The Moonlight Lilac Chapter 9: 1 - THE ONE WITH THE RED DOOR 1.2

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CHAPTER 1 - THE ONE WITH THE RED DOOR 1.2

"Yes, Ms, Parker. Sorry about that. I had to inform the young lady about you calling us. Apologies for not putting you on a proper hold. Anyway, yes, RV gave us a heads up that we might receive a call from you. We're glad that you did call us. By the way, my name is Dahlia and I am the headmistress of the Arentsvelt's mansion. We would like to conduct a personal interview with you. Are you available tomorrow around 12 then?" asked the headmistress and this time, her voice was lighter than before.

'I thought I really didn't want to talk to her or she would be angry with me earlier. It turns out the young lady just informed me, whoever she was important to. Maybe the HR manager? Eh? It turns out it wasn't HR I was talking to. She said it was the headmistress.

So this isn't the Arentsvelt's company...rectangle the butler of their mansion asking me for an interview? I mean, an interview right at their mansion?!

"Y-yes"

Stuttering more, Sky!

"Yes, 12 noon is good. I'll be there. Just give me the address of the 'company?" I asked in a hurry. I was really expecting the interview from the company.

"Alright, Ms. Parker, I'll give you the address. But, to set proper 'expectations, since you're applying as the personal instructor of the 'twins, interview will be conducted here. In the mansion itself. So you could also meet the twins.”

Wait..twins?!

Two children? Rey didn't inform me about that. Usually when I teach, there's only one student. If ever, this is my first time teaching two. But it seems like there's no difference, what's the difference? I hope they are not stubborn.

"I'm sorry. Did you say twins?" I clarified.

"Oh, looks like RV didn't inform you about it. But, yes, twins, Ms. Parker. If you really are the one we're looking for, you will be a personal instructor for two teenagers. They're twins. One guy and one girl. They're 17 years old."

17 years old?!!!

The oldest I've taught is 10 years old. What's that, it seems like a blur. But I'm here. Let's see where it goes.

“Oh | see. Thank you for sharing that, Dahlia. I’ll just wait for the address. Are you going to email me the address or?”

"Yes. You can provide your email address and I'll make sure to send it right away.”

I provided my email address and even spelled it out for her to make sure I would receive the email. After a minute, my phone rang and there was an email notification. | opened the email with the complete address.

I have received it. Thank you, Dahlia."

“Welcome, Ms. Parker. So, we'll be expecting you here tomorrow. Also, I'll be the one to interview you. Please take care and have a good day."

"You too, have a great one."

'And then I ended the call. Hopefully she's not so intimidating in real life.

When I hung up the phone, I immediately turned to my mom.

"Oh! What are you saying? You're yelling a lot, ma'am? Anyway, I have an interview tomorrow—-MOM!"

“AHHHHHHHHHHH!”

I couldn't finish what I was going to say when my mother suddenly screamed and hugged me while jumping. When she lifted her head, her eyes were filled with tears. She hadn't even passed out yet.

"I'm so proud of you, son! It's great that you're still smart. And now you'll work for the richest family in the country. Next you'll have your own car. Tomorrow you'll be the second one to own Arentsvelt Corp."

What?! I guess Riley was really her daughter.

"You're really advanced, Mom. I'm just going to interview you, you're already claiming the company."

"You're welcome! There's an Arentsvelt there who likes you. My daughter is so beautiful, I'm sure someone will fall for you and marry you." she said seriously.

And I was even pimped!

"Mom, you're so mean. What are you talking about? Besides, I have a boyfriend, right? You even made milk for him earlier. You said he doesn't drink coffee, so you made Milo. This, it's like what? I'm just going to work there. Besides, did I think you were a big fan of Mykel?" I said to him and broke away from her embrace.

"You're not sure," my mother replied.

'Seriously???? This isn't just my mom.

"Just kidding, Sky. You did well in the interview, right? It's a huge relief for us when you get in."

I hugged her again. Mama was only below my ears, so she felt like a little girl when I hugged her. Even though she's in her mid-40s, you can't deny how beautiful my mother is. They say that when she was young, she looked just like me. It's just a little awkward, but even though she's old, people still look at her on the street when she walks. Some even say that we look like sisters.

I'll do my best to pass the interview. I know this isn't just any interview. They're looking for a personal instructor for two members of the richest family in the country. I need to gain their trust to get the job.

I have a strong feeling that this is going to be one hell of an interview.

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I am standing now in front of the towering front gate of the Arentsvelt mansion. The gate is engraved with the family sigil. It's the same sigil embedded on the business card. It's absolutely gorgeous. In my years of teaching various families, I have only just now been so amazed and amazed by a front gate. Just the gate itself is screaming wealth.

"Who are they?" suddenly someone spoke in a deep voice. I looked at the right side of the gate and saw a speaker. It was probably the guard inside.

“Hi. It's Skylar Millie Parker" I provided my complete name.

After a few seconds, the large gate suddenly opened and a tall man in a suit and tie stepped out. The man walked towards me and then he smiled at me as he approached.

"Good afternoon, Ms. Parker. You're expected inside. Please, come with me.” He politely bowed his head which I imitated and after that I followed him.

'Is my brother just a guard? He's social and in a suit and tie. I suddenly looked at what I was wearing. I'm wearing a white long sleeve cashmere turtle neck, which I put on a black dress.

I'm pretty to look at, aren't I? I probably won't look like others here.

"Please, Ms. Parker," I said, looking at the guard who was holding out his hand to a 2- seater golf cart. He was letting me ride in there. It's very spacious and you have to ride the golf cart to get to the entrance of the mansion.

I sat in the back and thanked the guard. He sat in the front and started to drive it.

I was staring at the mansion for almost the entire trip. The landscape is just..wow. That's all you can really say. From the wide grass field, trees that you know are well-kept and always trimmed, 'then I saw a pond in the distance. The family's wealth is immense.

After a 5-minute drive, we arrived in front of the mansion. I thought there was no more man when my mouth dropped open.

What the---Is this a mansion or a castle???

It's a massive old England style mansion. It looks like a palace you only see in a fairy tale. It's like you're in the show Bridgerton. Apart from the main building, there are various other buildings around. The entrance door to the mansion is high where there are two more guards who are dressed the same as the older guard I was talking to.

As we approached, they opened the door and the interior was revealed to me. The first thing you'll notice is the grand staircase. It literally takes your breath away.

IS THIS A MANSION OR A CASTLE?! I feel like I'm in Hogwarts or somewhere out of Game of Thrones.

When I actually get here, I feel like I'll lie down on the red carpet of the stairs. It seems softer than my bed.

"Ms. Parker?"

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