"Your contract is set for one year, but if you decide you want to stay with us for a longer period of time and everything is in order on my end, we can discuss extending your contract."
"It's all right," I finally said.
"Your hours and days will be 8 a. m. to 6 p. m., Monday through Saturday; however, due to my work and the fact that my oldest is not usually home, I may require you to work later some nights."
I agreed and noded. I had no idea she had another child, but it did not appear to be a problem because he or she was obviously older.
"Your weekly salary will be $2, 000, and depending on your preference, I can pay you in cash or by check."
My mouth widens in surprise. I quickly shut my mouth before Veronica notices. I can't believe what I just heard: $2, 000 DOLLARS.
"Um, Veronica," I said quietly.
"Yes, Ava," she responds.
"Did you say two thousand dollars?" I inquired again.
"Oh, do you need more? We can certainly negotiate a price," she responds.
"Oh, no... No, 2, 000 dollars is more than enough, thank you very much." I said.
"If you say so, Darling," she said as she stands up and walks to the top of the stairs.
Veronica screams, "Daliaaaaaaa"
A little girl runs down the stairs as soon as she screams her name. She has wavy brown hair and her mother's smile, but not her mother's eyes. Her eyes are a lovely green, and I have a strange feeling I know her.
She smiled as she looks at me.
"Dalia, this is Ava, and she will be looking after you for the next year," Veronica explains to Dalia.
"Hello, you're very pretty, Dalia," I said as I approached her.
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