Daylight

Chapter 4: Routine is a bitch

Camila arrived at work five minutes early, she congratulated herself for getting the subway in time. To be honest, she wasn't expecting much of her first day, the behavior she had seen so far in Jauregui's office was enough to make anyone nervous and she couldn't imagine what it would be like in a place where the kids felt at home.

However, Camila was nothing but optimistic and she would try her best to be a good nanny, even if she had no idea of what she was doing.

"Good morning, Miss Cabello," A middle-aged woman said to her as she crossed the hallway of the Jauregui mansion "Follow me, please"

"Good morning," She said back and followed her throughout the house, what else could she do? "I'm sorry, what's your name?"

"Demi" the woman smiled, she seemed nice "I'm the housekeeper, been here ever since Lauren Jauregui was a small child like the ones she has herself" Camila was grateful for the information, that meant this woman probably knew more of this family than anyone else.

"I hope I can do a good job with the girls" Camila decided to open up and listen if she had any advice "The girls don't seem to like me very much"

"Miss Luna does not like anyone but her mother" The woman pinched and gave her comfort "And Miss Livia will love as she does everyone, do not worry child" She pointed to a door at the end of the hallway, it where Camila is supposed to change clothes, Mrs Jauregui likes her employees to wear uniform, that includes the nanny and to be frank, Camila didn't mind, she would not need to worry about clothes on this job.

"The children are still asleep," She said checking the clock "They get into school at eight am sharp, so they're usually up at 6:30, it's already 6:45 so I suggest you hurry up" She laughed at Camila's expression, great, she would get the girls late for school in her first day "You take them to school with the driver and then you have free time to do as you wish until it's time to pick them up and get them here so they can have lunch" She went on and on about their schedule, a thing Mrs. Jauregui didn't do when she hired her.

"In the afternoons, Miss Luna has French classes and Miss Livia has piano classes, then they do their homework - that's your responsibility" She sighed "Mrs Jauregui gets home around five pm, the children must be fed and clean for that time and then you're free to go..." She pauses to see if she has forgotten anything "Any questions?"

Camila looked at her in disbelief, did these girls have an appointment for everything? What about fun? And play dates?

"No" Was what she said instead, she knew it wasn't her place.

"I'll leave to change your clothes and then I'll walk with you to wake the girls so you can learn"

"Wait, Demi" Camila did have a question "If you know so much about their routine and schedule and everything, why did Mrs Jauregui hire me? Why not keep you taking care of the children?"

"That is something only Mrs. Jauregui would know" She answered "I wouldn't presume to ask, Miss Cabello"

"Camila," she said "Call me Camila"

"Camila it is"
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Camila's first day at work so far had been... interesting. She woke the girls, Demi by her side, and to her surprise the oldest didn't have anything rude to say, according to the housekeeper she needed a few minutes for her personality to settle in the mornings, leaving the brunette with a few minutes of peace.

Livia had been sweet, as she was that day in her mother's office. Camila walked with her to the bathroom for her shower and then saw her walk into her mother's room, probably to give her a good morning kiss, at least she hoped so...