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(Julia Mendes)

After much searching, I finally got a job. I even thought I wouldn't get one, after all, what kind of person hires someone without qualifications to take care of their child? Of course, to gain experience, I need opportunities, but a billionaire CEO hiring just anyone without even a supplemental interview is quite strange, although, in reality, he wasn't even the one who interviewed me.

Not that I'm complaining. I was starting to despair because I had very little money to help with the rent I share with a friend. After all, I was fired 4 months ago without any rights, all because I didn't agree to go out with my married boss every time he found me and bothered me. Determined to put an end to it, I spoke with his wife, who was the coffee shop manager, and she fired me without any rights.

It's unbelievable how blind some people are in these types of relationships. For her to act like that, she must go through it regularly. I only regret my job and her accepting this kind of humiliation. One day, everything will catch up.

I'm Brazilian, I came to New York to try my luck after finding myself alone, without anyone. My mother didn't know who my father was. When I was eighteen, she died of an overdose. Then, a year later, unable to bear the judging looks from the neighbors because of my mother, I finished my intensive English course and came here. Within a month in the city, I got a job at the coffee shop, stayed there for 8 months, and tomorrow I'll start as a nanny.

Alisson – What series are we going to watch today?– my friend who New York and the coffee shop gave me asks, sitting next to me on the sofa and taking a slice of pizza.

Julia– What Life Took From Me – I say, and she rolls her eyes.

Alisson– I'm going to miss you, I'm even going to miss those boring soap operas – she says and hugs me.

Julia – Me too, but I'll come home on weekends, you won't get rid of me that easily, silly – I say, making her roll her eyes.

Alisson– Yay, at least I'll have the whole week to have some good, loud sex – she says, and my face turns red, unfortunately, I hate that– I love how you blush, little virgin.

I'm not a virgin, I lost my virginity with a boy from the English course, it was so bad it only lasted three minutes, barely enough time to break the hymen.

After that, my mother died, so I worked hard to save money to move in a year. I was never one to make friends, which complicated things. When I arrived here, I only looked for a job and worked, and I don't think about it. They say men only cause problems, so I decided to stay away. After all, I'm running away from problems.

Julia – I'm not a virgin and I'm not interested in talking about my sex life. – she rolls her eyes again, she must have a headache already.

Alisson– You're annoying, Julia, have you packed your bag? – she asks while eating. I've already eaten, unfortunately, I can only handle two slices of pizza, I'm small and my stomach matches my size.

Julia – Yes, I'm only taking lingerie and sleepwear, after all, they said I'll be wearing uniforms.

Alisson – Well, that saves on fabric for your clothes – she says, and we laugh.

Julia – The salary is very good, if I pass the probation period, I'll start an online college course and I'll be able to pay for you too – I say, moved.

Alisson– I love you, you know that?– She says, hugging me, and I return the hug tightly.

Julia – I love you more, now let me watch Alessandro.

Alisson— He's a hottie indeed, but I prefer her with Jose Luiz.

Julia – Don't start.

Alisson– How old is the child?

Julia – I don't know, they barely interviewed me, and it was the CEO's secretary. She only asked if I liked children. I said yes, so she said I was hired, wrote down the address, the amount I would receive, and told me I would sleep at the house from Monday to Friday.

Alisson— That's weird.

Julia – Yes, but I need it and any sign of danger I'll call the police.

Alisson – That's right, already leave it on quick dial.

We watched a few episodes of the soap opera, hugged a lot, I'll have to leave super early to get there around seven thirty in the morning.

When I arrive at the address, I see that it's a very luxurious condominium, real mansions. The lady who I now know is the housekeeper came to greet me with a somewhat distrustful smile, she was as short as me and had huge rosy cheeks.

Housekeeper– You are Ms. Julia?

Julia – Yes, that's me, and please just call me Julia, Ma'am.

Dora – I'm Dora – She says and extends her hand, I accept her greeting – Let's go in, the children are still sleeping.

Julia – Children? – I say when I stop walking.

Dora – Yes, the twins Liam and Liana. – she says as if it weren't obvious.

Julia – Well ma'am to tell you the truth I didn't know anything since I was barely interviewed, now the value of the salary is explained. – she smiles weakly

Dora – Over time you will understand why they didn't give you details – she says looking sad. Finally recovers and continues – They just turned three, now in the morning they go to school and only arrive at four in the afternoon

Julia – Hum all right.

We go up a huge staircase and she tells how the house schedule works, and the children who thank God only study. I've read that rich parents create a routine that even I couldn't handle for children, it's a good thing these don't or else I would need a nanny.

