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y dressed and even re

nts his staff to be. Especially someone that is supposed to be his daughter's nanny. If at all an

nk God for the length I managed to get from my father. I'm wearing a yellow sundress th

I keep for special occasions. Ain't no body got no money for no new shoes! My sa

them. Girls like cute stuff after all. I

or a complete breakfast so I make myself a cup of coffee and a slice of toast bread.

really need this job. The Uber I called has just

instead? There's no time for sec

10 minutes. Right now, it's just

ll it's glory. It's clear that it's definitely own

ds like a mansion as the huge black gates open to let us in. Its sleek, contemporary

rms around the lawn. Yup, thi

stone and crisp and white accents

curity. Damn. I get down from the Uber and walk over to the bl

y, a voice sounds

is t

with Mr Ross". A silence follows for a while b

e house, the main door opens and I come face to face with She

te punctual. I love it". Nerves

imple but neat look. Did I pull it off? I'm really nervous. Oh God,

is a good man, strict but a very nice man. You will do great. I trust you. He is ready for you

ring gold coated foyer greets with a stunning chandelier and sweeping

The spacious room stretches at least 25 feet high, with floor-to-ceiling glass

he creamy white walls adorned with precise artwork, the plush, wine se

form him that you are here. He shou

dless of how out of place I really feel

d turn towards the staircase to get

etings stuck in my throat. This has to be

s broad shoulders and lean physique, the crisp lines and precise cut showcasing his sense of fashion. He has on black shoes polished to perfection which complements his outfit, adding a hin

longer". He caught me. Forget a

utter under my brea

thing?". I hope he didn't hear me. I need thi

ituation, I stand up to face

ou. I'm sure you must get compliments everytime. I am Mia Pierce and I'm here for the i

hands into

ake your seat". He stretches his hand towards th

purse on my leg and keep th

head to the side. Shit! It's fine. I can still play it well. If he

would remember a face like yours if I

ng to the details I have gathered about you, you have worked almost any kind of menial job except being a nanny. So why sho

nt of things about children. Moreover, I have a little sister who is under my care. So I know that I'm very capable of tak

ected to live in the house during the time you will be working here. You will be paid $50 dollars per day. Make a decision on whether you want your pay given to you everyday or at the end of the month. I need a reply by the end of

the opportunity. You won't regret it". A genu

You will receive an email before the end of the day.

e calmly. Disadvantages of h

ople pr

Si

or that's at the side of th

for the day. I will be back quite late so make sure

He nods in response and takes

mber and place

in front of Mr Ross while looking dead serious. I can't believe I picked a fight wit

house, she should be accompanied by a guard. Have a car drop her off at her hous

me a glance then retur

ave you sorted out w

verything is

e office soon. Let's leave". With

oor closes, I rus

without your help". I pull away from her with

for you. Let's get on with the tour. S

augh and walk further

ges, her descent a vision of innocence and elegance. She's dressed in plush,

like her father. Her long, curly blonde ha

her pyjamas. A brown teddy bear is clutched tightly in her left hand. A frown is on

he steps and faces us, her frow

ately taken aback by her attitude. She's probably

d just left for work. I'm sorry". A downcast look takes

starts going back upstairs. Mid-w

pes". She continues on her way. If I thought

er watch it. Calm down Mia, you need this job. I turn to look at She

p with her? Why can't I? She's just a little g