Megan had always known that Ivyâs mom wasnât exactly the nurturing type. Back in college, Megan had often stood up for Ivy, though it had seemed to do little good.
âItâs okay, Iâve actually moved out of my parentâs place now. Iâm a bit embarrassed to ask, but⦠I was hoping you could help me out with something.â
Ivy felt a genuine sense of embarrassment. She rarely reached out unless she needed something, and now here she was, inviting Megan for a meal because she needed a favor. She acknowledged the awkwardness of the situation, but her previous lack of freedom in the Dunhill family left her with little choice.
Megan linked arms with her, walking confidently into the restaurant. âThere is no need to feel awkward!
If thereâs anything I can assist with, Iâm here to help!â
Once seated, Ivy slid the menu toward her friend. âPick whatever you fancy, Megan. Itâs on me today.â
Megan didnât hold back and chose a couple of her favorite dishes.
âSo, spill it, Ivy. Whatâs this big favor you need?â
Ivy bit her lip, hesitating before finally speaking up. âWell, itâs just⦠Iâm looking for a job. Iâm kind of in a bind for cash right now, and I really need to get a job.â
âJob hunting, huh?â Megan furrowed her brows in thought, then something clicked. âActually, I might be able to help! The ad agency that works with our office is hiring. With your credentials, youâd be a shoo-
in!â
Ivyâs eyes sparkled with hope. âReally? You think I could get it?â
âOf course! Youâre super talented, Ivy. Have a little faith in yourself!â Megan whipped out her phone and sent Ivy a job listing. âThere, Iâve sent you the details. Send your resume over, and Iâll put in a good word. If they like what they see, theyâll definitely give you a call!â
Ivy scanned the job post. She met all the requirements, and there was no mandatory work experience needed. It sounded promising! âMegan, youâre a lifesaver. Once I land a job, I owe you a feast, a real fancy one!â
âYouâre on! Hold to that promise, Ivy. Iâm sure youâll get the job and shine. Just donât forget about me when you make it big!â
âHow could !!â Ivy laughed.
Chatting and laughing, they finished their meal, walked together to the subway station, and then parted ways, each heading home. Back at her place, Ivy fired up her computer and sent off her resume to the email address Megan had provided.
Despite fitting the bill, Ivy was anxious, fearing she might not even get an interview at such a prestigious company if there were better candidates.
She crossed her fingers and hoped for the best, determined to work hard if given the chance.
Only by securing a job could she begin to pay off the hefty debt she owed and have some financial security after leaving the Howard family.
Restless and without a response, Ivy spent a sleepless night. Balfour, her partner, hadnât come home, but she merely muttered a complaint to herself and tried not to care too much. If he kept this up, heâd be the one in hot water with the grandparents, not her.
The next day, with low expectations, Ivy logged onto her computer and to her surprise, there it was â a reply from the company!