Chapter 12: First Day of Work

Luna was extremely nervous for her first day of work, even though it was just an experiment. Butterflies fluttered in her stomach as she dressed in snug jeans and a peasant blouse.

"You look great. You trying to get your boss's attention?" a voice asked from the door.

Luna looked in the mirror at her twin sister. Blush crept onto her cheeks. "Of course not. I just want to look professional for my first day."

"The blush is a dead giveaway." Hailey grinned.

"I have to go." Luna turned and pushed past her sister to her TV, where her video games were. She picked out a few she thought the brother would enjoy. "I'll see you later."

"Let me know how it went." Hailey called as Luna headed out of the room.

"Do you need a ride?" David asked, appearing at the door to living room.

"That would be great." Luna nodded. She led David out of the house and she stopped dead in her tracks. A limo was parked on the street. "Oh my." She breathed.

"Did he send you a limo to pick you up?" David sounded impressed. "Guess you don't need a ride from me."

"Let me check to see if it is waiting for me." Luna approached the passenger door and rapped her knuckles on the glass.

The window buzzed down and a man in a chauffer's uniform smiled at her. "Are you Miss Luna?"

"Yes, are you here for me?" Luna's eyes widened.

"Yes, miss." The chauffer got out and -jogged around the back of the limo to open the door for her.

"You didn't have to do that." Luna was embarrassed. She waved at David and slid into the car, settling into the plush leather seat.

The chauffer slid into the driver's seat and started the limo. As he drove off, he asked, "How are you today, miss?"

"Nervous." Luna admitted, giving him a small smile.

"Understandable. It is nerve wracking to start a new job." The chauffer nodded.

"What is your name?" Luna was curious.

.The man's eyes crinkled as he smiled. "Rolland, at your service."

"Nice to meet you." Luna smiled back. She settled into the seat, enjoying the rest of the ride. She noticed they went through a set of wrought-iron gates and up the long drive. She gasped as she took in the enormous mansion. "Is that where he lives?"

"Yes, miss. It became his after his stepfather died." Rolland nodded. He stepped out and opened Luna's door.

"That's so sad." Luna felt sorry for her new boss.

"Don't be. I worked for the man for ten years before he died. He was a ruthless dictator. Not to speak ill of the dead." Rolland nodded to the door. "Just go up and ring the doorbell. A servant will answer it."

"Thanks for the ride." Luna smiled at him again and made her way up the stairs. She rang the doorbell.

A moment later, a maid answered the door. "You must be Miss Luna, welcome. The master said you were blond and young."

Luna blushed. "Thanks." She stepped in as the maid stepped aside.

"Master Kaiba, your employee is here." The maid announced into a microphone in her ear. After a second, she turned to Luna. "Master Kaiba will be down in a few moments with the young Master Kaiba."

The fact that both brothers were Master Kaiba made her head spin. "Is there a place where I can wait?"

"Follow me." The maid led her through the hall to the living room. She gestured to any of the numerous furniture.

Luna settled on one of the couches and waited, gazing around at obvious wealth that was in sight.

Someone cleared their throat from the door and Luna looked over. Seto was wearing a blue dress shirt and black slacks. A tie was already in place. Beside him was a young boy of eleven with wild raven hair. "Miss Reynolds, this Mokuba, my brother, and your charge." Seto introduced Luna.

Mokuba went over, curious. "You're pretty. What's your first name?" he inquired.

Luna smiled. "Luna. Nice to meet you."

"I'll leave you to get acquainted.

Remember, Mokie, she is only here on a trial basis. If you don't want her to come back, I won't hire her." Seto left the room.

Mokuba looked worried, so Luna patted his small shoulder. "I won't be upset if you don't like me. But let's try to have a good day, okay?"

"Okay." Mokuba nodded, relieved.

A maid entered the room. "Master Kaiba has asked me to post a list of things he wants his brother to do before he comes home from work. It's on the fridge."

"Thank you. We will check it out." Luna turned to Mokuba. "Lead the way."

"Okay." Mokuba led her through the house to the kitchen where she found the list. "What's first?"

"Cook Mokuba breakfast." Luna read aloud. "What do you want?"

"Blueberry pancakes with sausage." Mokuba responded immediately, surprising Luna.

"I thought you would want truffles or something." Luna teased.

Mokuba made a face, which made Luna suppress a laugh. "We're not snobby rich." He assured her.

"Not even fish eggs?" Luna's eyes widened in surprise.

"No way! That's gross!" Mokuba shouted, making her laugh.

