Page 5 of The Pucking Single Dad

When Hunter got out of the shower, he came back into the bedroom to find Luna asleep again. It was still early in the morning. He wanted nothing more than to lay in bed with her again, but he had business to attend to. The fancy apartment in the city wasn’t going to pay for itself. Plus, he had other family members to take care of. He looked for a pen and a pad of paper. Hunter wrote a note to Luna and left it on the nightstand for her to find. He grabbed his jacket, looked at her one more time, and walked out the door. He desperately hoped he would see her again, but only time and fate would tell. All he could do was wait, but Hunter wasn’t used to being patient.

When Luna woke up again, she was startled to see Hunter had left without saying goodbye. She knew he had work to do, but she wanted to say goodbye to him in person. She didn’t know if she would see him again. She saw the note he had left her when she placed her feet on the floor.

The note read, “Luna, what a wonderful night it was. I want to see you again. Here is my number. Reach out if you want; the choice is yours.”

The note was blunt and to the point. Luna was glad to know she knew how to reach him, but something about the note felt impersonal. It felt like he was holding something back. The choice was hers? Where was the take charge man from the night before? Something felt different about this, and she didn’t know what it was.

Luna got dressed and hurried home. Her apartment was much smaller than Hunter’s. It was simple, but it was also all she needed. Most of the time, she wasn’t home; she was tending to other people's and their families’ needs. At least she had a night of her own. She didn’t know how many more of those she would get. It was time to job hunt again.

Luna called her friend, Ella. She had known her since Ella immigrated from Guatemala. The two developed a close relationship, and Luna considered Ella her best friend. She normally told her everything, but she wanted to keep the events of last night to herself. There was something special about keeping it secret.

“Hey, Ella,” Luna said. “It’s that time again, and I need another position for a family. Do you have any leads?”

Ella was enthusiastic about this news. She had an exciting new lead on a person needing a nanny.

“Luna,” Ella said. “I’m so glad you called! I just heard about this guy in the city that needs a nanny. He has a small child, a son, and he is a single dad, ya know. He’s famous too! A hockey player! Can you believe it? I mean, this would be perfect for you. I’m told that this position will require a lot of traveling. Hewants a live-in nanny, which I know you don’t usually do, but I’m telling you, Luna, this would be great for you! The pay is unbelievable!”

Luna pondered. She didn’t know if she was up for too much traveling. Sure, it sounded exciting, but it would also be a lot of work.

“Who is the guy?” she asked.

“Well, that’s the thing,” Ella said.

“I’m not entirely sure. The interview for the position is run through a third party. I only found out he is a hockey player through the rumor mill. You know how I am with gossip! Anyway, if you get the job, which you most certainly will with your recommendations, you will find out who the guy is. You have to promise you will tell me! I wanna know all about it!”

“Thanks for the info, Ella,” Luna said.

“You always come through. Just email me the information when you have a chance. I will think it over.”

“Luna!” exclaimed Ella.

"What’s there to think about? You’re young and free-spirited, and this would give you the chance to travel the country. Who knows? It might even turn into a romance—the guy is single, after all. The only catch is that it’ll be a few months before you can start. Enjoy the time off, though! I think they’re just tying up some loose ends with the previous nanny."

The two women hung up. Luna thought about the offer. It was the chance of a lifetime, but what about Hunter? She had the most amazing night of her life. Was she going to throw away this fantastic opportunity over a man she just met? She needed more time to think.

Whenever Luna needed to clear her head, she took a walk around the city. Grabbing her things, she wandered the streets for a little over an hour before returning home. During her walk, she received an email about a new job opportunity. The number to schedule an interview was included.

Back at her apartment, she tossed her keys onto the kitchen table and shrugged off her jacket, letting it fall to the floor. A sense of frustration tugged at her, though she couldn’t quite pinpoint the reason. With a sigh, she picked up her phone and dialed the number from the email.

“Hello,” she said. “My name is Luna, and I would like to set up an interview for the open live-in nanny position.”

The months passed, and Luna wondered if she would see Hunter again. She thought about reaching out to him, but a significant part of her also wanted him to be the first to make a move. She wanted to make sure that he wanted her. She felt that he gave her mixed signals. Maybe he did not want a serious relationship. That would be fine with Luna. She just wanted to hear that from him. As the time went on, Luna focused on her upcoming job interview. She needed the job badly, not only due to financial reasons, but because she needed a distraction from thinking about Hunter.

Chapter Three: The Interview

Luna glanced at herself in the mirror, dressed conservatively, and prepared for her interview. Her résumé and references were neatly tucked into a professional-looking portfolio. As she reached into her purse to check for her wallet, she spotted the note Hunter had written her the day after their first date. For some reason, she had stuffed it into her purse. She still hadn’t called him.

Could she, especially with the new live-in nanny position she was likely to get? Where would their relationship go from here? Could it survive with all the traveling? Did Hunter even want a relationship? The questions swirled in her mind, driving her crazy. She didn’t need the distraction, not right now. With a sigh, she tucked the note back deep into her purse.

Luna made her way to her interview. She was nervous but prepared. She always got a little nervous right before an interview, even though she always got every job she applied for.When she arrived at the office, the ordinary proceedings took place.

A young blonde woman, who was very attractive, greeted her. She introduced herself as the representative’s personal assistant. Luna thought it was strange to interview with the assistant instead of an actual member of the family she would be working with, but then again, the man she was interviewing for was famous. She supposed they had to vet anyone who was near him.

The interview went according to plan. Luna breathed a sigh of relief. Then, her thoughts drifted back to Hunter. Before she could delve too much into thought, the young blonde woman named Emily interrupted her thoughts.

“I’m not going to lie,” Emily said with a smile. “I think you are perfect for this job. You are the most qualified person we have interviewed for this position. I hope I am not speaking too soon, but you are hired!”

Luna smiled. This would be a new adventure for her. She was ambivalent, but part of her also thought that this was where she was supposed to be.