' wow, she's straight forward. And I thought I was supposed to nanny two kids. Which of them two is the third?' Lia thought.
" Lucy, I think there's been a misunderstanding here. I'm not the clown your dad.... "
" Your name? "Lucy pressed on her hand still hanging.
" Sorry. I'm Lia." she said as she shook Lucy's hand.
"Lia who? and what you doing here if you're not the clown?"
" Lia Marie Johnson. Johnson's my mom's surname. I'm the new nanny. "
" Excuse me. "Lucy turns to her brother and cousin and says " Get in Nathan and Robin. I'll be there soon. " they obey and she closes the door and face Lia.
" Excuse me darling, could you repeat what you just said?"
' she lacks manners as well. '
" Young lady, I am the new nanny and until your daddy comes back, you're gonna have to behave yourself, be disciplined."
"Oh! I am disciplined. I just don't like people especially strangers and you're both." Lucy replied
"Lucy, I would have loved to be friends with you and hang out in any place you like when your dad's not looking but, you're giving me attitude."
"Hold on. Are you trying to bribe a twelve year old because it's working. "Lucy smiles and opens the door " Well come on in. The work's not gonna do itself. But, I will give you seven days. If you're not nanny worthy in our eyes, we'll make you quit or get you fired. "Lucy said as they go inside.
" Well you don't speak and behave like a twelve year old"Lia said
" Oh don't mind my language. I often use it to pursue nannies and sometimes test their patience. But don't tell daddy all what I said. please. He can be unreasonable sometimes. "
" He surely can. "
" To be honest, I thought you would be as thin as those starved people who call themselves ' models', note the sarcasm. "she air quotes the part she said models.
" So you didn't expect a' fat'nanny to show up at your doorstep, not my own sarcasm. "Lia also air quotes the fat part.
" Don't get me wrong. I'm just surprised. You may last longer because you're not attractive. Sorry, but it's reality and the truth is bitter. "
" True"Lia said nodding her head." So the other nannies wanted to be your step mom"
" You're smarter than you look. "
" Again with the looks. "
" Sorry. Back to business, I will hand you a list of our favorite things, like what we like doing, eating, places we like etcetera. And also, we'll have to sign an agreement. I know my dad must have threatened you because he normally does not employ fat people, no offense. "
" It's already taken"
" Sorry. Since you've agreed to this job, I'll go to my room right now and prepare the terms and conditions we both will have to follow for me to have a smooth life and for you not to be in my dad's black book. "
" Baby, I'm already in his black book. Why do you think I'm here? "
" You've got a point there. But even so, please. I won't make your work hard. "
" I'll think about it" she checked her watch and saw that it was past three. As soon as Lia spoke, she heard Anthony's voice behind her.
"I see you've met Lucy. What of Nathan and Robin, are they asleep? "
" Hello, father"Lucy greeted with an accent
" What do you want, Lucy? If it is to fire her, it's not going to work this time."
Lucy gives a fake gasp" Do you think of me that way?"she laughs" don't worry, I'm keeping this one. I wouldn't want rumors of you firing the fifty ninth nanny in six months to spread. Am I right darling?"she turned to Lia who looked surprised and smirked.
" Language, Lucy and act your age."
" It's in the gene pops."Lucy said and went upstairs to her room.
Anthony turned to Lia and said "So, how do you see Lucy, Nathan and Robin?"
"Rude is not even qualified to classify Lucy. And the boys? they didn't even speak to me. Lucy did all the talking. Which reminds me. Who's the other boy? I remember you telling me that I was supposed to nanny two kids. That was the agreement, Mr Tonio."Lia said vexedly.