyes shut as I fall back onto the bed when she attempts to finish my sentence.

“Is what? Hot?”

She giggles, and it makes me laugh with a head shake.

“I mean, would you believe me if I said he is actually incredibly hot and he can only be a couple more years older than me?”

She lets out a surprised gasp.

“What!? Does the kids' mom live there too?”

"Unfortunately, she died during childbirth."

“Oh, fuck.”

I sigh before I speak.

"I know, but the dad is really intimidating. Something isn't quite right about him, Lil. He's young, but he's rich as hell. His house is a work of art, but the interior is completely black and has a weird vibe to it. He initially refused to hire me and was fucking rude. That is, until his sister persuaded him to change his mind, and now I have to have a playdate in front of him today to see if I can live up to his expectations."

I hear her let out a tense breath before responding.

"I mean, it's something you've never experienced before; you're always welcomed into homes, but maybe this is the one for you, Wren! Perhaps this is an opportunity to further your career, a challenge that will push you out of your comfort zone but also help you grow as a person. Who knows?"

As I speak, I close my eyes and press my thumb to my temple.

"He could still say no today. Even though his son and I have bonded, he does not seem to want me there."

She lets out a big gasp and my eyes ping open.

"What!?"

"He's got the hots for you."

While responding, I let out a laugh.

“Oh, fuck off, Lil. He does not."

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