Chapter 4: A contract
I don't know how it got here but right now I'm in a private elevator with Raphael, Theo and bunch of body guards, and we are headed to MY HOUSE!!!! For dinner??!!! At this point I was just really relieved that my apartment is always arranged and organized. My mum always says to leave your space organized because you won't know what visitor might pop in, and today a visitor actually popped in but this is not just any visitor, it's the Richest man in the country and his younger brother!!! We headed out of the elevator into a private garage, we stopped in front of a red Porsche with a guard holding the door open, I came with a bicycle, I can pedal my bicycle home, as I was still talking, a guard approached with my bicycle, lifting it up like it was some toy or something. No need, I said as I entered the automobile. I directed them to my apartment block, it was just Raphael, I and Theo, he told the guards there was no need to follow us. We went up using the elevator to my flat, thankfully my flat was average looking and was well furnished to some extent. I unlocked my door to my flat, Welcome to my home!!! Ahem! No shoes allowed beyond this point, I said pointing at a rack close to the door, you can put your shoes there and there are some pairs of comfy footwear for you to wear indoors. Surprisingly they obeyed and pulled their shoes, didn't think they would actually obey that. Time to cook, Yay!!! Theo yelled out following me to the kitchen. I have amazing culinary skills At least that's something to boast of, I prepared dinner and we all gathered round the dining table to eat, I was surprised to see Raphael and Theo eating it seems that they were enjoying the meal. I stared at Raphael, isn't this meant to be the part where he doesn't touch his food because he's not used to food seasonings or scared of getting poisoned?! I know I read a lot of friction but isn't that how billionaire men are?!. All of this was so overwhelming for Me but I have my confident cover right now, I'll think all these over later. After dinner I and Theo watched cartoon on Tv and while Raphael was busy at the sides making some phone calls. I have to pick something up, I'll be right back he said stepping out. I and Theo continued watching Tv while I played with Theo's hair and give him scalp massage here and there, which I'm guessing made him sleepy as he soon fell asleep on my lap. Not long after Raphael walked back in with a file in his hand. He sure fell asleep early he said, walking towards Me. He must have been exhausted from all the playing today, I responded. He haven't slept this early and peaceful in a long time, he's always whining and throwing tantrums. He's a toddler after all, I replied smiling. He stared at me and at my dress, I'm sure you need time to Freshen up and rest, we will be leaving, he said lifting Theo on his shoulder like some sack of potatoes. He stood there for a while staring at me, he handed me the file he has been holding, he grabbed Theo's stuff and was already at the door when he turned and said "Come to work tomorrow and be cute!!". After saying those chaotic words, he disappeared… Huhhh???!! Huh?!!!!! Whaaaaaaaaaattttttt?!!!!!????!!
Okay, what?! I sat down on the couch trying to make sense of all that just happened. I opened the file that was in my hands and the first page shocked Me, "Contract!!!" It's a contract?! After reading through I realized that It was a contract proposing that I take the role of a babysitter for Theodore Jones. A baby sitter to a member of the JONES??!!!" No wonder he mentioned that I should "be cute", hmph!! So that's what that word was about, so my long moments of blushing and being over the clouds was for nothing. I flipped over the pages of the contract and my eyes settled on a significant area, which can also be the most important area of this Contract, wow, those are lots of zeros I said to myself excitedly. So I got a job with a hefty salary right after the epic fail of my interview for the role of editor for the Jones cooperation new magazine publication department. This role is even better, I get to do what I love which is taking care of a kid while still dressing and being cute and not being cooped up behind a desk. I felt like this is a dream but If it is, I don't want to wake up anytime soon. I found a column in the contract stating reject/accept, who's going to reject an opportunity like this?! My responsibilities was watching over Theo, helping him out with school work, playing with him, making sure he's well fed and don't skip any of his meals, prevent him from causing chaos while at the company, take him to fun centers and out for treats etc. all these were well within my capacity. The icing on the cake was that I don't need to go to work early during school days and I can go about my business while he's at school and at the end of the day, my closing periods were not specified because it varies and depends on when Theo goes to bed. I was given an email to send my feed back to, I scanned the contract with my signature and my agreement included and forwarded it to the email. Well, I can deal with that as I prepare to go to bed smiling without thinking about the unbelievable events that took place today.
The Next day,
I woke up at about 8am, I didn't set my alarm last night because I didn't need to wake up early today. I walked out to my mini garden at my kitchen balcony, I tendered to my vegetables and enjoyed some money breeze while sipping tea obviously overloaded with milk and sugar. I went to the kitchen to make breakfast, after that I planned list of activities to try out with Theo and created a chart on my tablet to keep up with his likes/dislikes and allergies. My phone vibrated, I just received an email with details and documents related to my new job. As afternoon approached, I decided to cook lunch for Raphael, Theo and I. I packed the lunch into cute lunch boxes, packed a bunch of cute squishes and toys, candies and drinks. I freshened up and got dressed, this time there's no barrier to my level of cuteness. I dressed into my fluffy jumpsuit, with a unicorn hoodie. I got on my bicycle, secured the lunchbox and my bag and pedaled off towards Jones corporation. As I arrived at the gate they opened up the gate to me, which was surprising as I prepared to do some long explanation today, a sI wasn't with a pass but it seems like they were already informed. I marched through the reception area clearly looking like some children themed park mascot, entered the elevator straight to the top floor. I waited at the receptive area before the office, soon enough the private elevator opened and Baby Theo came running out, Princess!!!! He yelled out running towards me for an embrace, we walked into the Office giggling… We met the rather boring Raphael seated busy with work. Good Morning Boss, I said saluting. I raised the lunch box up high, I brought lunch. Raphael stood up, motioned towards the lounge, we ate and while Raphael continued working, I and Baby Theo played. During these periods, I and Raphael stole secretly glances at each other, I sometimes froze when our eyes meet. He seems to be quite busy.
Raphael's POV
I stared at the document in my hand containing all information on Nyx, professional information was okay but I ended up asking for all information on her. I went through the information like it was a contract worth billions. The strange thing was that majority of this information was blank, how can there be this limited information about an individual. Nyx Irene, what are you hiding?! Such a mysterious girl I said as I looked at the little girl playing with Theo. After Baby Theo fell asleep due to the exhaustion from playing for long, Nyx carried him over to the lounge to sleep on the bed. After some time passed by, I couldn't sense Nyx presence at all, I stood up and entered the lounge only to find Nyx lying down on the floor. Nyx?! I called out and was met with no response, I approached her only to find out that she was fast asleep, must have been exhausted too. I carried her to the bed, however I was dragged down too, she dragged me down with her while still sleeping, I was now in a sleeping position between Nyx and Baby Theo. How did I get here, I thought to myself, soon I felt pairs of hands hugging me, it was both Nyx and Theo, do I look like a cushion or something, hmph, nor soft, too hard!!! They both mumbled and turned the other way. What is wrong with these kids?! I stood up and straightened my suit and went back to work, for some weird reasons, Nyx hugging me in the bed kept replaying in my mind…. Hmmm…. Nyx Irene who are you?! No background information, Nothing!!!. But why do you look so much like her??!!