The Actress' Husband

Episode 26: Nanny Kim

Episode 26: Nanny Kim

Her eyes were still shut as she soaked in the warmth of the covers before opening them. Emily was fully awake and there was no denying it. She stole a glance at the other side of the bed and found it empty.

Slowly and reluctantly, she dragged her feet off the bed. Swallowing hard, the little woman clutched her hand to her chest, hoping her heart would stop racing.

Had she been imagining it last night?

Emily could have sworn Nicholas had come home and held her whilst she had slept.

The house was quiet as she tentatively walked down the stairs.

She heard the sound of soft and timed footsteps walk over to her. As the girl who wasn't fully awake got to the bottom of the stairs, she saw a matronly asian woman standing there with a soft smile on her face.

"Good morning, Mrs. King. It's nice to finally meet you. I'm Karen Kim. However, your husband calls me Nanny Kim, so I'd have no problem if you prefer to call me that as well."

"Hi? U-uh...it's nice to meet you too. I'm Emily. Well, I guess you already know that. You can call me that though instead of um...Mrs. King if you'd like."

"Okay, Mrs. King."

Emily looked at her helplessly. "Um...okay..."

"Before Mr. King left the house, he mandated that I should prepare whatever meets your taste. I would truly appreciate if you could compile a list of your favourite products, so that I can get them for you if they're already not here."

Emily waved her hand at her, surprised by what she had said.

"Oh no! You don't have to do such things. I'm fine with whatever you have."

Emily guessed housekeepers and maids everywhere were trained in similar means.

Just like how the ones at her old home had made her feel pressured by their dedication towards her, this woman was displaying a matching demeanor.

Her eyes were unwavering and polite smile making her feel guilty for some reason.

"Nonsense! It is within my duty to do this much. I will leave shortly after breakfast, so make sure to write your list before I do..."

She looked straight at Emily in the eyes. "However, I don't know what you like to eat, therefore I made a western breakfast with pancakes, sausage, bacon, eggs (sunny side up) and toast. Also the regular morning oatmeal and my specialty, fried dumplings. What would you like to have?"

Emily's stomach began its protests at her extensive and animated speech about her food choices.

"May I have a little bit of everything, please? I'm absolutely famished. Thank you."

Nanny Kim nodded her head as she happily walked toward the kitchen.

Nicholas had already left.

Was that why he had instructed the nanny to attend to her while he wasn't in her presence?

A warm fuzzy feeling touched Emily's heart.

She shook her head to get rid of it.

This was no time for lovesickness to catch ahold of her.

Lovesickness? She jolted at the choice of words by her subconscious.

"Mrs. King, I took the initiative to make you some coffee per your husband's request. If you prefer something else I can replace it."