The Deadly Babysitter

Chapter 2: Advertising

I called my husband.

"Hey honey, will you talk to me while I drive home? I'm really sleepy but I'm almost home."

"Alright, I do have some news though."

"Oh no! It sounds serious, is everything ok?"

"Yeah, I'd love for you to hurry and get home though!"

"Yeah yeah, I'm turning in the driveway now."

I looked out my door and saw Nick waiting to greet me.

I got out of the car and we walked in the house together.

Nick led me to the computer.

"Craigslist?"

"I've decided that since you always work so hard, we should get a babysitter. That way, we each can have one job while the babysitter takes care of Chloe."

"So like put out an ad on Craigslist?"

"Yeah, is that ok?"

"..... Yeah, that's fine with me."

"Now, lets celebrate!"

"I really just wanna go to bed, I'm very tired and sleepy."

"Ok, I'll get started on the ad then?"

"Uh, yeah sure, just let me read it before you post it. "

"Alrighty!"

I went upstairs as Nick went to his computer.

Nick sat down and began the ad.

''I am looking for a babysitter for my child. Her name is Chloe and she is 8 months old. I will be starting the pay off at $8.00 per hour. I am not sure how long it will be needed for, you may only have a job for one week or even one year. I am willing to negotiate some of my terms. If you are interested in this offer, please call or text me at 323-412-8555. I only accept serious offers and will do a full background check. I am also holding an audition to look for someone. If you would like, come down to 4321 Sunny Side Dr. this Saturday beginning @ 10 and ending @ 4. I look forward to meeting each of you!''

I attached a picture of Chloe.

I walked upstairs to our room. I noticed Maggie looking so peaceful and I didn't want to wake her. I went back downstairs and pressed the "post" button.

I turned off all of the lights and went upstairs to Maggie. I laid in bed and thought about the ''soon-to-be babysitter.''

I hoped that someone would get picked, I wanted Maggie and I to go back to our loving relationship instead of stressful one.

"Goodnight Maggie."