Hawaiian Healing

~Chapter 7~

She sat on the crowded and cramped airplane looking out on the small window of the small commercial airplane that her kind, giving boss Lucinda had paid for, for her journey. She was fascinated by the white fluffy clouds that surround the plane, ignoring of the people around her that is now eating the complimentary meals. Unfortunately for Vanessa, she did not have any money and the money that Lucinda had offered was not enough. But the airport manager was kind enough to let her in but with no special privileges.

She sighed as her stomach had angrily rumbled in protest once again. 'This is my life now, and I have to accept it' I thought.

She was once in a loving family, which provided her with love, strength and a home. Although they were not that rich, they still manage to get by because being each other was the only thing that mattered. But on the most important day of her life - her graduation day. The most terrible thing had happened the she would never forget.

Her parents were in a car crash leaving her alone, loveless, and penniless.

It was not that her parents did not love her to leave her money in the future. But the fact that her parents are working double shifts every day, they still struggle to meet ends meets.

After the accident, she knew that she did not have any family, due to the fact that her parents eloped and was disowned, she was left alone in a big world.

The small house that she lived in for her entire life. A house that was small and cozy with a small garden that was filled with her favorite flowers – Roses. This now belonged to the bank.

Her life, her memories, and her everything was ripped away from her in the blink of an eye.

With no money, she could not provide her beloved parents a proper funeral. Fortunately, the committee had understood her case and had offered a resomation, which she gladly accepts knowing that her parents would have wanted.

Two days after the accident, she left home before the bank took the house away, leaving with a small luggage of favorite clothes that her mother had sewn especially for her, the music box from her father and a small worn out family picture of them and their resomation

After that day, she forced herself to forget the painful memories and work constantly to be able to live.

She had worked in a cleaning service and had made a small friendly relationship with her boss Lucinda and had offered to transfer her in Hawaii Lanai where the company is offering jobs.

Knowing that leaving Albuquerque will let her fully move on and that her parents would have wanted for her to do it, she decided to agree.

After the long flight, they had finally touched down and settling to her small hut that the island had provided for her, she can finally take in everything.

She looks out in the ocean and saw the beautiful sunset on the horizon, the waves crashing down with a slight breeze. She was in peace.

