you're the babysitter i'm just the mom (Amber)

Hearing Avery wasn't that good at managing her time was a surprise. She seemed so organised in all their dealings so far since the little ones were born but as Levi kept going with his early breakfast it was now clear she wouldn't get to the gym on time. Perhaps later on she figured.

"Two children are a lot to deal with but they'll great company for each other as they grow up" she mused. Then came a surprise that showed once Avery spoke again. "I didn't mean it that way. It works for other people but perhaps not for you right now" she added. So while he was busy drinking she used her free arm to get her coffee mug and multitask herself. All those years of practice starting from when she was in high school helped now as she made this look easy.

"Don't overdo it Levi" she softly said. A little at a time worked better even if it was more work for Avery or herself.

Avery Ashford

It did sound that Avery was mad at Carter. Meanwhile she took the bottle away from Levi just for a moment so he could swallow the milk. Then with her mug parked again she gave him it back so he could keep feeding. He really was a hungry boy.

Perhaps it would be better if he didn't return too soon by the sounds of it as her employer had plenty to say. "Did Carter say when he would be back?" she replied softly. Right now she was on overtime but didn't mind it. "It also sounds like he's in trouble" she posed noting Levi had half finished the bottle already.

"I'm not into men and haven't since I was fourteen. Boys didn't do anything for me before that either. So they won't have that chance to leave me with a baby unless I'm sitting for them" she added.

Avery Ashford

Carter not being back might well mean more work for her but Levi did seem happy and settled again. She she winded him and he settled back into his carry basket. Finally she could get her breakfast.

Then came an unusual request. Avery wanted some eye candy if she heard this right. Specifically for events and not sex; she wasn't sure if they'd find many takers but it was worth a go. "I'll need my notepad first" she replied and came back with this to the dining table. Now the ad could be at least drafted and it was a classified ad in a news paper back home.

So with pencil in hand she discussed the finer points of this with Avery and the advert took shape while Lyra was was with her mother. "A child may not look like both parents right away but she might later on" she suggested as she showed Avery the ideas jotted down so far in the rough first draft. It was more bullet points that could be turned into something that would fit a digital newspaper. So a two way process on this project would continue over breakfast.

Avery Ashford

Amber wondered why she was getting Maya's record but it was early in the morning and the question would figure itself out later. So as she gave this matter thought. Maya was arm candy and what she wanted after that was down to her. Assuming she kept that out of the public eye as there was bound to be press and photographers taking an interest in Avery. Also as she worked for Avery she knew about confidentially.

"So do you want me to meet her when she arrives?" she posed. That seemed logical to her and then she could bring her to Avery.

Avery Ashford

Amber could see Avery's point of view but perhaps she was catching on fast to how things operated here. This island was closer to being an absolute monarchy than a democracy but it was a haven for oddity kind and Maya did have skills that could still be used. She didn't see why you'd discard a person of talent just because they didn't look like a model. You could always find your arm candy elsewhere and carry on the plan that way.

So there was a file but no photo and she wouldn't know what she looked like until she responded to the cardboard sign and introduced herself. "You know even if she isn't looking like a supermodel you did find her ability interesting enough to ask her to come here. At least meet her and see what she can do for the corporation; but I do know what to look for.

When is her boat arriving?" she replied posing a a question after the observation. Just perhaps she was going to end up doing more than just being a nanny.

Avery Ashford

She did understand what was going on in the world. A girl was expected to look pretty or hot. Amber herself was pretty but she did explain what she meant after Avery had finished speaking. "I fully understand that but you could always split the job if it is the case Maya doesn't measure up. An arm candy woman just needs to look hot". Amber was human but she did understand just how rare an oddity was compared to the billions of basic homo sapiens around. To her the ability and skills were more valuable than looks.

She could also bring a viewpoint that was outside of business and she'd grown up in the now struggling financially middle class. She'd seen everything from the spoilt mean girl rolling up to high school in her sports car to the rough neighbour children she shared a class with along with everything in between. Now she was seeing what an effective queen was like in a land where money meant power and influence with Avery leading the direction of a corporation.

"You are also an effective queen. People look up to you and you guide this company through rough financial times. You do so much more than you realise but if Maya works out as planned you'll have what you want and there's still space for her to figure out a life here. Something everyone has to do".

Avery Ashford