A Baby For Billionaire Knox

THEME: Finding a job

TWO MONTHS LATER

OLIVER SCOTT HOME

It was on Sunday evening and there is no much to do. Oliver, Ryan and Eretia had dinner around 6:30 p. m. They all sat around the glass table filled with stack of advert papers.

Eretia was getting used to the Human world. Being a fast learner and desperate to know things about her new world, she was able to learn what normal humans could do with the help of Oliver and Ryan. And even though she was happy and satisfied in the human world, the merworld had still popped into her mind again and again. Eretia liked her new life and world and she has a very good body. And she was forced to ask if her body was the same as that of being an eighteen years old human. Ryan had replied her, saying she does not look like any of his high school seniors.

Then Eretia realized that an eighteen years old mermaid was trapped in the body of a twenty six years old human. And Eretia enjoyed the fact that she was not treated as a little mermaid or the eighteen years old baby sister that she was in the merworld. Instead she was an adult in the Human world. A twenty six years old lady, matured enough to make decisions on her own without any interference and she had no idea how to thank Oliver and Ryan for making her a real and complete human.

“I don’t want you to work in a bar or clubhouse.” Oliver frowned at the paper in his hands.

“Why? Is there something wrong with working in any of those places?” Eretia asked.

Oliver looked up at her. “You can’t understand.” He muttered.

“Tell me the reason why I can’t work in any of those places?” Eretia pestered him.

“Oh! You don’t know?” Ryan asked.

Eretia pouted. “I don’t know the reason but if the pay is good then I will go for it. I just want to earn money so I can help in paying the bills too.” She replied.

Oliver heaved a sigh. “Listen Eretia, I don’t have any problem in paying the bills.”

“I know but I also want to make contributions. I can take care of our feeding when I start work.” Eretia replied.

“No.. I am not complaining -”

Eretia interruptrd him. “But I don’t like the fact that you are the only one doing everything for us.”

Oliver stared at her. “Ryan, is there something wrong in me wanting to help him?” Eretia asked turning to face the little boy.

“No there is nothing wrong in it but -” Ryan stopped and bit his lower lips.

“But what?” Eretia forehead creased.

“I won’t advice you to work in such places.” Ryan completed.

“Why?” Eretia asked.

“You look too innocent to work in a clubhouse or bar. Or let me just say that you are too beautiful to work there and it is really dangerous for a woman like you.” Ryan answered.

“Why? Is it that bad?” She questioned frantically.

Ryan shook his head. “Not that bad but men won’t let you rest. And I think they might want to take advantage of you.” He replied with a shrug.

“I am old enough to protect myself.” Eretia said with confidence in her tone.

“And how do you plan to protect yourself?” Oliver asked.

Eretia balled her fists as if she wanted to throw bad punches at someone. “This way…” She tried to throw a punch at Oliver but he dodged her.

Oliver and Ryan rolled in laughter. “I think watching of wrestling, boxing and America movie stunts has thought you a few fighting skills.” Ryan commented.

Eretia nodded in agreement. She was sure that she could take down any man with the help of her super strength. That was the only power she possessed in the Human world. It seemed strange at first because she didn’t exhibit such ability in the merworld.

“Well those tricks won’t work in this real world. Beautiful women are not safe in Clubhouses and Bars.” Oliver said as he opened more pages in the paper.

“Then I am not beautiful -”

Ryan cuts her off. “You are beautiful Miss Eretia Jones.” He said.

A blush crept up her well defined cheeks. Ryan leaned forward on the table and placed his hand on her hands. “And I suggest you try modeling, it would suit you better than working in those places. You have the qualities, trust me I see you becoming miss world.” He said with a serious face.

Eretia furrowed her eyebrows and said, “Me?! Miss World?!” Ryan nodded in response. She shook her head in disagreement. “No.” She said.

Eretia knew what he meant but she wondered if it was possible for a mermaid like her to become a model not to talk of becoming miss world. And she was not ready to ask them about it because they might think she is crazy again.

“No she can’t go into modeling.” Oliver objected before Ryan could say anything else. His voice stunned her out of thought.

