Theo held the newspaper in his hand, and read it over one more time, just to make sure. He had seen the ad looking for a yard worker, and Theo didn't mind yard or outdoor work, so he figured this job would be good for him. After all, it paid well, the Dunbar family had enough money to spare, thats for sure. Mrs. Dunbar was a world renowned fashion designer, who's clothes are featured in the top fashion shows around the world. Mr. Dunbar was a major movie director who seemed to win a new Oscar every year. Most of the time, having such a famous and affluent family would be out of the ordinary, but not in Beacon Hills. Beacon Hills was home to many rich families who came for the peace and serenity that small town life offered. Not everyone was rich though. For every rich family in Beacon Hills there seemed to be two poor families, they live in Beacon Hills to do the jobs that the wealthy citizens do not want to do.
In fact, Theo would not be the first member of his family to get a job working for one of these wealthy families. Theo's mother had been working for the Romero family for before Theo was even born. Therefore, Theo knew it was his destiny to one day enter the service of one of these families, and today was hopefully the day.
As he got off the bus, he walked down the road to the address listed on the newspaper ad. He found the house he was looking for and stared at its enormity. House would be an understatement, it was more like a palace, and Theo knew he would have his work cut out for him. Nevertheless, he knew he belonged here, college wasn't an option, Theo's family could not afford it, and Theo sure as hell wasn't smart enough for an academic scholarship, so this was his lot in life. But its ok, he had leaned to accept it.
He walked up to the door, that looked like it cost more than Theo's house, and took a deep breath before ringing the door bell. A woman in a blue work dress answered the door and smiled, Theo knew this was probably the maid. "Dunbar residence, may I help you?"
Theo offered the maid a polite smile and nodded, "Yes please, I am here about the ad in the paper for a job." He told her respectfully. He knew how people tended to treat 'the help' and Theo wanted to make sure he was respectful with them.
"Yes of course, come in, right this way," the maid said and stepped aside so Theo could enter the mansion, before gently closing the door. The inside was even more amazing than the outside. There was an ornate chandelier hanging over them, and right near the entrance to the house was the grand staircase. The maid led Theo up the staircase and down the hallway, entering a room littered with sketched of clothes, mannequins, and fabrics of all colors. "Mrs. Dunbar, someone is here about the job offer."
"Of course, send him in," said a dark hair middle aged woman, who was standing behind a mannequin. Theo entered the room slowly and the maid made her way out of the room. "Just one moment," Mrs. Dunbar said before finishing up a sketch and then walking over to Theo. He could see her more clearly now, her dark hair pulled back into a bun, and she was wearing a tad to much makeup. "Sorry about that, the fashion shows of Milan wait for no one. So your here about the job? You sure you're up for it?" Her voice was elegant, yet cold.
Theo nodded to her, "Yes ma'am." His mother told him best not to speak more than necessary, rich people love to hear themselves talk, not you.
"What is your name boy?" She asked him as she looked him over. Theo could only guess she was trying to see if he'd be physically capable of the job.
"My name is Theo Raeken ma'am," Theo responded simply.
"Well, Theo, you seem like a respectable young mankind frankly the only applicant thus far, so if you want it the job is yours," She told him with a small smile, "I am assuming your hours would be after school?"
"Yes ma'am, if that is alright," He nodded.
"Of course, education comes first, do you go to beacon hills high?" She asked him curiously.
He nodded respectfully.
"Really? Do you know my son? His name is Liam Dunbar, he is a sophomore, and captain of the lacrosse team," She said said with a proud smile. This was the first genuine emotion Theo had seen this woman display.
"I know of him, I am a junior so we are not in the same class, but everyone at school knows the lacrosse champion," he told her, a little flattering never hurt. However, it was a lie. Theo did know of Liam, but he was unhappy to know of him. Liam was a jerk, who got away with anything he wanted, Theo would never be his friend.
She grinned, "Well perhaps your new job will help you two boys get to know eachother better," she replied, and Theo silently prayed that he wouldn't even see Liam here. "Now I am sure you know the job description already, mow the lawn, keep there porches and the windows clear, trim the bushes and tree if they become problematic, take care of the pool, so on, and any other random tasks myself or my husband require. Though, we both travel a lot, so I doubt you will receive many miscellaneous tasks. Can you start tomorrow after school?"
Theo nodded and smiled kindly to his new boss, "Yes ma'am, that sounds great. Thank you for this opportunity."
Once Theo had exited the house, he sighed in relief to have gotten the job, and to be starting so soon. Theo's family was not dangerously poor, but Theo wanted some spending money for himself, to splurge on stuff, take boys or girls out, and most importantly to buy his mother gifts she normally wouldn't be able to afford.
While Theo was at the bus stop waiting, he texted his mom that he had gotten the job. He knew she'd see it when she got off work, which would be later, but it was better to let her know now before he forgets to later. Theo smiled as he watched the cars go by, perhaps this would be a new chapter in his life, after all having a job and money to spend could lead to some fun things.