When Beauty Fades
Chapter 1
Elena
Elena threw her blush on and examined herself in the full length mirror as she prepared for the interview of a lifetime. It wasn't big to the average person, but to her she finally thought that she nailed the perfect job.
She had finally managed to score the job as housekeeper/babysitter to one Mrs. Rebekah Salvatore and one Mr. Damon Salvatore. They were two of San Francisco greatest entrepreneurs and she couldn't wait to be interviewed from them. They had the cutest two month old little girl and from what Elena could see the perfect life.
But first Elena had to find the perfect interview outfit. Something that said she was sophisticated, but also made her look her own age. She groaned as she flopped onto her bed and her aunt Jenna came in.
"Sweetie. What's wrong?"
"I can't find an outfit."
"For what? Hanging out with your friends Just wear what you usually wear."
"No Aunt Jenna. I actually have a job interview today."
"Oh, For what?"
"Well two of the most successful people in San Francisco needed a housekeeper/babysitter, so I sent in my resume and I'm hoping to get the job, but I need an outfit that's perfect. I mean these are two important business people. Not a manager at a fast food place or clothing store. This is important."
"What about that summer internship we talked about?"
"I need money Aunt Jenna. I can do the internship next year."
"Fine have it your way."
Jenna went to Elena's closet and searched through it to find Elena the perfect outfit. A while later, her Aunt Jenna threw an outfit at her and smiled.
"Trust me that one will defiantly get you the job."
Elena picked up the outfit and sighed as she went to the bathroom to go start her curling iron. She curled her hair in perfect curls and put on the outfit her Aunt Jenna had picked for her. Today's outfit had been a classy white dress with short sleeves, a gold belt, gold shoes. And her Aunt's pearl earrins. She looked like she was sophisticated, but also not too sophisticated.
She took a deep breath and headed to her interview with Damon and Rebekah Salvatore.
Elena put her car in park and walked up the driveway to Damon and Rebekah's three story house. She rang the doorbell and almost literally drooled when she first met Mr. Damon Salvatore. His pictures did him no justice and he was so much hotter than people claimed he was with those amazing blue eyes and soft black hair that Elena wished she could run her hands through.
She exhaled and extended her hand.
"Mr. Damon Salvatore, It's a pleasure to meet you. We talked over the phone about the house keeper position. I'm Elena Gilbert."
He shook her hand and a sense of electricity ran through her. Even this man's hand shake was powerful. She flashed him a smile and amazingly he gave her one too.
"Yes, Come on in Elena. I'll be interviewing you today since my wife is in Mulan for the weekend."
Elena nodded and walked into the house shocked at the interior she saw. The room Damon had taken her to a room that had a big white couch that circled all around and had red pillows over it. Amazingly she also had to descend down three steps to get to the couch.
She sat down as Damon sat down on the other side of it.
"You have a beautiful home." Elena said as Damon handed her a glass of water.
"Well I sure hope so me and my wife work hard for it."
She sipped her water and waited for the interview to start.
"What interested you in this job Elena?"
"Well I wanted to work for two great people and I also love following you and your wives work. What you two do for everyone is amazing."
"What are your other goals in life?"
"Well I really want to be a strong successful business person."
"What kind?"
"Well I was hoping to be a magazine editor."
"That seems interesting."
"I guess, but it's nothing compared to what you and your wife do."
"Well I'm flattered. How good are you with kids?"
"Well I baby sitted a lot growing up and they all told me I was great with kids. I also can clean, cook, and do whatever else you like just name it."
"I guess I'll have to see you with Holly first, but I'll give you a week's trail and if I'm not satisfied by then, then you're out got it."
"Perfectly clear sir."
"It was a pleasure meeting you Elena Gilbert and I expect you here at 7:30 am sharp tomorrow."
"It was a pleasure meeting you too Mr. Salvatore."
She shook his hand and left with the biggest smile on her face. She was one step closer to her ultimate goal and she would not leave this place until she got what she was looking for.