Thunder rumbled through the early morning as rain poured down in sheets. By the time Wiona made her way downstairs, the new nannies had already arrived and were lined up in the foyer, looking both eager and a little nervous.
“Good morning, ma’am,” they greeted her in unison.
Phil stood beside them, ready to make introductions. “Ma’am, everyone here is between twenty-five and thirty-five. This is Rosa, she’s thirty-two and has an impeccable track record. She’s known as a diamond-level nanny in the business. Her husband passed away five years ago, and they never had children. Rosa has decided she won’t remarry.”
He moved down the line. “Isla is also diamond-rated. She’s younger, only twenty-five, but has five years of experience. She treats childcare as her life’s purpose. She’s asexual and has no intention of ever marrying.”
He started to introduce the others. As Wiona listened, she realized that every single woman here had no plans to marry or have children of their own.
She couldn’t help but wonder, was this all a coincidence? It was almost too perfect. Finding so many nannies with the same rare outlook... This had to be Conrad’s doing, she thought. Maybe he’d insisted on it, and Phil just followed orders. Once you’ve been burned, you become extra careful. Conrad was clearly taking no chances, hiring women who wouldn’t get emotionally involved or distracted by romance.
Phil leaned in and whispered, “You guessed right, ma’am.”
Wiona almost laughed. Was Phil reading her mind now just by watching her face?
She cleared her throat. “Can I ask what you each hope to get from this job?”
Phil gave them an encouraging look. “Don’t be shy. She is very kind.”
Off to the side, Molly watched everything with sharp eyes. She thought, Kind, sure... as long as you don’t cross her. If you behave, life here is a dream. But if anyone tries anything sneaky, they’ll regret it for sure.
Molly’s stare was almost intimidating as she checked out the nannies. The new semester at Stonehill College was about to start, so she’d be heading back to school soon. Even so, whenever she had free time, she’d keep an eye on these new hires.
Rosa stepped forward. “Ma’am, we’re here to work and provide the best service for you, your husband, and the two babies. We have no other expectations.”
“Whatever you or your husband ask of us, we’ll do our best.”
“We’re grateful for the opportunity.”
“There are cameras in the nursery, just so you know. Also, we have strict rules and daily checks. If you’re comfortable with that, you’re welcome to stay.”
Two of the nannies decided the requirements were too much and left, but the others were thrilled. After all, the salary was in the six figures each month. Who would turn down such an amazing job? The rules were strict, sure, but nothing impossible.
Rosa and the others quickly settled in. After a few days, they realized the work wasn’t as tough as they’d imagined.
The twin boys were so sweet. They ate, slept, and grew quickly. All the nannies had to do was care for them, go through daily health checks with the family doctor, and get occasional inspections from Shelly and Molly. The rest of the time, life was good.
They worked three shifts a day, eight hours each. Meals were the same as the family’s. Each had their own room in the villa’s guesthouse, with plenty of privacy and sixteen hours of free time every day.
Where else could a nanny find a job this relaxed? With so much time to themselves, a few strict rules felt like nothing.
And considering that kind of pay, the nannies were almost moved to tears. It really was the perfect job. If they could, they’d stay with this family forever.

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