Despite the fact that it was Sunday, it was impossible for Brooke to go back to sleep and finally have that much-deserved lie-in. She still had a little trouble realizing it but she had Peyton Scott's cell number on her nightstand... And all thanks to her mother! She thought again of her false joy from the day before, when she had first considered becoming his personal assistant. Finally, a nanny job was a great way to get in touch with the one she admired so much. Maybe she would have the opportunity to show her her creations and enter this field before the end of her studies. She knew that she should not delay calling her back... But she wanted to do it in optimal conditions.
To start, she had gone to the kitchen to get herself a coffee. Her mother had made her one before she left. Like every Sunday, she had gone to see her grandmother at the nursing home. She had left her a note, telling her not to forget to call Peyton Sawyer. Brooke smiled as she turned away from her writing to carefully pour the coffee into her mug. She sat down at the bar, picking up the pen and paper, which she turned over. She then wrote down a few key words for her phone call. Then, she had fun talking to herself and humming to make her deep voice disappear from the morning. She then went to wash and brush her teeth. She put on a comfortable outfit and took her cell phone. She first sat on her bed, then she stood up. She changed position again by sitting at her desk. She dialed the number and after a few rings...
CHRIS : Hello?
The male voice that answered immediately told Brooke that the person she was talking to was not Peyton Sawyer.
BROOKE : Oh... Hello, sir. I thought I dialed Mrs. Scott. I guess that was a mistake...
CHRIS : No, honey! Peyton never gives her private number to anyone. I'm Chris, her assistant!
BROOKE : Oh... Hello! I'm Brooke... The daughter of the hairdresser Peyton went to get her hair done yesterday.
Brooke paused, hoping he would react, but he didn't. So she started talking again.
BROOKE : Mrs. Scott apparently mentioned that she was looking for a babysitter for her daughter... If that's still the case, I'm looking for a job and wanted to confirm my interest...
CHRIS : Okay, I see. Look, Peyton hasn't told me about you, but it's true that Sawyer needs a new nanny! If you don't mind, I'm going to ask you a few questions first before I bother Peyton and Lucas... They have a very busy schedule, so I have to make sure I don't waste Peyton's time, okay?
BROOKE : Uh yeah, yeah okay! I'm listening to you.
CHRIS : Good! So, the first thing will obviously be to know if you already have experience with children?
BROOKE : Let's say that there's a first time for everything, right?
CHRIS : I suppose that might be the case for average people... But Sawyer's parents are pretty demanding. This isn't your typical babysitting job. This is a full-time job, you knew that, didn't you?
Brooke hadn't really realized that this offer would completely block her two summer months. But whatever.
BROOKE : Yes, of course! I'm very motivated, really!
CHRIS : It's true that the salary offered is far from repulsive ... And the house you'll be staying in too!
BROOKE : So I'll be staying at Peyton Scott's!?
CHRIS : Of course, honey! They need someone present day and night, they are often out and about! Is that a problem!?
BROOKE : No, no! Absolutely, none!
CHRIS : I reassures you, you should have your weekends free when the parents are here... If not, at least Sundays. You'll be paid four hundred dollars a week but you'll see Sawyer is an adorable child! I love that little girl!
BROOKE : That's great!
CHRIS : Perfect! Second question, do you have a driver's license?
BROOKE : Absolutely, but I don't have a car though...
CHRIS : I'll stop you right now, a driver's license is enough! If they hire you, they'll lend you a car... As for Sawyer, nothing is too much for his safety. They're very attentive to it, especially Lucas... I have one last question, when could you start?
Taken a little by surprise, Brooke didn't take the time to think, for fear of missing such a proposal.
BROOKE : I'm free immediately!
CHRIS : Great! That's great... I'll let her know in that case. On the other hand, you know that you'll be subject to a confidentiality agreement?
BROOKE : What do you mean?
CHRIS : Peyton and her husband try to be there for their daughter as much as possible... They are public figures. They are therefore very exposed in the media, they do not want this to have repercussions on Sawyer. What's more, it would be catastrophic if someone with bad intentions decided to tell the press about their life...