“What did you say?” She asked.

“You can’t become a model.” Oliver answered.

Eretia frowned. “But why?” She demanded.

“You can’t because -” Oliver’s voice trailed off and he thought of what to say to her.

“I think my brother likes you.” Ryan blurted before his brother could utter the next words.

“What?!” Oliver glared at his brother.

“No.. no.. I mean.. he cares a lot.. about you.” Ryan said quickly.

“I like him.. I mean I like you too. And we all like each other like a family.” Eretia nodded.

Ryan exchanged glances with Oliver. Eretia didn’t understand Ryan’s statement and she couldn’t tell where he was driving at.

“Actually, I don’t mean that.. sort of likeness. It -” Ryan was interrupted by a clearing of throat from his brother.

“So what sort of likeness?” She asked.

“Never mind. He just cares about your… wellbeing.” Ryan focused his attention on the paper in his hands.

Eretia rolled her eyes. “Well it seems you don’t want me to work. It is really boring staying at home alone all day. I want to work like a Human.” She grumbled.

“Eretia, I am not asking you not to work.” Oliver countered.

“Then why do you keep saying I can’t do this and I can’t do that.” Eretia cried out.

“Well I suggest you go into tutoring.” Oliver spoke up after some seconds of silence.

“Tutoring?” She raised her eyebrows im confusion.

Oliver nodded. “Yes Ryan can tell his friends to sign up for extra classes after school and during weekends. The classes can take place right here.” He suggested.

“No I am not doing that. I don’t want to be with a bunch of school kids.” Eretia declined the suggestion.

Ryan raised his right hand up too. “Yes I object to the suggestion bro. I can’t bring my naughty classmates to our home.”

“Then let us keep checking out for more decent jobs.” Oliver said after he realized there was no way he could win against these two.

Seconds clicked by and Eretia screamed out, sending some papers flying around the room and startling her family.

“I found it!” She said loudly.

“What?!” Oliver and Ryan asked in unison.

“A job!” She replied.

Ryan touched his chest “Oh my God! You startled me, Eretia!”

“I am sorry.” She apologized in a low tone.

“Let me have it.” Oliver stretched out his hand and she gave him the paper.

“Here.” She tried to point at the area.

“Got it.” Oliver mumbled.

“GOLDMYNES MODELING AGENCY. AUDITION TO BE HELD AT THE AGENCY ON 29TH OCTOBER.” Oliver read loudly.

“No.. not that one. There is a job vacancy on the left side.” She said.

“WORKERS NEEDED AT THE MARTIN EMPIRE.” Oliver read again.

“They put up two adverts under the same company.” Ryan asked.

“The same company? But they have different names.” Eretia mumbled.

“The modeling agency belongs to the son while the mother runs the empire.” Oliver replied.

Eretia nodded in understanding. “What is Goldmynes?” She got no response. “Never mind.” She picked her phone and pressed on the screen and went to Google. A tiny blue microphone appeared on the Google page.

She tapped on it and said, “Google give me details about the Martin Empire and Goldmynes agency in United State of America.”

And it answered with a beep. Google showed several articles and series of pictures.

Eretia clicked on the first article. “The Martin Empire is one of the most successful company in America. It was founded by Late Mr Benjamin Martin. A successful multibillionaire company that dabbles in several businesses.” She read out loudly from the phone.

“Mrs Elaina Martins is one of the most influential women in America. She lost her husband in a plane crashed that killed thousand of people when her son was just ten years old.” Eretia looked Oliver. “This is sad.” She felt pity for Elaina and as she looked at her family.

“Have you guys read it before?” Eretia asked when she noticed they weren’t really paying attention to her.

Oliver was lost in thought.

“We know about it. Everyone know about the Martin empire and Goldmynes.” Ryan replied.

“Well I need to know more about it too if I want to apply for a job there.” Eretia said.

Ryan responded with a shrug. Eretia glanced back at her cellphone. “And her only son, Knox Martins is the next in line to take over the Martin Empire. He is currently the CEO of Goldmynes Modeling agency.” Eretia scrolled down to see more images.

