ONE HEART

Chapter 39 Who Is Angel?

After yet another meal that, Angel had cooked and laid out for them to heat up later. Tessa took her chance to have a word with her. Err, excuse me, Angel. Have you got a minute? Yes, yes. just let me go and give this bottle to Aria. No need, said Tessa taking it from her hand. I'll go give it to Mariah, and she can feed Aria for a change. I need to talk to you about something. Angel left to go into the kitchen and start clearing up. When Tessa came back from giving the bottle to Mariah She headed straight for the kitchen where Angel was. Once in the kitchen, Tessa headed straight for the coffee machine. I can do that for you said Angel. No need, said Tessa I'm quite capable of making, myself some coffee in my own house. Angel was a bit taken aback by the vermin in Tessa's voice. When Tessa had picked up her mug of coffee, she gestured to Angel to come and sit down. 

The first words out of Angel's mouth were. You don't like me very much, do you? It's not that I don't like you said Tessa looking into her coffee. It's just that you do way too much. And I want it to stop! Tessa looked up into Angel's eyes. I'm only trying to help said Angel sadly. Oh, and you do help interjected Tessa. But, we want to be able to cook our own meals and have some time on our own. I feel like you are always here and watching us! I can assure you, I'm not spying on you said Angel completely lying. She was watching Mariah and Tessa's, every move. We just want to be our normal selves. And we can't do that with you here all the time. You are supposed to do set hours. Which are, Monday to Friday from eight in the morning until six at night. It would also be nice, to be able to put Aria to bed. Instead of you not waiting until we get home. And doing it yourself. I just wanted you to relax when you got home said Angel. So I thought giving Aria her bath and putting her to bed before you got home. Would be good.

"Angel" We did set rules with you. You are supposed to hand Aria over to us, as soon as we come in! And then you're supposed to leave. That's not happening though. Is it? Well, I can see how tired you both are when you come in. So I thought if I dealt with Aria. It's one less thing you have to worry about. "One less thing," Said Tessa raising her voice. Our daughter is not a thing! She is the sunshine in our lives. Mariah and I can't wait to get home from work, to see her. And then, when we get here. You tell us, you've just put her down, and don't disturb her. We've hardly got to see her, because of you. I want you to stop doing dinners for Mariah and me. I also don't want you to put Aria to bed before we get home either. When one of us comes in from work, I just want you to hand over the reins. And then leave! Angel was taken aback by what Tessa had said to her. Err, wow! Said Angel a little lost for words. What's going on here? asked Mariah as she came down the stairs.

I heard your voice rising from upstairs Tessa. Your wife, was putting me in my place said Angel still feeling aggrieved. What do you mean? Mariah asked Angel to explain. Angel told her what Tessa had said. We decided we should have a chat with her said Tessa defending herself. A chat yes said Mariah. Not a scolding! Angel turned to Tessa and smiled. So that Mariah could not see her. Awe, it's alright said Angel. I understand. You want time together. She was buttering up to Mariah. It's okay, I will do what Tessa has asked me to do. And just work the hours, I'm paid for. Great said Tessa relieved. I'd best go then said Angel sadly. It's past my hours already. She went to get her coat. She then said goodnight and left. "Tessa," said Mariah in her disappointed voice. "What," said Tessa aggressively. You asked me to have words with her. And I did. Yeah, but you didn't have to be so aggressive with her. "Mariah" Shouted Tessa. We both hated the fact, she was putting Aria to bed before we got home. And secondly, we love to do our own cooking for each other.

Both of which, have been taken away from us by Angel. I honestly think we made a mistake hiring her. I can't believe you are taking her side on this! Tessa turned around and stormed off up the stairs. The next thing Mariah heard, was they're bedroom door slamming. And then Aria started to cry on the monitor. Well, thank you very much, Tessa said Mariah as she scrambled up the stairs to go and soothe their daughter, and hopefully get her back to sleep. By the time Mariah got to Aria, Tessa had still not come out of their room! Looks like I'm solo tonight said Mariah as she entered the nursery. Hello there, beautiful she said to Aria as she picked her up. They had a rocking chair in the room. But first Mariah checked her diaper. Which needed changing. Then she went and sat on the chair, and topped Aria up with a little five-ounce feed. Aria lapped it up and was soon fast asleep in Mariah's arms. Mariah gently laid her back down. Sleep well, my Angel. She kissed the top of Aria's head and creeped out of the room quietly. Tessa had not moved from their bedroom.