The Babysitter

Chapter 3

Tuesday morning, first day of work. I barely slept, I couldn't sleep. I had a mix of excitement, nervousness and anxiety. I really hope I pull this off, why they hired me? I don't think I'll ever understand, after all Mr Holland clearly stated I was the least qualified, Maria kept on going about it being my charm or something when I explained to her what and how things happened, she's very spiritual and sometimes superstitious.
Oh and we talked about how hot the boss man was. Yeah, she got me calling him boss man too. It was exciting that we now had the same boss. I scolded her, why she'd never told me how a fine piece of ass the boss man was and she gave me a whole lecture of how I had to keep it professional and I agreed with her. This was a job that was paying good and was giving benefits, she didn't have to lecture me twice besides I don't think I am the boss man's type.

The butler who introduced himself as Lester led me to the patio where Miss Hailey Drew was seated having her breakfast with the table filled with croissants, fruit salad, orange juice, tea, toast... I was still observing the variety the deliciousness calling out to me when she interrupted my thoughts, " Camilla" she called out, "good to see you, I'm late for a flight, here is the information on payment and a list of responsibilities we will expect you to do... And now please excuse me". And she walked away in her stilettos making me wonder if I can grab a croissant, because I am starving; never was an early breakfast person. I decide to act civil and read through the list. Pay is good, way damn good.

1. Take care of the kids
2. Make sure they are clean at all times.
3. Help them with their homework.
4. Help them get ready for School, drop them and pick them up.

Wait a second, if I have to get them ready for school that either means I gotta get up very freaking early everyday to get to this side of town to get them ready and take them to school or..... And my question was answered.
5. You will be required to work from Monday to Saturday and you will be given accommodation at the Holland premises. You can leave Saturday afternoon and return Sunday evening.
6. When required, you will escort the kids on family vacations.

Can't complain there.

7. Play with them when necessary.
8. Make sure they follow their daily routine and schedule.
9. Feed them and clean after them.

Would it be bad if I made them clean after themselves. I know they rich and all but doesn't hurt for a kid to have some independence?

10. Put them to sleep.

Talk about lazy parenting, these people can't even put their own kids to sleep. Makes me wonder, what happened to their mum?

11. Finally, any questions you may have, ask Lester.

Well that about sums everything, I'm done reading through and Lester approaches me with a contract to sign that will finalize my employment, usual stuff but what was highlighted the most was the part of confidentiality, basically what I see or hear never happened, keep the family affairs private, which I have no problem with because I like to mind my own business.

"Excuse me Miss Campbell, the driver is ready for you", Lester interrupts my thoughts.

" please call me Camilla, and why exactly is the driver ready for me?" I ask.

"To drive you home to pick your things, essentials you will need during your stay and employment here... and drive you back here of course".

" Of course " I reply a little annoyed. " Could have been easier to have told me yesterday, this to and from screams disorganization " I whisper to myself but I guess I was loud enough for Lester to hear me since I heard a chuckle from him.

I get to the apartment and call Maria and explain everything to her and the changes of my living arrangements, she was bummed but the plus side of the new situation is she can freely scream her brains out when getting it on with her new boy toy, Austin.

I take about an hour packing, and I leave a note for my sister from another more, "Miss you already, please be miserable without me. Love you".

At the Holland Manor, I'm shown to my room that's right next to the kids rooms. Speaking of kids, I can't wait to see Lily again. Can't help but think I got the job because of her. I got a few hours to unpack and arrange my things before the kids get back from school and it's down to serious work. Lester offers to show me around and I never really took in the beauty of the house, I would say it gave a mid century modern design vibe with clean lines, warm woods and bold upholstery hues. My mouth was open the whole time Lester was showing me around, I think I drooled a little. The only place he didn't show around was the east wing, where Mr Holland and Hailey's bedroom was, it was off limits to me unless summoned there plus I must make sure the kids don't go there as well. something tells Miss Hailey Drew doesn't get along with kids very well.

2:30pm, " Camilla, I believe you should welcome the children from school, at the front". Lester says snapping me out of my thoughts.

"Oh yes, thank you for the reminder" I reply as I walk to the front. I open the front doors and I see a car park right in front, I walk towards it as the driver gets out and opens the back door, I see Lily who smiles at me and a sleeping boy in a car seat.

"Camilla" she calls out.

"Lily, nice to see you again, how was school? I ask.

" Same, nothing special". She replies as I help her get off and unstrap the cute little boy, carry him and place his head on my shoulders and take him to his bedroom to nap while Lily followed behind.

After I finish placing the boy on the bed, I turn to lily, " So what's your Brother's name"?

"Oh that's Ben for Benjamin". As we walk out to go to her room.

" Nice name.... So... I'd like to thank you". I say.

"For what"?

" Well, I believe I would never have got this job if it weren't for you" I state like it was obvious.

"Ahh, it wasn't me. It was Miss Hailey". Surprise would be an understatement to describe my reaction, she sized me up and didn't even ask me a God damn question. " I heard Miss Hailey talking over the phone to her friend, Alexa. She said she hired you because your fat and ugly and something about not worrying about you stealing Dad". Well that about explains everything clearly. Why she kept rejecting other Nannies, why she sized me up, why she didn't Care about what was on my résumé, all she needed was someone she found ugly enough to not tempt her boyfriend.

"Well, too bad she's wrong, I'm sexy aren't I?" I laugh making her laugh.

"Yes you are" she says.

I take a mental note to teach her the true meaning of beauty especially when I saw her eyes when she said "fat", I could tell for a 6 year old, she had low self esteem and I'm guessing because she had a little extra weight, I know because once upon a time that was me but so what? She's just a kid. But first I need her to trust me so she can confide in me.