While not being intimidated I listened to my mother's screams and cries . As far as I remember, these kinds of mansions are only found in fantasy and romantic stories, full of servants and staff, where none of the family members need to lift a finger. I don't know why there is only a janitor and a nanny who only spends some time with me in this mansion. is Our financial situation that terrible?
If she fires that old hag nanny and hire a cook instead, it would be much more cost-effective...
Hearing the conversation between the janitor and the nanny, I chuckled. 'Isn't that something?.'
The door opened to reveal the chuncky figure of the nanny within the frame.
"Madam Baz, excuse me for..."
'Yes, Madam Baz before you arrived and made excuses for being late, left to attend to her chores,'
The nanny was an old woman of about 60 with a face immersed in wrinkles and lines. Her hair was completely white, and she wore a dirty black jacket over her white skirt. She didn't have any distinctive features, and if you don't look at her for a while, you wouldn't even feel her presence. When she was sure that my mother wasn't around, she calmly approached us. She passed by me and sat next to Aldous, who was playing with his toys on the floor.
"Has our Aldous been a good boy?"
Aldous continued shaking his doll on the ground without looking at her
"Hello Nanny."
"Hello my beautiful boy! Where is your mother?"
"She's in the kitchen, "Aldous said While trying to make his doll ride on a horse.
The nanny put Aldous on her lap and took one of his toys into her hands. "Then let's play together until she comes."
I clenched my teeth in anger and stared at their play.
'Pay attention to me, you old hag!'
I don't know why, but this old woman practically ignored me. It was as if I didn't exist for her. Instead, she paid the most attention to Aldous and Arina. For example, when Aldous fell to the ground once, even though nothing happened to him, she hugged and cuddled him a lot. But when I fell on the ground and hurt both of my hands and feet, she didn't even look at me. And in the end, it was my mother who heard my cries and came to my rescue. What I mean is that no matter who you are, your attention is drawn when you hear a baby crying. But she didn't even bat an eye.
On the other hand, her words were always repetitive. It's as if she had an small dictionary that she only used. And her movements were also simple. she either played with Aldous, or talked to Arina, or read a magazine, or suddenly takes a nap. Overall, she was a very strange woman.
Five minutes passed and my mother hurriedly entered the hall.
"Mrs. Smith, finally you're here?"
The nanny stood up from beside Aldos and nodded her head as a sign of respect.
"Hello Countess Baz! Sorry for my delay. My daughter brought her children to_."
"Oh yes, your daughter brings her children to you every day so you can take care of them. I know."
A smile appeared on my lips. My mother is not that simple minded and it can be said that she knows how to handle situations at the right time. Mrs. Smith raised her head.
"I'm very sorry."
I let out a frustrated sigh. Even this conversation was repetitive.
"Well then, I'll go attend to my duties. If there's any problem, come to my office."
"Of course, ma'am."
I stared at my mother with pleading eyes. 'Don't leave me alone among these monsters.'
I don't know if my gaze had an effect or not, but she gave me a quick glance.
"Mrs. Smith! Why do you think Angela still can't walk? I mean Angela has passed two years and usually children can fully walk around at the age of one year old."
The nanny seemed to have just noticed my presence and looked at me curiously.
"It could be due to her physical weakness. It's better to take her to the doctor and consult with him."
'Why are you talking like the wikipedia woman!'
My mother sighed and tapped my head. I took away my sad gaze from her. As far as I remember, in my previous life I was a healthy and strong child and
I was way better than the girls my age. I rarely got sick and my wounds healed quickly. But this current body of mine is extremely weak. It feels like it can break with the slightest touch.
'Does this mean that this is the answer to my past life's sins?'
Suddenly, the door opened.
"I'M BACK!"
With Arina's shouted we all turned towards her. My mother went to greet her with a smile.
"Welcome home, my sweet candy! You came back so early today." she said,
Arina jumped into mother's arms and said,
"Today they said that we can go home earlier."
I happily called her name, "Alina."
"Welcome back, Miss Arina. Did you have a good day at school?" nanny asked,
Arina came out of mother's arms and Gave the nanny a smile.
"Yes, it was great!"
This time I tried to get her attention by waving my hand in the air. But instead, she looked towards Aldous who was still playing with his toys and didn't even care that Arina had come home.
"How is my dear brother?"she asked,
He replied with a greeting, "Hello big sister."
I was getting angry now.
"LOOK AT ME!" I shouted,
Finally she looked at me. At first, it seemed like she didn't recognize me. she stared at me in surprise. After a few seconds, she came towards me with a smile and lifted me off the ground.
"Oh Angela, I'm sorry I didn't notice you until now." she said,
I didn't say anything and just looked at her angrily. The truth was that it wasn't just that old woman who ignored me; all the family members were like that. But their condition was Better than this old hag. and I can somehow attract their attention. But if I don't assert myself, they all ignore my existence.
"I'm sorry, don't be upset anymore." she said,
I calmed dowm and caressed her cheeks with my hands. If all of this is the punishment for my sins, then i'll take it for my sister's sake.