BROOKE : I understand this necessity and I will be worthy of it, for the sake of everyone.
CHRIS : Well, perfect! I will then notify Peyton immediately as soon as we finish our conversation.
BROOKE : And you will contact me again, then?
CHRIS : It's Sunday, I think Peyton, or her husband, will text you to give you a time to meet... Little tip honey, answer immediately... Peyton is not the patient type!
BROOKE : Alright.
Brooke paced around her room and even the whole apartment. She still had so many questions. She was really intrigued by all the tension surrounding this job... A golden salary, a confidentiality agreement... All this to take care of a five-year-old girl during the summer holidays... A car, a house! Imagining herself in Peyton's house excited her terribly... Her dressing room must have been incredible, her workshop too. A few minutes after hanging up with Chris, her cell phone was already vibrating. It was a message from Peyton telling her that she was free until 6pm and that she should come to her place when she could. She had also given him her address in the message.
Brooke reread the message several times... Her hands were shaking a little, despite herself. She hesitated between going there immediately because she had nothing planned. Or waiting a little, just to relieve the pressure. Besides, her mother wasn't there to advise her... She who was always so good advice. Brooke needed to share her excitement and calm down. Instinctively, she dialed Haley's number. She didn't pick up quickly... Brooke realized that she was probably still sleeping. Then, a small voice of the living dead was heard on the other end of the line.
HALEY : Brooke, I'm sleeping... I mean, I was sleeping! You better have something crazy to say to me to do this to me!?
BROOKE : Sorry, honey, but I really needed to hear you...
HALEY : Oh! Is everything okay?
BROOKE : Yes , yes ! But I do, in fact, have something crazy to tell you... Well, something crazy, for me anyway. And I was calling you because I don't want to make any mistakes... This could really be a huge opportunity!
HALEY : Go give birth, Brooke!
Brooke explained in detail the various events of yesterday and this morning.
HALEY : No question of missing an opportunity like this, Brooke! Go IMMEDIATELY!
BROOKE : Doesn't that make me look like a girl who has no life!? What if I arrive while they are having brunch as a family, for example?
HALEY : They're looking for a full-time nanny for their daughter, they'll be delighted to see that you have no life. And frankly, I can't imagine Peyton Scott having brunch on Sundays... Have you seen her figure!? Maybe you can already show off your new nanny skills by feeding the little one during the interview! Stop thinking Brooke, get changed and go!
BROOKE : Easy for you to say! I stop thinking, I change and... Oh my God! Of course I have to change!
HALEY : What are you wearing?
BROOKE : An outfit that is totally inappropriate for meeting a fashion goddess!
HALEY : Okay Brooke, but don't overdo it! I remind you that you're going for a babysitting job...
BROOKE : What would you recommend?
HALEY : You have to wear something classy but comfortable... You're going to have to run after a little girl!
BROOKE : No heels, then?
HALEY : It all depends on the type of heels or soles... Boots are ok but you forget the stiletto heels that's for sure!
BROOKE : You're right... And for the outfit, do I play more on the comfortable side or the stylish side?
HALEY : Honey, I feel like you're losing all your nerve here... You're the future star of fashion design!
BROOKE : Yeah, but I don't know anymore... I was thinking about wearing my black satin top but I think it's too sexy, right?
HALEY : It's not the father you have to convince, huh! If you're too sexy, Peyton might not like it...
BROOKE : My God yes, you're right again! Okay, I'll recap and then I'll leave you alone! I'm going to carry something comfortable, not too sexy but classy and stylish that shows my creative personality?
HALEY : Impeccable, it's the perfect combo Brooke!
BROOKE : Thank you Haley!
HALEY : With pleasure, you know well ... Even on a Sunday morning! Are you feeling better, do you already feel more serene!?
BROOKE : A little yes ... I'll be much better in a few hours!
HALEY : The sooner you go, the sooner you'll know. Let me know, okay?
BROOKE : Yes! I promise!