01

I looked at the gigantic mansion in front of me in awe. You’ve got this, It’s just a family. I took a deep breath before getting out of my car and straighten out my skirt and fixing my tucked-in blouse. My phone dinged and I pulled it out to find a message from my sister.

{From Sis :}

Good luck Ads, you’ve got this !

I smiled at the phone before dropping it back into the cupholder. Alright. My heels clicked on the pavement as I walked up to the front door. I hesitate before finally ringing the doorbell, nervously biting my lip as I waited for a response.

A few seconds later a glammed up lady opened the door who I presumed was Mrs. Hernandez.

« Adaline Right ? » She asked and I nodded in response.

« Yes ma’am. » I answered smiling as she let me in.

The house was gorgeous. It was decorated beautifully, the theme a nude-ish white with everything modern and elegant.

« Your house is beautiful Mrs. Hernandez. » I smiled turning to face her. She smiled and strutted out of the foyer into the main part of the house.

« The kitchen is there, » she pointed to the left showing me the beautiful kitchen. « Living room there, » turned to her right as she clipped on her earring. « Bathroom down that hallway and a few upstairs. » She explained and I nodded in understanding.

« Mommy ? Is this the niñera ? »

I turn to face the stairway to find an adorable little girl crawling carefully down the stairs.

« Sí lo soy, I’m Adaline. » I smiled as she made her way over to us, a blanket in her left hand and a sippy cup in her right.

{Translation : Yes I am}

« You speak Spanish ? » Mrs. Hernandez shockingly asked looking at me sideways.

« Yes, my family is from Puerto Rico. »

She nodded before crouching down to her daughter and planting a kiss on her cheek.

« Emse be good okay. Mommy and daddy will be back later. » She said before pecking a kiss on her cheek again making her giggled.

I crouched down as well, « Emse your a very pretty girl. » I complimented. She giggled her playful laugh again before walking to me and running her tiny hands in my long wavy hair.

« I like your hair. You are very pretty too. » She giggled wrapping her small arms around my arms.

« I’m glad you too get along, now, where is my husband. » She stood up and smoothed out her dress. « By the way, the list of important things that you must know is on the counter in the kitchen. Our numbers, her allergies, do and don’ts, nap time, etcetera. »

« Yes ma’am. » I nodded and stood up as well.

« You don’t have to call me ma’am or Mrs. Hernandez, Just call me Selene. » She smiled and patted my shoulder.

I smiled. « Of course. »

« Alright, I’m ready. » A deep voice boomed.

Me and Selene turned to see the most delicious looking man I’ve ever seen. Mr. Hernandez. He walked down the stairs as he fastened and adjusted the Rolex on his wrist. His hair slicked black perfectly on his head gleaming with gel, my eyes fell to his face. I studied his perfectly crafted face and gorgeous eyes that showed no emotion, his plump pink lips, and his chiseled jaw. My eyes fell farther to where his shirt hugged his fit and broad body with a few buttons undone at the top, leaving his chest to be revealed showing a chest tattoo.

« Daddy ! » Esme ran over to Mr. Hernandez. His eyes lit up at the sight of his daughter as they embraced each other in a loving hug.

« Esta es mi nueva niñera ! » She exclaimed excitedly.

{Translation : This is my new babysitter}

Mr. Hernandez’s intense eyes fell onto me leaving me feeling shivers down my back as his eyes examined me.

« Ya veo como se llama ? » He questioned his daughter, his eyes still on me showing no emotion.

{Translation : I see, what’s her name}

He stood up and adjusted his cuffs making his way to me and Selene. She nudges me, gesturing for me to speak up.

I cleared my throat before speaking. « Yo hablo español señor. Y mi nombre es Adaline. »

{Translation : I do speak Spanish sir. And my name is Adaline}

He scrunched his nose up as he eyed me before leaning over to kiss his wife. What the hell ? Do I smell ?

« Well Adaline, » He finally spoke, breaking eye contact. « I trust my little girl is in good hands, si ? »

I’ve never heard a man sound so sexy just by saying yes. God am I crushing on my boss already ? Grow up, Adaline.

« Yes sir, Of course. » I replied, keeping my voice from sounding uneasy in any way.

He scoffs and walks over to a nearby table grabbing car keys. « How old are you ? »

« 18 sir. »

He let out a slow hum before looking me up and down again. God, what is he looking for ? A fucking miracle ?

« Don’t have any people over my house, don’t let anyone in my house unless it’s me or my wife. No drinking, follow the list my wife has left behind for you. No-« 

« I assure you sir I’m very accountable. I know my job, » I let out a shaky breath as I realize it was probably a bad idea to interrupt him.

Selene nervously laughs before grabbing her husband’s hand and walking towards the front door. « We’ll be going now darling, take care of my baby. And Esme be good for Adaline okay ? »

The little girl runs beside me and nods her head vigorously watching her mother and father walk out the door. « Yes, mama. » She replied sweetly.

They close the door behind themselves and I turn back to the little Emse who is looking up at me with her big doe brown eyes.

« Whatcha wanna do love ? » I ask squatting down beside her.

She puts her tiny finger onto her chin and looks up, squinting her eyes thinking.

« TV Addy ! » She jumped playfully giggling.

She’s already given me a nickname. Awe.

I giggle and pick her up, walking to the living room and plopping her down on the luxurious couch. She lands with a giggle making me giggle at her sweet little self.

« What do you want to watch baby ? » I sit next to the giggling toddler, grabbing the remote and turning on the TV.

« Disney ! Disney Princess ! » She exclaimed excitedly point at Disney+ on the TV screen.

I smile at her and click on Disney+. « What’s your favorite princess ? Mine is Moana. »

She tilted her little head and lifted her faded looking eyebrow. « That’s my favorite too. You can have her ! »

I smiled as I clicked on Moana and let it play. « Is that so ? »

She nodded her head making her brown hair fly out the floppy bun.

« Okay okay, you can have her then. »

She cheered before settling back against the couch and fixating her gaze on the movie playing on the flat-screen TV.

« I’m going to go get snacks, okay. » I told her before standing up and walking to the luxurious kitchen. I picked up the list on the counter scanning it briefly.

Dear Adaline,

-Esme may not have sweets

-Esme has to be put to bed at 9 pm sharp

-Esme healthy snacks are in the frigid

-Her dinner is the organic veggies

-Esme has a peanut allergy so be careful

Our numbers are there if you need anything and so is the black card.

Mr. Hernandez- 786-836-3557

Mine- 786-638-3309

Carlo (Her uncle)- 786-994-2108

I put down the note and walked over to the frigid the find exactly what she said would be there ; Organic Veggies on the top shelf.

I saw celery and carrots and grabbed them, washing them off before putting them onto a plate before making my way back to the little girl.

« Here you go. » I handed her the plate and her face made a cute disgusted look.

« Ew. Did mommy say give me those ? » She questioned pushing the plate away making a gagging face.

I giggled at her face and nodded. « Your mother said to give you healthy things. No sweets. »

« Mommy says a lot of things, like ; I love you too daddy but she kisses uncle Carlo, »