The Nanny |Chanbaek {COMPLETED}

Chapter Four

Fate

As Chanyeol concluded his conversation with Sehun, he found himself fixated on Baekhyun. His heart was racing, and he couldn't help but feel flustered.

On the other side of this unspoken tension, Baekhyun wrestled with his own emotions. He pressed his lips together in a thin line, avoiding direct eye contact with the captivating man before him. After the unexpected encounter they had earlier that day, a sense of awkwardness hung in the air. Baekhyun yearned to just walk away from this situation, but his pressing need to resolve his father's debts kept him firmly grounded. Those debts loomed like a heavy burden on his shoulders, and the relentless creditors were just waiting for an opportunity to come knocking. So, he summoned his courage and decided to speak up.

"Hello, Sir. Are you Mr. Park?" Baekhyun stammered, the man's intense gaze making him blush with embarrassment. However, Chanyeol's response was a stoic silence.

"I'm here for the job of a nanny, Sir," Baekhyun repeated, bringing Chanyeol back to the present as he finally granted entrance to his luxurious home.

For Baekhyun, Chanyeol's residence felt like paradise. The moment he set foot inside, the sheer beauty and opulence left him awestruck. He whispered silent prayers that the morning's mishap wouldn't hinder his chances of securing the nanny position. If necessary, he was ready to apologize for the incident.

Baekhyun continued to fidget with his shirt hem and stared blankly at his own feet while standing. In that moment, he was oblivious to Chanyeol's approach and the invitation to sit. It was only when Chanyeol snapped his fingers that Baekhyun realized where he was and hastily adjusted his wrinkled shirt.

Chanyeol's inquiries finally broke the silence. Baekhyun explained his qualifications and tried to convince Chanyeol that he could be a trustworthy nanny for his child. However, Chanyeol was understandably hesitant to entrust the safety of his son to a stranger, no matter how persuasive Baekhyun appeared.

During their conversation, Baekhyun managed to reveal that he had experience taking care of his puppy, Mongie. He detailed his commitment to feeding her, bathing her, and ensuring her well-being, hoping it would prove his ability to care for a child.

But Chanyeol's incredulous response caught him off guard: "What? Wait... I asked for a babysitter, not a puppy sitter." Baekhyun's quick and stammered response was, "W-well, I can do both, Sir."

Chanyeol, still skeptical, sought clarification on Baekhyun's age. "I'm 24 years old, Sir," the young man replied.

The conversation continued, with Baekhyun passionately trying to sway Chanyeol's decision. The tension remained thick, but the turning point came when Chanyeol's son called for his father from another room.

Chanyeol rushed to his son's side, a towel in hand, showering him with love and affection. This heartwarming scene played out before Baekhyun's eyes, leaving him feeling both touched and yearning for a similar bond.

As Chanyeol and his son interacted, an opportunity arose for the young Baekhyun to ponder their relationship. Observing their affectionate connection, he couldn't help but reflect on his own experiences, marred by the absence of his parents and a childhood spent in an orphanage. These feelings stirred something within him.

Soon, Jun, Chanyeol's son, noticed Baekhyun's gaze and innocently inquired, "Dad, is he your friend?" Chanyeol was taken aback, given their limited interaction.