Dora – This is your room, it's next to the children's room, on this corridor there is only your room and the two children's rooms and that is the playroom – points to the door next to my room – and this is Liam's room and that one Liana's.

Julia – ok, I can do it. – I say confidently, but to myself, Dora looks at me enthusiastically and agrees

Dora – Yes, you can girl, the house has few employees daily, there's only me but I go to my house before nightfall, rarely I sleep here only because of the children, the cook and the children's driver are married and live in the staff house at the back of the mansion. The two cleaners only come in the morning and the kitchen helper also comes in the morning and leaves at nightfall. The children have breakfast at 8:00 am at 8:30 am their Fred takes them to school, at 4:00 pm he picks them up, at 7:00 pm dinner.

Julia – All right– I enter what will be my room and leave my bag on my bed, I have to wake up the children and get them ready at the speed of light.

Dora – they like to have porridge before going to sleep, if you need help with anything I'm in the kitchen, important warning, whenever the children start asking about their father or mother, make up some story or start a game, although they already realize that their parents don't care about them, anyway we try to make everything better– she says and turns around, but seems to remember something– good luck girl and welcome, your energy is wonderful, don't be like the former nanny, these children deserve to be treated with a lot of love at least by someone.

Julia Mendes ❤

I head towards Liam's room after putting on a blue uniform that is completely plain with no print. There are others in different colors. When I enter, I see a small pile on the car-themed children's bed. His room is all decorated in this style. I approach, kneel on the floor, and start caressing his brown hair.

Julia – Good morning, my sweetie, time to wake up – he grunts and turns to the other side – Come on, Liam, you need to take a bath, and you're already late.

He opens his blue eyes. My God, how beautiful he is. I smile at him.

Liam – I don't wanna go – he says sullenly, and only now does he realize that I'm a new person in the house – Who are you?

Julia – I'm the new nanny, my name is Julia.

I introduce myself, extend my hand, and he looks at it warily but doesn't shake it.

Liam – Are you going to mistreat us like Lisa? – he says, looking at my hand.

Julia – Of course not, my dear, who is Lisa, love? – I say, holding his face so he looks at me, worried that someone has hurt him.

Liam– Our other nanny, but Daddy fired her after she slept with him, I don’t know what that means – Good heavens, I don’t know what to think about him, or if I should kill her for mistreating children, or both. What kind of things have these children gone through, my God?

Julia – It's adult stuff, baby, let's go for a bath, okay? – he nods – While you get undressed, I'll wake your sister up quickly, wait for me there.

Liam – I'm not a baby. – He says, jumping out of bed. I leave his room and go to Liana's room. I'm surprised when I arrive and she's already dressed, sitting on her bed.

Julia – Good morning, princess – I say, and she looks at me startled, then her expression softens, becoming quite curious.

Liana – You look like a plincess, who are you? – She asks curiously.

Julia – How kind of you, you look like a very beautiful princess. – I say, approaching – My name is Julia, I'm the new nanny, and don't worry, I'm not like Lisa, okay?

Liana – Okay.

Julia – Did you take a bath? – I ask, and she lowers her head, I take it as a no – I'll let it slide today, it'll be our little girls' secret, but only if you promise to take a bath tomorrow – I say softly, and she smiles shyly but then shrugs.

Liana – I pwomet to take a bath tomorrow.

Julia – Stay quiet, I'm going to help your brother.

I go to Liam's bathroom, which has the door ajar.

I knock on the door.

Julia – Do I have your permission to enter?

Liam – Yes.

Julia – Whenever someone sees you undressed, when helping you with your bath, they need to ask your permission first, okay? And it can't be just anyone, tell Daddy and Mommy about anything.

Liam – Yes.

I teach him how to wash his private parts and take a bath properly. From now on, I'll just have to stay close to prevent accidents.

We arrive at the school, which looks like something out of a movie, right on time. I decided to accompany them with the driver, after all, it's my job. Dora said it's not necessary, but I want to show that I'm someone who will accompany them in everything.

Julia – Have a good class and a great day.

They don't answer, they look at me strangely. I sigh, well, I guess it won't be as easy as I thought.

I go back to the mansion and help tidy up the children's rooms.

At lunchtime, we all eat together in the kitchen.

Julia – In Brazil, we love rice and beans, steak, fries, or eggs for lunch.

Dora – Here, eggs are for breakfast. – She says while eating.

Julia – I still haven't gotten used to eating eggs for breakfast – I say while eating my pasta – I still prefer bread, cheese, and ham.

Fred – And I like lots of eggs with bacon – the driver says, and we laugh.

