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“Fantastic. One last question. Would you be able to move over the holiday vacation and start work the day after the New Year?”
Bebe’s legs wobbled, and she grabbed the counter to steady herself. Should she say yes when she hadn’t even had a chance to talk to Jay about a possible move yet? Then again, she couldn’t make Ms. Simpson wait for her to have a conversation with her boyfriend.
“As long as I’m able to give appropriate notice to my current job, I don’t see how that would be a problem.” But could she pack and do all the other things required before then?
“Great. The kindergarten teacher you’d be replacing if you got the job is going on maternity leave for the rest of the school year. Although there’s an assistant, the class is quite large and does so much better with a two-man team.”
“That makes sense. Does that mean this is a temporary job?”
Could she move out to Texas knowing she’d be job hunting in the summer?It’s one interview. It’s not like youcan’t apply to more than one place.
“The teacher has until the end of the school year to inform us if she is indeed coming back for the next term. Then we’d be able to tell you for sure if it was temporary or yours.”
“Thank you for letting me know.”
“Misty Baker will be the one conducting the interview. I’ll let her know you’re able to speak to her Monday.”
“Thank you.”
“You’re welcome. Have a good holiday.”
“You too.”
Bebe set her cell on the counter. They wanted to interview her? Monday? And have her move at the beginning of the year? What would Jahleel think?
“I want us to be together.”
Jahleel had sweetly told her multiple times that he wanted them to be together. That the long distance shouldn’t be a factor, that God would work out the details. If Bebe got this job, that was a very necessary detail. Despite not making any declarations of love, she knew she loved Jay. It was just too scary to admit, even to herself. But he deserved her courage. After all, he’d shown her daily that he would always show up. He wasn’t like Will by a long shot.
Still, she’d need to find some way to see how Jahleel felt about her going to Texas. And she needed to make a decision about Will wanting to sever his parental rights. Her divorce decree said she couldn’t take Hope out of the state without Will’s permission. But if she signed that paper, her movements would be a nonfactor. Still, if she told Hope, would that ruin the holidays for her little one?
Lord, so much to think about. So much I want to hide from.
“At least I tried.”May’s words repeated in her mind. Did Bebe want to live life wonderingwhat if? What if she didn’t follow Jay to Texas?
She dialed her principal.
“Bebe, you miss school already?”
She let out a shaky laugh. “I have a hypothetical question for you.”
“O-kay.” Andrea drew out. “Shoot.”
“If I were to quit, would you be able to find a replacement in time for the New Year?”
There was a pause. “Interesting you should ask.”
“Oh?” She sank onto a barstool. “Why?”
“There’s a local teacher interested in teaching kindergarten. Obviously, all positions are filled. This teacher is willing to leave their current position and move to another district but wishes to stay at Peachwood.”
Is this Your doing, Lord?
“Are you thinking of leaving?” Andrea asked. “I know how to keep a confidence.”
“I am,” Bebe blurted. “I have an interview Monday.”
“This wouldn’t have anything to do with a certain football player?”