“He is a model, actor and famous celebrity who doesn’t enjoy publicity and would rather keep his life private.” Ryan said lines from the article he had read some time ago. “That’s why I like him.” He added.

Eretia saw more of Elaina and Knox pictures but mostly Knox’s pictures. “Wow! He is so handsome!” She exclaimed.

“You don’t remember him?” Oliver asked.

“Huh?” Eretia smiled broadly. “I haven’t met him. He is a big time celebrity so how do you expect me to meet someone like him!” She replied.

Oliver nodded.

“Wow! He is a model.. an international and top most Model in USA. He has featured in few movies and made special appearances in music videos.” Eretia read but soon gasped out. “Oh.. I remember him! He looks like that guy’s picture in your room!” She turned to face Ryan.

“He is the one.” Ryan smiled.

“I know those facts about him. Everyone knows him very well except you.” He said again.

“Yeah I don’t know him too well.” She responded.

“So which one do you want to go for?” Oliver asked.

“I will opt in for the workers vacancy. I don’t want to be a Model.” Eretia answered.

“Why?” Ryan asked.

“I don’t want to go around in tight dresses that will make me look like a grilled fish.” Eretia responded.

Oliver and Ryan rolled into laughter.

“Oliver, do you have any idea of the type of work I would do at this company? They didn’t specify it here.” Eretia itched the bridge of her nose.

“Uhmm.. I don’t know.. but probably a secretary.” Oliver answered.

“Secretary? I don’t have any qualification. No I don’t remember anything about myself.” Eretia said in a low tone.

“We already planned to work on it.” Oliver replied.

“Yes I know.” Eretia nodded.

“Then maybe.. a Janitor or delivery girl or errand girl.. they don’t require any qualification in some companies.” Ryan said.

“It is better than working in a clubhouse or bar right?” She asked.

They nodded in unison.

“So what do I do now?” Eretia stared at them.

“Put a call through to the advert agency. I am sure they will link us up.” Oliver answered.

“Okay.” Eretia sniffed.

Oliver picked up his phone and dialed the number attached to the advert. A man picked on the other end.

“Good Evening Sir, I am Oliver Scott.”

“Good Evening Mr Oliver.”

“Actually I saw this advert just now that the Martin empire needs workers.” Oliver said.

“Okay.. are you the one applying for the job?” The man asked.

“No my friend.” Oliver replied.

“Is your friend a female or a male?” The man asked again.

“Female.” Oliver answered.

“Good.. exactly what they need.” The man said.

“Can I at least know what job she would be doing at the company?” Oliver requested.

“Well I can’t disclose that until you fill the application form.” The man said.

“And how so we get that done?” Oliver asked looking at Eretia.

“I will send a link to you now. You click in it and fill in her profile then make the submission to the site.” The man explained the process to him.

“So what happens after that?” Oliver demanded.

“They might select her for an interview with the Chairlady.” The man answered.

“Okay… Thank you.” Oliver hangs up. “Eretia -” He was interrupted by a beep on his phone. The man forwarded the link to him.

“Did I get the job?” She asked with a broad smile.

“No.. not yet.” Oliver answered causing her smile to drop. “We have to do some certain things before you can get the job.” He added.

“Like what?”

“Going for an interview.” Ryan responded.

“Interview? You mean I will have to go to the company to answer questions.” Panic crossed her expression.

“Don’t be scared miss Eretia, you will get the job.” Ryan sounded so confident.

“How can you say that when I have no idea what they will ask me or what to say?” Eretia cried out again.

“You are smart. And I am sure you will pass whatever test they will give you especially if it is an IQ test.” Ryan shrugged.

“Stop the flattery.. it is scaring me now.” She said.

Oliver yawned. “Keep quiet Ryan, I need to concentrate please.” He said.

“Okay Bro… I guess we won’t be needing these papers anymore.” Ryan stood up to pack up the whole papers while Eretia sat close to Oliver to see how he filled the application on the Martin Empire site.