School was almost over. Haley was packing all of her stuff in her bag as she was leaving to go home…
Haley thought to herself..I just cant wait to tell Nathan the best news so that we can celebrate together as a family ohh..wait maybe I can suggest all of us go out for dinner and then I can tell them my news..perfect! she smirks at the thoughts of it
Haley walked out of her classroom and bumped into one of her good friend who is teaching art class, her name is Peyton Sawyer in the hallway..
"Hi Peyton!! I am so glad that I bumped to you now because there's something I really want to tell you that I couldn't held any longer.." Haley said as fast as she could blab in a second
Peyton laughed at her and looked at her expected to hear what she wants so badly to tell her, "Okay now since we are here, what's up, Haley?"
Haley let go of her sigh and took a breath to say this out loud to make sure she's not dreaming or anything, "I got a promotion! Yes! I am official counselor of Tree Hill High which means Mr. Turner would pay me double because I am helping this school run with events and everything so obviously that would require a lot of hours to work on it so I don't mind working so much but at least my salary will be doubled which would be the great news for my family"
Peyton grinned happily and jumped excitedly and ran to hug her as hard as she could to share her happiness with her..
"Peyton I am happy that you are very excited for me but can you loose for a little bit because I couldn't breath!"-Haley said as much as she could say it out loud
"Oh! Sorry..sorry! I cant help it but I am really happy for you! Congratulations! You know you so deserve this promotion! You have worked so hard since your first day when you came in here and so far you have proved us with all of your great success with this school!"
"Thank you so much, Peyton! I know that there must be few teachers who might be upset with me because for one I was just a new teacher and I kind of stole their dreams of getting what they wanted, you know what I mean?"-she said with sympathy
"Haley…honey, you shouldn't feel that way! I mean if they are upset with you is because they are so jealous of you getting your dreams because you worked so much hard than those which is why you deserve this great news! Okay? Don't even think about others, think about yourself..can you do that for me?"-Peyton convinced as she puts her hands on her shoulders
Haley nodded agreeing on her statement and Peyton smiled and invited her, "Great! Good! Hey! How about I take you out for celebration..just 2 of us with our newfound friendship and your promotion..what you think??"
"Umm…I would love to do that but can we take a rain check about that because I haven't told Nathan about it yet?"
Peyton wided her eyes and opened her mouth.."What?! You haven't told him! I thought this is a great news so why haven't you told him yet?!" with a confused face written all over her face
"Peyton, I just found out about this morning. Mr. Turner just told me when I walked in for my first class so yeah, I haven't told him yet which is why I want to take my family out for dinner so that I can share my news with him"-Haley explained
"Oh okay..I was worried for a second right there that you didn't want to share your news with your husband but that's good…well why are you standing here..you should go find him..go!" Peyton pushed Haley toward to the front door of the high school and tried to get her to go home as soon as possible
"I know..I know..I am gonna to tell him tonight..so don't worry I'll see you tomorrow and tell you everything, okay?" Haley said as she hugged Peyton and waved bye and Peyton did the same and nodded..
Rachel was cleaning up the room where the toys were spread out and put them away in the box and made sure that everything was settled when the parents get home..Haley opened the door and walked in to see her
"Hi Rachel, how are you doing with the kids today?"-Haley greeted as she took off her coat and put her bag on the table
"Oh the kids are great..they are upstairs doing their homework as we speak so seems like everything is fine and good..I was just cleaning up the toys because the kids wanted to play for a while before they started on their homework..so.."
"Oh that's okay..thank you again for helping to keep the house sane"-Haley laughed lightly
Rachel laughed lightly and asked her, "Well you seem to be in a very good mood..did something happen at the school?"
"Oh yeah it does give me something good..wow you are really good at observing people"-Haley said impressed at how Rachel could tell that she was happy considering that they met few days ago..
"Oh well I have my way with people..I am pretty good at reading people and could tell without them having to tell me what are on their minds..besides, you never stop smiling when you talk to me so I could tell something must have made you smile nonstoppable"
"Oh that's true..well I am not supposed to tell you because I am waiting for Nathan to get here so he'd be the first person I would tell my news but since you are our babysitter and maybe you wouldn't be with us celebrating my news so that's fair if I tell you as long as you don't tell Nathan anything till I get him, okay?"
Rachel nodded understanding and smiled, "Yea sure I would keep my mouth mum..so spill now because I am already thinking of thousands reasons what make you very happy now.." she laughed when she joked about that
Haley smiled as she said, "Well I got promotion today.. yeah well I just found out this morning so.."
Rachel interrupted, "Oh that's great! What promotion?" with a bright smile
"I am going to be Tree Hill High counselor and I know that sound nothing but counselor comes with a lot of work outside of classes which mean I would have to work on helping students if they need help and I would also help the teachers with the events so it's like I am helping everybody to get through the best as much as I can be.."
"Oh wow..that sounds a lot of work..I don't think I could handle being a teacher and a counselor at same time..that's too much for me to go that far..but you seem so good at it and I am sure you would do this and end up being more successful than you ever would be..so congratulations!"-Rachel complimented as she walked to hug her out of blue
Haley gasped softy not expecting her to hug her.."Oh!..thank you for your kind word! I am glad someone says that I deserve this.." she said with a smile
"Oh why? You think you don't deserve this??"-she asked with confused face
"Oh no no..not what I meant..it's just hearing someone says that makes me feel good about myself that I deserve this promotion, that's all..and remember that don't tell the news to Nathan"-she gave her a look and hopes to get her true word
"You got my word, don't worry about it and since you plan to tell him tonight I am assuming that I would have to go home early so that you would have some private time with your family, am I right?"
Haley was shocked at how Rachel could tell the obvious and wondered to herself maybe she could read people so well without asked.. "Oh yeah I guess you could say that..I hope you don't mind but don't worry I would still pay you full payment even though u are leaving early, so does that sound good?"
"Oh that sounds fine to me..but don't worry about paying me enough because I love your kids so I don't mind spending so much time with them, really"-she complimented about kids
"Oh thank you, I am sure my kids love having you being around in their lives and help them through whatever they want..I am glad that you are there in their lives because I couldn't find any better babysitter than you"-Haley praised at her skills
"Oh thank you! So since I am not needed around here so I better get home, so..anything else you need me before I go?"
"Oh no no, you can go home now because I am going to get ready for our big celebration so I don't think I would need you anything for tonight so I would be too busy getting ready for Nathan to get home..so have a good night, Rachel"-Haley walked to the front door and opened for Rachel to walk out
"Okay have a great night too and good luck telling him about your news and I am sure he'd be too thrilled to hear your news!! Trust me I know he would be happy to see you very much happy about your promotion so don't worry about it! Just enjoy as much as you can be with him"-Rachel said her last word before she waved bye to her and left to her car
Haley looked at her walking out and was puzzled at what she meant the last word but brushed it off thinking maybe she meant about celebration and shook her head and walked upstairs..
Rachel laughed wickedly, "You have no idea how thrilled that you are giving me a easy job to get what I really want..it's like you are giving all of your family to me all by your own and by the end you would realize how you have lost your family by your own actions and I would be the one holding them together..so perfect plan for me..well I couldn't think of myself to make this better plan! Woo!" as she fists her hands up in the air and had a small dance to herself and drove away to home..