Nanny

Day Out

"Nanny? Are you sure that you can come?"

"Yes, I can." She said sleepily. "Are the kids already up?" She yawned.

Nanny was trying to wake up. He was in her room at early hours of the morning. She was sitting up on her bed. What time was it, she wondered. Why was he in her room? The place still needed arranging but it was organized.

"No, but I wanted to make sure that you're coming."

"I said I would. Don't worry about it Harry." She finally opens up her eyes.

"It's just that I feel bad for making you do this." More like he just didn't want her to quit out of nowhere.

Their last conversation left him worried. He wanted to treat her fairly and like any other employee. Every employee had rights to a break, days off and such. She hadn't had much time to herself.

"I said I'm going." Aubrey was growing frustrated. He was in her room earlier than planned. She needed sleep. She wanted sleep.

Of course, she wouldn't complain. It was a fairly easy job most days. She didn't want to seem whiny. Aubrey just blinked and tried to adjust to being awake.

"Sorry, alright? I'll be outside. I'll get baby Ed up. You will get the girls up. The park I want to take them is about two hours from here."

"Okay, anything I need to do besides pack a lunch? And have extra pair of clothes?" She wanted to be prepared. She couldn't think of what else she needed.

"I think sunscreen. Besides that I think we're good. Again I'm sorry." He apologized for the millionth time. She just wanted to sleep and didn't care. She just wanted to shower to wake herself up.

"You said that already. Maybe you should have let me sleep a little more. That would've been great," she said. Maybe it was her sleepiness that made her bold or maybe she's getting used to him.

Aubrey was getting used to her surroundings at her new home. She could feel herself getting comfortable. She developed a routine with the children. It was easier for them to get things done in the mornings now. She knew how to handle her time. Even Harry was becoming a constant part of the children's life.

"Sorry, I'll make it up to you. I will. I'm going to make it up to you." He hugged her tightly and let go just as quickly. Aubrey didn't even have time to process the hug. No time to even hug back. All she knew is that he smelt incredible.

She was finally awake. She needed to shower and then go wake up the kids. It was going to be easier than most days. He would take care of baby Ed while she got the two girls ready.

She showered and got the coffee brewing. She was sure she'd need it and so would Mister Styles. He liked his morning coffee. She went to get the girls up who by some miracle were up. They were excited about this trip.

It was an easy morning. Both girls had been cooperative. It was clear that they couldn't wait until they were miles from here because then there was no way their papa could leave for work. Harry had promised them a day and it finally came. None of them willing to miss it.

Aubrey, nanny, prepared a light breakfast on Harry's instruction. After they ate breakfast, they headed out. Harry decided to drive his Escalade for a comfortable family drive.

Harry drove to the country which was over a two hour drive. The morning fresh air could still be felt. Everyone was seated accordingly. Nanny was next to baby Ed in case he woke up or made a fuzz. Harry could see them all clearly using the car mirror which brought a smile to his face.

They arrived around noon to his country home. It was a house with a great view. Most people would call it a lake house but there wasn't an actual lake behind his home. There was a beach within walking distance. He has a boat on the dock which he paid someone to maintain. He hadn't been on that boat since the last time he took his wife on it. The boat taunted him in a way.

"Do you want to do something with the kids? Or is there—what do you have in mind?" Nanny asked him.

Nanny could see his eyes glued to the boat. It's as if he was in a trance. Mister Styles heard her and he was scrambling through his brain trying to figure it out.

"The trail. Yeah, the trail. We're going for a walk. It's beautiful." He turned around to see her holding baby Ed.

"Alright, the girls are just running around. I'll see if they're ready."

"Do you want me to take Eddy?" He asked her.

"If you'd like. He's up so he might get a little fuzzy." She asked kissing baby Ed's cheek. He couldn't help but giggle and hug his nanny back.

"I don't think he wants me. C'mon lets get the girls." He put an arm around her shoulder and pulled her along to the direction where his daughters were running around freely without a care in the world. How great it was to be a child, he thought.

Nanny wasn't sure why he put an arm around her but she hoped he wouldn't get a wrong impression of her. She was here for the children and not play out some nanny fantasy he had. Then again maybe he needed comfort by knowing someone was there. She would overlook it. Harry let her go and got the girls.

They managed to walk a beautiful trail. It was filled with trees, flowers and amazing views. It was photogenic. Nanny took a few pictures. The girls rode their training bikes while the nanny pushed the stroller with baby Ed in it. Harry ran keeping up alongside, easily with his girls. This Harry was different from the everyday businessman he appeared to be.

He talked, he laughed, he smiled. His smile showed dimples. He looked much younger with casual clothes on. He was in some jogger shorts, a light long sleeved shirt and a wore a SnapBack. Finished his outfit with some Nike running shoes. Looked liked your typical man but at the same time he had that extra something. Nanny had to shake the thought out of her head.

"Hurry up!" Darcy screamed to nanny.

She wasn't that great at doing exercise. Even if she was she had to admit that this job took a lot of energy. It was worth it but she didn't have the energy to run. She only shook her head and smiled. Harry slowed down telling the girls to slow down.

"You okay?" He asked her.

"Yeah, I just don't think I'm going to be able to keep up. I haven't worked out in a while." She couldn't even actually remember the last time she worked out. Sure she'd get competitive but this wasn't one of those times she felt like she needed to be.

"The girls are having a great time. Eddy is having a great time exploring his surroundings." Nanny changes the subject.

"Yeah, I'm glad it's working out. I wasn't at all too sure coming here but it's proven better than I expected." He smiled looking at his daughters.

"They're the happiest with you. You can see them smile more than usual. You've got great kids." Nanny complimented.

"Thanks." He blushed. It was hard for him to understand how he and his wife were blessed with these three great children. They weren't perfect but to them they were close.

"I love them."

"They love you. Don't forget that."

They silently continued to walk behind the girls who were happily ridding their training bicycles. All of them at peace and smiling. It was a beautiful day and things could only get better.

{a/n}
March 19, 2016

The forever story.
I need to do some serious editing in this story

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