This place might actually let her heal of the wounds that she had masked for a long time.

`````````````` 1 month later ````````

A small knock from the door jostled her from her sleep.

She looks out the small clock and saw that she had overslept, due to exhaustion.

A familiar voice snaps her out of her thought that belong to her boss Lucinda" Vanessa, let me in I have something important to tell you"

I blinked and rubbed my eyes. 'What could possibly more important does she need to tell to someone like me 'I thought.

I opened the door and let my friendly boss in my super tiny house. She beamed at me with excitement. "Do you know who Zac Efron is?"

I look at her in confusion. "I'm sorry, who?"

She looked at me shock written all over her face. "You. Don't. Know . Who. He. Is?" she asked.

"I'm sorry; I told you I don't go out, even when I was little." I explained.

She looks out the window in full thought. "This is good, you don't know him, and so you're perfect for the job" she muttered to herself.

"What job?" I asked suddenly interested.

"Mr. and Mrs. Efron had rented that big villa near this house and they wanted to hire a maid and a cook for their son who will be staying. The director had just asked me to pick a candidate that is a great worker and someone who will not bother Mr. Efron. This is where you come in, since you are now absolutely PERFECT for the job!" She explained

"Really?" I look out the window and saw the Villa that is really close to my house, since my house is the actually guest house of the villa. "Wait, you said candidate. What does that mean?" I asked.

"Well, Mr. and Mrs. Efron will interview you to make sure you truly are the perfect servant" she said "So, are you up for it?"

I look away hesitantly "I don't know, you know how I am with boys" I said dully.

"Ness, I don't understand, how can a smart, talented and May I say BEAUTIFUL woman hates guys. Girl, I would love to be you, because you're just, well, stunning and you don't even need make up. Plus don't even get me started with your tiny waist and your legs! She exclaimed.

I smiled from the compliment. "I don't know, I just don't see myself with another person, being in love. Don't get me wrong, I'm a hopeless romantic, but I don't want to feel hurt again." I said sadly.

"Oh hunny, everything will be ok" she said rubbing my back for comfort. "Did I mention that this job is a good pay, and I mean really good." She informed.

I look up at her alert. "Really?" she nodded in response smiling.

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I ENTERED the big and spacious conference room of the five star hotel of Four Season Lanai. I sat down the big chair in front of the long dark table. My stomach churned, and my legs were shaking. After finally agreeing to a very persuasive Lucinda, it was time for the big interview. I look out in the balcony, showcasing the crystal blue ocean, taking my mind off things.

The sound of people approaching near caught her off guard from her trance. The double doors opened revealing a large built, handsome man with dark hair holding hands with a beautiful blonde hair petit woman.

They sat on the other side of the table looking at me up and down. I smiled, feeling nervous again as whom I assume Mr. Efron was not impressed. But felt better afterwards, as Mrs. Efron seem to like me judging by her widening smile as soon as she saw her.

"Hello, my name is Vanessa Hudgens and I am 20 years old" I introduced myself to them smiling.

Mr. Efron look up from the folder "It says here that you have completed high school but did not go to college" he said with a slight harsh tone.

I look down ashamed. "My parents died in a car accident and I was left with nothing. I'm saving money to go to college, sir"

"Pity" he said.

I looked up and saw him avoiding my eyes and Mrs. Efron shooting him death glares.

I knew I shouldn't have agreed to this.

"What makes you perfect for the job Ms. Hudgens?" he ask

"Well I'm good at cleaning and I am an excellent cook thanks to my mother's teaching and I am a very hard worker, sir" I said confidently.

He eyed me suspiciously "Do you know who my son is?"

"Well, other than the fact that his name is Zac then that's it" I said truthfully.

This caused Mrs. Efron's smile to go wider and a small smile is plastered in Mr. Efron's face. They look at each other, sending messages by their stare.

"You're hired" he said. My eyes widened and my mouth formed an 'o' shape.

"Really?"

They stood up and I followed. "Of course, and I trust that you will do exceptionally well" Mrs. Efron said smiling at me kindly. And with that they left the room.

I sank back down the chair surprise and shock by the result.

Today was the BIG day.

The first day of my new job and boy, was I excited.

I fix my dark curls once again for the 30th time this morning, a small white board in my hand that says "Zac Efron"

I look around me in the airport and saw a bunch of teenage girls eyeing my white board. Boy, Mr. Efron is really famous….. A sign that I really need to get out more.

And there he was a tall and well- built man with sandy brown hair came out of the double doors.

I didn't know how he looked but as soon as I saw him I Knew it had to be him. As he came closer I closer my heartbeat was beating fast and my hands started to shake. He flashes me a small smile and almost stumbled as he came closer.

I giggled. This made me feel better, as I knew that I wasn't the only one that was nervous….unless he's as clumsy as me.

I greeted him with a big smile and putting the famous Hawaiian necklace around his neck, my hands shaking hard in the process.

He smiled back.

But then everything turned upside down…. ""Look, you seem nice and all and I know that my parents hired you to be my 'chaperon' during for this vacation. If you do or don't know why I'm being sent here, I don't care, I'm just letting you know that I'm not here to make friends or anything"

And my world came crashing down. I knew I shouldn't have agreed to this because I knew I would get hurt. But it was my fault. I showed up and suddenly felt ….in love when I first saw him.

But I couldn't and wouldn't.

I'm his servant and nothing more.

Like there was ever a chance that he might like me too.

The small bump that the airplane had made causes me to wake from my smack slumber. I opened my eyes and felt someone's head on top of mine and I knew immediately who it was. I smiled slightly but the things he said were still stuck on my head. I tap his lap lightly to wake him up. He jolted awake. I look at the window slowly and saw that we had just landed on the water.

"We're here" I said my voice cracking.

"Ok" he responded and we both unbuttoned our seat belt.

We got up and he walk out of the plane first and turn back to me reaching up his hand for me to take , assisting me down.

I smiled. "Thank you"

He smiled back and scratched the back of his neck. "Look, I'm sorry for being kind of harsh at you in the beginning. I didn't mean to. Let's just say that I had a terrible past." I said to her watching her chocolate brown eyes.

I smiled "it's alright, I understand" I said honestly and turn my head into the direction of the big house.

"Wow!" he exclaimed: "This is where I'm staying?" he said indicating to the big villa in the middle of the palm trees facing towards the ocean.

"Yes, this is where you will be staying and the villa itself is very private and has its own private beach. The main hotel and the small town is about one away from here."

"Wow" he repeated still mesmerize by the view. "Hey, let me get that" he said reaching for his duffle bag from my hands.

"It's fine, it's my job anyway" I said brushing his hands off.

"And let me look like a jerk for making a beautiful girl like you carry my stuff? No way. I'm more of a gentlemen type" he said flashing a crooked smile.

"Fine, you can help me "I said while blushing from his comment.

With that they both took towards the big house.

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