It's Gonna Be May [closed]

That was crazy. But it sounded like Jason, to miss something right under his nose. Easily blinded. Right. He remembered her storming out from the apartment on a dime, and just like she'd promised, it had been almost a week and she'd still not seen or heard a trace from her. How Jace managed to put up with that, she wasn't sure. Going without texts or calls for months while he was in Europe had been daily torment for her, but at least on the outside, he kept up that familiar smile. "I... I understand. I-I'll f-f-find out what I c-can."

This was just falling into her lap. It felt like taking the bait. What was she pulling herself into, to what end? She wasn't sure, but she didn't have any choice but to jump on it.

He smiled, both of relief and satisfaction. "Glad to hear it," Nathaniel said, gathering a few papers together again. "It's my understanding that there's an extra room in their apartment. Seeing as we're short on housing and time to schedule, I see no reason why you can't stay there. Report back to me as you see fit. We'll soon set up a regular paying salary in return for your efforts. Of course, you may have to go on a standard mission now and then to keep up appearances, but it's nothing to worry about now."

Nate paused, glancing over at the door. It went far more quick and easy than he'd anticipated. On whim, he went on for one final question. "Is there anything else I should know before we're done here?"

A salary. A job. She was hired. A relieved smile broke across her face, but inside, she felt like the consistency of flan cake. Evelyn stood up on uneven legs, staring him in the eyes, mind racing.

Anything he should know?

"No. I-I don't th-think so." She was going to keep the best parts to herself. "Sir."