Jane – I don't know if it's because I spend a lot of time in the kitchen, but I only like to have a coffee and eat fruit for breakfast. – Says Jane, the cook and Mr. Fred's wife.

When it's time to pick up the children from school, I go along too. We arrive right on time. Soon the instructor hands them over to me. Mr. Fred helps me put them in the car seats.

Julia – How was your day? – I ask excitedly.

Liana – I pwayed a lot. – She says unenthusiastically.

Liam – It was normal – he says without giving space for more questions.

I decide to let it go. At home, I help them with their bath, look at their notebooks and agenda. I see a note from the teacher for the father or mother to go to the school principal's office.

Later, I tell Mr. Evans.

I wanted to take them to the living room, but neither of them wants to play. They each stay in their rooms. I decide to leave it. Tomorrow I'll try a deeper approach. Today I'll give them time to get used to my presence.

At dinner time, they eat silently in the kitchen too. I take the opportunity to have dinner with them right away, after all, we're alone. Everyone has already gone to their respective homes, and apparently Mr. Evans doesn't accompany them at dinner either.

Julia – So what did you play during recess today?

They look at me as if there's no emotion there, nothing. They're children, shouldn't they be sweaty? Or the food cold from talking so much instead of eating?

After dinner, they say they're very tired, but before they get up from the table, I decide to ask.

Julia – Do you know why the teacher wrote a note in your agenda? – I ask calmly. They widen their eyes, look at each other, and shake their heads in denial.

Liam/Liana – We don't know – they say together, heads down.

Liana – Auntie, isn't our dad going to talk to us today? – she asks, looking really sad.

Julia – I think he's still working, my angel – At least that's what I think, I conclude in thought.

Liam – He sometimes gets home early, he just doesn't want to talk to us – he says, and I see his eyes fill with tears, soon followed by Liana's.

Liana – I wanna sweep – she says with her little eyes red too.

I kneel beside them and hug them. I know how hard it is to feel alone, without the affection of a father and mother.

Julia – I'll always be here with you, okay?

They don't answer, they just nod. I take them to the room, first Liam's to get his toothbrush, and we go to Liana's room. They find it strange but don't say anything.

Julia – Let's brush our teeth together, okay? That way you'll always have each other and never be alone – I say, and they shrug, starting to brush their teeth.

When they finish, I wipe where they got wet, and I take the opportunity to ask

Julia – Isn't it good to have company? – they agree – Especially from those we love, right?

Liam – So does that mean our dad doesn't love us? – He says, and I realize that he's quite mature and intelligent for his age. I take a deep breath before answering.

Julia – He does love you, my dear, but he needs to work to be able to give you everything good and best.

Liana – I pwfefer my daddy – she says, I think my heart cracked now.

I put them to sleep, first I hug them and give them a kiss, a little quick? I don't care, since I met them I felt a soul connection, I felt like it was for me to love and protect them, it must be because I also didn't have a present father, I don't even know who he is, or because my mother was a drug addict who didn't care or simply didn't care about her daughter? Maybe, but I'll do the impossible for them, then I'll deal with the consequences.

Liana and Liam (three years old) ❤

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I go down the stairs and head towards Mr. Evans' office. My cell phone vibrates in my pocket, I grab it and read Alisson's message.

📥 Tell me those kids aren't those "blessed" ones who are just missing the horns.

I find her worried way of being funny, and when I put my hand on the office door to knock, it opens and the scene I see is very embarrassing, for God's sake, I can't believe it.

Lincoln Evans - If you're not going to participate, I suggest you close the door and leave. - he says without stopping thrusting into the woman on all fours on the couch, whose mouth is covered by his tie.

I leave immediately, closing the door. I go to the kitchen, grab a glass to drink water, and then I remember the dishes I have to wash that the twins and I dirtied.

When I finish, I decide to get a bottle of water from the refrigerator to take to the room. Sometimes I wake up thirsty and I'm not going to walk around the corridors of this house in the middle of the night even if they pay me. What if it's haunted like in horror movies? Negative, no, no, no.

I turn around and get startled by the woman who stares at me with a sarcastic smile on her face.

Soraya - That's how it has to be, me being f0did4 by your boss and you washing dishes. Keep being just a maid, that way you'll go far

Little Flower - she says with haughtiness and mockery.

I look at her in shock, but what did I do?

But before I can answer anything, my boss, whom I had never seen until minutes ago, appears.

Lincoln - I thought you had left Soraya - He says raising an eyebrow at her and then walks towards me, staring at me with incredible blue eyes. I look away and look at Soraya, who is staring at us furiously.

