Chapter 2: A New Job.
Flora's P.O.V
Its late in the afternoon and I'm walking to Mother Faragonda's office because she wanted to see me. I hope I'm not going to get kicked out. I guess I am too much of a dreamer, not always on time, or in my proper nun dress all the time. Okay I may have many flaws but the can't kick me out for that can they. I get along well with most nuns here and the kids love me.
I run in the Mother F's office and start babbling. "Please don't kick me out. I love it here. I promise to behave myself." Faragonda holds up her hand and immediately I shut up.
"Calm down, dear child and have a seat." She said gesturing to one of the chairs in front of her desk. I nod and sit down.
"My dear girl, calm down. What you say is part way true." She said. My eyes widened and I'm about to protest but she holds up her hand to stop me again. "The retired captain of the Linphean navy, Helia Knighlty needs a governess for his 8 kids. I figured you can be the governess. I already signed you up and you will leave tomorrow." She explains.
I just sit in my chair stunned. Am I really getting kicked out? As if reading my thoughts Faragonda continues, " No, you are not getting kicked out. You can come visit anytime. And you are more than welcome to come back in the summer when the kids are on vacation."
"But what about the kids here? Who will be their governess?" I asked.
"We think Sister Mirta is more than capable." Faragonda replies.
"How do you know I can do this? I teach kids of a orphanage, not a rich navy captain." I said.
"Flora, my dear child, you'll do fine. You're young, vibrant, imaginative. You be the most the perfect person for this job." She said smiling.
I sighed defeated, "All right, I'll give it a shot. But can I come visit on the weekends. I'll love to see you, the children, and Mirta."
"Of course, dear child. We'll look forward to your visits. Now go start packing, you have a big week ahead of you." She said smiling. I sigh, get up, and go start packing.