Chapter Two

A Job Offer

** This day had started out bad but I still wasn't sure how it was going to end yet. Something in me had become hopeful and yes even almost excited but yet I wasn't even sure why. I had showered and changed into the jeans and shirt that Linda was nice enough to have sent up for me. I pulled my brush out of my purse and set about brushing my waist length hair. I was thinking of putting it back up in the bun like I keep it so often but something in me decided not too. So I brushed it till it shined and then pulled out my lipstick and applied just a slight coat. I walked out of the bathroom and though the bedroom to the sitting room of the suite. I was feeling much better and looking the same way too or at least I hoped. I glanced at my watch and noticed that it was almost two and that I would have to call Mrs. O'Malley and soon. Linda was sitting at the desk on the phone. She was talking to someone named Shane and was telling him that they would be ready by tomorrow for the group to get there. I tried not to ease drop as I stood there waiting for her to end her call. After another couple of seconds she did and turned towards me with a smile. Just then there was a knock on the door and then it opened up to revile Vince and Mark. I sucked my breath in because now that I was feeling better about my self I noticed that he was even better looking then I first thought. Vince came into the room and right over to where I was standing to grasp my hand. He was telling me how sorry he was that I had gotten wet and all. I still hadn't been able to pull my eyes away from looking at Mark. Finally I guessed that I missed what Vince had said because the whole room had gotten quiet. I looked down at the ground embarrassed till Linda laughed and asked if anyone would like something to drink. Vince let go of my hand and said that he would help her and then joined her over at the bar. Then Linda asked what she could get me. I said just a pop would be fine. She then suggested to Mark and I that we have a seat. We both walked over and sat down on different ends of the same couch leaving the love seat for Vince and Linda when they came over with our drinks. After we had all taken a sip Vince started talking to me about my writing ability. I figured that he was just being nice because of everything that had happened. That was till he asked to see my samples and then I hoped that maybe he knew someone who might be able to use my writing style. So I got up and got my case from by the door and returned to where I was sitting. I took out my portfolio and handed it to him. Linda and Vince sat there flipping though it. They would stop and read something and then glance a look at each other or smile up at me. I was so nervous by the time that they had finish you would have thought that I was at a job interview. Finally Vince looked up and after handing it to Mark starts to talk to me. **

Vince: Lilah could I ask you a few questions?

Lilah: Could I ask why?

** See it has been a long time since I have trusted anyone and sometimes I can be very blunt. Some people might think it is because I'm rude but it's not. I just like to know what the world is throwing at me. He answers my question with a smile. His answer almost knocks me off of the couch were I am sitting. I glance over and I guess the look on my face must have been really dumb or funny. Mark is sitting there trying not to laugh. See he just said that I could consider this a job interview if I was interested. Of course I'm interested and I tell him that he can ask anything he want. **

Vince: First of all I want to say that I really liked what I just saw. As I'm sure that Linda did too. Are you from Chicago to begin with?

Lilah: No. I was born in a little crap town in Mississippi, which I final left about four years ago. I moved around a lot and ended up here a little over a year ago.

Linda: Do you have family here?

Lilah: No my family is still all in Mississippi but then I'm dead to them so...

Vince: Are you married?

Lilah: No and I have never been married.

Linda: So then it's just you?

Lilah: No Linda I'm not alone. I have a three-year-old son who is my life and my reason for trying to find a better job so that I can support him right.

Vince: What about his father?

Lilah: Lets just say that he's not in the picture and never had been except for the night he was conceived.

Linda: Oh I am sorry.

Lilah: Why because I'm not. That night changed my life forever and change can be good at least most change.

Vince: Do you really believe that?

Lilah: Yes.

Linda: Good. Now what would you think of being on the road?

Lilah: What do you mean?

** They both look at Mark who is smiling and has a gleam in his eye. Then they tell me that they will let Mark explain being he has been doing it himself for so long. I look over at him and look into those eyes and once again I am finding it hard to breathe. It takes all of my strength to concentrate on what he has to say. And I am think damn it girl he is a man and since that night so long ago you do not have time. Then I think well maybe a little time. **

Mark: What Linda means is really simple we hit and entertain in no less then about a hundred different city, states and countries over the course of a year. Our writers have to keep coming up with stories, plots, and added goodies to keep the fans coming. So we spend more time on the road then anywhere else.