Soraya - I just came to get some water, we talked a lot - She says maliciously and I blush, the embarrassment was on credit, I'm out of money at the moment. - I could accompany you to the meeting with the Hunter directors.

Lincoln - It won't be necessary, you can leave - I didn't expect that either, I felt sorry, she agrees, turns around and leaves, he stares at me, seems to be waiting for something until I don't even know what it is - For God's sake, how short are you, are you at least 1.60 tall?

Julia - Yes sir - I say, no longer embarrassed, I hate talking about my height

Lincoln - What did you want going to my office? - he says and puts the glass in the sink, turns in my direction - Come on, tell me, I don't have all night.

Julia - I'm sorry sir, there's a note saying that you or the children's mother should attend the school.

Lincoln - I suppose you're the new nanny, what am I paying you for again? - He says coming towards me - That's right, to solve everything related to the children, so do your job and don't dare bother me again - He looks me up and down - unless you want to fuck, I doubt you could handle anything - he says and winks, then walks towards the exit of the kitchen, but before that he turns around - Good luck trying to call Cindy and disrupt her shopping in Paris for minimal issues.

When he disappears from my sight, I breathe relieved, and indignant, while the children were waiting for their father, he was already at home, messing around? And the mother can't be bothered to resolve the commitments with her children?

I feel sad for the children, no one deserves to be raised without love, without affection, without attention, that's why I'm going to give them all the attention, affection and love I can. Even wanting to tell some truths to the faces of these irresponsible people, I'm going to keep quiet because if I get worked up, they'll fire me, I don't want that, I need to stay in the job to take care of them.

The next day when we arrive at school and Mr. Evans doesn't show up, I notice the children are relieved, but before leaving, I see a very well-dressed and handsome man walking towards me.

Director - I suppose you're the nanny of the Evans twins - he says extending his hand - I'm Scott Hale, the school director

Julia - Yes sir - I say shaking his hand returning the length, he smiles friendly - I'm Julia Mendes, the nanny

Scort - I imagine that the children's guardians won't show up as it was communicated - He says looking at the children entering the school.

I don't know what to say, I can't believe I'm going to start lying for the sake of others

Julia - Problems at the company sir - I say looking at the gate and look at him again who smiles denying.

Scott - I understand - he says and doesn't seem to believe my lie - It's just to let you know that Liam will be participating in consultations with the school psychologist, he's been, let's say, very sulky with his classmates.

He says and I don't know if I can hide my worried face.

Julia - Alright Mr. Hale I'll talk to Mr. Evans

Scott Hale - It was a pleasure meeting you Miss Mendes.

He looks at me one more time, and enters the school drawing sighs from other nannies and some mothers who are there

As soon as I arrive at the mansion everyone is already doing their chores, I concentrate on helping to tidy up the twins' room listening to music. My cell phone starts to vibrate I look at the screen and see my friend's name and answer.

Julia 📲 Good morning flower of the day

Alisson 📲 Good morning only if it's for you, I wanted to give it yesterday and the boy bailed on me and I had to try to solve my problem myself, can you believe it?

Julia 📲 Wow that's so sad - I say rolling my eyes pretending a sadness that I don't feel.

Alisson 📲 That bad mood of yours is lack of good sex - she retorts

Julia 📲 Not everything in life boils down to sex0

Alisson 📲 But it gets better with sex0 - she says and I hear the sound of her laughter - and how is the coexistence with the children?

Julia 📲 Two days I can't say much, just how irresponsible the parents are in not caring about the children.

Alisson 📲 I know that messes with you a lot - she knowing how much I really got messed up with the situation

Julia 📲 Yes, my second day and I'm so connected to them.

Alisson 📲 Because you know what it's like to feel alone, although it's different their parents are alive and are millionaires.

Julia 📲 They're children Alisson

Alisson 📲 Annoying, don't interfere too much in other people's problems, they have money and you know that the rope always breaks on the weakest side, and guess who it is?

Julia 📲 I know, I won't interfere, but that doesn't stop me from giving a lot of affection and attention.

Alisson 📲 Yes, you're the best person I know, did you know that? These children are lucky that you're their nanny, because I know how big your heart is, and I know you'll fill them with care, care and love.

Julia 📲 I'm going to do that, I love you, we'll talk later, good work, thank you for always believing in me

I may not have blood ties with the children, but I'm going to make sure we have heart ties, because I'm going to give them so much love, all the love I wanted to have won, when I was a child, all the love and affection that children deserve, I'm going to be for them that person I didn't have.

Lincoln Evans