wants you to work here, the job is yours on a trial basis.”
Her heart leapt. Because of Justin’s intervention she had a job. “Thank you Mr. Hamilton, you can’t know what this means to me.”
“Owen, please. We don’t stand on formality here. You mentioned having a child.”
“Yes, I’ll have to arrange suitable child-care for Lilly.”
“We have a free staff crèche here. You’re welcome to use it, if you want to.”
She couldn’t believe her good luck. Thinking positive had certainly done the trick. “Thank you. When can I start?”
“Day after tomorrow if you like. Do you have a special man in your life , Holly?”
“That’s not really relevant to my job,” she answered, feeling increasingly uneasy. She didn’t have a good feeling about Owen, but once she got to Radiology, their paths need never cross again.
He gave a conspiratorial wink. “I hope you’re not harboring any thoughts about Justin. He’s fickle. His interest span in women is notoriously short.”
Would Justin have intimated that they were more than ‘friends?’ She needed to get Owen’s mind back on the interview - fast.
“What about wages?”
He fumbled around in his desk drawer and picked up a plastic covered book. “We pay above the award.” He mentioned a quite generous figure.
“Sounds fair, especially with the free child care.”
“Yes, the crèche is one of the many perks for staff working at Glen Fern.” She didn’t like the way he emphasized the word many . Apprehension crawled along her spine.
Don’t let your imagination run wild you’ll be working in radiology, not here with this sleaze bag. She tried to retain her composure. She needed a job with child minding facilities. Needed a job where she could start straight away, and this was it. An almost destitute mother with a baby couldn’t be choosy.
“I’m sure you’ll find us easy to work for. A pretty young woman can go a long way in this hospital if she plays her cards right. Do the right thing by me Holly, and you can be sure I won’t forget it.”
She swallowed down on a lump of disquiet. “Thanks Mr., um,… Owen.”
“Good, good. Report to reception day after tomorrow at nine o’clock. They’ll tell you where radiology is.”
“Could I check out the crèche facilities now? I mean, if they weren’t suitable, I’d have to make other arrangements.”
“It’s next door.” He fingered his silk tie. “It looks like a shop front, but it’s not. Refer them to me if you have any problems.”
“Thanks. You can’t know how grateful I am. You won’t be sorry.”
“I’m sure I won’t be.” He gave a conspiratorial smirk. “I think we understand each other perfectly.”
After leaving his office, she tried to squash down on her doubts. Her heightened state of nerves probably made her suspect a hidden meaning in every word he uttered. Alighting from the elevator, she passed through the lovely leadlight doors leading on to the street.
“Teddy Bears’ Picnic,” she read out loud. She couldn’t see inside as yellow blinds sprinkled with pink and blue teddy bears covered the window.
“Hi, I’m Holly Kirwan,” she spoke into the intercom. “I’m starting work at Glen Fern and would like to discuss child minding with you please.”
The door opened, and a middle-aged woman wearing a pale pink uniform greeted her cheerfully. “Hello, Holly. I’ve just received a call from Mr. Hamilton about you. I’m Cheryl.”
“How nice of him. I can start working day after tomorrow if I can arrange child care for my daughter, Lilly.”
“How old is she?”
“Eleven months. I’m still breast feeding and…”
“You could come down in your lunch hour and feed her.”
“Yes, I hoped that I could. Can you show me around please? I’m anxious to get home. I left an elderly neighbor minding Lilly, and I don’t want to impose too much on her kindness.”
The crèche appeared spotlessly clean, well laid out, and she instantly
Her heart leapt. Because of Justin’s intervention she had a job. “Thank you Mr. Hamilton, you can’t know what this means to me.”
“Owen, please. We don’t stand on formality here. You mentioned having a child.”
“Yes, I’ll have to arrange suitable child-care for Lilly.”
“We have a free staff crèche here. You’re welcome to use it, if you want to.”
She couldn’t believe her good luck. Thinking positive had certainly done the trick. “Thank you. When can I start?”
“Day after tomorrow if you like. Do you have a special man in your life , Holly?”
“That’s not really relevant to my job,” she answered, feeling increasingly uneasy. She didn’t have a good feeling about Owen, but once she got to Radiology, their paths need never cross again.
He gave a conspiratorial wink. “I hope you’re not harboring any thoughts about Justin. He’s fickle. His interest span in women is notoriously short.”
Would Justin have intimated that they were more than ‘friends?’ She needed to get Owen’s mind back on the interview - fast.
“What about wages?”
He fumbled around in his desk drawer and picked up a plastic covered book. “We pay above the award.” He mentioned a quite generous figure.
“Sounds fair, especially with the free child care.”
“Yes, the crèche is one of the many perks for staff working at Glen Fern.” She didn’t like the way he emphasized the word many . Apprehension crawled along her spine.
Don’t let your imagination run wild you’ll be working in radiology, not here with this sleaze bag. She tried to retain her composure. She needed a job with child minding facilities. Needed a job where she could start straight away, and this was it. An almost destitute mother with a baby couldn’t be choosy.
“I’m sure you’ll find us easy to work for. A pretty young woman can go a long way in this hospital if she plays her cards right. Do the right thing by me Holly, and you can be sure I won’t forget it.”
She swallowed down on a lump of disquiet. “Thanks Mr., um,… Owen.”
“Good, good. Report to reception day after tomorrow at nine o’clock. They’ll tell you where radiology is.”
“Could I check out the crèche facilities now? I mean, if they weren’t suitable, I’d have to make other arrangements.”
“It’s next door.” He fingered his silk tie. “It looks like a shop front, but it’s not. Refer them to me if you have any problems.”
“Thanks. You can’t know how grateful I am. You won’t be sorry.”
“I’m sure I won’t be.” He gave a conspiratorial smirk. “I think we understand each other perfectly.”
After leaving his office, she tried to squash down on her doubts. Her heightened state of nerves probably made her suspect a hidden meaning in every word he uttered. Alighting from the elevator, she passed through the lovely leadlight doors leading on to the street.
“Teddy Bears’ Picnic,” she read out loud. She couldn’t see inside as yellow blinds sprinkled with pink and blue teddy bears covered the window.
“Hi, I’m Holly Kirwan,” she spoke into the intercom. “I’m starting work at Glen Fern and would like to discuss child minding with you please.”
The door opened, and a middle-aged woman wearing a pale pink uniform greeted her cheerfully. “Hello, Holly. I’ve just received a call from Mr. Hamilton about you. I’m Cheryl.”
“How nice of him. I can start working day after tomorrow if I can arrange child care for my daughter, Lilly.”
“How old is she?”
“Eleven months. I’m still breast feeding and…”
“You could come down in your lunch hour and feed her.”
“Yes, I hoped that I could. Can you show me around please? I’m anxious to get home. I left an elderly neighbor minding Lilly, and I don’t want to impose too much on her kindness.”
The crèche appeared spotlessly clean, well laid out, and she instantly
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