"Okay, okay. Blueberry pancakes it is." Luna went to the fridge and cupboard, grabbing ingredients, she began making the pancakes as she slid six sausages into the skillet. "How many pancakes do you want?"

"Two. We have blueberry syrup, too." Mokuba added.

"Glad to hear. I like blueberries." Luna smiled at him.

"Me too." Mokuba grinned.

Luna finished the pancakes and added butter and syrup. She brought two plates to the table and sat one down in front of Mokuba. "Can I get you something else?" Luna asked, before she sat down.

"Some milk, please." Mokuba requested, reaching for his knife and fork.

"Of course we need milk. How could I have forgotten?" Luna smacked her forehead lightly with her hand and realized her hand was really sticky. She washed her hands in the sink and poured two glasses of milk. She set the glasses beside their plates and sat down.

As they ate, Luna asked, "What do you like to do?"

"Play video games and soccer. You?" Mokuba took a bite of pancakes and his eyes lit up. "This is good!"

"Thank you." Luna smiled. "I like those things, too."

"Do you have video games?" Mokuba looked around, as if expecting to see them lying around.

"Yeah, I brought a few. They're in my bag." Luna nodded, turning back to her plate.

"What did you bring?" Mokuba asked, eagerly.

"You'll have to find out later. Now eat your breakfast so we can do something else." Luna gave him a half-stern look she wasn't serious about.

"Okay." Mokuba started wolfing down his breakfast at high speed.

"Woah, slow down! You'll make yourself sick." Luna urged. "We have all day." She assured him.

Mokuba slowed down, giving Luna a sheepish look. "Sorry, Luna." He apologized.

"It's okay." Luna smiled.

They finished eating and checked the schedule. "Shower and dress." She announced, shooing him upstairs.

Luna noticed a note below the planned activity. "Please make sure he uses deodorant. He is at that age."

"Okay." Mokuba headed upstairs and Luna examined the schedule carefully, making sure that she memorized it. She checked her watch and saw that twenty minutes had passed.

She headed upstairs and found the door that had "Mokuba" stenciled on it. She knocked. "Mokuba, are you dressed?"

"Yes." Mokuba called back.

Luna entered the room and found Mokuba dressed, his wet hair as wild as ever. "Did you do everything?"

"Yes, Luna." Mokuba nodded.

She sniffed the air, but smelled only soap and the deodorant he'd used. She nodded in approval. "Do you have any homework for the weekend?"

"Let me get it." Mokuba hurried over to his desk where a laptop sat and a book bag rested against the leg. He dug through it and pulled out a few books and some folders. "This it." He said, sitting at his desk.

Luna found a chair and sat beside him at the desk. "What grade are in?"

"Sixth." Mokuba pulled out a worksheet. "I really need your help in math."

"Let's take a look." Luna pulled the sheet closer to her and started working it with him, using candy to teach him. He learned quickly, excited when he got it right because he got to eat the candy. "You are a smart kid." She complimented.

"Not as smart as my brother." Mokuba frowned.

"Not everyone is really smart like your brother. Just be smart in your own way and keep learning every day." Luna encouraged.

"Thanks." Mokuba smiled.

Seto returned home from work and found the pair in Mokuba's bedroom, playing video games. "Seto!" Mokuba paused the game and ran into Seto's arms.

"We'll talk about how today went. Let me let Luna out." Seto patted Mokuba's back and looked up at Luna, noticing how blue her eyes were. He led her and Mokuba downstairs to the front door. "I will talk to my brother and make my decision. I will call you with my answer."

"Thank you for the opportunity, Mr. Kaiba." Luna hugged Mokuba and gathered her stuff. "I hope you find a good babysitter. Even if it's not me."

Seto nodded. "Thank you." He followed her out and waved as a car pulled up. She waved and jogged up to the car. She got in and the car drove off.

Seto headed upstairs and found Mokuba playing the game Luna had left off. He cleared his throat. "Oh, big brother! You scared me." Mokuba got up and hugged him.

"What did you think of her?" Seto asked, sitting on the bed with him.

"I like her. She's good at video games." Mokuba grinned.

"Did she have you do everything on the list?" Seto fought a smile.

"Yes, but she wasn't mean about it. She was really nice." Mokuba nodded. "Can she stay?"

"I'm thinking about it. It's time for bed." Seto tucked him in. "I'll make my decision by tomorrow and call her to come in to work."

Mokuba was already in his pajamas. "Night."

Once Mokuba was in bed, Seto kissed his forehead. "Night." He headed for the door. He looked back before turning out the light.