and girlfriend,’’ I giggle, ignoring the stare Cole is burning into the side of my head. My cheeks blush at his scrutiny.
“Yeah right,’’ she giggles, but it’s cut short when a key being put in the lock is heard.
Mia gets up, about to run off to meet whoever has arrived, but Cole tags her around the waist, pulling her back.
“Not so fast, snot-face,’’ he warns looking troubled. He gets up, his body tense only to relax once his mum walks into the front room, looking haggard and tired.
“Sorry I scared you. They let me leave work early,’’ she greets, walking up to Cole and kissing his cheek before picking Mia up and raining kisses all over her face. Mia giggles pulling away, but soon hugs her mum tightly when she stops. It brings a smile to my face.
“Liam is going to have a word with Adam Shoe and I don’t want him to,’’ Mia blurts out, pouting. I burst out laughing. It’s so cute how every time she’s mentioned someone in her class she calls them by their full names.
“Liam Cole,’’ his mother scolds, shaking her head at him disapprovingly. Cole grunts, narrowing he eyes playfully at Mia. “Hi Willow. I’m sorry about rushing off this morning. I didn’t even get chance to introduce myself. I’m Jackie. I hope you’ve had a good day with Mia.’’
I smile wide, thinking about the day with Mia and Cole. It’s been the best day ever. I’ve enjoyed spending time with them.
“It’s been great. Cole was here from around midday so it was amusing to watch Mia wrap him around her little finger,’’ I wink.
Jackie laughs, looking at her daughter and son lovingly. “I bet it was. I spoke to Liam earlier and I trust his judgement. He doesn’t trust easily so if he says we can trust you, we can trust you,’’ she admits.
I’m surprised. I knew Cole was a closed off person, but he doesn’t seem the type to have trust issues. I look over to him, surprised he even talked to his mum about me taking the job. And if I’m a little honest, I kind of feel honoured the big brute trusts me.
“I...’’ I start, my mouth agape, struggling on what to say.
His mum smiles, reaching out for my hand and squeezing it, seeming to understand.
“Mia’s at her grandparents tomorrow until next weekend since we planned to fire the babysitter today anyhow. The weekend after we’re going away before school starts back. If that’s okay you can start the weekend after,’’ she says looking hopeful. I didn’t expect to find a job straight away anyway. I knew it would most likely take me some time, so the starting date is fine with me.
“Sure. It’s actually perfect. It will give me time to settle in more,’’ I tell her. I don’t mention it will also give me time to go check out the nightlife and get drunk before I have to start getting up early on weekends.
“There may be times when I’ll need you in the evenings for an hour or two, will that be okay?’’
“I’ll have to check my schedule, but it should be fine as long as it’s in the evening,’’ I tell her, not sure whether it was me or Allie that had a night class. Plus, for ten pound an hour I’d do anything. Luckily all I have to do is babysit Mia. Which doesn’t feel like a job at all and I’ll be able to bring school work with me on the evenings.
“Good. Thank you so much again for stepping in today. It means a lot. I hate dragging Liam away from uni and practice,’’ she grimaces. “Let me just go grab my purse.’’
What? She’s paying me for today? But? But I didn’t do much. “No! No, I don’t want paying for today. I liked being able to help out and Cole was here most of the day with Mia anyway. I wouldn’t feel right taking it,’’ I plead.
She gives me a soft look before turning her attention to Cole, giving him an approving look.
“Well then, I guess all that is left to say is: welcome to the family,’’ she grins and Mia squeals with joy which causes me to chuckle.
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“Yeah right,’’ she giggles, but it’s cut short when a key being put in the lock is heard.
Mia gets up, about to run off to meet whoever has arrived, but Cole tags her around the waist, pulling her back.
“Not so fast, snot-face,’’ he warns looking troubled. He gets up, his body tense only to relax once his mum walks into the front room, looking haggard and tired.
“Sorry I scared you. They let me leave work early,’’ she greets, walking up to Cole and kissing his cheek before picking Mia up and raining kisses all over her face. Mia giggles pulling away, but soon hugs her mum tightly when she stops. It brings a smile to my face.
“Liam is going to have a word with Adam Shoe and I don’t want him to,’’ Mia blurts out, pouting. I burst out laughing. It’s so cute how every time she’s mentioned someone in her class she calls them by their full names.
“Liam Cole,’’ his mother scolds, shaking her head at him disapprovingly. Cole grunts, narrowing he eyes playfully at Mia. “Hi Willow. I’m sorry about rushing off this morning. I didn’t even get chance to introduce myself. I’m Jackie. I hope you’ve had a good day with Mia.’’
I smile wide, thinking about the day with Mia and Cole. It’s been the best day ever. I’ve enjoyed spending time with them.
“It’s been great. Cole was here from around midday so it was amusing to watch Mia wrap him around her little finger,’’ I wink.
Jackie laughs, looking at her daughter and son lovingly. “I bet it was. I spoke to Liam earlier and I trust his judgement. He doesn’t trust easily so if he says we can trust you, we can trust you,’’ she admits.
I’m surprised. I knew Cole was a closed off person, but he doesn’t seem the type to have trust issues. I look over to him, surprised he even talked to his mum about me taking the job. And if I’m a little honest, I kind of feel honoured the big brute trusts me.
“I...’’ I start, my mouth agape, struggling on what to say.
His mum smiles, reaching out for my hand and squeezing it, seeming to understand.
“Mia’s at her grandparents tomorrow until next weekend since we planned to fire the babysitter today anyhow. The weekend after we’re going away before school starts back. If that’s okay you can start the weekend after,’’ she says looking hopeful. I didn’t expect to find a job straight away anyway. I knew it would most likely take me some time, so the starting date is fine with me.
“Sure. It’s actually perfect. It will give me time to settle in more,’’ I tell her. I don’t mention it will also give me time to go check out the nightlife and get drunk before I have to start getting up early on weekends.
“There may be times when I’ll need you in the evenings for an hour or two, will that be okay?’’
“I’ll have to check my schedule, but it should be fine as long as it’s in the evening,’’ I tell her, not sure whether it was me or Allie that had a night class. Plus, for ten pound an hour I’d do anything. Luckily all I have to do is babysit Mia. Which doesn’t feel like a job at all and I’ll be able to bring school work with me on the evenings.
“Good. Thank you so much again for stepping in today. It means a lot. I hate dragging Liam away from uni and practice,’’ she grimaces. “Let me just go grab my purse.’’
What? She’s paying me for today? But? But I didn’t do much. “No! No, I don’t want paying for today. I liked being able to help out and Cole was here most of the day with Mia anyway. I wouldn’t feel right taking it,’’ I plead.
She gives me a soft look before turning her attention to Cole, giving him an approving look.
“Well then, I guess all that is left to say is: welcome to the family,’’ she grins and Mia squeals with joy which causes me to chuckle.
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