Lilah: How many people are you talking about?

Mark: At last count most likely a thousand or so? Right Linda?

Linda: I'd say that many at least, Mark.

Lilah: Could I ask what company do you all work for?

Linda: Oh dear I'm sorry I didn't realize that you didn't know. We are Vince and Linda McMahon and are the owners and runners of the WWE.

Lilah: WWE?

** My not knowing what the WWE is starts them all to laughing. At the look of being out of the loop Mark finally smiles at me and tells me that the WWE stands for the World Wrestling Entertainment. The show that is on television about four nights a week. Hell even my three-year-old well he is almost four be he can tell you what the WWE is because he watches with Mrs. O'Mallory ever Monday night. I can feel the hot creep of redness as it covers my face. And then I think OH MY GOD I am being interview for a job with the WWE. I am surprised at myself for not fainting on the ground at these people's feet. Then Vince quits laughing and asks me once again what I feel about being on the road. And then I know that I have to ask a few questions before I answer that one myself. So I turn to him and ask. **

Lilah: I guess before I answer that I would first have to ask you where a single Mom fits in?

Vince: We have a few other single parents with us. A couple on staff and even a few of the Wrestlers. So what do you want to know?

Lilah: Well I guess that the most important question I have is do they bring them with while on the road? And if they do

is there some kind of setup for them?

Linda: Yes some of them do. We have a setup for those that do. They stay with their parents at the hotels and then are taken to work with them where we have this set up as day care and schooling. I think that there is about twelve right now between the ages of nine months to about eight. And another fifteen or so between nine and about sixteen.

Lilah: So then I could take him with me?

Vince: Yes.

Lilah: Then I think being on the road is just the change that I need.

** I then hold my breath waiting for either Vince or Linda to say something. Both look at each other and then over at Mark. Finally when my nerves can't take another moment Vince reaches out a hand for me to shake. And then he says the words that I never thought that I would hear in my life. He says welcome to the WWE. I shake his hand and feel as if I fell into the twilight zone. Then it dawns on me that maybe I should ask when do I start. Not that I even thought to ask how much it pays or what exactly my job would be. Because I knew that it had to be paying more then I was used too. And that either way I was going to have another change that was going to be good for me. Then it dawned on me that I think Vince just asked if I could start tomorrow. **

Lilah: Did you say tomorrow?

Linda: Yes he did because we will be having a show tomorrow at the All State Arena out in Rosemont. And then we have another show in Moline Illinois the next night. If you could start tomorrow then you can meet the other writers and get a feel of the place. See what we are all about. Then on Wednesday you and your son can board the Bus to Wisconsin or you can drive your own car?

Lilah: I don't have a car right now. Mine broke down about two weeks ago.

Vince: And bring your son with you tomorrow so that he can meet the teachers and other kids.

Lilah: All right.

Linda: Lilah why don't you join us and Mark for dinner and then we can finish ironing out the rest of the details. And then we will see that you get home.

Lilah: That would be fine but would you mind if I called the woman who is watching my son because she is probably wondering where I am? She loves him so I'm sure that she won't mind but she does worry about me.

Linda: Oh of course you can use the phone on the desk. And then we will go down to the restaurant for a bite.

Lilah: Alright Linda and thank you.

** I can't believe it and I had even pinched myself to make sure that I'm not dreaming. Twice. Today started out sucking and ended up with me having a job. But something in me is almost a little afraid. The reason is no where in sight so all I can say is that I will have to go with the change and take what ever it brings with it. I call Mrs. O'Malley to let her know that I got a job but not with the soap. She is happy for me and say's that she will sit with my son while we finish. I still can't believe it but here I am and we are on our way to the restaurant now. I guess only time will tell if I made the right choice or not. But for now it feels good and hell I'm even sitting next to a wrestler who is hot. Now I just have to find out which one he is. I guess that I will ask my three-year-old when I get home. I always wonder why he finds it so interested. Maybe he knows something I don't. **

Author Notes: Thanks for the review but please keep then up because I'm still not sure about this story. Oh and message to Big D Yes she did sleep with Kane I love him too. And Takersgurl35 thanks for all the reviews and I almost made it Taker but figured I would try something different. But I have things in store for him too. LOL. Ok so my best friend say's I'm obsessed with him. But then it wouldn't be one of my stories if I did not have those too in it.

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