It took Fae a few days to calm down after she met Mischa. She decided to find something to do by rearranging her flat. The flowers and potted plants she bought at the farmer's market lined nicely at her little balcony. Every day she would take good care of them and even sang to them.
Within a few days, all the plants had grown so healthy and beautiful. The balcony looked prettier now, and slowly, Fae was starting to feel at home.
The new mattress she bought also turned out to make a huge difference. She was now sleeping better, although of course, this mattress couldn't be compared to the super expensive mattress at Ren's mansion. After she regained her sleep, Fae began to do more and think more clearly about her next move.
Ah .. she tried to keep her mind busy to avoid always thinking about her husband.
Early on after she moved out, Fae had always worried about how Ren would be able to rest without her. However, when she read the news on the internet or watched TV and saw that Amelia was still following Ren everywhere and was always there whenever Ren attended official events, Fae tried to harden her heart. She should stop caring about him.
Ren had promised to fire Amelia, but now that Fae asked to separate from him, she no longer tried to collect that promise. Maybe Ren really needed his secretary who had been with him for all these years.
Fae felt bad about demanding things from Ren, considering that she had decided to go.
Currently, Fae's focus was entirely on the child in her womb. Her baby would be coming to the world soon!
She had checked her pregnancy with a test pack several times and the results were always positive. She was certain that she was pregnant. However, Fae still had not thought about seeing a doctor.
She was thinking about the right time. After all, Ren was very influential, and he had trusted people who could tell him everything that happened to her.
She knew that all this time, John was diligently watching her movement, of course, on Ren's orders. Fae had lied to her husband and said that she was not pregnant. So, she had to think about how she could have her pregnancy checked without making Ren suspicious.
She had to quickly raise enough money and go back to Rhine, her hometown.
With that in mind, a week later, Fae finally decided to accept Mischa's offer and send her application. If Mischa could really help Fae to get a job at the RMI, she would feel very grateful.
[Thank you for your offer the other day. Since I really need this job, I will not let my pride stand in the way and pretend I don't need help. Please kindly find attached my most recent resume and cover letter. Hopefully, your friend can find a suitable vacancy for me. Thank you so much for your help. Best regards.]
She sent her resume to Mischa's personal email address and then informed the man via SMS that she had just sent her resume.
Now, she only needed to wait and see if Mischa really could help her or not.
In less than a minute later, an SMS reply came from the man.
[Thank you. I'll get them to call you for the interview.]
Fae sighed with relief. Mischa sounded very convincing. If it was true that Fae can work for RMI with the man's help, then she promised to do her best so as not to embarrass Mischa who had recommended her.
While waiting for an interview invitation from RMI, Fae then focused her thoughts on her coming exam. Winter just arrived, and next week she would have an exam.
Although she did not know whether she would be able to continue her studies after this semester was over, Fae decided to come to campus and take all the exams so that her efforts to study during the last semester was not in vain.
She would later take time off from school until she could find a good time to continue. Not only she had to think about the cost, but also her baby.
Over the next five months, she would work hard to raise money, and after that, she would focus on taking care of her baby for a few months until she could find someone to help her with childcare. Only then would she return to school.
***
"Madame has taken the next semester off from school," John gave his report to Ren, who listened carefully. "Since meeting Mischa Rhionen last week, she hasn't seen him again. Madame only went to campus to take exams and submit her request to take the next semester off."
Ren nodded and waved his hand. "You can go."
"Uhm ... Sir," John looked like he wanted to ask something, but his face looked doubtful.
"What is it, John?" Ren asked as he looked at his trusted driver with an impatient expression.
"Linda asked when Master will be coming home," asked John reluctantly.
Ren frowned at the question. He did not know when he would return home. The place would have been very quiet without Fae being there. Ren felt better staying in the penthouse for the time being. At least he was very close to the royal palace and his own office.
"I still have a lot of things to do. Just tell Linda. I'll be back when it's time," said Ren.
"Very well. I will take my leave now, Sir," said John, bowing respectfully. He then exited the penthouse, leaving Ren alone.
His master had become somewhat different lately. He hadn't even returned home for two months. Was this the result of his wife leaving? John could only ask himself.
After Joh left, Ren returned to immersing himself in his work. He was glad to hear that Fae was fine. For now, he would leave Fae alone so she could think. Later, when the time was right, he would go straight to her and discuss their relationship.
He's in no rush. It looked like Fae and Mischa didn't see each other either.
***
[My friend said, they have a vacancy that is suitable for you. Can you come for the interview tomorrow before lunchtime?]
[Of course. Thank you.] Fae hastily replied. [Ahhh ... I can come at any time.]
[You didn't ask me about the job, by the way.] Mischa wondered why Fae was not at all curious about the position available and deemed suitable for her.
[I believe in you. I'm sure you have spoken well to your friend. The rest, I will do my best so as not to embarrass you.] Fae replied.
In fact, she was not very picky when it came to work. Fae was willing to do anything to survive.
[Very well, then.]
Mischa became more and more interested in Fae. He would give her a good job, while he himself would find an excuse to stay longer in Almstad.
The results of his research indicated that Fae Muller was an ordinary village girl from a small village by the lake in Rhine. However, for some reason after meeting Fae in person several times, Mischa felt there was something interesting about her and he was determined to find out more.
He must earn her trust and find out what her true relationship with Prince Renald was and whether there was another secret behind her identity.
Something in Mischa's heart told him that Fae was Vega, or at least had a relationship with that girl. However, he did not yet dare to hope or conclude hastily. After so many mistakes in the past, he had become even more careful.
It would have been better for him to spend more time with Fae and to seek information more closely. He was glad Fae was in need of his help. He would take this opportunity to give Fae a job and himself would temporarily move to the office in Almstad.
Five minutes after receiving an SMS from Mischa, Fae received an official invitation for a job interview to her email, directly from the RMI Almstad office.
When she read the email, Fae finally really believed that Mischa knew someone in that company. That's why he could recommend Fae to work there.
[Please come at 11 am for an interview at the RMI office. We look forward to seeing you.]
Fae was delighted to see the email and rushed to confirm her appointment.
Gosh ... she's going for a job interview at one of the world's biggest tech companies!