Sitters and Little Hearts

Chapter Three

Off anxiously tapped his foot as he waited for Tay to arrive in the cafe where they usually hang out. He earlier called Tay to help him with his dilemma. He has to find Nirin a nanny that would pass P'Am's taste within three days. Finding a nanny or sitter isn't that hard but finding one that could pass P'Am and Nirin's judgment would be impossible. So it all ended up in Off asking Tay, his only trusted friend, for help or else he'd loose all his hair in trying to find the person perfect for the role.

He had been waiting for Tay for half an hour now. His coffee's running out, as well as his patience.

Off's mind was racing. He had been thinking of all the worst case scenarios that might happen when Nirin's with him. His mind whirled with possibilities from Nirin setting his house on fire, Nirin driving him insane with her hyper active energy, to him losing Nirin herself when he brings Nirin to the mall.

Out of all the times where Tay could be late, he chose this time when Off is having an ultimate crisis. Off would really love to strangle Tay when he arrives. He better have a good enough excuse when he shows up.

Speaking of the devil, Tay arrived calmly as he went towards Off with long languid strides. He had his sunglasses on and his shirt half done, as if flashing his chest. 'What a show off' Off thought as he stared at his friend.

"Sawadee, Peng," Tay greeted as he plopped on the seat opposite from Off.

"You better have a valid explanation on why you're late, Tawan," Off warned "I'd kill you right there on your seat."

"Oui, a bit grouchy today, aren't we?" Tay mocked "P'Am's got you real good, na?"

"Where were you?" Off asked. "I've been waiting for half an hour already."

"You know the usual," Tay smiled. "Talking with some ladies. They were damn hot, man. Hot bunnies ready to play."

"Aish," Off pinched the bridge of his nose. "I'd really want to punch you right now. You're no help at all. I called you because I have an emergency Tawan, an emergency, and you had the guts to play with your bunnies right now?"

"Oi, the bunnies I played with are no regular bunnies, Off" Tay smugly said "These bunnies are able to lend a hand."

"I'm in no mood to play you jackass" Off grumbled.

"Don't knock it till you try it, Peng," Tay said. "The ladies I talked to were from an agency. Corporate bunnies ready to hop on and help you."

"You better not be pulling my leg or I'll smash your car," Off said and leaned in closer. "Spill."

"According to them they're from the Elite corporation, the agency where famous people and politicians hire butlers, maids, gardeners, helpers, etc." Tay said. "And according to some minor research I've gathered from connections all personnel they employed from there are extraordinary. They're top notch professional."

"Okay, they seem good"

"The only catch is the price, these personnel are hella expensive, and booking an appointment there is hard too."

"You know money's not a problem," Off replied. "The problem is how we set an appointment."

"That's where I come in, Off," Tay said "I had us set a private interview with them. They'll give us thorough background with every person, to give us the insurance they're no phonies. And they said we'll have all the access to their top picked candidates."

"Why do I feel like I'm hiring a hit man instead of a babysitter?" Off cringed at the thought.

"Off, we need to give P'Am and Nirin the best nanny, okay?" Tay looked at Off incredulously. "Neither of us can fail here. P'Am would castrate us if something happens to Nirin."