Faded Love! [Elvis Presley]

I had such a long day at the Memphis hospital. And it was just getting started. I had worked the night before. Then I had to wake the next morning to start working the day shift because. Marie could not make it and we were going to be understaffed if I did not show up. Hopefully all my demanding work would be worthwhile when I got that pay check in. I could use new shoes to work in. and some new outfits all together. My boss Barb Worthmore stops me in the halls. "I need you in my office. Now please" she orders. The only time Barb asked anyone of us to her office was if we got a raise. Or if we were going to get fired. I had not done anything wrong that I knew of that would end up getting me fired. I not yes then I follow Barb right to her office. Forgetting everything else that needed to be done right then. I get in her office and there sits someone. A very famous someone. Ginger Alden. Elvis Presley's fiancé. Everyone around Memphis knew who Ginger Alden was. Most people around this area envied Miss Alden. That was for sure. Barb had me be seated beside Miss. Alden. Okay so it did not look like I was going to be fired here. Maybe a promotion?? Who knew?! "Miss. Alden this here is Sandra McCall. One of the best nurses that I have on this hospital staff" Barb brags on me. ♡♪♬♪♡ I blink thinking I heard wrong. My boss said I was the best nurse in this place? What a high honor coming from my boss!! Wow what a praise that was! I really wish I could have recorded that word for word and play it back for the other nurses around here to hear. "You want a nurse to care for Mr. Presley well this is the best one for the job" says Barb. "Wait. What is going on here Barb?" I ask my box. "Mr. Presley has been very ill. He hates hospitals. We wanted to hire a live-in nurse over at Graceland to care for Mr. Presley. His last nurse retired last month. We really need someone we can both trust" explains Miss. Alden in a gentle southern tone. "I see and you think I am that nurse that is perfect for the job? Is that why I am here?" I ask Barb. Barb smiles. She nods. "You are one of my top workers McCall. No doubt. You are always on time. You always come in when I call. You do each job perfectly. I have no complaints. You would be the girl for the job. Well the nurse for the job" brags Barb. "Wow Barb. Thank you" I gush with happy tears hearing her praise. ♡♪♬♪♡♪♬♪♡ Barb was a tough cookie. She was no nonsense. It was not often you would get an inch of a praise from someone like Barb. Miss Alden looks impatient. "I was sent here by Mr. Presley. Do you want the job? Can you move into Graceland? Be on his care when he needs for you to be? Twenty-four seven?" she demands to me sternly. She looks me right in the eye. "I live here in Memphis. With a friend. But I would be able to move into Graceland and be on round the clock care for Mr. Presley yes", I agree. "And not a word is to be sold or leaked out to the press about Mr. Presley's health when on the job" warns Barb. "I would never do that to anyone" I remind her. "That is not right to do" "Agreed. But the press would hunt after you. They would offer you money. They are ruthless" warns Miss Alden. "I would never tell anyone's medical history or secrets. I would rather lose my job then to lose my good word" I declare. "Alright. We can give Miss McCall a trial run, how soon can you meet with Mr. Presley over at Graceland this week?" Miss Alden asks me. "Anytime this week" I tell her. "I am free when I am not working" "If you take on this job you can leave to talk to Mr. Presley at any time. He has donated generously to us many times. Alright?" Barb gushes. "We have a soft spot for Mr. Presley around here" she tells me. "Alright" I laugh. I got down my home number then give it to Ginger. "Call me any time to set up a meeting with Mr. Presley. I can move in anytime" I agree. "Wonderful. Thank you, Barb, again for finding us nothing but the best" Ginger praises Barb. She shakes hands with my boss. Barb grins happily. Ginger leaves. "Wow working with Elvis?" I say feeling a bit star struck. ♡♪♬♪♡♪♬♪♡ I had just moved here to Memphis. I found a nursing job here and I never thought it would be leading me down the path to meet the famous singer. My favorite singer of all time. "Stay professional. Never give out his records to anyone. Got it? If you do you will be fired from working for Mr. Presley and from here. And you will never be able to work at another hospital again" warns Barb sternly. I nod. "I understand. I would never do anything like that" "I know. That is why I picked you. I knew we could trust you" Barb tells me. "Why didn't you take the job?" I ask her. "I am far to old for that. Besides, Mr. Presley likes young cute nurses. He listens to them better" jokes Barb as she winks at me. I laugh. "Thank you again Barb for picking me" I tell her. "Good luck" she tells me before we leave her office. Wow, soon I was going to be living at Graceland. On the grounds. And working to take care of Mr. Presley. I began to wonder what could be wrong and why did Mr. Presley need a live-in nurse? What was he keeping from his fans? I hoped it was not to bad. It did make me worry for him a little. I hoped Ginger would be in touch with me real soon too. I could not wait to start this new job! ♡♪♬♪♡♪♬♪♡♪♬♪♡♪♬♪♡